Gr. 9-12 Women Who Rock: Songwriting and Points of View
A successful songwriter must learn to master musical composition and creative writing. Lyrics often reflect the times while simultaneously employing the use of rhyme scheme, metaphors, and other poetic devices to work in tandem with musical arrangements. In this class, students will explore different song writing techniques by female musicians from the 1960s until now, understanding distinct musical styles and points of view in cultural and historical terms. Students will analyze lyrics by the Crystals, Aretha Franklin, Patti Smith and Nicki Minaj, interpreting meaning and contextualizing perspectives while also dissecting song structure.
By Request Cost: $150.00
John Goehrke
jgoehrke@rockhall.org
1100 Rock and Roll Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44114
United States
Phone: (216) 515-1202
Fax: (216) 515-1931
