This course is a semester-long course to explore the creative process of writing original music. Students will learn the fundamental elements of songwriting including lyrics, melody, harmony, and song structure while developing their unique creative voice. Through music theory, creative writing, and hands-on composition activities, students will gain the tools needed to craft their original songs. Students will understand basic song structures and forms, develop lyric writing techniques, create original melodies and chord progressions, learn basic music production concepts, analyze popular songs across various genres and build a portfolio of original compositions.