Description
COURSE OVERVIEW
Ever wondered what life would be like as a Singer/Songwriter? Ever wished you could sit down, write a song then actually perform that song for others?
Join some of Australia’s best artists and managers as we take you through all the basic principles of getting started as a Singer/Songwriter. In this first of its kind Certificate, you will learn extensive, industry-approved songwriting principles to get you writing your first hit song, whilst also being guided on performance, vocals, establishing your own strengths and weaknesses, goal setting, live equipment and loads more.
Whether you’re a committed beginner, or you already have some experience in the industry, this course provides a practical, real-world approach to the basic principles you’ll need to succeed in your singing & songwriting. While completing the Industry Certificate in Singing/Songwriting, you’ll be guided through our complete course with nearly 14 hours of expert video, along with our extensive guide on industry success as a singer and songwriter.
Primarily aimed at those seeking a career in the music industry as a singer, songwriter or both, the Industry Certificate covers additional vital topics not in the Basic or Advanced Certificates in Singing and Songwriting. If you’re looking to make a serious mark in the industry as a singer or songwriter, this Industry Certificate is designed to be a practical career-starting guide, setting you up to work with recognised producers, collaborate with other well-known artists and ensure that you are stage-ready to perform your own songs.
COURSE FEATURES
Endorsed by both Sing It Out and Clique records, our training and certification will help develop the skills you need to succeed.”
SUBJECTS
- Vocals
- Analysing Personal Strengths & Weaknesses
- Establishing your own unique brand and sound (USP)
- Goal Setting and creating a Vision Board
- Performance Setlists (Brand dependent)
- Basic Instrumental Training
- Importance of Music Theory
- Song writing
- Writing Principles and use of language (lyrics)
- Crafting themes and ideas
- Melody & Chords
- Designing/Writing for yourself vs with or for others
- Understanding standard industry practices
- Effective Collaboration
- Toplining vs Arrangement vs Production
- How to get paid from Song writing & understanding Publishing
- Recording your own material and presenting ideas
- Recording equipment and software
- Studio Etiquette
- Improvisation
- Building Performance Sets for Events
- Marketing
- Crowdfunding
- Dealing with Booking Agents
- Live Equipment – the basics
- Client Management
- Social Media
- Accounting and Invoicing
- Example of basic strategy, what to do now?
Recommended Reading: Inside the Art of Song writing, Jimmy Webb, Gordon Spearritt Music Theory Level 1 & 2″