MUSIC 717: Songwriting at Queens College
3 credits · Fall 2026
Songwriting (MUSIC 717) at Queens College has 1 way to take it in Fall 2026. 0 of 1 section have an open seat right now.
The professor is: Robert Merkin.
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Requirements
Prereq or coreq: MUSIC 714 or permission of instructor
About this course
Students learn basic techniques of songwriting. The course covers concepts of form, rhyme, rhythm, scansion, prosody, tone, metaphor, simile, conceit, and song types. Students complete a series of projects to understand the various aspects of the songwriting process
Professors for MUSIC 717 at Queens, Fall 2026
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1 section · 0 open · ★ 1.0 (1) · difficulty 5.0/5 · 0% would take again
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