Song lyrics (4 cr)
Code: VAL240008-3001
General information
Enrollment
06.01.2025 - 11.05.2025
Timing
12.05.2025 - 02.06.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- Svenska
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Music and Performing Arts
Objective
• After the course students will have deeper knowledge in writing lyrics.
Content
If you want to improve your lyric writing skills or are new at it, this course is for you! with the guidance of songwriter Eva Louhivuori, you will get a deeper insight into the art of lyric writing. The assignments will give you tools to get over writers blocks, expand your lyrical library and develop your understanding of what lyric writing is about. Course is in english, but you can work lyrics in Finnish as well. The assignments happen both in groups and individually.
All levels.
Materials
Lecture material.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
· Approved / Failed
· For approval also active participation, completed tasks, and initiatives are counted.
Qualifications
· Basic knowledge in songwriting and/or music production.
Target Group:
• Songwriters, Producers, Topliners, Musicians, music teachers, who want to develop songwriting & music production.
• This course is in co-operation with Lafo Songwriters Academy & Nordic Music Creators
And separate registration to Lafo Songwriters Academy is required.
https://nordicmusiccreators.com/
Further information
Timeframe:
12.5-2.6.2025
Last day to apply:
11.5.2025
Teachers:
Eva Louhivuori
Admin: Janne Hyöty janne@jannehyoty.com
https://www.evalouhivuori.com
https://www.lafosongwritersacademy.com/teachers
Detailed schedule:
https://www.lafosongwritersacademy.com/course-schedules