Intermediate Music Production & Songwriting

1. Genres, Chords, & Tempo (Intermediate L1)

• Focus: Reviewing music genres, chord progressions, and tempo.
• Skills Developed: Understanding how to utilize these elements in production and songwriting.
• Subject Area: General Music, CTE, Music Production

2. Kick, Snare, & Hats (Intermediate L2)

• Focus: Learning common patterns for kick, snare, and hi-hat in different genres.
• Skills Developed: Identifying and applying rhythmic patterns specific to genres.
• Subject Area: General Music, CTE, Music Production

3. Velocity Swing Feel (Intermediate L3)

• Focus: Understanding the role of velocity and swing in creating the feel of a track.
• Skills Developed: Humanizing sound in digital music production.
• Subject Area: General Music, CTE, Music Production

4. Melody, Call & Response (Intermediate L4)

• Focus: Exploring melody and call & response patterns in music.
• Skills Developed: Identifying and utilizing melodic patterns in production.
• Subject Area: CTE, Music Production, Songwriting

5. Song Structure / Songs (Intermediate L5)

• Focus: Exploring the basic structure of songs.
• Skills Developed: Understanding and creating different song sections.
• Subject Area: CTE, Music Production, Songwriting

6. Hooks & The Phrase That Pays (Intermediate L6)

• Focus: Identifying and creating catchy hooks in songs.
• Skills Developed: Songwriting skills, focusing on memorable and effective hooks.
• Subject Area: CTE, Songwriting

7. Creating a Story (Intermediate L7)

• Focus: Storytelling through verses and choruses.
• Skills Developed: Using narrative elements to craft a song.
• Subject Area: CTE, Songwriting

8. Artistic Boundaries (Intermediate L8)

• Focus: Understanding different types of artistic boundaries in songwriting.
• Skills Developed: Utilizing creative limits to enhance songwriting.
• Subject Area: CTE, Songwriting

This module is an excellent resource for students looking to deepen their understanding of the complexities of music production and songwriting. It encourages creativity, technical skill, and a thoughtful approach to music creation.