Training
•Bullet: Twenty-unit Songwriting minor develops lyric, melody, harmony, form, performance, and the technology used to produce original songs
•Bullet: Practical instruction is paired with critical study of relevant repertoires
Creative Practice
•Bullet: Students write and perform original work, interact with established songwriters, and have opportunities for public showcases
Degree Flexibility
•Bullet: Designed for students across USC, including creators without years of formal music study
Location
•Bullet: Los Angeles places songwriting inside a major recording, publishing, live-performance, and media ecosystem
