Project Based Learning Songwriting Curriculum

Songwriting Curriculum consists of creative thinking strategy, S.C.A.M.P.E.R., process of writing, vocal training, How to write Lyrics, melody, harmony and rhythm. Many graphic organizers to assist in writing songs. How to Practice, improvisation section, drumming technique, Activity Sheets, Group Projects, Lesson Plan Bank, Rubrics and a student feedback form.

The Project Based Learning Songwriting Curriculum is a resource to teach songwriting to upper elementary to high school students. Every aspect of songwriting is covered from Lyrics, how to create melodies, harmonic progressions, bass lines and drum beats. The basis of this resource is to utilize graphic organizers in a way that students can visually understand the information faster.

Some Table of Contents items:

• Songwriting Design Thinking Map
• Mind Mapping
• Brainstorming Tools for capturing Ideas
• S.C.A.M.P.E.R.
• Popular Song Structure
• Common Vocal Exercises
• Rubric Key
• The Vocal Strategies Assessment Rubric
• STEP 1: LYRICS
• Lyric Idea Builders
• STEP 2: MUSIC ELEMENTS for SONGWRITING
• What Makes a Melody Catchy?
• Harmony
• Guitar Chords
• Piano/Keyboard - Building Chord Progressions
• STEP 3 Bass Guitar & Creating Beats
• Creating Drum Set Beats
• STEP 4: Putting it All Together - Lead Sheets
• Pedagogy - Rhythmic Development
• Hand Drumming Rhythms
• IMPROVISING
• ACTIVITY SHEETS
• GROUP PROJECTS
• Presentation Outline Sheet
• THE LESSON BANK
• RUBRICS
• STUDENT FEEDBACK FORM