About this course

In this music course, you are trained in songwriting in a masterclass setting. The course is taught at your individual level and may include voice training, accompaniment, and music production. Learn different writing techniques and lyrics analysis.

As part of the course, we meet with experienced Swedish songwriters who share their inspirations and methods for songwriting as you develop your own creative ideas. Field Studies include visits to the contemporary Stockholm music scene.

Syllabus

Spring 2026

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Course note

This course was originally called Songwriting Workshop: Swedish Pop Music. Starting in Fall 2027, the course title will be Music, Wellbeing, and Creativity.

Faculty

Maria Carlsson

M.A. in Music, Royal College of Music, Stockholm, 2017. Professional Swedish singer, performing regularly in solo, band, and vocal group concerts. Vocal teacher and teacher in music and ensemble with 10+ years experience. With DIS since 2017.

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