Songwriting Workshop: Swedish Pop MusicSemester Course

Major Discipline(s)
Music
Type
Elective Course
Available
Fall/Spring semester
Credit(s)
3

Note: This course is paused for the fall 2024 and spring 2025 semesters and will be offered again for the fall 2025 semester.

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.

Note: Experience in music making or music performance is highly recommended.

Faculty

Maria Carlsson

DIS Stockholm Semester Faculty

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.