Songwriting 
Songwriting will meet during block 1, semester 1. The course will be taught by Mr. Grandprey, who has performed well known and original songs in numerous groups across the U.S., Canada, & Europe.
Welcome to Songwriting at L-S!
This elective meets during block 1, first semester, and meets the L-S Arts
Requirement. It meets 5 times out of the 2 week cycle, with 3 free blocks per
cycle.
Songwriting is a class for those who play music, sing music, and/or are interested
in music. Prior musical experience is helpful but not necessary. For projects and
skill-building, students move at their own pace. We cover a basic introduction to
playing the guitar and the piano as part of this class. We listen to songs, talk
about songs, and learn to write songs. Projects can mostly be done in groups.
We incorporate a wide variety of popular music from a variety of styles and
decades.
Guitarists, Singers, Rappers, Bass players, Drummers, Makers-of-Beats, and other instrumentalists are welcome!
Sample Songwriting Projects
Ringtones (getting to know Digital Audio Workstations)
New spin on 50's chord progressions (familiar chord progressions in new styles)
Protest Song (expressing your views on matters important to you)
Songwriting II
This elective meets during block 1, first semester, and meets the L-S Arts
Requirement. It meets 5 times out of the 2 week cycle, with 3 free blocks per
cycle. Contact Mr. Grandprey for info for how to register for this class.
Prerequisite: Songwriting
This elective meets concurrently with Songwriting.
Students will utilize and extend knowledge and skills from Songwriting and outside
experience. The curriculum is project-based, and allows students flexibility in
studying songs and songwriters, and picking and adapting projects.