Songs and Sounds Project 2009

Songs and Sounds Project 2009 [23/2/09-15/3/09]

Objective: To enrich and enhance my musical experience in both composing and playing.
1) Songwriting Theory Course: Studying and producing reports, probably in the form of lesson plans, on
– The Everything Songwriting Book By C. J. Watson and
– The Songwriters Idea Book: 40 Strategies to Excite Your Imagination, Help You Design Distinctive etc. By Sheila Davis
– One other book on songwriting theory and methodology
2) Songwriting Practical: Composing Songs and producing Demos, touching up on previous projects.
- “Song For You”
- “How Much More Can I Miss You Tonight?”
- Composition of New Songs[Preferably One slow Song[jazz] and a duet]
3) Musical Playing: To improve technique and level of playing on different instruments such as
- Guitar, Both lead and acoustic guitar, Learning the different scales and chords and using them in new chord progressions to give my music more depth and variety.
- Drums, Disciplined practice.
- Piano: Learn new chord progressions and techniques for bass line composition.

4) Engaging People: Getting feedback from others on the progress of my songwriting and playing, as well as getting more experienced and talented people to help in creating the desired sound for my songs.
5) Music Theory: ABRSM Theory Grade 5

Work Hours:
10a.m. – 5p.m on weekdays at Changi Airport/ Esplanade Library

Expenses:
Transport: 2.50 a day, 50 a month.
Food: Lunch: covered by allowance