The ICMP Professional Diploma in Songwriting course is sponsored by Columbia Records, one of the world's most respected music industry names and home of such legends as Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, the Ting Tings, Kings of Leon and Neil Diamond. 

This one-year, highly practical course covers the skills and knowledge required to develop raw songwriting talent into professional careers.  The course is delivered in London by the ICMP's peerless teaching faculty which includes professional songwriters, musicians and industry experts.

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The course addresses five main subject areas, as follows: 

> Musicianship  The course supports this through the development of vocal technique, melody and harmony, keyboards, guitar, aural, ensemble and arranging skills.

> Songwriting  You will study the range of styles and techniques used in creative songwriting, and gain important historical perspectives on some of the great practitioners of recent years.

> Marketing and Promotion  In this part of the course you will learn how to develop your profile, build a website, develop and utilise social networking tools including MySpace and package and present your material in the most advantageous way.

> Music Business  In this subject area you will learn how the business functions, who the key players are and how to leverage your ability into a sustainable career

> Performance  The disciplines required to perform and present your material on stage, advice on how to get a gig and regular practical opportunities to showcase your material both internally and externally are a key feature of the programme.

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GENERAL COURSE DETAILS

Course Name:  Professional Diploma in Songwriting

Qualification: The awarding body is Edexcel and the course is Level 5.  Students may progress onto other Higher Education courses

Start dates: April 2010, October 2010

Duration: 30 weeks full-time made up of 3 x 10-week terms

Class Times: 16/17 hours/week, 3 days/week

Cost: £5,250

Entry Req: All students will have intermediate vocal and performance skills and will be actively engaged in creative songwriting.  The qualification sits at Level 5 on the QFC and therefore most students will have a National Diploma or Certificate, suitable A levels or relevant experience.

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