In this course we'll take inspiration from the great songwriters of the early 60s:  Lennon and McCartney, Bacharach and David, Goffin and King, Holland-Dozier-Holland, and more.  We'll study how they wrote their songs, and how they transformed music in an area when Motown and the girl groups took flight, and the Beatles reignited a second generation of rock & roll.  Whether you've never written a song before or already have a songwriting practice, there's a place for you in this course, taught by RPM School's Jack Petruzzelli and Cameron Greider, and our very special guest instructor Freedy Johnston,  legendary songwriter and a past Rolling Stone Songwriter of the Year.
    Each week we'll start with a presentation on early 60s songwriters and their craft.  Then we'll break up into groups of five people to work on our own writing.  We'll start from simple exercises, and progress to finished songs, working in a supportive, non-judgmental atmosphere.  Each group will collaborate on a song, and each group member will also work on their own song or songs.
     Instructors will rotate so that each participant gets to work closely with Jack, Cameron and Freedy.