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Falmouth
For solo artists, songwriters, bands, and producers ready to create career-defining music.
The MA Songwriting (Online) course at WaterBear is designed for solo artists, songwriters, bands, and producers serious about songwriting and composition. You’ll bring your unique skills and creative energy to the table, and we’ll equip you with the knowledge and confidence to establish yourself as a professional songwriter in the creative sector.
Whatever your reasons for wanting to study, gaining this MA could also give you more professional choices, more potential income streams, and those all-important letters after your name. It’s awarded by one of the UK’s leading specialist universities for the creative industries, Falmouth University.
Taught by experienced music industry professionals, you’ll become part of a vibrant community of creatives and benefit from a flexible, hands-on learning experience. You’ll also have access to areas such as artist and career development, one-to-one mentoring, academic sessions, live performance, and industry networking and events, all designed to support your development professionally, artistically and academically.
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Course optionsWoodlane
Falmouth
TR11 4RH
Email:enquiries@waterbear.org.uk
Phone:01273 726230
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