Singing-Songwriting «Professional Certificate»

Write, sing, and produce your own music — all in one course. This 9-month course is made for artists, producers and vocalists who want to bring their full creative voice to life. You’ll learn how to write meaningful lyrics and melodies and develop your vocal technique. Through practical theory, collaboration, and hands-on guidance, you’ll build a complete skill set to create and perform music that truly represents you.

Duration
9 months
Start
Oct 2026
Difficulty
Career
Award
Professional Development Certificate

Course overview

This Singing-Songwriting program is designed for artists who want to fully express themselves through songwriting and vocals. Whether you're a bedroom songwriter or a vocalist looking to produce your own material, this course will help you build the musical, lyrical, and technical foundation needed to create complete, expressive songs. You’ll explore vocal technique and songwriting practices — all grounded in practical music theory and creative collaboration.

How will you learn

Hands-on, practice-based learning centered on creating, performing and refining original songs
Small group classes with personalized feedback, mentor support and collaborative creative practice
Project-based training across songwriting, vocal performance, music production and artist development
Studio workshops and practical assignments shaped around real-world recording and release processes
Guidance from industry-active tutors who support both artistic growth and technical skill-building
Portfolio Project Studio and Session Practice that help students apply their skills in real recording and creative performance contexts

Learning outcomes

Write original songs using lyric writing, melody, structure and storytelling techniques.
Apply music theory, composition and arrangement skills to develop songs with clear artistic direction.
Use Ableton Live and production tools to create, refine and present original music.
Demonstrate confident vocal technique and expressive performance in both studio and live-oriented contexts.
Build and communicate a distinct artistic identity through songwriting, sound and performance.
Understand the foundations of the music industry, including release strategy, branding and self-promotion, in order to begin developing as an independent artist.

Upon successful completion, you will receive a Professional Development Certificate, verifying your professional skillset.

Course structure

Term 1	Term 2	Term 3
Music Theory & Ear Training 10 lessons, 30 hours	Composition & Arrangements 10 lessons, 30 hours	Music Industry 10 lessons, 30 hours
Ableton Live 10 lessons, 30 hours	Songwriting 10 lessons, 30 hours	Portfolio Project 10 lessons, 30 hours
Vocal I 10 lessons, 30 hours	Vocal II 10 lessons, 30 hours	Session Practice

Contents of modules

MODULE 1: Music Theory & Ear Training

Reimagine traditional music theory inside a DAW. This module teaches melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic concepts through real-world musical examples to help you build creative confidence and fluency.

Introduction and Basic Concepts
Intervals and Triads
Voicing and Keyboard Mapping
Major Tonality and Harmonic Function
Writing Functional Melodies
Rhythm Fundamentals and Konnakol Practice
Minor Tonality
Modes and Diatonic Scale Variants
Chord–Scale Relationships in Major Key
Recap and Q&A

MODULE 2: Vocal I

Build a strong, expressive voice for studio and stage. This module covers vocal technique, resonance, tone control, and stylistic delivery — from subtle textures to powerful belting. Develop confidence through hands-on solo and group performance practice.

Vocal Anatomy and Breathing
Diction and Articulation
Intonation and Melisma
Vocal Styling Across Genres
Vocal Arrangement and Improvisation
Harmony and Group Singing
Rhythm and Timing in Vocal Delivery
Final Performance Project

MODULE 3: Ableton Live

Learn everything from creating your first beat to arranging, editing, and mixing a complete track.

Introduction to Ableton Live Interface
Audio Techniques
MIDI Fundamentals
Core Audio and MIDI Effects
Automation and Envelopes
Sound Design with Wavetable and Samplers
Session View and Live Jam Techniques
Arrangement Techniques
Routing and Signal Flow
Library, Groove Pool and Final Review

MODULE 4: Composition & Arrangements

Transform musical ideas into complete compositions — from foundational motifs and phrase structures to professional arrangement techniques.

Foundations of Composition: Reading Music, Structure, and Musical Thinking
Rhythmic Foundations: Motifs, Phrases, and Musical Flow
Rhythmic Development: Transforming Musical Ideas
Melody Foundations: Motifs, Elements, and Musical Identity
Melodic Movement and Development: Shaping Musical Ideas
Advanced Melodic Development: Transformations and Variation
Musical Phrases, Periods, and Structural Organization
Melody Analysis, Tension, and Expressive Techniques
Digital Workflow & Session Management
Final Project: Composition and Arrangement Review

MODULE 5: Songwriting

Craft original lyrics with emotional depth and precision. This module explores song structure, prosody, rhyme, rhythm, and storytelling — blending theory with hands-on writing, peer feedback, and real-time editing techniques.

Object Writing (Sensory Specificity vs. Abstraction)
The Seven Senses (Going Deeper Than Sight)
Rhyme Types, Schemes & Strategy
Prosody (Matching Natural Speech Stress to Musical Beats)
Line Length, Phrasing & Endings (Masculine vs. Feminine Endings)
Song Structure (The Emotional Function of Sections)
Writing the Verse (Building Tension and Specificity)
Writing the Chorus & The Title (Moving from Particular to Universal)
The Pre-Chorus & Bridge (Acceleration and Recontextualization)
POV, Character, Setting & The Edit

MODULE 6: Vocal II

Refine your vocal technique and artistic identity for professional studio and stage performance. This advanced module deepens breath control, tone shaping, stylistic interpretation, harmony work, and expressive delivery — helping you develop consistency, versatility, and confidence as a contemporary vocalist.

Advanced Breath Support and Vocal Control
Resonance, Registers and Tone Shaping
Advanced Intonation, Runs and Melismatic Precision
Vocal Dynamics, Expression and Emotional Delivery
Genre Interpretation and Contemporary Vocal Styling
Advanced Vocal Arrangement and Improvisation
Harmony, Backing Vocals and Ensemble Performance
Groove, Phrasing and Rhythmic Complexity in Vocal Delivery
Studio Vocal Performance and Recording Practice
Final Performance Project

MODULE 7: Music Industry

Master the business of music — from industry fundamentals to release strategy, marketing and launching your career as an independent artist.

Music Industry Ecosystem: Labels, Distributors, Publishers & Aggregators
Revenue Streams & Business Models for Artists
Digital Distribution & Streaming Platforms
Release Strategy: Planning Your First Release
Artist Branding & Marketing Fundamentals
Audience Building & Playlist Pitching
Social Media Strategy for Musicians
Content Creation & Community Engagement
Release Execution: From Preparation to Launch
Career Development & Industry Networking

MODULE 7: Portfolio Project

Create your own original track from concept to completion — from initial idea and composition through production, mixing and preparing for release.

Introduction to the Creative Thinking: Finding an Idea
Drafting: Topline, Melody and Rhythm
Developing: Structure and Harmony
Raw Production: Basic Arrangement
Formative Mid-Term Assessment. Demo Project Finalization
Final Production: Advanced Arrangements, Lyrics, Effects
Post-Production: Mixing
Post-Production: Music Industry and Promotion
Pre-Assessment. Project Finalization
Summative Assessment: Project Presentation

Session Practice

Experience the studio process firsthand through practical vocal recording sessions.

Requirements

The program is open to aspiring artists at different stages of their journey. No prior professional training is required — only motivation, curiosity, and a strong interest in developing as a contemporary music creator and performer.

Fees & scholarships

Academic Year 2026

Total cost	AED 32,500
Membership fee	AED 9,000
Tuition fee	AED 23,500

All prices listed are exclusive of VAT.

From time to time, we offer individual scholarships to newly admitted students. These scholarships are awarded through a competitive application process and may cover either partial or full tuition fees.

How to apply

Step-by-step process

Ready to apply? Here’s how the process works:

Complete the online application form below.
2.Pay the course fees upfront to reserve your spot.
Receive a confirmation email with your schedule and all the necessary instructions.
Attend your first class!