Course Introduction

How much technique and ingenuity is hidden within the era-defining hits that touch hearts and resonate with people? How are emotions like joy, sweetness, sorrow, and anger conveyed to listeners through lyrics? What are the secrets behind the works of renowned lyricists from Hong Kong and Taiwan, such as Lin Xi, Wyman Wong, James Wong, and Vincent Fang? All of this will be explained and analyzed in depth by composer-lyricist Lei Chon Iat.

Course Details

• Class Size: 12 students
• Duration: 48 hours total
• Schedule: From April 12 to August 9, 2021, every Monday from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM (Holidays on May 3 and June 14)
• Fee: MOP $8,000 (A 20% discount is offered, current tuition fee is $6,400)
• Certificate: A certificate will be issued upon achieving 70% attendance.
• Funding: This course is NOT part of the Continuing Education Development Plan (DSEDJ).

Instructor

Lei Chon Iat (A renowned composer and lyricist from Hong Kong and Macau, Music Theory Instructor at the Macao Conservatory Music School, and Composition & Lyric Writing Instructor at the Hong Kong Berklee Music School).

Admission Requirements

1. Must possess Chinese writing skills.
2. Priority will be given to those who have completed "Lyric Writing Techniques and Appreciation (Part 1)".

Target Audience

1. Individuals aspiring to work in pop music production or those interested in lyric writing.
2. The course is conducted in Cantonese.

Course Objective

To understand the techniques and application of lyric writing.

Course Outline

1. Humorous lyric writing techniques and analysis
2. How to write lyrics that resonate with the public?
3. Church and religious lyric writing techniques and analysis
4. Addressing social issues through lyrics
5. Lyric appreciation and analysis of LMF, 24 Herbs, and FAMA
6. Animation theme song writing techniques and appreciation
7. Lyric appreciation and analysis of Mayday, Lo Ta-yu, and Jonathan Lee
8. Lyric writing techniques for specific events and project theme songs
9. Healing-style lyric writing techniques
10. Emotions and desires in the lyrics of Chow Yiu Fai and Lam Chun Keung
11. Further discussion on lyrics and creative thinking
12. Advertising jingle lyric writing techniques and analysis
13. Classification and analysis of love song lyrics
14. How to write "catchphrases" (golden lines)?
15. Musical theater lyric writing techniques
16. Further discussion on the lyrics of Lin Xi, Wyman Wong, and Vincent Fang

Remarks

1. Full tuition fee of $6,400 must be paid in cash upon registration.
2. The official course start date and time are subject to the information on the website.
3. This course is NOT part of the Continuing Education Development Plan.