Coursera offers an free online course in Songwriting by the Berklee College of Music.
Course Name:
Songwriting
Workload: 6-8 hours / week.
Taught in English
Subtitles available in: English, Chinese
About the Course:
There's a songwriter lurking somewhere inside you, peeking around corners, wondering if it's safe to come out. Now it is. This course is an invitation to let your inner songwriter step into the sunlight. All it takes is a simple "yes" and you'll be climbing that windy hill, marveling at the view.
If you haven't written any or many songs, this course will show you an efficient, effective process for tailoring songs to express your ideas and emotions. If you have, you'll look at your process differently, taking control of aspects of the process you may have not noticed.
Classes will commence from 27th January 2014.
How to apply:
Apply online (https://www.coursera.org/course/songwriting).