The Art of Transcription: From Emulation to Innovation

PSIJ-333

This course explores transcription as a creative, developmental, and artistic process rather than a mechanical task. Students will learn to hear deeply, capture music by ear, and assimilate material from the masters to develop their own musical voice. Through transcription, analysis, and performance, students will extract harmonic, rhythmic, and melodic ideas; explore phrasing and tone; and reimagine them through improvisation and composition. The course bridges imitation and innovation, empowering students to transform influence into originality and to design their own lifelong transcription practice.

Credits
2
Prerequisites
Ensemble rating 3
Required Of
None
Electable By
All B.M. and P.D. students
Major Elective for
Performance
Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring
Location
Boston
Department
PFDV
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