Goals

  • Identify song parts

  • Identify the mood and target of a song

  • Understand different styles and song rhythms

This video will help give students a better understanding of songwriting in popular music. They will understand some nuances used in songs and also understand the freedom writing gives to songwriters.

Detailed description of workshop

Age Group

Elementary School, Middle School, High School

About the creator

Kenny Stockard

Kenny Stockard

Kenny Stockard is a native of St. Louis, MO. He comes from a long line of musicians and has been singing all his life. It was in the Baptist Church that he gained his appreciation for voice as a favorite instrument. Forever a student of the craft, he picked up song writing in high school. Follow along to see what new avenues will be explored as he continues to communicate stories to bring people together. His main goal is to show us all how alike we are by sharing common experiences and appealing to us to set our differences aside.