SUMMARY
Focus / Instrument
guitar/songwriting/vocals
Intention (SMART Goal)
By March 1, as a songwriter and guitarist, I will have evidence of a completed song by following I Prevail’s songwriting strategies and style for Session 4.
PRE-PRODUCTION – INQUIRY
Leader(s) in the Field / Exemplary Work(s)
I Prevail
I Prevail is a metalcore/hardcore metal band that has Grammy nomination-worthy songwriting and lyrics. they have a unique set of skills to write songs that have heavy meaning while retaining the genre’s style and sound.
Primary Source
I Prevail’s song titled “Bow Down” was nominated for a Grammy in the metal category. the song exceeds in having a unique course and lyrical rhythm.
Secondary Source
I Prevail: “How We Wrote a Grammy Nominated Song”. this video is I Prevail going through “Bow Down” layer by layer and explaining how the song came to be while sitting actual footage of them writing the song.
Training Source(s)
Nik nocturnal how to blank in 30 seconds series
the Nik Nocturnal “How to Blank Series” is a show intended for entertainment but shows Nik Nocturnal’s songwriting methods and strategies. the series is run on his YouTube channel and is also dedicated to song reactions/analysis as well as metal community news and updates.
PRODUCTION
SMART Goal Starting Point Evidence
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v-LbhPuO8PVJO9kVn7Vrz9I6rvOsYTZP/view
SMART Goal Ending Point Evidence
POST-PRODUCTION – REFLECTION
21st Century Skills
Ways of Thinking (Creativity, Innovation, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving)
had several progress-halting tech issues that needed to be fixed before progress on the final product continued.
Ways of Working (Communication & Collaboration)
Tools for Working (Info & Media Literacy)
cube base
Ways of Living in the World (Life & Career)
self-sufficiency, organization, and time management.
Reactions to the Final Version
Self-Evaluation of Final Version
Grammar and Spelling
grammarly