Words and Music 1 - Building A Vocabulary Understanding and analyzing the elements that go into making a hit song, covering both mainstream and niche. All current and traditional pop styles including rock, alternative, R&B, country, Latin, gospel, rap, jazz, dance and adult contemporary are explored in depth in this class. Subjects covered include concepts, lyrics, grooves, melodies, harmony and song structure. When Offered: each winter quarter [January-March]. Words and Music 2 - Crafting Elements Into A Professional Song Applying the knowledge of pop song elements to the craft of writing lyrics, grooves, melodies, harmonies and song forms. Learning how to structure a song that keeps one's intended listener involved from beginning to end. Rewriting and crafting a song until it is finished and ready for demoing and marketing. Offered each spring quarter [April-June]. Words and Music 3 - Accomplishing Professional Goals (individual projects) MASTER CLASS Applying the ability to write a finished commercial mainstream or niche song to a variety of professional situations. Writing in a variety of formats and styles. Choosing and writing for an established act, creating and writing for an original act and/or writing pop songs for film and stage. Offered each summer quarter [July-September].
				For more information and enrollment call UCLA Extension at 310-825-9064 and ask about classes taught by David "Cat" Cohen.

			Songcraft 1 - Anatomy Of A Hit Covers the basics of writing a successful song both mainstream and niche. Analyzing song elements (concepts, lyrics, melodies, chord progressions) in current and classic song forms and formats. Learning how these song elements grab and keep their intended listeners. Offered each fall [October-December] and spring quarter [April-June]. Songcraft 2 - Original Songwriting Analysis Developing the craft of writing a finished song that works in the style of the student's choice. Applying the ability to write a finished song in a variety of pop contexts including writing for established acts, original acts, and film or stage. Offered each winter and summer quarter January-March & July-September
				These courses meet two hours once a week for 10 weeks. For more information and enrollment call Musician’s Institute at 323-462-1384 and ask about classes taught by David "Cat" Cohen.

			Music Theory/Song Structure Workout - Intermediate Level Theory and ear training in intervals, scales, chords and chord progressions. This one of a kind workshop is designed with the songwriter in mind as each theory drill is related to the choices one makes when in the process of writing a song. Many of the harmonic concepts here are unique to pop music and cannot be found in traditional music theory classes. After the ear training workout participants are given the chance to present original material for instructor and class feedback with emphasis on song structure, holding audience interest throughout the song. A simple knowledge of chords and the ability to play an instrument or sing in a pop style and some songwriting experience is beneficial for this course. The next music theory/song structure workout will start Tuesday night, October 1st and end on Novermber 26th, 2002. This workshop is arranged in a 5 week series meeting every other week throughout the year on Tuesday nights in a private residence in Santa Monica and cost $225 for all 5 classes or $55 to attend one class at a time. Pro Music Theory/Song Structure Workout - Advanced Level Advanced ear training and harmonic analysis of songs in a variety of pop styles including the work of classic writers like the Beatles, Motown, Jimmy Webb, Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, Diane Warren as well as more contemporary and "out of the box" writers. After the ear training workout participants are given the chance to present original material for instructor and class feedback with emphasis on song structure, production and marketability. The intermediate music theory workout is a prerequisite except for writers with equivalent background and professional experience. The next pro music theory/song structure workout will start Monday night, September 23rd and continue through December, 2002. This workshop meets every other week on Monday night throughout the year. Class is held in varying residences and studios near the West Hollywood area. The cost is $60 for each class
				For information and enrollment you can reach Cat at 323-258-0245 or at cat@CatCohen.com.

			Cat is available in the Greater Los Angeles area for private instruction and consultation in all phases of songcraft including music as well as lyrics . He regularly coaches singers and songwriters in music theory and notation. He also is an accomplished keyboard instructor in all current and classic keyboard styles including rock, jazz, R&B, country, blues, gospel, new age, dance, ambient, and theatrical music. He specializes in breaking down complex and sophisticated concepts and styles into easy to understand and practical steps and prepares custom projects and exercises for each student.
				Cat can be reached at (323) 258-0245 or at cat@CatCohen.com.

			Is your song a hit... or a miss? Cat regularly advises Los Angeles songwriters on the strengths and weaknesses of their songs and their potential marketability. He has helped hundreds of professional-oriented songwriters before they went into a demo studio and spent their hard earned money only to find out that the song wasn't in its final form. He has assisted many writers to see the potential of their songs and where that potential falls short, helping to decide which songs to demo and which to rewrite or shelve. Many of Cat's clients value his ability to insert or delete a line of verse, to rearrange a prechorus, and most importantly tighten the hook in the chorus, making a song which had missed the mark hit its intended commercial target. He has a long list of satisfied clients who are now performing, recording, and selling songs that he has greatly strengthened. At one time, Cat's insightful, professional feedback was only available via in-person sessions in the Los Angeles area. Now, no matter where you live, Cat's Songwriting Consultation and Mentoring Services are available to you through correspondence. Turn your miss into a hit!
				For the reasonable price of US$60, you can send him a cassette or CD, a lyric or lead sheet and accompanying check or money order for feedback on 1 or 2 songs. This fee will get you 20 minutes of his listening and analyzing time and a phone interview for another 20 minutes where you get to speak to Cat himself and ask him questions based on his response to your work. Call Cat at (323) 258-0245 or e-mail him. He'll arrange for you to mail your song(s) and check or money order to him for evaluation right away.