Sojourner Truth School for Social Change Leadership

The Art of Songwriting, Recording and Performing

Trainer:

Tem Blessed is a socially conscious Hip-Hop Artist that has been making relevant music with a message for over a decade. My music and message is about social justice and sustainability and is designed to inspire the audience towards positive change and global responsibility. He has shared the stage with national recording artist Common, KRS-1, Dead Prez and Smif-N-Wessun. He is part of Blest Energy band. Find him online at www.temblessed.com

Class Description

Students will focus on the foundations of songwriting, recording, and the art of performance with instruction from international recording Hip Hop artist Tem Blessed. This class will focus on all the steps necessary to complete and perform an original song: song concept, messaging, song lyrics, music composition, production, recording and performance (including stage techniques). Students will get a well‐rounded experience whether they are beginning or continuing their passion towards a career in the music industry.