DESIGNED TO KICKSTART YOUR CAREER AS A DANCE MUSIC WRITER

Whether you're an aspiring dance music writer, a current journalism student in a university program, or a current dance music writer who'd like to sharpen your skills, this course is designed to teach you what journalism school won't about the niche beat of dance music.

Fun fact: a lot of music writers for world-renowned dance music publications do not have a degree in journalism; these roles are attainable through solid writing and extensive knowledge of dance music. Through this course, you'll learn basic journalism principles — the same ones taught in universities throughout the United States — like ethics, professional writing, and common journalism practices.

To prepare you for a successful career as a dance music writer, this course will teach you how to effectively review music, interview musicians and others in the dance music industry, work with publicists and musicians on coordinating content, and give you the professional edge your writing needs to stand out.

COURSE CURRICULUM

  • 1

    Introduction: What's Dance Music Journalism?

    • The History and Principles of Music Journalism

    • What Makes Dance Music Journalism Different?

    • Journalism 101: Terms, Guidelines, and Best Practices

    • Your Cheat Sheet for Brilliant Dance Music Writing

    • Submission: Becoming a Dance Music Writer
  • 2

    Dance Music Terminology

    • Genres, Subgenres, and Everything in Between

    • Writing About Dance Music When You're Not a Producer

    • The Dance Music Production Glossary

    • Submission: What's Your Favorite Genre of Dance Music?
  • 3

    Working With Editors, Labels, Artists, and Publicists

    • A Dance Music Writer's Relationship With Their Editor

    • Coordinating Content With a Publicist

    • Coordinating Content With an Artist or Record Label

    • Submission: Responding to a Publicist
  • 4

    Becoming a Brilliant Dance Music Writer

    • Developing Your Ear for Dance Music Curation

    • Navigating Story Pitches

    • Dance Music News Reporting

    • Submission: Write a Dance Music News Story

    • Writing an Outstanding Music Review

    • Submission: Write a Full-Length Dance Music Review

    • The Art of the Artist Interview

    • Submission: Draft Interview Questions

    • Editing, Proofreading, and Accuracy

    • Quiz: Sentence Revision
  • 5

    Conclusion: Where Do We Go From Here?

    • A Comprehensive List of Dance Music Outlets

    • How to Start Writing for a Dance Music Outlet

    • Posting Your Content on Social Media

    • Maintaining Your Reputation as an Established Dance Music Writer

    • Recommended Reading: Dance Music History and Music Journalism

    • Thank You!