How does a 16 year old girl break into the music industry? How does she remain relevant for over a decade? This is a feat pulled off by few, and most recently by Taylor Swift. This course will take a deep look into the longevity of Swift's career. In this class, we will explore the ways in which she has solidified herself as a pillar of the music industry. We will focus on aspects like records broken, awards won, and streaming numbers. This lesson will explore ways in which Swift has cultivated her fanbase, as well as ways Swift has proven her talent time and time again.

What is Pop Music? How does Pop Music change over time, and where do some of the biggest names in Pop Music get their influences? In this class, we will explore how Pop Music captures past eras and past sounds to reinvent the genre. From Taylor Swift's 1989 to Dua Lipa's Future Nostalgia, we will explore how these modern artists use the past to innovate Pop Music