Electronic Music Production w/ Ableton Live CORE

This course is designed to skillfully equip you with the skills to competently compose, produce, arrange, mix and perform a variety of music, using Ableton Live’s fabulous music production suite. The course covers all aspects of using the software, and allows you to develop your own musical style, culminating in a live performance of your work. The course is taught using hands-on workshops and individual practical/studio time. The course has the objective of teaching the practical use of, MIDI programming, digital samplers and digital synthesizers as well as hard disc recording within the creative stream of music production.

This intensive course is designed to deliver to a complete novice/beginner to quickly start making music and evolve their skills over 6 months.

The course involves extensive training using Ableton Live giving you the skills you need to take your productions out of the bedroom or studio into the real world.

SYLLABUS OUTLINE

• Sound theory

• Tools needed for electronic music production

• Midi technology and virtual instruments

• Programming and production in ableton live

• Mixing and mastering your music

• Music theory and arrangement for electronic dance music

• Business in music field ,marketing & online profile

• Learning outcomes of each unit

SOUND THEORY
During the early stages of the course, students are given elementary knowledge of sound theory to clarify terminology and concepts which are explained later on in the course.
Concepts such as frequency, loudness, mono and stereo that are fundamentals are explained to help understand how sound is perceived and analyzed by our ears.

TOOLS NEEDED FOR ELECTRONIC MUSIC PRODUCTION
Students learn how computer based music workstations function and understand various audio hardware and software workstations are all interconnected.
Digital audio recording and editing are introduced. Work flow within the digital audio workstation is explained to them along with studio etiquettes and practices.

MIDI TECHNOLOGY AND VIRTUAL INSTRUMENTS
Students will learn the practical application of the MIDI, Sampling and Synthesis techniques that they then explore in music production. They will learn to manipulate/design their own sounds and create myriad of soundscapes using synthesizers.

Sequencing, programming and sampling will be extensively covered using Ableton Live

PROGRAMMING AND PRODUCTION IN ABLETON LIVE
This is the core focus of this program. All the theory, concepts and techniques are explained and explored in great detail using the fabulous features of Ableton Live. Using loops, layering drums sounds to building your own sounds from scratch and other creative processing techniques involving equalization, compression and effects are taught. Mixing basics along with other processing techniques are learnt.

Session management and arrangement with numerous examples are expounded.

Students cover Ableton Live and discover its potential to produce a wide range of electronic music.
Learning is reinforced by giving class assignments.

MIXING AND MASTERING YOUR MUSIC
Students cover the advanced elements of a mixing an electronic dance music track from scratch. Emphasis is on mixing approaches and mastering guidelines, with the creative use of effects and the relevant tools.

Popular mixing techniques and tips are provided and explained via mixing an entire song and then mastering it. Students are able to analyze commercial and popular electronic music.

MUSIC THEORY FOR EDM – ELECTRONIC DANCE MUSIC
Students apply the new found knowledge in a variety of production styles. They learn the essential music theory and arrangement techniques.

Tempo, Rhythm, scales, chords and melody used in EDM.

Emphasis is on beat programming, structure, composition and vocal based arrangements with regards to various styles in EDM.

SPECIAL CLASS
Guidelines with regards to making your sound profile online. And the know how to market yourself and promote yourself as an artist. Students progress into the fascinating, complex and creative world of the music industry.

The tools you'll need to be successful in the music business: how to handle negotiating contracts, merchandise, marketing and more. This is your chance to look deeper into areas of the music industry which will help you to be successful.