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Akai MPC courses about the legendary Sampler and Midi Production Center Akai MPC and the alternative OS JJOS (only for MPC1000&2500)
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From 35 € /h
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Part One

Class 1:
- Understanding the basic notions of the machine (Samples, Programs, Sequences) to be able to operate any of the different models and JJOS versions
- Sampling (Recording)
- Sampling Vinyls
- Sort and manage properly all the elements of this area in your HD, CF and your Ram memory (Samples)
- Saving your own Samples

Class 2:
- Sample Edit Mode
- Create a Drum program and add your samples
- Program Edit Mode
Sort and manage properly all the elements of this area in your HD, CF, SD and your Ram memory (Samples and Drum Programs)
- Saving your own programs and libraries (Samples and Drum Programs)

Class 3:
- Sequences
- Create a channel and add your own programs
- Programing a beat
- Sequence edit mode
- Sort and manage properly all the elements of this area in your HD, CF, SD and your Ram memory (Sequence, Midi files)
- Saving your own Sequences or Midi files.

Class 4:
- Grid edit view
- Differences between sequence and song
- Song Mode
- Create your first song
- Sort and manage properly all the elements of this area in your HD, CF, SD and your Ram memory (.ALLSEQ&SONGS)
- Saving your own Song

Class 5:
- Filters
- LFO
- ADSR and Filt envelope
- Effects
- Sound design

Class 6:
- Pad and Channel Mixer mode
- Signal routing and Mix
- FX setups
- Effects: Insert Effects - Send/Return Effects (New models only)
- Sort and manage properly all the elements of this area in your HD, CF, SD and your Ram memory (.PJ)
- Saving your own Project

Part two

Class 7:
- Link different effect templates to a Sequence (Old models only)
- List edit Mode
- Recording Automation
- Sort and manage properly all the elements of the MPC in your HD, CF and your Ram memory (effect templates)
- Saving your own effect templates

Class 8:
- Chopping Samples (Converting, Processing and Assigning Slices)
- Keygroup Programs (Old models with JJOS or new models only)
Plugins programs (New models only)
Midi Programs (Old models with JJOS or new models only)

Class 9:
- A brief introduction to the Midi (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) and General Midi.
- Midi channels
- Control messages
- Program Change/Bank change
- Midi CC controllers
- Midi implementation chart

Class 10:
- Midi tracks
- Midi clock
- Connect, control and send your Midi track’s or Midi parameters to an external midi device like a synth or drum machine
- Recording a Midi track’s to control an external midi device like a synth or drum machine
- Sync properly your MPC with any DAW
- Create, design and save studio sets or/and live sets properly
- How to find the best way to build “Projects” and “LiveSets” according to your musical genre Class 11:
- Producing one track or live performance with a complete standalone setup (WITHOUT ANY COMPUTER)
- Supervised production

Class 12:
- Presentation of your Final Project in a live performance
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  • Around Kreuzberg, Germany
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At teacher's location :
  • MD Malerei, Herzbergstraße, Lichtenberg, Germany
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About Me
- I’m a professional musician, composer, arranger, producer, soundtrack designer and music teacher from Argentina based in Berlin since 2018.
As a teacher:
- Currently I give guitar lessons in 4 primary schools and 1 music conservatory in Berlin
- I give private courses of electronic Music Production, “Logic Pro X” software and courses and workshops about “Akai MPC” (all the models) and the alternative OS ”JJ-OS" for Akai MPC1000 & 2500.
- I organized the first three meetings about MPC users, producers and beat makers of Argentina called “Jalea Electrónica” in different Universities and Electronic Music Schools.
Education
- 1997: Music theory and classic guitar at the “Higher conservatory of classical music Manuel de Falla" argentina
- 1998 - 2004: E.M.C Argentina (Berklee Global Partners)
- 1998: “Music Technology” course at E.M.C Argentina.
- 2014 - 2017: Classical music with the contemporary pianist and singer “Lucia Maranca"
Experience / Qualifications
As a freelancer:
- Soundtrack designer and scores, foley, composing music and mixing for short films, internet action campaigns (NGOs), movies, documentaries, Radio podcast, mapping, video art installations and Fashion Shows.
- I have experience composing, producing, recording and mixing different pop/rock and electronic artists as well as a beatmaker for Hip Hop and R&B artists.
- Writing arrangement for brass and string sections for pop/rock bands.
- Recording direct sounds, foley and sound edition for movies and shorts films.
- I’m currently an official Akai MPC firmware & desktop software beta tester.
- Guitar, drums and music theory music teacher in: My music school
- Guitar, keyboard and music theory teacher in: "Tales of tunes - Musik-und-Kunstschule"
- Guitar teacher in Berlin-Musikschule
Age
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
60 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Spanish
German
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Electronic Music Production

Do you feel like you don't know enough about music theory or technology and are losing patience? Do you feel lost and do you not know how to finish your tracks? Are you experiencing creative block or have you run out of ideas?

Bring your laptop or MPC with your demos and/or ideas and let's do that magic happens!

DAW: Ableton, Logic Pro X and MPCs standalone/desktop software

Level: beginners, intermediate and advanced

Ages: 15 to 90

Languages: English, Spanish (mother tongue) and German

Individual face-to-face meetings of one hour at my recording studio in Lichtenberg, Berlin.

About the courses:
- Understanding and development of the basic notions of one of this DAWs: How to create, edit and save your own projects and or sound libraries
- Basic knowledge of technology applied to music
- Fundamental basic knowledge of music theory and harmony
- Audio recording and microphones
- Sampling vinyls or any other sound font
- MIDI language: what is MIDI? How to sync properly your DAW with any external gear, control or send your track’s MIDI data to an external midi device
- How to build your own setup and workstation
- Arrange & produce your tracks
- FX Plugins, hardware FX processors and pedals
- Routing signals and mixers
- Mix
- How to prepare your live set
- Search for creative breakthrough and more...
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Courses for beginners and intermediate levels.
From 6 to 90 years old

Program:

- Posture (Classical Posture and Modern Posture)
- Gripping hand
- Guitar tuning
- Notes and rests
- Music theory and music reading
- Chords and harmony
- The scales
- Your favorite songs


About me:
I am a professional musician, composer, arranger, producer, soundtrack designer and music teacher from Argentina since 2018.

As a teacher:
- I currently teach guitar, keyboard and drum lessons in 4 elementary schools and 1 music conservatory in Berlin.
- I give private courses on electronic music production, Logic Pro X software, and courses and workshops on Akai MPC (all models) and the alternative operating system JJ-Os for AKAI MPC1000 & 2500.
- I organized the first three meetings about MPC users, producers and beat makers in Argentina, called “Jalea Electrónica” in different universities and electronic music schools.

Languages: Spanish, English and German.
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They are a mix of theory and practice, covering not just technical skills but also the artistic and performance aspects of DJing, with plenty of pro tips and creative insights to help you build your identity as a DJ.

Don't hesitate to contact me for more information, I can send you a detailed document explaining all aspects of the training, the techniques covered, as well as the essential theoretical knowledge. You'll develop a complete understanding of the material, learn how to tell your musical story, create, record, finish, export and share your work.

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My classes take place in a relaxed, intimate atmosphere, and are fully focused on your needs and goals. I teach both fundamental concepts and creative techniques, while supporting you in the development of your artistic project

I also compose music for media (trailers, films, ads, games, etc) and perform live focusing on sound exploration and experimental performance.
This means we can absolutely work on different musical genres or more unconventional, creative approaches.

Passionate about dancefloor energy, it’s behind the decks and my machines that I feel most alive — and I truly love passing that on.
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