Once the course is finished the student will be able to understand and manipulate analog sound in a digital environment, as well as process and apply basic techniques such as sound capture, editing, and processing in audio editing software, to carry out the music postproduction. Learn how to record and edit audio to a professional standard. Consistently produce mixes that sound clear, powerful, and professional by following my step-by-step mixing system using stock plugins. Spend less time fighting with the DAW and more time focusing on the music. Course target: produce a cover song.

"Master is about perception not gear" Upon completion of this course, you will be able to complete the entire mastering process of music production using the most common tools. You will also understand the importance of mastering and the final preparation process for streaming and physical devices, such as CDs. Course Target: Master a student's cover or original music project. Alternatively, you can master a sample song.

Target: Compose, arrange, orchestrate, mix, edit, and master a score for a short film (5-8 min). This course provides an overview of the world of film music integrated with reading musical notation and using musical composition software including, but not limited to Logic, Pro Tools, Sibelius, Finale, or Dorico. Many aspects of film music will be discussed, including history, famous composers, the process of film scoring, and how music and its relationship to film have changed throughout the last century. Instructional methods will include reading, lecture, group discussion, projects, and film viewing. An existing competency in creating music, combined with a thoughtful awareness of drama and human emotion will be critical assets to draw upon from your own background. You should be comfortable with the features and workings of their DAW (digital audio workstation) of choice, be it Logic, Pro Tools, Reaper, or any of the other programs that can manage a host like Kontakt and MIDI. You should have the following prerequisite musical and technical skills: Ability to read music. Basic experience with MIDI sequencing and digital audio software for producing and finalizing musical mock-ups (MP3) via sample library. Ability to create final audio mix within a QuickTime movie and submit.

How to play the piano is a skill that changes your life for ever. Though you are willing to be a professional pianist or simply want to learn how to play your favorite songs, playing the piano will develop both hemispheres of your brain. Sort skill will help you to enhance your perform in school, sports, arts, and science. In this course you will learn the first steps of piano technique, music theory and sight reading. You will learn how to play one classical piece and one contemporary song in 4 weeks (3 hours per week).