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Digital Music Production 101

N-DMP101

Our comprehensive Digital Music Production course designed for aspiring music producers, music entrepreneurs, and songwriters! In today's digital age, music production software has become accessible worldwide, opening endless possibilities for creativity. However, the key to success lies in obtaining the necessary skills to harness those tools and create exceptional music that stands out in the industry. 

 

Digital music production software can be accessed virtually worldwide but obtaining the skills needed to use those tools to make fantastic music is what separates dreamers from successful industry professionals. Utilizing FL Studio, enhance your skills and reach a competitive level in 12 weeks. Our methodology incorporates a 70% practical and 30% theoretical approach. Furthermore, you walk away with music you feel confident releasing. After learning the creative aspects of music production, you will explore an array of complex procedures and applications used in the music production industry. 

 

Features and Benefits 

  • Programs developed with a 30% theory and 70% practical approach. 
  • Develop skills to create unique and professional-sounding drum sequences
  • Acquire essential skills for recording vocals, including microphone selection, positioning, and signal processing. 
  • Gain a solid foundation in the art of mixing music productions. 
  • Learn to create and produce music with the latest FL Studio software. 

           

  • Get a free Office 365 Education A1 license, valid for the duration of your studies. 

Admission Requirements

Adequate hardware and software are required:

• MIDI keyboard

• FL Studio

• Audio-Technica Black ATH-M30x or Audio-Technica ATH-M20X headphones

  • Pricing & Payment Options

    NEW SECTION
  • Duration

    Part-Time 

    • Part Time, Flexi Online Learning, 12 Weeks (+/-3 months)
    • Classes conducted on Saturdays (4 hours)
    • Session 1 (9:00 - 11:00), Session 2 (11:30-13:30)

    * Class structures are subject to change without notification. 

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  • Career Options

    • Music Producer
    • Music Entrepreneur
    • Songwriter
  • ENROL NOW
 

Important Notes

This short course is a skills program and therefore not accredited by any institution.

 

Cost of FL Studio not included in programme fees. Link to FL studio website.

  • Music Production Personnel

    Understand the chain in Music Production as well as the different types of personnel in Music Production. You will be able to select appropriate settings for a project as well as the functions within the Project Window. Lastly, be able to recognize different instrument sounds.

  • Session Setup

    Understand the basics of mixing that includes the process and industry used terms. You will be able to confidently set up FL Studio’s Mixer and be able to work with insert and send effects. At the end of this module, you will be able to create a basic mix.

  • Drum Sequencing Techniques

    This chapter introduces you to the drum kit and how to program it using MIDI notes. Drums form an integral part of modern music, having a solid MIDI programming technique is essential to produce good parts at a fast pace. MIDI programming techniques learned in this chapter will later be applied when programming other instruments.

  • MIDI Sequencing Techniques

    Introducing two important new concepts, working within the piano roll as well as working with pitch. You will be able to program different Bass Lines, create customized sounds with Flex, as well as make use of Riff Machine to create new musical material. Lastly, you will be able to work with different bass sounds including Electric and Acoustic.

  • Working with Piano Roll

    Introducing two important new concepts, working within the piano roll as well as working with pitch. You will be able to program different Bass Lines, create customized sounds with Flex, as well as make use of Riff Machine to create new musical material. Lastly, you will be able to work with different bass sounds including Electric and Acoustic.

  • Sequencing Bass Lines

    Understand the basics of digital audio and recording. Recording is a fundamental aspect of music production. Fundamental editing techniques are also covered at the end of the chapter, as one must always edit what was recorded. You will be able to confidently work with digital audio fundamentals, controls on an audio interface, as well as different microphone types, and lastly be able to work with a vocalist and confidently do your magic within a studio setup.

  • Working with Loops to build sections of a track

    Get the skills to confidently work with loops and how to build sections of a track. Here different slicing and chopping techniques are explored, as well as layering. Understand the functions of different editing tools, be able to slice and chop audio, make use of creative looping techniques, and also apply different layering techniques. Lastly, you will be familiar with different effects that work with loops and create a basic track with loops.

  • Creating Melodic Lines

    Introduction to two important aspects of the modern music production process. Firstly, creating melodic lines, which is key to the success of hit songs. Secondly working with synthesizers to create lead lines. Some elementary music theory is covered which is essential to learn how to program in both major and minor keys, as one can work out the scale using the provided scale formula.

  • Harmony and Chord Progressions

    Understand the basics of harmony and chord progressions. This is a key aspect of modern music production as so much of the track hinges on these chords. A new instrument is covered, Flex, which specializes in focusing on the key aspects of sound generation. A step-by-step guide is provided on how to make a pad sound. Lastly, get the skills to program various keyboard patterns that the producer can use in a variety of different musical.

  • Introduction to Mixing

    Understand the basics of mixing that includes the process and industry used terms. You will be able to confidently set up FL Studio’s Mixer and be able to work with insert and send effects. At the end of this module, you will be able to create a basic mix.

  • Working with Effects such as Equalizers and Compression

    You will be able to work with different effect types, be familiar with what compression is and what it does, be able to compress various types of audio, as well as understand the function of equalization to be able to equalization various types of audio.

  • Time-based Effects

    This module introduces the student to time-based effects, which is key to create depth and movement in a track as well as the fundamentals of mastering. You will be familiar with different time-based effects, be able to create depth within a mix, understand how to prepare a mix for mastering, be able to export a stereo track and lastly be able to create a competitive master.

  • Campus
    Registration Close Date
    Start Date
    Type
  • 19 July 2024
    20 July 2024
    Part Time, Online

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