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Electronic Dance Music Production

EDMP

Our Electronic Dance Music (EDM) Production Programme! If you have a passion for electronic music and dream of pursuing a career in this exciting genre, this course is your ultimate gateway to mastering the art of EDM production. 


Whether you are a budding producer eager to dive into electronic music or an experienced musician seeking to explore new creative avenues, this course is designed to provide you with the necessary tools, techniques, and concepts to produce professional-quality EDM. 

 

Features and Benefits 

  • Programs developed with a 30% theory and 70% practical approach.
  • Exposure to real-world, hands-on situations using a wide range of industry-standard equipment and facilities.
  • 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:

  • FL Studio 

  • MIDI Keyboard 

  • Headphones: Audio-Technica Black ATH-M30x or Audio-Technica ATH-M20X. 

  • Keyboard: M-Audio Oxygen 49-Key or Samson Carbon 49 USB. 

Articulation Options

Students who finish the Electronic Dance Music (EDM) Production short course may progress where their skills and knowledge will be further honed and expanded. Furthermore, students can also expand their skillset by enrolling in any one of our other short courses such as Fundamentals of DJ, DJ Performance or Audio Mixing Techniques.

  • Pricing & Payment Options

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  • Duration

    Part-Time 

    • Part Time, Flexi Online Learning, 8 Weeks (+/-2 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
    • Remix Artist
    • DJ / Performing Artist

  • Financing Options

  • 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.

  • Advanced Sound Design

    • Exploring advanced synthesis techniques (FM, wavetable, granular synthesis) 

    • Creating unique and complex sound textures 

    • Designing custom drum sounds and percussion 

    • Incorporating sampled instruments and organic elements 

    • Sound design for specific genres within electronic music 

  • Advanced Music Theory and Composition

    • Advanced chord progressions and harmonies 

    • Modal interchange and borrowed chords 

    •Creative melodic development and counterpoint 

    • Advanced rhythmic patterns and syncopation 

    • Applying music theory concepts in electronic music production 

     

  • Arrangement and Structure

    • Crafting dynamic and compelling arrangements

    • Utilizing tension and release techniques

    • Advanced song structure and form (intro, verse, chorus, bridge, breakdown)

    • Creating transitions and building anticipation

    • Arranging for DJ-friendly tracks and remixes

  • Mixing and Mastering Techniques

    • Advanced mixing concepts (EQ, compression, reverb, delay)

    • Achieving clarity, depth, and balance in the mix

    • Creative use of automation and effects

    • Mastering for various platforms (streaming, vinyl, CD)

    • Loudness management and dynamic range control

    • Using effects and creative transitions

  • Advanced Sampling and Audio Manipulation

    • Advanced sampling techniques (chopping, time-stretching, slicing)

    • Creating unique textures and atmospheres

    • Creative use of audio effects and processing

    • Incorporating field recordings and found sounds

    • Developing your own sample library and sound palette

  • Remixing and Collaborative Production

    • Techniques for remixing existing tracks

    • Deconstructing and reconstructing stems

    • Working with vocal tracks and acapellas

    • Collaborative production techniques and strategies

    • Copyright considerations and legal aspects of remixing

  • Live Performance and Electronic Instruments

    • Setting up and configuring hardware and software instruments for live performances

    • Creating dynamic live sets with MIDI controllers and performance tools

    • Integrating hardware synthesizers and drum machines

    • Live sampling and looping techniques

    • Performing electronic music in a live setting

  • Experimental and Genre Exploration

    • Pushing boundaries and exploring experimental electronic music

    • Techniques for genre-blending and hybrid production

    • Incorporating unconventional elements and approaches

    • Developing your unique sonic identity and style

    • Exploring niche genres within electronic music

    No dates have been specified for this course.
    Please contact The CAD Corporation for more information and dates on this course.
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