Behind the Scenes: Music Production for TV and Film

Class Outline:

Introduction
- Brief introduction to music production for television.
- Overview of the software Logic Pro X and how it is utilized in the industry.

Interactive Software Walkthrough (20 minutes)
- Launch Logic Pro X and showcase the user interface and features.
- Demonstrate how to set up a new project specifically for TV music production.
- Briefly explain the different types of sounds available:
  - Brass
  - Strings
  - Woodwinds
  - Percussion
  - Synthetic sounds

Live Demonstration: Composing a TV Music Piece 
- Begin composing a new piece in real-time, explaining each step:
  - Selection of appropriate instruments
  - Setting up major or minor tonality depending on the mood.
  - Discuss the importance of tempo, and demonstrate adjusting the tempo to match the emotional tone.
  - Integration of unique sound effects or "surprise tools" (while still keeping the specific nature a surprise until demonstration).

Q&A and Terminology 
This will be taught throughout our time together. 

- Introduce specific terminology such as "cue," "bed," and "bumper," explaining each in the context of the demonstration and their relevance in TV music production.

I'll leave time at the end for unanswered questions. 

By actively demonstrating the creation of a music piece designed for television, students will gain real-world insights into the tools, decision-making, and creative processes utilized by professional composers in the TV industry.