Digital Music Production: Learn How to Become a Pro Music Producer!
Students will learn how to create their own musical track using FREE AND PROFESSIONAL digital software that any computer can download! With this amazing educational tool, we will have a blast creating awesome music!
Daniel Borsykowsky
Average rating:
4.5
Number of reviews:(4)
What's included
5 live meetings
4 hrs 35 mins in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. Optional homework is simply to explore what was learned in the previous class. Learners are absolutely welcome to share the music they make, as this will inspire not only them, but other learners as well to excel.Class Experience
Unleash Your Musical Creativity with Digital Music-Making! Join our immersive 5-hour course designed to equip students with essential skills in digital music production. My goal is to empower our learners to compose their own captivating musical pieces. With just a computer, you can unlock endless musical possibilities. Let us guide you through the exciting world of digital music technology, enabling you to harness its power and express your creativity like never before. Learn the fundamentals of melody generation, automation, effects, percussion, and more in a concise and engaging format. I am passionate about sharing my extensive music-making expertise and am determined to have this translate to an effective and enjoyable learning experience that nurtures our learners' growth as composers. This class is designed to cater to a wide range of ages, ensuring that even the youngest participants with NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE can gain invaluable knowledge and skills! CURRICULUM Day 1 - Lets Navigate this Music Making Software! Day 2 - How to Make a Melody Part I Day 3 - How to Make a Melody Part II ... Lets Add Drums! Day 4 - What are Effects and Automation? Day 5 - Lets Make a Song! TEACHING STYLE: As a former longtime camp counselor and experienced teacher of this class, I have learned that the most important thing this class can provide is the activation of imagination, and to me, this means running this class like a workshop. All learners are invited to share or not share as they please. Learners will find themselves in a very supportive environment, and one that allows them to explore music in their own way, while providing structure in order to build the cognitive building blocks and benefits that come with this special hobby. I understand that my role is not only of a teacher, but of an entertainer, coach, and a role model. STRUCTURE Music making is the art of exploration. The classes will be structured in a way where I teach for a portion, then have the learners explore what I taught them on their own. This sequence will happen multiple times over the course of a class. This is to prevent a rigorous lecture feel, while also not being too laid back to the point where the learner would not learn. All learners are not only welcomed, but encouraged to participate, as this is beneficial to the entire class. Questions from not only the learner, but parents as well are permitted!
Learning Goals
The goal of this class is to unlock creative passageways in the minds of the learners. Music making has immense cognitive benefits and will not only drive the creative process for a learner but give them the opportunity to explore the component-based building process. As president of Music Production Club at University of Delaware, it was no surprise to me that nearly 40% of the clubs' members consisted of engineers including myself. People who embark on the music making journey learn quickly the art of composition, not just in music, but in life.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class requires the download of the program LMMS (Linux Multimedia Studio). This is a free digital audio workstation (software where music is made), that is in my opinion, the best free tool out there for music education. I started on LMMS, and so did countless pros. I even know pro level producers that still praise this program as their number one tool.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
- LMMS
Joined June, 2020
4.5
4reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
My expertise: I have a degree in mechanical engineering, was president of the 50 member Music Production Club at University of Delaware, but more important than any of those things, I was a camp counselor for 4 years. This not only taught me how to communicate effectively with learners, but how to develop them, challenge them, and create a stage that they can each excel on. Reviews
Live Group Class
$80
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
55 min
Completed by 46 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
4-12 learners per class
