Introduction to Music Production Through Garageband
In this 9-week course, students will be given practical and hands-on experience with audio editing, music composition and electronic instruments through GarageBand
Mr. Casey
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What's included
8 live meetings
8 in-class hoursHomework
Projects will be assigned each week for students to complete. Students will be given the opportunity to start and work on those projects during class when we finish class instruction.Grading
includedClass Experience
This introductory course is open to any student with a desire to learn about the ever-changing world of Music Technology. This course will introduce students to the basics of using a computer for music: musical notation technology, MIDI technology, digital audio technology, and recording studio techniques. At the end of this course students will be able to demonstrate how technology can be used to aid in the recording and presentation of acoustic instruments as well as how electronic music can be produced or recorded through hands-on, real life experiences. Every week students will learn different skills through class instruction and then will have the opportunity to practice through a GarageBand project. Week 1 Intro to GarageBand Creating a new project/tracks Apple Loops Track Effects How do I edit a piece of audio? Week 2 Automation Pan Composition Techniques How do I create a piece of music using loops? Week 3 Science of Sound Amplitude and Frequency EQ, Compression, Reverb, Delay How do I make raw audio files more professional? Week 4 Add/Record Midi Instruments How do I record a midi instrument into GarageBand? Week 5 Podcast recording/editing What are the techniques and structure of a podcast? Week 6 Sound Effects (Direct vs Environmental) Foley Artists How do movies create and record sound effects? Week 7 Introduction Film Music How does film music effect the overall emotion of a film? Week 8 Presentation of film projects How can I use what I learned in this course to advance my own interests?
Learning Goals
Learning Goals
Sound System Basics
Audio Effects
GarageBand Digital Audio Workstation
Composing
Arranging
Music Production Basics
Podcasting
Film Scoring
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Student will need to have GarageBand installed on their computer and a pair of headphones. Unfortunately the assignments can not fully be completed on an iPad or iPhone. Students do not need to create an account in GarageBand and the application is offered through the App Store on all apple computers. Students will only compose music using music already installed in the application.
Supply List
Student will need to have GarageBand installed on their computer and a pair of headphones. If the student does not have access to a Mac computer, I can differentiate learning for iPad learners Optional: audio interface, a microphone, and a keyboard midi controller.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to visit my page. I am a Band Director and Music Technology teacher with over 9 years of experience teaching students of all ages and in a variety of different settings. I have a K-12 Music Education Degree and a Masters in Music Education. I offer introductory and advanced classes in music technology with a focus on GarageBand. I believe music has the capability to prepare students to be lifelong learnings and consumers of the arts by fostering creativity and promoting critical thinking. Through traditional and nontraditional music classes, I hope to give students the skills they need to pursue their own musical interests.Reviews
Live Group Class
$25
weekly or $200 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
60 min
Completed by 9 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
4-12 learners per class
