Music Production 1.0: Audio Basics & Intro to DAWs
In this self-paced course, students will learn the fundamental concepts of Audio & Music Production, including the basics of how to compose, record, and mix their own musical compositions.
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What's included
35 pre-recorded lessons
average 11 mins per video10 weeks
of teacher support6 hrs 8 mins
total video learning hours1 year access
to the contentProjects
1-2 hours per week. 1 Midterm Project 1 Final ProjectAssessment
Assessments to ensure students are properly grasping the concepts presented each week. These assessments are multiple choice and can be taken more than once if needed. The purpose is not so much to be graded, but more so to ensure the information is being retained.Class Experience
US Grade 7 - 12
Beginner - Advanced Level
Music Production 1.0 is an introduction to Audio Engineering, Music Production, and Electronic Music Composition. We start with the bare-bone basics of Audio including the different types of audio signals, frequency, and fundamental audio tools such as Equalization, Compression, and Reverb. We also cover some basic Music Theory, Electronic Music Composition, and eventually culminating to the students' Final Project - creating a fully produced, recorded, and mixed original composition. Each lesson in this course builds from the last to create a learning flow that is easy to follow and understand. Our main goal is to give students a solid technical foundation with which they can more fully express their creativity. Originality, Creativity, and Self-Expression are the key tenets of our program. The technical knowledge covered in this course would rival any post-secondary Music Technology program. If a student were to enroll in a Music Technology class at a college or university after taking our courses, they would no doubt be one of the most well-equipped in the class.
Learning Goals
At the end of this course, students should gain an introductory understanding of Audio Recording, Editing, and Mixing, Electronic Music Composition, and a working knowledge of Digital Audio Workstations.
Syllabus
6 Units
35 Lessons
over 10 WeeksUnit 1: Intro to Digital Audio Workstations
Lesson 1:
Intro to Logic Pro X
Optional Lesson 2:
Intro to Avid Pro Tools
Optional Lesson 3:
Intro to Ableton Live
Optional Lesson 4:
Intro to FL Studio
Optional Other Details
Pre-Requisites
No prerequisites necessary. Students can take this course whether they have prior music technology experience or if they are starting from scratch.
Supply List
In order to participate in this course, students will need: A Laptop or Computer An Audio Interface (Optional) Music Creation Software (Logic, Studio One, Pro Tools, etc.) Studio Headphones or Speakers A MIDI Keyboard A Studio Microphone These additional materials will be provided as digital downloads: Course Workbook Course PowerPoint Slides Practice Session Files Course Lesson Guides
4 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined January, 2025
New on Outschool
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have over 20 years of experience as a Music Producer and Engineer, and even more as a Musician. 10 of those years I spent actively working in the mainstream music/entertainment industry. During that time, I was blessed to win a GRAMMY award, work on several Billboard charting and Platinum selling projects, and tour around the world with some of the industries biggest artists.
I've always been passionate about sharing my experiences. I think it's important to allow people to see the highs and lows that come with this particular career path. I make a point to include as much of my real life experience in my courses. I think it helps make it more real, especially for students who may want to seriously consider pursuing a career in the music industry.
I have been teaching in some capacity for most of my life. I first started as a teenager, teaching piano lessons on the weekends at a music school near my house. I also worked with children as a camp counselor for a few years after high school. After college I was pretty engulfed in my career, but I always made time to mentor young people whenever I could. I'm proud to say that a handful of the people I've had the opportunity to share my time and knowledge with have gone on to have successful music careers.
Ultimately, my passion as an educator lies in helping young people recognize the power of their IDEAS! Imagination and creativity are tools that can literally propel them to create whatever kind of life they desire for themselves. My hope for this program is for it to enhance what already exists inside their minds, and give them the technical skills they need to make the process of bringing those ideas to life more seamless and more fun!Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$35
weekly35 pre-recorded lessons
10 weeks of teacher support
Choose your start date
1 year of access to the content
Completed by 1 learner
Ages: 12-18
