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Music Production for Middle School Students Ongoing

Completed by 29 learners
Ages 11-15
Live Group Class
This ongoing class is for students interested in producing a complete song on a digital audio workstation. Students will see an overview of the music production process, from making beats to creating a whole song.
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:
(17 reviews)

Live video meetings
1x per week
3-15 learners per class
55 min

What's included

1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

US Grade 6 - 9
Beginner - Intermediate Level
This is an ongoing course of study for middle school-age students interested in music production. Students must have access to a Digital audio workstation such as Logic(apple only), Garage Band (Apple's Free software), or Soundtrap (license required, Windows and Mac); The concepts covered can be used in all programs. This class is an ongoing program. See the production process from start to finish. In addition, audio engineering and music composition will be covered. This class is for you if you have a computer and access to music production software. 

Example of topics covered:
Week 1.3/7/24 Beatmaking and functions of a DAW 
Week 2.  3/14/24 Step sequencer drum programming 
Week 3. 3/21/24 Bass lines
Week 4.  3/28/24 Chord Progressions
Week 5.  4/4/24 Melody writing 
Week 6 4/11/24 Song form and arranging 
Week 7  4/18/24 Mixing 
Week 8  4/25/24 Mastering

Learning Goals

Students will understand how to use a Digital audio workstation to 1. Make beats. 2. Play and program instrumental parts. 3. Create chord progressions.4. Create Melodies. 5. Compose. 6. Arrange. 7. Mix. 8 Master recordings.

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Not applicable
Pre-Requisites
Students must have access to one of the following digital audio workstations: Soundtrap, Garage Band, Band Lab, Logic, Cubase, Pro tools, etc.
Supply List
A Digital audio workstation software such as Logic (apple only), Garage Band (apple only), or Soundtrap (Web-based Windows, Mac application, IOS, and Android)
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Students can use any digital audio workstation, such as Soundtrap, Garage Band, BandLab, Logic, and Pro Tools. There are free versions of Pro Tools, Soundtrap, and Bandlab. Garage Band is free with the purchase of an Apple computer.

Meet the teacher

4.7
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from CUNY Lehman
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from CUNY Lehman
I have taught music production in public schools and colleges for twenty-three years. I have a master's degree and industry experience. 

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