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Music Production & Performance: Learn DAW Basics & Create Songs With a Pro | 14+

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Ages 14-18
Live Group Course
Boost your music production skills! Learn DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) basics, recording, and editing in individual classes. Perfect for beginners—create, mix, and master your own song! Start your music journey today. #MusicProduction
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Live video meetings
1x per week, 6 weeks
1-4 learners per class
45 min

What's included

6 live meetings
4 hrs 30 mins in-class hours
Mastery Evaluation
1 hour per week. included
Grading
included

Class Experience

Develop technical expertise, boost creativity, and gain hands-on experience in music production from start to finish!

Enhance your music production, performance, and critical listening skills through a mix of group practice, individual work, live performances, and active listening exercises featuring global music and peer compositions. Challenge yourself with time-based music creation tasks to boost efficiency and creativity.

Master Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) Skills
* Learn how to record, edit, and produce music using industry-standard tools.
* Download and install Reaper DAW for hands-on experience.
* Explore song structure, meter, and instrumentation (synth, voice, drum, guitar, etc.).
* Generate and refine musical ideas to develop your unique sound.
* Write lyrics and study songwriting fundamentals for expressive storytelling.
* Capture your live performance with high-quality recording techniques.
* Mix and master your track for a polished, professional sound.

This Course has 3 Levels, which relate to the Lyrics listened to.
THIS SECTION IS LEVEL 3
Level 1 = Ages 8-10, No offensive lyrics
Level 2 = Ages 11-13, stories of oppression/violence
Level 3 = Ages 14+, explicit lyrics, stories of oppression/violence

Learning Goals

* Develop technical expertise, boost creativity, and gain hands-on experience in music production from start to finish!
* Learn how to record, edit, and produce music using industry-standard tools.

Syllabus

6 Lessons
over 6 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Download and Listen
 Download and install Reaper Listen to examples of music and learn basic song structure & meter 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Create your instrumentation
 Create your instrumentation (synth, voice, drum, guitar, etc.) 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Write various initial musical ideas
 Write various initial musical ideas. Choose preferred ideas. Choose preferred ideas 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Write lyrics and study the basics of songwriting 
 Write lyrics and study the basics of songwriting 
45 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Learning Needs
Level 3 = Ages 14+, explicit lyrics, stories of oppression/violence
Parental Guidance
Students will need to Download and install Reaper https://www.reaper.fm * Reaper offers a comprehensive toolkit for audio recording, MIDI editing, virtual instruments, effects processing, mixing, and mastering. 
 * Reaper is not free, but it does offer a free 60-day trial. After the trial, you can purchase a license for $60 for personal use. This Course has 3 Section Levels, which relate to the Lyrics listened to. THIS SECTION IS LEVEL 3 Level 1 = Ages 8-10, No offensive lyrics Level 2 = Ages 11-13, stories of oppression/violence Level 3 = Ages 14+, explicit lyrics, stories of oppression/violence
Supply List
Headphones 
Reaper(Reaper is not free, but it does offer a free 60-day trial. After the trial, you can purchase a license for $60 for personal use.) 
Laptop or tablet 
Audio interface(optional)

Operating system: Windows XP and newer; macOS 10.5 and newer; Linux
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from Florida Institute of Technology
Charles Watkins
Bachelor's Degree in Art and Design from Art Institute of Atlanta
Charles Watkins
Bachelor's Degree in Art and Design from Full Sail University
Charles Watkins
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from University of Washington Tacoma
Loren Mendoza
Bachelor's Degree in Art and Design from Fashion Institute of Technology
Lori King
Bachelor's Degree in Fine/Studio Arts from Cleveland Institute of Art
Rori Van Maanen
Bachelor's Degree in English from Emory University
Cataria Wesson
Associate's Degree in Political Science and Government from Los Angeles Southwest College
Kerida Robinson
Associate's Degree in Art and Design from Fashion Institute of Technology
Lori King
Experienced music producer with over 15 years of producing musicians and 10+ years of teaching music production to students aged 10 and up. Offering expert guidance in recording, mixing, and mastering for aspiring artists and producers.

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