The Creative Musician: Write, Edit, and Mix Music in Logic Pro (Advanced)
You will compose music while learning about MIDI channels, automation, recording, and synths.
Becca VanZant Anderson, Piano and Songwriting
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(25)
What's included
6 live meetings
4 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. You will be required to work on your songs during the week and upload a file of their current progress. It is recommended that you spend 1-2 hours each week working on your project.Assessment
You will receive a written report of their song's progress, including things you have done very well and aspects upon which you can improve.Class Experience
In this multi-day course, you will learn ways to streamline your writing process through keyboard shortcuts and MIDI channels, make your music more lifelike through automation and quantization, study how to record in different scenarios and different instruments, and create your own synth while learning about waveforms. Our class schedule is divided into six lessons over six weeks. Classes 1 and 2 focus on inputting your notes, studying the MIDI channels, and reviewing keyboard shortcuts. Classes 3 and 4 consist of learning new patterns of quantization (using the computer to make sure our notes are the correct length) and reviewing EQ (volume for certain tones), compression (overall volume level), and reverb (echos and delays). Classes 5 and 6 center on editing audio files and creating a synth. This class includes a free 90-day trial version of Logic Pro that can be downloaded onto a Mac computer! The download link will be made available a week before class starts. You will need access to a Mac computer and the computer program Logic Pro installed. Class photo from PIXABAY at pixels.com.
Learning Goals
What to expect in classes:
Classes 1 and 2 you will draft your music, learn some keyboard shortcuts (typing two or three unrelated keys and triggering a programmed response), and learn how MIDI keyboards process incoming data through channels
Classes 3 and 4 you will learn how to quantize notes (line up the start times of notes) for different styles of music and add EQ, compression, and reverb
Classes 5 and 6 you will learn how to and edit your audio files and create a synth by studying waveforms, filters, and effects
Other Details
Supply List
You need a computer (Mac, Macbook Air, or Macbook Pro) with Logic Pro X (Logic Pro) installed. Logic Pro only runs on Mac computers. Logic Pro X: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/logic-pro-x/id634148309?mt=12 A MIDI keyboard and studio headphones are helpful and suggested, but not required.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
You need a Mac computer (Mac, Macbook Air, or Macbook Pro) with Logic Pro X (Logic Pro) installed. Logic Pro only runs on Mac computers.
Joined February, 2021
4.8
25reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Berklee College of Music
I have a Bachelor's in Music Composition for Film, TV, and Games from Berklee College of Music. I use Logic Pro X professionally for music composition.Reviews
Live Group Class
$16
weekly1x per week, 6 weeks
45 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-13
2-6 learners per class
