With technology advancing at lighting speed in recent years, it has become possible for music makers to produce high-quality recordings right from the comfort of their own home studios. It is now commonplace for an independent artist to not just be a recording artist, but also the songwriter, the engineer, and the music producer!
Producing Music in the Home Studio
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11 hours to complete
3 weeks at 3 hours a week
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You will be working with a song idea and producing it in your home studio, applying song mixing techniques in each lesson before bouncing your song.
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November 2024
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There are 5 modules in this course
Welcome to the course! Here we will cover all the details about the course and what you'll need to know to get the most out of your experience.
What's included
1 video4 readings
In lesson 1, we will start by discovering how the home studio has evolved over the years. Then we’ll explore the songwriting and pre-production steps you’ll need to take before you begin producing a musical piece. At the end of this lesson, you will analyze an original song of your choice and identify ways it might need to improve before it is produced.
What's included
5 videos2 readings2 assignments1 peer review1 discussion prompt
In lesson 2, we will start to build your mix in the DAW of your choice. We will cover how to use audio or MIDI instruments, add a bass groove, program strings and synth pads, and record vocals. At the end of this lesson you will have arranged and recorded your song into your DAW.
What's included
5 videos2 readings2 assignments1 peer review1 discussion prompt
In lesson 3 we will edit your rough draft song for mixing. We will look at basic editing techniques as well as manual MIDI editing. We will also look at session organization and mix preparation to streamline your mixing process. At the end of this lesson, you will have edited your audio and MIDI tracks and your session will be ready for mixing.
What's included
5 videos2 readings2 assignments1 peer review
In lesson 4 we will mix the final version of your song. We will cover techniques to create a balanced mix, including processors, panning, and equalization. At the end of this lesson, you will have a finalized song that you can bounce as an MP3.
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7 videos2 readings2 assignments1 peer review1 discussion prompt
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