This uniquely designed course is focused on the art of song writing through the lens of producing and arranging. It places a strong emphasis on harmony, melody, modes, and composition, and is a deep dive into the process of writing and creating music. There are as many ways to create music as there are people doing it, but some methods yield more consistently good results than others. This class will show you the best practices in songwriting through various producing and arranging techniques. Students build ideas from day one towards a completed track in the style of their choosing.
The course begins with a specialized workflow that students develop in the first six weeks of this course.
Students then “evolve” that process and integrate deeper explorations of this subject through an in-depth understanding of the 7 Major Modes, extended chords, and other harmonic functions to enable them to “get deep” in the concepts of Storyline and Emotive expression in Music.
The learning begins with developing a workflow to produce “good” music, with the final goal being to have students “make better music faster.”
This outline covers a comprehensive range of topics and gives students hands-on experience in composing, arranging, and producing music. It’s well-structured and balances theoretical concepts with practical assignments.
"For every hour of recording, have two hours of laughter in the studio. Writing music should first and foremost be enjoyable."
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