Music Production Diploma

Music Production Diploma Course details

This innovative EDEXCEL approved music production course takes place at our London facility and is designed for people wishing to embark on a career in the music industry. The course requires no previous experience of music production, recording studios or the use of music production software. Former students have gained employment in recording studios, production companies and live sound engineering.

During the course you will be exposed to the "real world" experiences of a recording environment where you will record, produce and remix artists on course projects and assignments. The business side of music is also covered where you will learn about record company formation, royalties, copyright and publishing

This 6 month part time course can be accelerated to 6-8 weeks if studied on a full time basis. All aspects of music production and creation, mixing and sound engineering are covered including the following topics:

• Introduction to production and recording studios
• Music Production techniques
• Sound manipulation and synthesis
• Modern recording techniques
• Microphone types and placement
• Software and hardware mixing
• Mastering techniques
• Music industry business

You have the option of taking this music production course in a small group or on a one to one individual tuition basis.

Key features of One to One music production courses

• Enrol anytime throughout the year - you could be starting your course within a week
• You set the start date and subsequent classes. – fit the course around your lifestyle
• Pick your own study times – this can be mornings, afternoons, evenings or weekends
• Ability to accelerate the course – 8 week courses can be completed in as little as 2 weeks

Phil, Rochester - Completed the 6 month diploma Course

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Course information

Connections, signal flow and integration

• Signal flow, equipment set up and integration
• Principles of sound
• Understanding Logic 9 functions and tools
• Audio editing and manipulation
• Creative use of sampling techniques
• Drum programming and editing

Composition and production techniques

• Song analysis
• Production techniques and programming
• Composition and remix techniques
• Creative use of software instruments
• Sound manipulation and synthersis
• Song arrangement and song structure

Modern recording techniques

• Using digital and analogue mixing desks
• Understanding signal routing and monitoring
• Microphone techniques and placement
• Multi track recording
• Recording acoustic instruments
• Creating multiple headphone mixes

Mixing and mastering techniques

• Level mixes and stereo imaging
• Use of equalisers and filters
• Creative use of effect processors
• Using compressors, gates and limiters
• Creating software and hardware mixes
• Using auxiliaries and sub groups

Mastering techniques and additional music production software

• Stem mixing techniques
• Using and understanding summing mixers
• Understanding mastering techniques
• Remixing techniques with Ableton 8
• Composition and recording with Pro Tools
• Recording and mixing with Pro Tools

Music industry business

• Composition, arrangement and recording with Cubase
• Basic soundproofing and acoustics
• Final project completion
• The principles of music business
• Roles found within the music industry
• Copyright, publishing and royalties

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