This semester-long course will introduce students to the theory and fundamentals of using software and hardware tools for producing music (including digital music editing, multi-track recording, MIDI note entry, signal processing plugins, computer music notation software, sound design, electronic music history and microphone technique). The class will stress application and creative content, using a series of project-based learning activities which includes student exposure to performing with electronic instruments and vocal recording, multi-track recording (both MIDI sequencing and live instruments), music arranging, and working on stage with lights and microphones.

 

This course is a hands-on, applied class delivering to class members an experience with digital music and video editing/recording software applications: Beepbox.co (Introduction to Digital Audio), Band lab/GarageBand (Digital Audio Editing Workstation) and iMovie (Video Editing). These programs represent a large portion of the types of things musicians are doing with music technology currently and span in sophistication from entry-level to professional. Although there will be some flexibility to work ahead, this course can only cover beginning to intermediate types of operations.

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