Music Industry Workshop

+ Digital Music Production: Course Summary

The Digital Music Production course is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to produce, make beats, or remix using Ableton Live.

Students are introduced to all the latest hardware and software including analog and digital synthesizers, MIDI controllers, samplers, and other workstation components.

Expert instructors will show you all the tips and tricks for making your project studio or laptop rig crank out music that will make you proud.

Students learn how to set up, configure, and operate your own rig in a studio, laptop, or wherever you happen to work. You will learn how to sequence beats and tracks, sample sounds, use hardware and software synths, remix tracks, and use digital instruments.

This fun and informative course will open the door to a whole new world of producing your own music. By the time this course is over you will be able to create quality music and beats using your laptop or home studio.

+ DJ Technology: Course Description

This unique hands-on training program is both challenging and exciting for all ages and skill levels no matter what type of music you’re into. This intensive, hands-on skills course is ideal for students interested in developing DJ skills as a career or hobby.

We cover every aspect of the DJ craft from a creative, technical, and business perspective. Classes are taught by celebrity DJs and expert instructors with years of experience working in major clubs and venues.

We introduce the DJ equipment and cover basic set up and troubleshooting techniques. We familiarize students with the latest industry standard gear including turntables, CD, and computer configurations. Students then spend time learning fundamentals of the DJ craft including music theory, basic mixing, blending, and cueing techniques.

Students will learn how to use the latest DJ software including Serato SCRATCH Live and Traktor Pro. We will also integrate Ableton Live into the DJ classes so students can learn how to incorporate live sequencing and sampling into their performance sets.

Our instructors pass on the latest tricks, transitions, and business tips directly to the students. We also discuss important creative aspects such as choosing music, creating a killer set, and working the crowd.

Students get a chance to show off their skills in front of the class and record their sets live. This is a fun way to finish the class and showcase those new skills.