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DubSpot's Electronic Music Production courses go straight to the heart of what you need to know to create your own music. On the first day of class, we listen to the song that has inspired you most and break it down. From that day on, we'll be helping you develop the skills needed to create similar tracks of your own. Whether you're a working producer who wants to learn new technology, or a beginner who has never programmed a beat, Dubspot can meet your needs with our existing courses or a custom curriculum just for you. You may take one of our two main packages below or enroll in individual modules separately and essentially build your own course.
 Package B : Reason, Ableton, Logic
This course meets once per week for 6 months or twice per week for 3 months and includes extensive lab. See FAQ's, for more info. and payment options. Package A: Ableton Live
This course meets once per week for 6 months or twice per week for 3 months and includes extensive lab. See FAQ's, for more info. and payment options. Which course should I take?
Which Electronic Music Production course should I take?It all depends on your background, and to some extent, your goals. If you are new to music production, then Course A is the one for you. When you're learning to be a producer, you face two distinct challenges: learning the tools (software and hardware), and learning fundamental concepts (sound design, drum programming, arranging, etc.) By focusing on Ableton Live, Course A gets you up to speed on one powerful software package, and then takes you beyond software skills so you can get on to the real business of making music.
Once you've mastered Ableton Live and have become conversant in the art and craft of making electronic music, you can go anywhere you want with it. If you decide to use other software tools, you will learn them faster and get better results because you know the right questions to ask, have a clear sense of your production workflow, and have learned the language of MIDI and digital audio.
If you already have solid production fundamentals, but need to improve your music software skills, then Course B may be a better choice. Here, you will learn to use Reason, Ableton Live and Logic, so, you will naturally be spending more time mastering software skills. However, you will get a great overview of three very powerful programs with very different approaches to making music. Not only will you get through the most difficult part of the learning curve in all three programs, you'll also walk away with a clear sense of which program (or programs) makes you the most productive. Close [X] Advanced Courses: Electronic Music Production
DubSpot's Electronic Music Production program now extends deep into the information everyone wants to know: Part 1: Intro to Music Production w/ Reason Intro to Music Production w/ Reason begins with the exploration of different genres of music and helps you develop your own personal style. We discuss different approaches to creating your own distinct sound. Next we get into the fundamentals of music production utilizing drum machines, midi, as well as a wide array of synthesizers and effects with an emphasis on Reason 4. At the end of this module students will have finished parts ready for export to other programs. They will learn how to integrate Reason with Ableton using Rewire for live performance. Finally, they will be expected to complete lab assignments and work on developing their production skills through the creation of loops, beats, and chord progressions. Intro to Music Production w/ Reason also covers:
Part 2: Ableton Live Level 1 In Ableton Live Level 1, students will learn to listen deeply and identify the elements that go into making great electronic music, while simultaneously mastering the basics of Ableton Live. Students will get hands-on experience creating a good arrangement, without composing and programming the individual elements themselves. By working with existing loops and samples, students will learn the entire process of creating a track without getting bogged down in the details. At the end of this module, students will be solid Ableton Live technicians, and will have completed a simple track by arranging and manipulating sonic material from the DubSpot Library. By completing lab assignments, students will have developed enough skills to begin exploring creative expression and develop their own style. Part 3: Logic Pro 8 Logic Pro 8 builds upon the skills developed in the previous modules approaching Logic with an emphasis on electronic music production and beat making. You learn learn synths, samplers and Logic's virtual instruments for an in depth use of electronic instrumentation and digital songwriting. We also focus on the high quality mixing tools and effects which Logic offers. By the end of this module, students will have taken their productions to the highest level of sound quality in a digital environment to be followed by mastering. Advanced Electronic Music Production CoursesMixing & Mastering This course is designed to familiarize the student with the basic parameters of mastering, including proper use of EQ, compression, and limiting. The student will observe how are modern mix is transformed into a commercial master using a variety of plug-in's that are readily available to the consumer market. In addition, students will master their own mixes under supervision of the instructor, thereby getting a first-hand experience of this amazing, simple, yet vitally important process. Sound Design & Synthesis Where there is no sound there is no music. Finding the right instrumentation for a musical part is essential and learning how to shape or create sounds will take your compositional skills to a higher level. With affordable computers more powerful every year, software synthesis is improving rapidly and putting previously costly music-instruments at your fingertips as part of your favorite sequencer program, plug-ins or standalone versions. In this course we will teach you the inner workings of todays most popular synthesis-forms, so you can move beyond playing pre-made sounds and give your productions a more personal sound. From Analog to FM and Physical Modeling - you will discover new ways of sound creation that are both fun and infinitely deep. Reason Level 2
This course will take students on an in-depth look at Reason 4 as a production tool. In this module, we will take a look at the many powerful instruments in the program and how to harness their full potential. Advanced sampling techniques, use of advanced instruments, and customizing Reason for different musical tasks are among the topics covered. In this module, students will gain a wide understanding of many of the production methods behind today's music and apply these techniques to their own compositions throughout the course. Logic 8 Level 2 The advanced Logic class builds upon the skills developed in the Intro to Logic. You learn to create and customize your own sounds, effects, and work environment. With a focus on creating new synth sounds using Logic's built in synthesizers, custom effects configuration and key commands to streamline your workflow. By the end of this module, students will have developed a set of tools including channel strips, interface layouts and synth programs which they will be able to take with them and apply to their own musical projects. You may also be interested in these weekend workshops.
Ableton Live 7 Intro WorkshopGet a taste of the power of Ableton Live in this workshop that leaves you with a wide overview of Live's capabilities. A great way to decide if Ableton Live is a tool that fits into your music-making. 
DJing with Ableton LiveJump right into Ableton Live with this workshop. We teach you the in's and out's of performing with Live and it's revolutionary "clip" view, triggering samples and how to work it into your current DJ set. |
