L'Escola Magenta
L'Escola Magenta
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Course description
An introductory course to electronic music production. Students will use audio software such as Ableton Live, basic synthesis, MIDI, effects, vocals and samples. Bring your own laptop. Maximum 6 people per group
This introductory course explores electronic music production and sound design using accessible tools. Students will learn the basics of sound and music technology, as well as the history of electronic music through examples from different styles. They will also learn how to create their own electronic music project from scratch, including sequencing, sound design and mixing. In addition, the course will cover how to publish projects through platforms such as Bandcamp and others.
Upcoming dates
Tuesday 8 September, Wednesday 9 September and Thursday 10 September, from 18:00 to 21:00 + 1 hour of individual private tuition, on a date to be arranged.
Tuesday 15 September, Wednesday 16 September and Thursday 17 September, from 11:00 to 14:00 + 1 hour of individual private tuition, on a date to be arranged.
Tuesday 22 September, Wednesday 23 September and Thursday 24 September, from 18:00 to 21:00 + 1 hour of individual private tuition, on a date to be arranged.
Tuesday 22 September, Wednesday 23 September and Thursday 24 September, from 11:00 to 14:00 + 1 hour of individual private tuition, on a date to be arranged.
Monday 28 September, Tuesday 29 September and Wednesday 30 September, from 18:00 to 21:00 + 1 hour of individual private tuition, on a date to be arranged.
Price and booking
€90, with a €20 deposit via Bizum to 611 013 428, which will be deducted from the total price.
¿Dónde?
Sala en SlowArt Coworking, Carrer del Segre, 93, Sant Andreu, Barcelona
What will you learn?
Produce your own electronic music
Record sound and music
Basic sound design
Use software such as Ableton Live
Work with MIDI and audio
Basic mixing and mastering skills
History of electronic music
Different production styles
Distribute your projects
Requirements
You will need your own computer with Ableton Live installed
Bring your own headphones
A mobile phone for recording audio is enough, and if you have a MIDI controller, bring it along
No previous experience is required
Course contents
- Introduction to the course
- Examples and references to create your music
- Ambient music exercise to understand Ableton Live
- Introduction to different styles of electronic music
- Using samples in Ableton Live
- Exercise using samples
- Music with synthesizers
- Synthesizers in Ableton Live
- Exercise to practise synthesis
- Sound effects
- Sound design in Ableton Live
- Sound design exercise
- Different structures
- Song structure in Ableton Live
- Starting your own song
- Mixing
- How to mix your song in Ableton Live
- Mixing your song
- Private lesson
Testimonials
What do our students say about us?
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Anja
Electronic Music Production StudentIt gave me perspective on electronic music, its history and genres, which was very interesting. Lu was clear, supportive and guided us from the beginning.
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Laura
Electronic Music Production StudentI found the course very inspiring. Lu was an enthusiastic and supportive guide, able to keep the course fun even when facing the obvious challenges of learning a new skill.
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Kristina
Electronic Music Production StudentIt was interesting and the supporting materials were very informative.
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Luciana
Electronic Music Production StudentWe learned about equipment, software and many options for getting started with music through fun exercises.
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Riccardo
Electronic Music Production StudentIt was interesting to learn how to record my own music and also to learn more about the history of electronic music, which I knew very little about.
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Jayson
Electronic Music Production StudentI learned how to make music from scratch, getting to know DAWs, creating rhythms with MIDI, recording samples, adjusting parameters and effects, mixing and mastering, all the way through to exporting my own music!
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Remy
Electronic Music Production StudentThe course was well structured and allowed us to express ourselves freely through music.
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Kimmo
Electronic Music Production StudentA fantastic course and a positive atmosphere throughout.
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Pate
Electronic Music Production StudentLu is kind, patient and obviously knows what they are talking about.