​WATES MUSIC PRODUCTION

Audio Production – Syllabus
Music Basics

• Music Theory – (Stave, Bars, Sharps, flats etc)
• Music Notes – Scales & Arpeggios
• Key Signatures (Major, Minor, 7ths, Dim., Augmented, etc.)
• Time Signatures (2/4,  3/4 ,  4/4,  6/8 etc)
• Chord Structure and progressions (Tonic, Sub-Dominant, Dominant, Relative Mnors)

Recording

• Digital Recording process by using a Digital Work Station e.g. Cubase
• Recording Techniques for various instruments – Strings, Brass, Percussions,
• Recording Techniques for Vocals (Individuals and Group)
• Using VSTs and Plug- ins
• Interfacing with other Music  Production and Processing  Software e.g.Band in a Box

Recording Techniques

• Miking – Vocals and Instruments
• Understanding Studio Acoustics
• Usage of Recording Instruments & Equipment
• Sound proofing and sound absorption
• Studio ambience : Artist/Producer interaction

Mixing

• Blending all the individual tracks in a recording to create a version of the song that sounds as good
• Balancing the levels of the tracks that have been recorded.
• Fine-tuning the sound of each instrument or voice using equalisation (EQ)
• Using Effects (Internal within the Workstation and External plug ins)
• Using Faders to attenuate�� or boost levels of signals
• Panning for signals to left and right
• Compressors
• Using Processors like Reverb, Filters, Denoisers, Auto-tune

Mastering – understanding the role

• Compressors
• Equalisers
• Limiters
• Dithering
• How to obtain radio quality

Confused and frustrated with recording programs? Your music will soon sound as good as the music you hear on the major-label CDs. In no time at all you'll be mixing like a pro.
"Why do my mixes sound muddy and not as loud as other CDs?"
"Why does my vocal sound harsh and lifeless?"
"Why are my guitar sounds weak and dull?"
How do I set this compressor correctly?
"How does this darn program work?"
These and thousands of other questions are answered in simple, easy-to-understand language.
If you already have a home set-up, our course will improve your skills and help you expand into a money-making studio.
You will learn how to form your own record label and be fully qualified to enjoy the rewards from a career not only as a pro recording engineer, but also as a first-rate music producer.
Career guidance as well as placement assistance
You'll feel secure that you can play your recordings to anyone in the industry and there will be no question that you too are a professional.We record and produce and manage the sound of performer's music, which may range from recording one song to recording a lengthy concept album. We play many roles during the recording process. We gather musical ideas for the project, collaborate with the artists to select cover tunes or original songs by the artist/group, work with artists and help them to improve their songs, lyrics or arrangements.
We also:

• Select session musicians to play rhythm section accompaniment parts or solos
• Propose changes to the song arrangements, and
• Coach the singers and musicians in the studio

We typically supervise the entire process from pre-production, through to the sound recording and mixing stages, and, in some cases, all the way to the audio mastering stage. Wates does perform these roles to help select the engineer, and provide suggestions to the engineer. Our producer may also pay session musicians and engineers and ensure that the entire project is completed within the record companies' budget.
These inspiring and enlightening music production classes will show you how to produce music in Ableton Live, covering the key aspects of music production, music composition, sound design and mixing. You can mix and match any of these individual classes and take up to three at the same time. Contact a Course Advisor for enrollment details.

Intro to Music Production

• 3 Months
• 1 module
• 1 day per week
• 500 reg fee + 10,000 per month*

Music Composition

• 3 Months
• 1 module
• 1 day per week
• 500 reg fee + 10,000 per month*

Art of Mixing

• 3 Months
• 1 module
• 1 day per week
• 500 reg fee + 10,000 per month*

Audio Mastering

• 3 Months
• 1 module
• 1 day per week
• 500 reg fee + 10,000 per month**

Native Instruments Maschine

• 3 Months
• 1 module
• 1 day per week
• 500 reg fee + 10,000 per month*

Sound Design with Ableton Live

• 3 Months
• 1 module
• 1 day per week
• 500 reg fee + 10,000 per month*

Creative Production

• 3 Months
• 1 module
• 1 day per week
• 500 reg fee + 10,000 per month*

Music Business

• 3 Months
• 1 module
• 1 day per week
• 500 reg fee + 10,000 per month*

Ableton Production Weekend
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