New dates may be available in the future.
How long is this course?
Welcome to the short course: Electronic music for children and young people. The course is 5 weeks long. Each session is 30 minutes long at my Music lab.
When:
Admission to the course will close one week before it begins.
1 person Tuesday 7th January for 5 weeks 15.00- 15.30.1 person Tuesday 4th March for 5 weeks 15.00- 15.30.1 person Tuesday 29th April for 5 weeks 15.00- 15.30.
Course overview
- Learn how to make simple electronic music in a fun engaging way. Perfect for children and young people who like computers, and might be ready to explore music as well!
- The course is held in person
- The course can take 1 student at a time.
- You do not need equipment at home to practice on for this course.
Who is this course for?
- Children and young people (under 16) who would like to learn to make electronic music on a computer.
- You like music, but have no experience playing or making music.
- Children and young people who already play musical instruments but would like to branch out and try making and recording electronic music.
- You like electronic music and would like to make your own (or your own version of a song*)
*From a set list given in lesson 3
This course is not for you if:
- You are over 16. I have a course especially for adults here!
- You want to record audio (analogue instruments and voice). Recording audio from singing or playing an instrument is a different process. If this is something you would like to do, contact me for individual pricing and information.
- Not ready to focus for 30 minutes- Unlike my regular music lessons this course follows a set plan and curriculum. There are also electronic tools which have to be used carefully and in a certain way. To get the most out of the course you will need to follow instructions. If you don’t think you can concentrate non stop for 30 minutes, no problem at all, but individual music lessons tailored to individual needs might be more appropriate for you.
How is this course different from regular piano and singing lessons?
- This course is set to 5 x 30 minute sessions only.
- We have a set curriculum of things you will learn and do in this course.
- If you would be interested in something ongoing and progressive, especially tailored to you, you may prefer to buy a pack of music lessons, which are completely individual to your wants and needs.
Course Curriculum
Outcome: By the end of 5 weeks you will:
- learn how to create a piece of electronic music using a DAW and synthesizer.
- record the music and
- export to a file for you to keep.
Week 1
Welcome and Introductions
- Introduce instruments you will use
- Introduction to Ableton Live Lite
Week 2
- Introduction to the notes C G A F
- Find these notes on a keyboard
- Ableton and synthesizer sound banks
- Create a track!
Week 3
- Introduction to rhythm and drum beats on Ableton Live Lite
- Choose from a list of songs to remix or make your own
- Create a rhythm track
Week 4
- Put your 4 notes together as a melody track via synthesizer
- Make your chosen song and put the tracks together- Rhythm and melody.
- Learn to change the volume of the parts and duplicate/take parts away (basic mixing)
Week 5
- Complete song
- Export song and take home with you
And then?
Thats it! If you liked learning about music and would be interested to pursue further, you are very welcome to enquire about music lessons.
What is the cancellation policy?
Please consider if you are able to commit to a 5 week course before purchasing. If you cancel a lesson with more than 48hrs notice I can issue a refund but I am unable to reschedule the lesson as the course is specifically set to 5 weeks. Lessons cancelled with less than 48hrs notice will be forfeit.