Short Course: Electronic music for adults

Short Course: Electronic music for adults

New dates may be available in the future.

How long is this course?

Welcome to the Short course: Electronic music for adults. The course is 5 weeks long. Each session is 45 minutes long and is at my Music lab.

When:

Admission will close a week before the course begins.

  • 1 person Saturday 11th January 2025 for 5 weeks 14.15-15.00.
  • 1 person Saturday 1st March 2025 for 5 weeks 14.15-15.00.
  • 1 person Saturday 3rd May 2025 for 5 weeks 14.15-15.00.

Course overview

  • You do not necessarily need equipment for this course.
  • Learn some beginner electronic music production.
  • The course is held in person at my music lab
  • The course can take 1 student at a time.

Who is the course for?

  • This course is for anyone who has an interest in music production and making electronic music, but is not sure how to begin.
  • This course is for anyone who wants to begin a new musical hobby, but has no experience making music.
  • You have experience playing 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 already produce and make electronic music- this course is purely for beginners and hobbyists.
  • You are under 16. I have a course especially tailored for children and young people here!
  • You want to record audio (analog 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.

How is this course different from regular piano and singing lessons?

  • This course is set to 5 x 45 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
  • Chords- what are they?
  • Introduction to the note C and C major

Week 2

  • Introduction to the note G and G major
  • Introduction to the note A and A minor
  • Ableton and synthesizer sound banks
  • Create a sequence bassline track

Week 3

  • Introduction to the note F and F major
  • 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 and chords together as a melody track via synthesizer
  • Make your chosen song and put the tracks together- Rhythm, bassline 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 the Short Course: Electronic music for adults, 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.