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Chrissy Tignor-Fisher, Stephen Webber, Loudon Stearns, and Chrissy Tignor

This Specialization will give you the knowledge and tools you need to record and produce professional sounding music. You will begin by developing your identity, vision, and intention as an artist and producer. Next, you will learn the technical aspects of music production, including how sound is translated into audio signals, recording techniques, and effects such as reverb, delay, and compression. You will also learn how to use the industry standard Digital Audio Workstation, Pro Tools, to create professional recordings. Finally, you will apply the knowledge and tools you gained in a culminating 4-week Capstone where you will complete a project beginning at the pre-production stage through the recording, mixing, and mastering stages.

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Four courses

The Art of Music Production

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Explore the art of record production and make recordings that others will love. Learn to make emotionally moving recordings on any equipment, including your phone or laptop. Develop your ears as the most important tool in the recording studio. Enhance your productions sonically and musically by employing deeper listening skills.

The Technology of Music Production

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Learn about the music production process, including recording, editing, and mixing, and the tools available to create contemporary music on your computer.

Pro Tools Basics

Producing music is an incredibly creative process, and knowing the tools of the trade is essential to transmit the musical ideas in your head into the DAW in a creative and uninhibited way. This 4-week course will give you an introductory look into the world of Avid Pro Tools and Pro Tools First.

Music Production Capstone

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After completing the three prior courses of the Music Production Specialization, this capstone experience is your chance to use your talent and knowledge to create and submit a finished, fully produced song.

Learning objectives

  • Identify and use reference tracks to establish a vision for your production
  • Use the production check-list to run an efficient and well-organized recording session
  • Edit your tracks while using your reference tracks and emotional and dynamic timelines to realize your vision for your production
  • Evaluate your mix by crtically listening to it on different sound systems (ear buds, in the car, sound system, computer, etc.)

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