Live Recording Course

 

Live Recording Course Overview

 

 

Content

 

  • Module 1 Introduction to Recording
  • Module 2 Hit Writing, Recording & Performance
  • Module 3 Music Technology In Live Recording
  • Module 4 Art of Mixing

Duration

 

  • 24 weeks full time
  • 48 weeks part time

 

 

Module 1 - Introduction to Recording

Live Recording offers musicians and songwriters the opportunity to record
and produce their own music, providing skills in professional recording,
production and performance techniques.

 

Module content

 

  • Recording facilities
  • Computer conguration / management
  • Logic Audio / Cubase - sequencing software
  • Audio recording & editing
  • Introduction to microphones
  • Analogue mixing desks
  • Live recording
  • FX
  • Music theory
  • Arrangement & mixing
  • Music industry management

 

Module 2 - Hit writing, Recording & Performance

In Live Recording module 2 students master the many dierent approaches
to songwriting and the music industry.
Practical recording sessions are used to perfect a professional sound and
recording studio skills.


Module content

 

  • Mixing desks
  • Advanced microphone techniques
  • Instrument set-ups
  • Recording drums & vocals
  • Compressors & effects
  • Acoustics
  • Live mixing
  • Structure of music
  • Harmony
  • Melody
  • Rhythms
  • Hit writing
  • Live performance

 

 

 

Module 3 - Music Technology In Live Recording

Module 3 brings electronic music and live recording together.
The new unlimited creative possibilities provided by electronic digital
recording equipment is explored and consolidated whilst maintaining
the central role of live recording.


Module content

 

  • Sequencing
  • MIDI
  • Sampling
  • Beat construction
  • Programming
  • Grooves
  • Sound creation
  • Audio-recording & editing
  • Internal fx
  • Arrangement & mixing

 

 

 

Module 4 - The Art Of Mixing

Module 4 covers the Art of Mixing studying the theory and skills involved
in producing a professional sound for your particular genre of music.
On completion of module 4 students have an understanding of both
the artistic and business sides of the music industry.


Module Content

 

  • Mix preparation
  • Stereo imaging
  • Grouping and buses
  • Balance & equalisation
  • Outboard and internal dynamics
  • Metering
  • Dynamics – compression & gating
  • Dimension and adding FX
  • Advanced production techniques
  • Sample recreation
  • and the legal requirements
  • Mastering in Logic
  • Music distribution
  • Music & the internet
  • Professional development

 

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