PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Sound Lab: Music Production Course* is a 10-week hands-on music production course designed to teach anyone (beginner or intermediate) how to effectively compose, structure, arrange and build songs at a professional caliber with the highest sound quality from start to finish! From programming bold sounds to writing hooky lyrics, students go beyond he traditional education in music theory by applying the "tricks of the trade" taught to them directly by our successful industry producer, MarLovace. At the end of the course, each student will have the tools they need to establish themselves as competitive songwriters, composers and producers of popular music within today's music industry!

*This course is offered as a 1-on-1 and group instruction.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Learn the nuances of systematic songwriting, methodical composing and sequential beat programming.

• Gain experience utilizing software that revolutionized music composition, recording, performance, and arrangement.

• Understand sequencing techniques, synchronization, troubleshooting, and production system design.

•  Explore melody, rhythm, and chord structure as well as the formula to clever verse, pre-hook, hook and bridge songwriting.

• Discover varied ways to gain placements and learn how to sell your beats to artists.

WHAT MAKES THIS PROGRAM SUCCESSFUL

EXPERIENCED PRODUCER IN THE INDUSTRY

With decades of experience developing, composing, programming and writing songs for all artists of Hip Hop, R&B, Trap genres, our instructor, MarLovace, will teach you the essential production fundamentals so that in 10-weeks you will be able to fully utilize composition software, program impressive sounds and create your own instrumentals on a professional level.

LEARN INSIDE OUR WORLD-CLASS STUDIOS

Learn the formula for writing popular music while developing your skills sequencing beats inside our active world-class recording facility that services locals and celebrities alike. Clear Track Studios provides the perfect learning atmosphere for anyone who wants to create and produce high quality music.

HANDS-ON MUSIC PRODUCTION TRAINING

Through practical application, our instructor will teach students how to utilize composition software and proficiently structure, arrange and build songs at a professional level from start to finish.

SUCCESSFUL SONGWRITING FORMULAS

From programming complex sounds to writing hooky lyrics, students will learn the "tricks of the trade" to become competitive songwriters and producers of today's popular music.

AFFORDABLE TUITION

At the reasonable rate of $3000, The Sound Lab offers a modern, hands-on education in music production for a fraction of the price that you'd find at most major colleges or universities. For example, collegiate students are required to pay $70,000+ in Tuition which includes Admission Fees, Registration Fees, Student Fees, Technology Fee, Books & Supplies, Housing, etc. We do not have any pre-requisite classes nor any additional fees so we can keep our tuition very low.

WORKABLE SCHEDULE FOR ANY ARTIST

Outside of work, family, and social life, it can be daunting to think of adding an education in music production to your already busy schedule! In our program, the curriculum works for anyone's active life where the time learning inside our studio is not only intensive but well spent only 1 day each week on Sundays.

10-WEEK COURSE SYLLABUS

WEEK 1: INTRO TO YOUR DAW

• Learn the In’s & Out’s of FL Studio’s Digital Audio Workstation and how to use it effectively

• Understand how to work system settings (MIDI, Audio, General, Files, Project, Info)

•Explore the layout & practice utilizing each setting

WEEK 2: HOT KEYS, CHANNEL RACK & PLAYLIST

• Learn the keyboard commands for a fast workflow

• Discover the channel rack inside & out to create a drum beat

• Practice utilizing the playlist

WEEK 3: LEARN HOW TO SAMPLE

• Learn the different routes to find and use samples

• Practice loading in various samples

• Experiment breaking up samples, utilizing effects, and figure out what groove best fits your taste

WEEK 4: PIANO ROLL & MELODY CREATION

• Learn how to use the piano roll by creating chords & melodies with the different tools provided

• Discover how to use the piano roll to create melodies WITHOUT having any prior theory knowledge

• Understand the importance of sound selection within melody creation

WEEK 5: DRUM GROOVES & RHYTHM

• Continuing from Week 4, students learn how to use the piano roll to create drum grooves

• Learn how the BPM matters for various beats and within the beat making process

• Discover rules of rhythm for various genres: Dancehall, Afrobeat, Hip Hop, R&B, Trap, Boom Bap, etc.

WEEK 6: ARRANGEMENT CREATION

• Learn how to construct various arrangement styles: Intro-Verse-PreChorus Hook, etc

• Understand how to tie in transitions to make a more cohesive beat

• Practice drum selection & leveling

WEEK 7: MIXER & MIXING

• Learn the In’s & Out’s of the mixer

• Discover the tools to develop your own personal sound

• Understand EQ, compression, reverb & delay - then practice these within the class

WEEK 8: EXPORTING & STEMMING

• Discover every aspect of the render window

• Learn how to prepare files for collaboration or printing

• Learn how to create a system for file organization.

WEEK 9: SYNC LICENSING & PLACEMENTS

• Understand the different licensing practices and different lease options (exclusive, non-exclusive, premium)

• Learn about different ways to get placements, learn how to create music for yourself & learn how to sell your beats to others

•Learn the ethics & code of conduct within a studio environment

WEEK 10: The Final

• Students will work independently in a10-hour session to complete individualized music production projects under the guise of our instructor

• A Q&A with instructor to answer any questions and offer additional guidance for the set-up of home production rig or career goals in the music industry!

COMPLETION OF COURSE

At the end of the 10-week course, we provide each student a certificate that indicates the successful completion of our course. However, the goal of our course is not just give out certificates. The TRUE goal of our course is to provide each student with the data, tools and knowledge to competently produce music of a professional caliber! The gained ability is our goal!

MORE INFORMATION

REQUIREMENTS: Laptop or desktop computer is required. FL Studio (demo version) is provided but we highly recommend that students purchase the real version ($200 for basic version) so they can practice at home. 

LENGTH: 10-week Group Course: Nine 5-hour sessions once a week for 10 weeks. The last class is a full 10-hour day. 

PRICE: $3,000 for the group class. $5000 for 1-on-1 instruction.  Group courses are discounted. The 1-on-1course price reflects a highly specialized curriculum, dedicated studio time and personalized attention to the individual student. Ask about our payment plans!

TO REGISTER: We require a 50% deposit to reserve your seat. There are no additional costs. Classes run year round. Scheduling is flexible for holidays.

COUNTDOWN TO OUR NEXT CLASS: MARCH 2024

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