Music Production

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Learn all the steps of Music Production

From the conception of the first idea, to the release of the finished track.
During the Music Production course, you will learn about all the different steps that we take, to produce a music composition.

From getting familiar with the DAW environment and learning its key functions, to recording and editing your first musical ideas, to creating the orchestration and organising the structure of your music composition, to recording live instruments and using advanced audio editing techniques to correct them, to using software synthesizers to create your own beats, sounds and sound effects, to mixing your song in order to achieve a balanced mix, to creating the final Master and getting your track ready for release.

Even at early stages, you will learn everything you need to know, to get you started with computer music composition right away.

01. Principles in Music Technology

You will start from learning important terminology and principles in Music Technology and build a solid foundation and understanding of the DAW environment.

02. Learning and working in the DAW environment

Get familiar with working in the DAW environment and learn all different navigation and editing functions of the program.

03. Audio Recording

Learn how to set up all different parameters in the DAW environment to record.

04. Setting up and using Midi controllers

Learn about the different types of Midi controllers that are available in the market, find out which types are suitable for you and how to set up and use them in the DAW.

05. Music Theory

Through introductory music theory and harmony lessons, you learn how to create a successful arrangement and musical structure that incorporates beat, melodies, harmony and bass. This knowledge is applicable to any musical style.

06. Midi Recording, editing and programming

Learn how to record and program your midi arrangements by using the various Midi recording techniques and the Midi editors (Piano Roll and Step Sequencer).

07. Sound Synthesis techniques

Learn the different types of sound synthesis techniques and use the built-in software synthesizers of the DAW to create your own beats, sounds and sound FX.

08. Advanced audio editing techniques

Learn advanced audio editing techniques, such as Flex pitch / time, comping and time stretching, to be able to fix problematic recordings, or make any audio material to conform to the tempo of your musical composition.

09. Live loops

Learn how to create loop-based music and explore techniques to create and perform your music live.

10. Introduction to Mixing and Mastering

Learn basic mixing and mastering techniques that will help you create a balanced mix, finalize your tracks and prepare them for distribution

11. Final Project

At the end of the course students will create a musical composition in the style of their choice.

Classroom

Music Production lessons and presentations take place in the classroom.

All students have their own workstation

All students have to their disposal their personal iMac with the latest software, Midi controller keyboard, controller pad, an audio interface, pair of headphones and a microphone.

Studio Booths

Two acoustically optimized and soundproofed studio booths, are available to our students for individual work on music production, editing, software mixing, mastering or even recording tasks.

Fully Equipped with the latest studio hardware and software
Our two studio booths are fully equipped with professional studio hardware and with a vast music software library for music production, editing, mixing and mastering.

Perfect Fit for your needs

The Music Production course is ideal for musicians, composers, Djs and individuals who want to master essential skills, to compose music within the DAW (digital audio workstation) environment.
This course is designed to supply the students with in-depth DAW skills and is focused upon developing the students’ compositional abilities.
No previous knowledge is required
Suitable for all ages from 14+
Equally suitable for a total beginner, or for someone experienced.
Over the years we had students from all different backgrounds, from those who just like music and want to learn the art of music production to create their own music, to professional Djs, Artists, musicians and Audio Engineers, who wanted to update their knowledge in the subject.
Music Production & Composition Skills courses are the perfect combination for those who want to compose their own music.
Combine all three courses and gain complete knowledge in Music Technology.

Custom Course Design

All the courses we offer are custom designed and developed by an experienced Music Technology Lecturer, who has studied and worked in the music industry for many years.
The learning content is structured in a way where the student’s learning progress is gradual and methodical.
The course content is being regularly updated and constantly evolving since Cyprus School of Sound was established in 2014.
As a result, our students receive a unique and mature learning experience, which is tried and tested and we know that it works!

Gain all the technical skills to build and operate your own home studio

Nowadays, with the rise of self-published music online, artists need to have a wide range of musical and technical skills and it is common for the artist to create his/her own home studio and work from home.
The course is designed for the student who wants to be self-dependent. In addition to learning a wide range of music production skills, you will get support and advice on how to build your home studio and which equipment (software and hardware) are best suited to your needs.

Learn to turn simple musical ideas into finished tracks

By the end of the Music Production course our students will have gained knowledge in

Using DAW software in depth
Setting up and recording in the DAW
Creating a successful music composition in a chosen musical style, with clear musical structure and appropriate orchestration
Sound Synthesis and be able to create their own beats, sounds and audio FX
Advanced audio editing, to be able to fix timing and pitch errors of a recording, or to manipulate any audio material
Creating and performing loop-based music with Live Loops
Basic Mixing and Mastering techniques to finalise their musical composition and prepare their song for release