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Introduction to Recording and Music Production for Beginners

Music production is a crucial part of the creation of recorded music. My personalised lessons will help you understand the principles of music production, with a strong emphasis on creative approaches and how to make the most of the tools you have.

My lessons are fun, creative, and allow you to dive right into making a genre of music you want to work on.

This course will focus on

Equipment; how to get the best results using a minimal setup

Recording; learning mic placement and microphone choice

Sampling; how to create your own sounds that are unique

Instrumentation; what instruments to choose for your music and there sonic qualities.

Mixing; how to mix your music to achieve the desired result.

Arrangement; how to arrange your music

Extra information

A laptop or device in which you can record (preferably Ableton Live, Logic, or any DAW)

Location

At teacher's location: Newton Abbot, UK

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General info

Age:
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Duration:
30 minutes
60 minutes
The class is taught in:English

About Me

Audio engineer and producer living in Devon. I've worked with many musicians from a variety of musical backgrounds. My job is to capture the magic and vibe of the music you make, enhancing it but keeping your original vision intact. Message me your ideas so we can take your music to the next level.

I specialise in recording, music production and mixing. I currently work for on contracts abroad, working as a live sound engineer for West End shows.

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