Music Production
(Digital Audio Workstation)
Have you always wanted to make music in DAW (FL Studio, Ableton, Logic Pro) but you don't know where to begin?
Opening up DAW can be quite intimidating. It can be hard to know how to get started!
That's why we've structured this course in a way that means anyone can start making music in DAW.
Course Curriculum
(What you'll learn)
How to Navigate Around DAW (Interface + Workflow of DAW)
Overview of the Interface
Easy Shortcuts, Tricks to Save Time
Creating Additional Patterns
How to Record, Edit Audio & Set MIDI
(How to Set up your Audio Interface and MIDI Device)
Setting up DAW for Recording with an Audio Interface
Working with MIDI
Setting up a MIDI Controller for Use
Recording and Quantizing MIDI Data in Piano Roll
Draw Musical Patterns in the Piano Roll
Creating Chord Progressions
Using the Arpeggiator
Harmonic, Melodic, and Bass Parts
Slide Notes
Slide Chords
Portamento Notes
MIDI Note Properties
Riff Machine
Polymetric Patterns
Polyrhythmic Patterns
How to Create a Song from Scratch
Recording Audio into the Playlist
Loop Recording and Comping
Audio Editing in the Playlist
Recording with Edison
Editing Audio with Edison
Audio Recording and Editing Project
Recording, Setting Audio in Bar timings
Creating Automation Clips
Removing Automation
MIDI Mapping and Control
Advanced Automation Clips
Working with Effects
Add Dynamic Changes to Your Arrangement
How to Create Beats & Process in DAW
Creating Additional Patterns
Patcher
Creating a Multilayered Instrument
Channel Rack Step Sequencer
How to use Synthesizers
(Various Synths such as: Nexus, Serum, Flex, 3x Osc, Sylenth & Many more)
Working with Synth
Workshop: Synth Review
Sampling with the Sampler
eating Sounds from Scratch using Plugins
Custom Preset Design
How to use Plugins in DAW
Installing the Plugin
Setting up Plugin Path in DAW
Load the Plugin into Your Project
Stretching Audio
Importing Audio
Slicing Audio with Slicex
Working with Vocodex
Side Chain Compression and Gross Beat Effects
How to use EQ & Compression Effectively
Using Equalizer & Compresser
Parametric EQ 2
Spectrum Processing with Filters and EQs
Rhythmic Filter Effect
DJ-Style Effects Processing
Mixing
Adding Effects
Dynamics Processing
Spatial Processing
Sends and Returns
Effects Processing
Preamble
Signal Flow in DAW
Setting Levels
Balance
Frequency Ranges
Track Analysis & Reference
Mastering
Mastering Fundamentals
Prepping Mix for Mastering
Equalization in Mastering
Compression in Mastering
Saturation in Mastering
Stereo Widening
Limiting/Maximizing in Mastering
Loudness (LFU)
Youlean Loudness Meter
Exporting
Music Theory Essentials
Songwriting + Lyric Writing Format
Monitors, Headphones and Room Treatment
Improve your General Music Production Skills
And Much More
What you'll learn in this course will make you a Professional Music Producer.
Professional Diploma Curriculum in Music Production
Course Type: Certified Professional
Foundation of Music Production
ENTRY LEVEL (INITIAL GRADE)
NOVICE (ENTRY LEVEL) GRADE 1
INTERMEDIATE (GRADE 2)
INTERMEDIATE (GRADE 3)
ADVANCED (GRADE 4)
ADVANCED (GRADE 5)
PROFESSIONAL
CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL
Students must complete:
Original Music
Produce a 6-8 track EP or album
Minimum three different genres
Original composition and arrangement
Recording
Record professional vocals and instruments
Maintain proper session documentation
Mixing
Complete industry-standard mixes for every track
Mastering
Prepare masters optimized for streaming, radio, and video platforms
Media Composition
Score a short film (5-10 minutes)
Compose background music for an advertisement
Design sound effects and ambience for a game or multimedia scene
Portfolio
Each student graduates with:
10 professionally produced tracks
5 genre-based productions
3 commercial remixes
1 film score
1 advertisement jingle
1 podcast production
1 complete EP/Album
Professional showreel
Digital portfolio and résumé
Graduate Skills
Upon successful completion, students will be able to:
Produce commercial-quality music across multiple genres
Record vocals, bands, orchestras, and electronic instruments
Mix and master music to professional industry standards
Design original sounds and virtual instruments
Compose for films, television, games, podcasts, and digital media
Operate professional recording studios independently
Manage artists, studio sessions, and production teams
Build and promote a sustainable career as a music producer, audio engineer, composer, or entrepreneur in the global music industry.