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)
Module 1 - Introduction to Music Production
History of music production
Evolution of recording technology
Modern music industry
Role of producer
Types of producers
Studio workflow
Career opportunities
Module 2 - Computer & Studio Fundamentals
Computer hardware
Audio interfaces
Studio monitors
Headphones
MIDI controllers
External hard drives
Cable management
Signal flow
Module 3 - Fundamentals of Sound
What is sound
Waveforms
Frequency
Pitch
Amplitude
Harmonics
Decibels
Phase
Human hearing
Module 4 - Digital Audio
Sample Rate
Bit Depth
Buffer Size
Audio formats
WAV
AIFF
MP3
FLAC
Module 5 - DAW Basics
Project setup
Session templates
Track management
Recording
Editing
MIDI
Audio clips
Exporting
NOVICE (ENTRY LEVEL) GRADE 1
Music Theory for Producers
Notes
Intervals
Major scales
Minor scales
Chords
Triads
Seventh chords
Progressions
Circle of Fifths
Recording Techniques
Dynamic microphones
Condenser microphones
Ribbon microphones
Microphone placement
Vocal recording
Guitar recording
Keyboard recording
MIDI Programming
Piano roll
Quantization
MIDI editing
Expression
Automation
Rhythm Programming
Drum sequencing
Groove
Swing
Humanization
Velocity editing
Drum layering
Introduction to Mixing
Gain staging
Volume balance
Panning
EQ basics
Compression basics
Reverb
Delay
Practical
Create first beat
Record vocals
Export song
Session organization
INTERMEDIATE (GRADE 2)
Songwriting
Song structure
Hooks
Melody writing
Harmony
Counter melody
Chord movement
Arrangement
Intro
Verse
Chorus
Bridge
Outro
Dynamics
Build-ups
Drops
Sound Design
Synth basics
Oscillators
Filters
Envelopes
LFO
Noise generators
Sampling
Sample editing
Sample chopping
Time stretching
Pitch shifting
Drum sampling
Synthesis
Analog synthesis
Subtractive synthesis
FM synthesis
Wavetable synthesis
Practical
Produce 3 original beats
Record singer
Mix first song
Create synth presets
Produce complete instrumental
Sample-based production
INTERMEDIATE (GRADE 3)
Advanced Sound Design
Bass design
Lead sounds
Pads
Plucks
FX sounds
Risers
Impacts
Intermediate Mixing
Advanced EQ
Parallel compression
Sidechain compression
Saturation
Stereo imaging
Editing
Vocal comping
Timing correction
Pitch correction
Noise reduction
Recording Session
Multi-track recording
Live band recording
Overdubbing
Punch recording
Automation
Volume automation
Effect automation
Filter sweeps
Build-ups
Practical
Produce commercial-quality song
Record live musicians
Complete remix
ADVANCED (GRADE 4)
Genre Production
Pop
Rock
Bollywood
Hip-Hop
Trap
EDM
House
Techno
Classical Fusion
Cinematic
Effects Processing
Chorus
Phaser
Flanger
Distortion
Tape simulation
Delay design
Advanced Mixing
Mix preparation
Buss processing
Frequency masking
Dynamic EQ
Multiband compression
Mid/Side EQ
Practical
Produce songs in 5 genres
Professional mix session
ADVANCED (GRADE 5)
Mastering
Loudness standards
LUFS
True Peak
Stereo enhancement
Limiting
Final delivery
Film Music
Background score
Mood creation
Scene synchronization
Trailer music
Documentary music
Podcast Production
Voice editing
Noise removal
Podcast mastering
Practical
Master complete album
Compose for short film
Produce podcast episode
PROFESSIONAL
Artist Development
Branding
Image building
Portfolio creation
Networking
Client communication
Music Business
Copyright
Publishing
Royalties
Licensing
Distribution
Contracts
Studio Management
Studio setup
Equipment maintenance
Budgeting
Client handling
Scheduling
Emerging Technologies
AI-assisted production
Dolby Atmos
Immersive audio
Cloud collaboration
Remote production
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.