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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

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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

 

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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

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How to Create Beats & Process in DAW

Creating Additional Patterns

Patcher

Creating a Multilayered Instrument

 Channel Rack Step Sequencer

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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

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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

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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

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Exporting

Music Theory Essentials

Songwriting + Lyric Writing Format

Monitors, Headphones and Room Treatment

Improve your General Music Production Skills

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And Much More

 

What you'll learn in this course will make you a Professional Music Producer.

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 Professional Diploma Curriculum in Music Production 

 Course Type: Certified Professional 

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 Foundation of Music Production 

 ENTRY LEVEL (INITIAL GRADE) 

Modern Studio Setup

Module 1 - Introduction to Music Production

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History of music production

Evolution of recording technology

Modern music industry

Role of producer

Types of producers

Studio workflow

Career opportunities

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Module 2 - Computer & Studio Fundamentals​

 

Computer hardware

Audio interfaces

Studio monitors

Headphones

MIDI controllers

External hard drives

Cable management

Signal flow

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Module 3 - Fundamentals of Sound​

 

What is sound

Waveforms

Frequency

Pitch

Amplitude

Harmonics

Decibels

Phase

Human hearing

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Module 4 - Digital Audio​

 

Sample Rate

Bit Depth

Buffer Size

Audio formats

WAV

AIFF

MP3

FLAC

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Module 5 - DAW Basics

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Project setup

Session templates

Track management

Recording

Editing

MIDI

Audio clips

Exporting

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NOVICE (ENTRY LEVEL) GRADE 1

Music Theory for Producers​

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Notes

Intervals

Major scales

Minor scales

Chords

Triads

Seventh chords

Progressions

Circle of Fifths

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Recording Techniques​

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Dynamic microphones

Condenser microphones

Ribbon microphones

Microphone placement

Vocal recording

Guitar recording

Keyboard recording

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MIDI Programming​

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Piano roll

Quantization

MIDI editing

Expression

Automation

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​​Rhythm Programming​

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Drum sequencing

Groove

Swing

Humanization

Velocity editing

Drum layering

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Introduction to Mixing​

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Gain staging

Volume balance

Panning

EQ basics

Compression basics

Reverb

Delay

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Practical​

 

Create first beat

Record vocals

Export song

Session organization

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INTERMEDIATE (GRADE 2)

Songwriting


Song structure

Hooks

Melody writing

Harmony

Counter melody

Chord movement

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Arrangement​


Intro

Verse

Chorus

Bridge

Outro

Dynamics

Build-ups

Drops

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Sound Design​


Synth basics

Oscillators

Filters

Envelopes

LFO

Noise generators

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Sampling​

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Sample editing

Sample chopping

Time stretching

Pitch shifting

Drum sampling

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Synthesis​

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Analog synthesis

Subtractive synthesis

FM synthesis

Wavetable synthesis

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Practical​

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Produce 3 original beats

Record singer

Mix first song

Create synth presets

Produce complete instrumental

Sample-based production

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INTERMEDIATE (GRADE 3)

Advanced Sound Design​


Bass design

Lead sounds

Pads

Plucks

FX sounds

Risers

Impacts

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Intermediate Mixing​


Advanced EQ

Parallel compression

Sidechain compression

Saturation

Stereo imaging

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​​Editing​


Vocal comping

Timing correction

Pitch correction

Noise reduction

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​​Recording Session​


Multi-track recording

Live band recording

Overdubbing

Punch recording

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Automation

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Volume automation

Effect automation

Filter sweeps

Build-ups

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Practical​


Produce commercial-quality song

Record live musicians

Complete remix

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ADVANCED (GRADE 4)

Genre Production​


Pop

Rock

Bollywood

Hip-Hop

Trap

EDM

House

Techno

Classical Fusion

Cinematic

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Effects Processing​

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Chorus

Phaser

Flanger

Distortion

Tape simulation

Delay design

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Advanced Mixing​


Mix preparation

Buss processing

Frequency masking

Dynamic EQ

Multiband compression

Mid/Side EQ

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Practical​

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Produce songs in 5 genres

Professional mix session

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ADVANCED (GRADE 5)

Mastering​


Loudness standards

LUFS

True Peak

Stereo enhancement

Limiting

Final delivery

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Film Music​


Background score

Mood creation

Scene synchronization

Trailer music

Documentary music

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Podcast Production​


Voice editing

Noise removal

Podcast mastering​​​

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Practical


Master complete album

Compose for short film

Produce podcast episode

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PROFESSIONAL

Artist Development


Branding

Image building

Portfolio creation

Networking

Client communication

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Music Business


Copyright

Publishing

Royalties

Licensing

Distribution

Contracts

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Studio Management


Studio setup

Equipment maintenance

Budgeting

Client handling

Scheduling

 

 

Emerging Technologies


AI-assisted production

Dolby Atmos

Immersive audio

Cloud collaboration

Remote production

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CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL

Students must complete:

 

Original Music

Produce a 6-8 track EP or album

Minimum three different genres

Original composition and arrangement

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Recording

Record professional vocals and instruments

Maintain proper session documentation

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Mixing

Complete industry-standard mixes for every track

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Mastering

Prepare masters optimized for streaming, radio, and video platforms

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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​

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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.

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