Bootcamp
DURATION
6 Hours in 6 Weeks
(1 Hour session per week)
AGE RANGE
08-11 Years
12-14 Years
Skill Development:
Sound and Music Production
This beginners level bootcamp provides a thorough overview of the fundamentals of music and sound theory, as well as introducing students to the industry standard software, Ableton.
This beginners level bootcamp provides a thorough overview of the fundamentals of music and sound theory, as well as introducing students to the industry standard software, Ableton. Your child will become familiar with musical arrangement, midi instruments and audio effects, and will also have the opportunity to graduate to our intermediate level bootcamp upon completion!
INSTRUCTOR’S BIO
William Mahfoud
Sound Engineer, Music Producer and DJ
Bsc (Hons) Sound Engineering/Recording Arts
Grantee of AFAC Artist Grant
LESSON PLAN
Equipment Required
Laptop
Topics Covered
Music Theory – learning about scales, chords, melodies, and writing simple loops and arrangements
Homework Assignment
Repeating Coursework
Learning Objectives
Understanding basic music theory.
Equipment Required
Laptop
Topics Covered
Sound theory – understanding the difference between electronic and acoustic sounds, and how to use synthesizers to make musical sounds
Homework Assignment
Repeating coursework
Learning Objectives
Understanding basic sound theory
Equipment Required
Laptop & Ableton Live (90-day free trial)
Topics Covered
Introduction to Ableton Live
Homework Assignment
Create a simple loop
Learning Objectives
Basic understanding of EM production
Equipment Required
Laptop & Ableton Live (90-day free trial)
Topics Covered
Introduction to Ableton Live
Homework Assignment
Create a simple arrangement
Learning Objectives
Basic implementation of EM production techniques
Equipment Required
Laptop & Ableton Live (90-day free trial)
Topics Covered
Synthesis & Automation
Homework Assignment
Create a simple arrangement using digital synthesis and automation
Learning Objectives
Implementation of digital synthesis techniques
Equipment Required
Laptop & Ableton Live (90-day free trial)
Topics Covered
Audio effects & audio mixing
Homework Assignment
Mix previous week’s arrangement
Learning Objectives
Achieving well-balanced audio mixes.
