Higher Certificate In Music Technology

Don't be shy come say Hello. Its 2024 and we are ready to dive head first into a year of fresh creativity and the endless power of Digital Music Production. Ryan says hi in this quick video and introduces all the concepts you will be learning this year.

A brief introduction to the course and an overview of what to expect in your Ableton production journey.

A downloadable study guide covering the first steps of setting up and navigating Ableton.

Explore the foundational concepts of drum programming and its historical significance in music production.

Learn how to program basic drum patterns in Ableton, including tips for creating engaging rhythms.

A follow-along assignment where you’ll apply your drum programming knowledge and receive a review of your work.

Dive into more advanced drum programming techniques to refine your grooves and rhythms.

An introduction to basic music theory concepts relevant to MIDI programming and the piano roll.

Learn how to use Ableton’s piano roll for MIDI programming, including note placement and editing.

Explore the concept of phasing and how it applies to the piano roll in creating evolving patterns.

An introduction to sound design concepts, focusing on shaping sounds using synthesis techniques.

Learn how to use envelopes and sine wave patches to shape sound in Ableton.

A review of basic sound design and synthesis principles for those needing extra practice.

Learn to create custom sounds from scratch using DRIFT, a powerful tool in Ableton Live.

A downloadable guide to help you review essential music theory concepts covered so far.

Follow along as you learn to program basslines, then adapt them to fit your own projects.

A review of bassline programming techniques to enhance your understanding and application

Understand the difference between insert and send effects, and learn how to apply them in your mixes.

Learn modern effects processing techniques to enhance the quality and creativity of your productions.

Explore common configurations for using send effects to improve your mixes.

Learn how to use warp modes in Ableton for time-stretching audio and aligning clips.

Understand how to adjust timing and use the groove pool to add swing and feel to your tracks.

Get started with automation in Ableton, learning how to control parameters dynamically over time.

Learn how to arrange your music in session view by following along or building your own project.

Explore advanced arrangement techniques in Ableton’s session view for dynamic live performances or studio productions.

Build your first modular circuit in VCV Rack by following along with this video tutorial.

Apply advanced VCV Rack techniques and build your own modular patch to unlock new creative possibilities.

Introduction to the fundamental properties of sound, including sound waves and how they behave in audio production.

Learn about sound wave behavior and how it affects the quality of recordings in music production.

Explore the theoretical aspects of sound recording, focusing on capturing accurate and high-quality audio.

A text-based lesson explaining the importance of gain structure and its impact on sound recording and production quality.

Practice setting proper gain levels with a guided follow-along assignment designed to reinforce the principles of gain structure.

An assignment pack with practical tasks designed to apply gain structure and compression concepts within Ableton Live.

Learn how to finalize your arrangement and use automation techniques to prepare your project for the final mixdown.

A deeper dive into automation curves and how they can be used to create dynamic transitions in your mix.

Begin the mixdown process by setting levels and using EQ to achieve clarity and balance in your mix.

Continue refining your mix by incorporating additional techniques like reverb and stereo imaging.

Introduction to the basics of film scoring and Foley sound design, focusing on enhancing visual media with sound.