Explore the art of record production and how to make recordings that other people will love listening to. This course will teach you how to make emotionally moving recordings on almost any recording equipment, including your phone or laptop. The emphasis is on mastering tangible artistic concepts; the gear you use is up to you. You will learn to develop the most important tool in the recording studio: your ears. You will learn to enhance every aspect of your own productions, both sonically and musically, by employing deeper listening skills.
Offert par
Berklee College of Music
À propos de ce cours
74,576 consultations récentes
Résultats de carrière des étudiants
45%
ont commencé une nouvelle carrière après avoir terminé ce cours
52%
ont bénéficié d'un avantage concret dans leur carrières grâce à ce cours
Ce que vous allez apprendre
Discuss why one musical recording is more compelling than another and identify the unique elements of the recording that contribute to it
Begin to assess and establish your identity, vision, and intention as an artist and producer
Write and develop a compelling piece of music by utilizing various tools
Establish the sonic signature of your production by utilizing specific production techniques
Compétences que vous acquerrez
Audio ProductionMusicMusic productionSongwritingMusic recording
Résultats de carrière des étudiants
45%
ont commencé une nouvelle carrière après avoir terminé ce cours
52%
ont bénéficié d'un avantage concret dans leur carrières grâce à ce cours
Certificat partageable
Obtenez un Certificat lorsque vous terminez
100 % en ligne
Commencez dès maintenant et apprenez aux horaires qui vous conviennent.
Dates limites flexibles
Réinitialisez les dates limites selon votre disponibilité.
Niveau intermédiaire
There is no prior experience or knowledge required to enroll in this course.
Approx. 17 heures pour terminer
Recommandé : 4 weeks of study, 2-4 hours/week
Anglais
Sous-titres : Anglais
Offert par
Berklee College of Music
Berklee College of Music was founded on the revolutionary principle that the best way to prepare students for careers in music is through the study and practice of contemporary music. For more than half a century, the college has evolved to reflect the state of the art of music and the music business. Berklee serves distance learners worldwide through its award-winning online extension school, Berklee Online.
Programme du cours : ce que vous apprendrez dans ce cours
1 heure pour terminer
Welcome to The Art of Music Production
Welcome to The Art of Music Production! Before you begin the course, we will cover all the details about the course and what you'll need to know to get the most out of your experience.
1 heure pour terminer
1 vidéo (Total 1 min), 4 lectures, 1 quiz
1 vidéo
Welcome1 min
4 lectures
A Note From Stephen10 min
Connect with Your Classmates10 min
Course Resources10 min
Earn A Course Certificate10 min
1 exercice pour s'entraîner
What Are Your Goals?8 min
3 heures pour terminer
Listening Like A Producer
By the end of this lesson, you’ll understand the concepts of listening to music emotionally and technically. Strategies for maintaining objectivity and using kinesthetic observations to discover musical effectiveness will be internalized. You’ll train yourself to make distinctions on what works and what doesn’t work, rather than just passively listening as a fan.
3 heures pour terminer
6 vidéos (Total 18 min), 1 lecture, 3 quiz
6 vidéos
Why Do We Listen To Music?3 min
Listening Emotionally vs. Listening Technically2 min
Kinesthetic Observation - Emotional Cues4 min
Elements of A Compelling Musical Recording4 min
Letting Go Of Prejudice2 min
1 lecture
Elements of a Compelling Recording10 min
2 exercices pour s'entraîner
Identifying Emotions2 min
Listening Like a Producer22 min
3 heures pour terminer
Identity, Vision, and Intention
In this lesson, you’ll hone in on your identity as a recording artist: who are you, and what are you meaning to convey through your music? You’ll work on refining your vision and intention for the recordings you’ll make employing these skills, and record and post a “work tape” of a new piece of music.
3 heures pour terminer
6 vidéos (Total 21 min), 2 lectures, 4 quiz
6 vidéos
Artist Comparison Exercise4 min
Artist Identity Workshop3 min
Producer Identity Workshop6 min
What is your Artistic Intention?2 min
Giving and Receiving Feedback3 min
2 lectures
Artist Identity Examples10 min
What is Your Artistic Vision?10 min
3 exercices pour s'entraîner
Defining Your Artist Identity2 min
Defining Your Producer Identity2 min
IVI22 min
3 heures pour terminer
Strengthening Musical Productions: Tools & Strategies
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to employ several useful techniques for strengthening your songs and instrumental tracks. You’ll acquire skills in prosody, focus, and an intelligent approach to repetition. You’ll also learn to craft better melodies, write better lyrics, and construct a musical form that best suits the emotional contour you are trying to accomplish with your recording. You’ll understand the principles of getting the most out of feedback on your recordings, in order to gather valuable perspective to better convey your intended response. You’ll incorporate notes from your colleagues to further refine your recording and re-post an updated version.
3 heures pour terminer
10 vidéos (Total 50 min), 1 lecture, 3 quiz
10 vidéos
Form: The Structure of Your Song7 min
5 Tools for Writing Better Lyrics9 min
Crafting Better Melodies4 min
Repetition3 min
Arranging - Rule of Threes5 min
Studio Performance2 min
Programmed Tracks5 min
Singers: Virtuoso vs. Vibe3 min
Producing Vocals4 min
1 lecture
Song Form10 min
2 exercices pour s'entraîner
Arranging - The Rule of Threes2 min
Tools & Strategies22 min
3 heures pour terminer
Defining the Sonic Signature of your Song
By the end of this lesson, you will address the sonic signature as it relates to your intention and vision, as well as your technology resources and acoustic space. You’ll learn about microphone techniques, getting good levels, and mixing with reverb, EQ and compression. You will record your material, having made some deliberate decisions about the sound of your record, and post your recording for peer review according to specific criteria.
3 heures pour terminer
10 vidéos (Total 47 min), 1 lecture, 2 quiz
10 vidéos
Single-Source Recording5 min
Multi-Track Recording5 min
Sound Absorbtion vs. Sound Proofing2 min
Acoustic Spaces & Mic Placement5 min
Microphone Types and Pick Up Patterns8 min
Layering7 min
Guitar Micing Clinic3 min
Application of Technology to Art5 min
Where To Go From Here48s
1 lecture
Microphone Types and Pick Up Patterns10 min
1 exercice pour s'entraîner
The Sonic Signature22 min
Avis
4.8
Meilleurs avis pour THE ART OF MUSIC PRODUCTION
par LRSep 25, 2016
Exceptional and essential guide for music producers. This course really makes you think of music production from a holistic perspective. I'll never listen to music the same superficial way anymore...
par PCJul 21, 2016
Definitely stretched me to think of myself as an artist rather than just a musician. This course is a great starting point for someone who wants to get into the nitty gritty of the creative process!
par BDAug 21, 2018
Really enjoyed this and got a lot out of it.\n\nGreat curriculum, great delivery. Meaningful assignments, great community. Highly recommend if you want to reflect on and hone your artistic vision.
par SPApr 13, 2017
This course helped me a lot improve my listening abilities, and let go my musical prejudices. I think this course is great for anyone who wishes to improve their skills as a musician or producer.
par LGMay 16, 2017
Very good introductory course for those looking to get started creating their own music, who don't have a lot of experience doing os, or who could use a few tips to enhance what they already do.
par AFMar 31, 2019
helped me a lot to find what type of music I am into and what I should make, in saying that, it also helped me understand a lot of important and key features when it comes to music production!
par AFJan 22, 2019
In this section I've learned a great deal about music as art form. I can now appreciate music much better and challenge myself while listening to a song or watching a singer or performance.
par CMDec 12, 2018
Excellent! Congratulations to Coursera and Berklee for bringing us these practical tips that surpassed my expectations really worth it and I will share with everyone this great content.
par SLFeb 5, 2020
I'm really enjoyed The Art of Music Production Course and got lot of basic knowledge about Music Production terminology. I'm Highly recommend this essential guide for music producers
par FRDec 14, 2016
Such an exciting course. If you struggle with finding more about yourself as an artist , I highly recommend taking this course. Stephen is articulate, engaging and knows his stuff.
par NVFeb 16, 2018
It's amazing to read Music Production and then finally listen to a professor talk about what real music production is. Tons of useful concepts and resources. I LOVE this course!
par NAJun 10, 2016
The course won't go deep into any subject, but it's a *great* intro. The teacher is just SO great, he keeps making you want to come back for the next lesson over and over again!
par MROct 30, 2016
Extremely inspiring and empowering course. I loved the layout and assignment structure, and the instructor is very knowledgable and articulate. I wish I could take it again.
par JLNov 10, 2018
Excellent intro into the music production. Being a musician all my life, this course put me in perspective about the things I already knew and new ways of thinking of them.
par MENov 3, 2019
The course is really very informative. It is a long story course summarized. It really helped in guiding me to discover my musical identity and a good guide on production.
par JHAug 7, 2018
good overview of the "forest" of music production. Mr. Webber is an excellent instructor, I was able to see an immediate improvement in my art by following his lessons.
par KVMar 19, 2019
I have just started this! Judging from my past experiences doing courses from Berklee, this looks as good as the previous ones! I love Stephen Webber's teaching style.
par AKJan 12, 2018
This is a great introductory course for already-musicians who want a refresher on songwriting basics and tips, and a gentle first push into the production world.
par RMMay 14, 2019
Really helped me understand the very subtle details that a producer should start observing while on the job or outside of it. Very Insightful and interesting.
par MRApr 3, 2017
I learned a lot. Very useful information about being a producer, defining the sound signature of an artist and crafting a song. I do recommend this course.
Foire Aux Questions
Quand aurai-je accès aux vidéos de cours et aux devoirs ?
Une fois que vous êtes inscrit(e) pour un Certificat, vous pouvez accéder à toutes les vidéos de cours, et à tous les quiz et exercices de programmation (le cas échéant). Vous pouvez soumettre des devoirs à examiner par vos pairs et en examiner vous-même uniquement après le début de votre session. Si vous préférez explorer le cours sans l'acheter, vous ne serez peut-être pas en mesure d'accéder à certains devoirs.
À quoi ai-je droit si je m'abonne à cette Spécialisation ?
Lorsque vous vous inscrivez au cours, vous bénéficiez d'un accès à tous les cours de la Spécialisation, et vous obtenez un Certificat lorsque vous avez réussi. Votre Certificat électronique est alors ajouté à votre page Accomplissements. À partir de cette page, vous pouvez imprimer votre Certificat ou l'ajouter à votre profil LinkedIn. Si vous souhaitez seulement lire et visualiser le contenu du cours, vous pouvez accéder gratuitement au cours en tant qu'auditeur libre.
Quelle est la politique de remboursement ?
Une aide financière est-elle possible ?
Will I be working on my own music?
Absolutely. You will be writing new pieces and making new recordings that will incorporate specific elements in order to learn new skills. The assignments in this course require you to submit your own, original work.
What do I need in order to submit recording assignments?
During the course, you will be asked to submit recorded examples of your song ideas. You may also use your smartphone or tablet. You may also use your computer's built-in microphone or an external microphone plugged directly into your computer (via built-in ports or an external audio interface), in addition to basic audio recording software, such as Audacity, that will allow you to record yourself and save the recording in MP3 format.
D'autres questions ? Visitez le Centre d'Aide pour les Etudiants.
