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.
Assignments will include posting your own recordings for peer review, and reviewing your classmates’ work by employing specific tools and strategies. If you use a digital audio workstation to record and mix, that’s great, but as long as you can record into your computer and post an MP3, you can complete the assignments.
As you learn about the art of record production in this 4-week course, you will also learn about yourself and who you are as an artist and producer. It is not necessary that you read music or play an instrument to take this course.
Ce cours fait partie de la Spécialisation Music Production
The Art of Music Production
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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
Programme du cours : ce que vous apprendrez dans ce cours
Semaine
1Welcome 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 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
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.
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
Semaine
2Identity, 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.
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
Semaine
3Strengthening 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.
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
Semaine
4Defining 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.
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
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Meilleurs avis
par BD•Aug 22nd 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 SP•Apr 14th 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.
Enseignant
Stephen Webber
Director of Music Production, Technology and InnovationBerklee
À propos de 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.
À propos de la Spécialisation Music Production
This Specialization will give you the knowledge and tools you need to record and produce professional sounding music. You will begin by developing your identity, vision, and intention as an artist and producer. Next, you will learn the technical aspects of music production, including how sound is translated into audio signals, recording techniques, and effects such as reverb, delay, and compression. You will also learn how to use the industry standard Digital Audio Workstation, Pro Tools, to create professional recordings. Finally, you will apply the knowledge and tools you gained in a culminating 4-week Capstone where you will complete a project beginning at the pre-production stage through the recording, mixing, and mastering stages.
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.
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