Course Summary
This course teaches you how to produce music that sounds professional. You'll learn about music theory, recording techniques, mixing, and mastering.Key Learning Points
- Learn how to use music production software to create professional-sounding tracks
- Understand the basics of music theory and how to apply it to your productions
- Explore different recording techniques to capture high-quality audio
- Discover mixing and mastering techniques to make your tracks sound polished and balanced
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- USA: $50,000 - $150,000
- India: INR 500,000 - INR 1,500,000
- Spain: €30,000 - €90,000
- USA: $50,000 - $150,000
- India: INR 500,000 - INR 1,500,000
- Spain: €30,000 - €90,000
- USA: $30,000 - $100,000
- India: INR 300,000 - INR 1,000,000
- Spain: €20,000 - €60,000
- USA: $50,000 - $150,000
- India: INR 500,000 - INR 1,500,000
- Spain: €30,000 - €90,000
- USA: $30,000 - $100,000
- India: INR 300,000 - INR 1,000,000
- Spain: €20,000 - €60,000
- USA: $50,000 - $200,000
- India: INR 500,000 - INR 2,000,000
- Spain: €30,000 - €120,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Create professional-sounding tracks using music production software
- Understand the basics of music theory and apply it to your productions
- Utilize recording, mixing, and mastering techniques to polish and balance your tracks
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Access to a computer with music production software
- Basic understanding of music theory
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
Similar Courses
- Music Production Masterclass
- Electronic Music Production
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Andrew Huang
- Rick Beato
Related Books
Description
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.
Knowledge
- 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
Outline
- Welcome to The Art of Music Production
- Welcome
- A Note From Stephen
- Connect with Your Classmates
- Course Resources
- Earn A Course Certificate
- Join the Discussion!
- What Are Your Goals?
- Listening Like A Producer
- Make It Sound Like A Record
- Why Do We Listen To Music?
- Listening Emotionally vs. Listening Technically
- Kinesthetic Observation - Emotional Cues
- Elements of A Compelling Musical Recording
- Letting Go Of Prejudice
- Elements of a Compelling Recording
- Join Your Study Group
- Identifying Emotions
- Listening Like a Producer
- Identity, Vision, and Intention
- Identity, Vision, and Intention
- Artist Comparison Exercise
- Artist Identity Workshop
- Producer Identity Workshop
- What is your Artistic Intention?
- Giving and Receiving Feedback
- Artist Identity Examples
- What is Your Artistic Vision?
- Join Your Study Group
- Defining Your Artist Identity
- Defining Your Producer Identity
- IVI
- Strengthening Musical Productions: Tools & Strategies
- Using Prosody to Make Better Art
- Form: The Structure of Your Song
- 5 Tools for Writing Better Lyrics
- Crafting Better Melodies
- Repetition
- Arranging - Rule of Threes
- Studio Performance
- Programmed Tracks
- Singers: Virtuoso vs. Vibe
- Producing Vocals
- Song Form
- Join Your Study Group
- Arranging - The Rule of Threes
- Tools & Strategies
- Defining the Sonic Signature of your Song
- The Sonics of Your Song
- Single-Source Recording
- Multi-Track Recording
- Sound Absorbtion vs. Sound Proofing
- Acoustic Spaces & Mic Placement
- Microphone Types and Pick Up Patterns
- Layering
- Guitar Micing Clinic
- Application of Technology to Art
- Where To Go From Here
- Microphone Types and Pick Up Patterns
- Join Your Study Group
- The Sonic Signature
Summary of User Reviews
The Producing Music course on Coursera has received positive reviews from many users. This comprehensive course covers everything from music theory to production techniques, and is well-suited for both beginners and experienced producers. Many users praised the quality of the course materials and the expertise of the instructors.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
The instructors are very knowledgeable and provide clear explanations and helpful feedback.Pros from User Reviews
- Comprehensive course covers all aspects of music production
- Course materials are high-quality and well-organized
- Instructors are knowledgeable and provide helpful feedback
- Good for both beginners and experienced producers
- Great value for the price
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users felt that the course was too basic and not challenging enough
- The course can be time-consuming and requires a significant commitment
- Some users found the assignments to be too difficult or unclear
- The course focuses mainly on electronic music production, which may not be of interest to all users
- The forum and community features could be more robust
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