The Art of Vocal Production

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Approx. 12 hours to complete

Course Summary

Learn how to use your voice to its full potential and become a confident singer with Vocal Production course. Explore the techniques and exercises used by professional singers and performers to improve your vocal range, tone, control, and expression.

Key Learning Points

  • Discover the secrets of vocal production used by professional singers and performers
  • Improve your vocal range, tone, control, and expression
  • Learn how to use your voice effectively and avoid vocal damage

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Learning Outcomes

  • Master the techniques and exercises used by professional singers to improve your vocal range, tone, control, and expression
  • Develop your musicality and artistic expression through guided practice and feedback
  • Learn how to use your voice effectively and avoid vocal damage

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • No prior knowledge or experience required
  • Access to a computer with internet connection

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner

Course Format

  • Online self-paced course
  • Video lectures and exercises
  • Guided practice and feedback
  • Quizzes and assessments

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Description

This course addresses recorded vocal performances and the technologies used to highlight and support them in modern record production and mixes. Most of us know that vocals serve as the focal point of modern recordings but many do not know the tools used or when the tools are used best in modern record production.

Knowledge

  • Discuss the various types of dynamics processing and when to use each and apply equalization to a vocal track to enhance and improve the quality
  • Define, describe, and apply time based effects and use them to enhance the sound of a vocal track
  • Compare audio editing techniques, including time based and tempo based
  • Discuss how technology has changed the music recording industry

Outline

  • Welcome To The Art of Vocal Production
  • A Note From Prince Charles
  • Connect on Facebook and Twitter
  • Download Pro Tools First or the FREE Demo Version [Optional]
  • Course Resources
  • Earn A Course Certificate
  • Join the Discussion!
  • What Are Your Goals?
  • Natural Vocal Design: How Vocal Producers Create
  • Singing
  • Vocal Range
  • Vocal Registers
  • Voice Type
  • Equalization (EQ)
  • Dynamics Processing
  • Vocal Mix Placement
  • Vocal Mixing in a DAW
  • Natural Doubling
  • Multiple Vocals
  • A Single Vocal Copied
  • Two Vocals in Phantom Center
  • Natural Widening
  • Two Vocals Panned
  • Three Vocals Center Panned
  • Four Vocals Panned
  • Five Vocals Center Panned Cascaded
  • Six Vocals Center Panned Cascaded
  • Four Stack Harmony
  • Join Your Study Group
  • The Voice
  • Working with the Voice
  • Artificial Vocal Design: How Vocal Producers “Sweeten” the Creation
  • Introduction to Time Based Effects
  • Time Based Effects in a DAW
  • Introduction to Artificial Widening
  • Artificial Widening in a DAW
  • Introduction to Artificial Doubling
  • Artificial Doubling in a DAW
  • Introduction to Slapback
  • Slapback in a DAW
  • Introduction to Echo
  • Echo in a DAW
  • Introduction to Mono and Stereo Delays
  • Delays in a DAW
  • Introduction to Reverb
  • Reverb in a DAW
  • More Effects
  • And More Effects
  • Join Your Study Group
  • Vocal Effects
  • Vocal Time Compression and Expansion: Tools of the Trade
  • Basic Audio Editing
  • Basic Audio Editing in a DAW
  • Time Based Audio Editing
  • Time Based Editing in a DAW
  • Tempo Based Audio Editing
  • Tempo Based Editing in a DAW
  • Basic Audio Sampling
  • Audio Sampling in a DAW
  • Elastic Audio
  • Elastic Audio in a DAW
  • Flex
  • Flex in a DAW
  • ReVoice
  • ReVoice in a DAW
  • Join Your Study Group
  • Tools of the Trade
  • Vocal Pitch Correction and Tuning: More tools of the Trade
  • Filters
  • Four Filters in DAW
  • Megaphone Effect
  • Electric Megaphone
  • Talkbox
  • Vocoder
  • Introduction to Autotune
  • Autotune in a DAW
  • Melodyne
  • Melodyne in a DAW
  • Join Your Study Group
  • More Tools of the Trade

Summary of User Reviews

Discover the art of vocal production with Coursera's comprehensive course. Users rave about the course's thoroughness and the expert guidance provided by the instructor. One key aspect that many users love is the interactive nature of the course which allows for personalized feedback and guidance.

Pros from User Reviews

  • Thorough and comprehensive course content
  • Expert guidance from the instructor
  • Interactive nature of the course allows for personalized feedback and guidance
  • Great for beginners looking to develop their vocal production skills
  • Flexible schedule allows for learning at your own pace

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some users found the course to be too basic
  • Course may not be suitable for those looking for advanced vocal production techniques
  • Lack of practical exercises in certain modules
  • Some users found the course to be repetitive
  • Limited opportunities for interaction with other students
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Prince Charles Alexander
Berklee College of Music
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