I.M.P.A. | On Demand Course Spring 2024

Enrollment is open from December 1, 2023 through January 14, 2024.

Intro to Music Production with Ableton

This course is open to all levels of experience- from beginners to experienced producers. We'll cover the basics of music software navigation, composition and arrangement, audio effects, mixing, and more. We'll also explore various genres, so this is a great opportunity to broaden your horizons and make music outside your comfort zone. We primarily focus on using Ableton in this course, but you can apply the majority of the concepts learned to other DAWs such as FL Studio and Logic Pro. We’re confident that this course will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to create your own music.

Schedule

*Videos will be released the following Tuesday after the live course is recorded.

Classes will be held virtually on a bi-weekly schedule starting Tuesday, March 26, 2024 and ending Tuesday, July 16, 2024. 

What’s Included

*The content provided in this course is equivalent to paying under $35/session with additional perks

• On Demand access to course videos
• Homework, Tutorials, & Projects
• Certificate upon completion

Topics Covered

Below is the syllabus describing the topics discussed in the course:

• Session 1: I.M.P.A. pt. 1 - Intro to Ableton & Working with Audio
• Session 2: I.M.P.A. pt. 2 - Working with MIDI
• Session 3: I.M.P.A. pt. 3 - Mixing, Audio Effects, & Automation
• Session 4: Mid Term Assessment and Q&A
• Session 5: I.M.P.A. pt. 4 - Reference Tracks and Song Mapping
• Session 6: I.M.P.A. pt. 5 - Building Your Hook to Create A Full Track
• Session 7: I.M.P.A. pt. 6 - Beginner Mixing Tips
• Session 8: Final Prep and Q&A for Project Assignment
• Session 9: Final Exam and Project Submissions