Music Mixing Production course London: City Lit

Mixing and advanced music production techniques

Ideal if you know the basics but want your music to sound more polished and professional. Tips and tricks for mixing, using compressors, limiters, EQ, reverb and other devices, with examples in Cubase, Logic and Ableton Live, although the course is suitable for users of other software.

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Key course information

Dates
18/04/12 - 27/06/12

Day(s)
Wed

Duration
10 weeks

Time
18:30 - 21:30

Fees
Full fee: £242
Senior fee: £242
Concession: £74

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
MK547

Availability
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Course outline

What is the course about?

Developing your music production skills beyond simple program use. This advanced course will provide you with a deep understanding of mixing and mastering tools and techniques that you can apply to a wide variety of musical styles to get a truly polished and professional sound.

What topics will we cover?

- Can you believe your ears? Listening techniques and monitors
- Visual aids to mixing. Reading spectrum analysers and meters
- Applying EQ appropriately to make different musical parts fit together
- Spatial placement. Using reverb and other techniques to create a sense of space of in a mix
- How to set up compressors and limiters to control volume and perceived loudness
- Options for routing mixes through auxiliaries, group channels and sends
- What to check for before your music gets released on CD and other formats.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- Use a range of listening techniques and appropriate monitoring systems
- Make use of a range of visual tools and analysers for mixing
- Apply EQ appropriately to make different musical parts fit together
- Use reverb and a range of techniques to give different parts their own place in the overall sound
- Set up compressors and limiters appropriately and efficiently to control the volume and perceived loudness
- Choose appropriate routing options for mixing your music
- Check that a piece of music is ready for release on CD and other formats.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

This is an advanced course aimed at those who have completed one of our introductory courses, ideally in Logic or Cubase or have equivalent experience. You will need to follow written and verbal instructions in English, engage in class discussions and take notes in English.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Classes will generally begin with a demonstration and discussion followed by practical work. You will work on one of 10 Mac based workstations to practice set themes, techniques and skills, applying these to your developing ideas and material and you will regularly present your work in progress to the group. You will receive regular support, encouragement and feedback from your tutor throughout the course.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

CDrs can be bought for saving your work (£0.50) or students may bring in USB flash drives to back up their work for use elsewhere. Students should always bring a note pad and pen.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made. You will save each week's work as new files, providing a record of your progress. You may request written feedback from the tutor at the end of the course.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses. There will be an opportunity to evaluate your course at the end.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

With the growing popularity of music software, further progression in this area tends towards learning and integrating additional programs and approaches.
We offer a variety of courses in traditional sequencing packages, eg., Cubase, Logic and Pro Tools.
All-in-one software studio approaches are covered in our Reason and Ableton Live courses whilst musicianship and composition, notation and manuscript production are covered in our Sibelius courses.
Experimental approaches are explored in our Max/MSP courses.
Following on from our introductory Logic and Cubase courses we offer 'Mixing and advanced production techniques' and our 2-day 'Mixing and mastering masterclass'.
We also offer a range of fast-track introductory courses to most of our programs.
The music department additionally offers a wide range of instrumental and musicianship courses.
For further advice call the music office on 020 7492 2630 or email music@citylit.ac.uk.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2630

music@citylit.ac.uk

Auditions and Advice Information

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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