The Fundamentals Song Composition and Music Arrangement Course provides the trainees with fundamental techniques to be a songwriter, music arranger or producer.
A specialist team of established and experienced music industry professionals are engaged to provide a comprehensive and diverse skill sets, training and mentoring the trainees.
Trainees will obtain in-depth and practical skills in both technical and artistic stills from this programme. This includes strong fundamentals in music theory, music analysis, sound recording and demo production to enable the trainees to have the skills required for a strong head start in their career.
COURSE MODULES (Curriculum subject to change)
Principles of Melody & Lyrics
This module will provide students with an introduction to the concepts of writing and producing ‘hit’ songs. They will apply this knowledge and create a catalog of songs that can be pitched to music publishers or projects
Principles of Music Arrangement
This module will provide students with the skills to enhance a melody with various instruments and styles. They will focus on creating tracks that can be used for melody writers or even as background music.
Digital Audio in Audio Engineering
This module will provide the student with a broad introduction into the theoretical, technical creative and artistic principles of sound and recording. During the course of this module, students will be introduced to basic acoustic principles, microphones, signal flow, recording studio equipment, and communication skills.
Introduction to Digital Audio Workstation
During the course of this module, students will be introduced to hardware and software-based digital technology and will be introduced to digital audio workstation software (DAW). This module will also provide the students with an introduction into the theoretical, technical, and creative principles of synthesizers synthesis, MIDI protocol, synthesizer and MIDI terminology, technology and the creative practical application of keyboards, hardware and software.
Keyboard Enhancement
Students will be guided to apply various keyboard-playing skills to enhance their quality of demos and/or music arrangements.
Songwriting Analysis
During the course of this module, students will listen to and analyze songs from all eras and different genres of music to form an understanding of what makes a great song.
Music Theory
This module will provide the student with a broad introduction into the basic rudiments of music theory.
Musical History & Style
This module will provide the student with a broad introduction into the history of pop music and its impact on and from culture. They will also be required to create musical works of the same periods that they study.
Vocal Techniques
This module will provide the student with the fundamentals of vocal techniques required for creating polished demos for songwriting.
Career Development and Introduction to Entertainment Business
This module will provide the students with a broad introduction to the entertainment industry. Understanding the copyright issues etc.
COURSE DETAILS
Course Commencement: TBA
Course Duration: 4 – 5 Months (226 Hours)
Lesson: 2 – 3 times per week