SINGAPORE MUSIC ARRANGEMENT COURSE
CLASSES START SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2015
(Dates and curriculum subject to change)
The Music Arrangement Course provides the trainees with fundamental and advanced techniques to start a career in music production in Singapore.
A specialist team of established and experienced industry professionals are engaged to provide a comprehensive and diverse skill sets, training and mentoring to the trainees.
The trainees will obtain in-depth and practical skills in both technical and artistic stills from this program. This includes strong fundamentals in music production, theory, analysis, and sound recording to enable the trainees to have the skills required for a strong head start in their career.
Learn to be anything from a sound engineer to an expert in music production
SPECIALISED MODULES
Principles of Melody & Lyrics
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.
Keyboard Enhancement
Students will be guided to apply various keyboard playing skills to enhance their quality of demos and/or music arrangements.
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Guitar Enhancement
Students will be guided to apply various guitar playing skills to enhance their quality of demos and/or music arrangements.
INDUSTRY MODULES
Digital Audio and Sound Engineering
This module will provide the student with a broad introduction into the theoretical, technical creative and artistic principles of being a sound engineer. During the course of this module, students will be introduced to basic acoustic principles, microphones, signal flow, recording studio equipment, and communication skills.
Logic Pro X techniques, Midi & Synthesis
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, through Apple’s Logic Pro. This module will also provide the student with an introduction into the theoretical, technical and creative principles of synthesis and the MIDI protocol. During the course of this module, students will be introduced to synthesizer and MIDI terminology, relevant technology and the creative practical application of keyboards, hardware and software.
Song writing Analysis
During the course of this module, students will listen to and analyse 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 song writing.
Career Development
This module will provide the student with the knowledge and means to properly present themselves as working professionals in any industry in which they pursue a career. During the course of this module students will be introduced to resume writing, communication skills, goal recognition, as well as practical information and exercises that will enhance career development plans, improve job search skills, and entrepreneurship.
Introduction to Entertainment Business
This module will provide the student with a broad introduction of the entertainment industry. During this course students will learn about Film & TV, Radio, Video Games, New Media, and how they all encompass the business of music.
Whether you are interested in becoming a sound engineer, a music production specialist or anything else in the industry, contact us at 6223 1311 or musicforest@ob-i.net for more information on how we can help your dreams become a reality.