ELECTRONIC MUSIC PRODUCTION Profesional Certification

Use of DAWs

• Setting up the studio. Choice of equipment and audio and MIDI interfaces
• DAW workstations. Production using loops. Sequencing and audio editing
• Music Composition. Tempo, piano roll (event matrix/grid), drum patterns and timbres of percussion
• MIDI sequencing in the DAW and drum machines
• Introduction to mixing and to audio processors
• Electronic instruments. Synths and Samplers
• Production analysis. Musical genres and timbres in electronic music

Synthesis and sampling

• Fundamentals of synthesis and the physics of sound
• Musical language. Tones, melodies, scales, and chords
• MIDI devices for creating melodic and harmonic patterns
• Mapping and slicing of samples in the sampler
• Structure and parameters in the synthesizer
• Modulation and control MIDI messages in the synthesizer
• Preset design
• Production analysis
• Arrangements, structures, and choice of patches

Processing and mixing

• The audio chain and theory of digital audio
• Sampling in the studio
• Electronic instruments, processors, and mixing
• Listening theory and mixing fundamentals
• Audio Processors (EQ, dynamics, delay, reverb, etc.)
• Production analysis. Mixing, processing, and automation
• Introduction to mastering

• For over-16s only

The objective of this course is to provide the student with an extensive knowledge of the processes involved in the production of electronic music, focussing on the rhythmic, tonal and melodic aspects of composition; sound and instrument selection, sound design and mixing techniques. The student will be able master these concepts and learn how they can be used both as creative and technical tools.

October 2020 intake (9 months in duration)

Classes will be held on Monday and Wednesday in the following schedules:

• Morning schedule from 08:30 am to 11:30 am.
• Morning schedule from 11:30 am to 14:30 pm.
• Afternoon schedule from 16:00 pm to 19:00 pm.
• Evening schedule from 19:00 pm to 22:00 pm.

January 2021 intake Semi-intensive-course - 6 months in duration

Classes will be held from Tuesday to Friday in the following schedule (January to April):

• Afternoon schedule from 16:00 pm to 19:00 pm.

From April to June classes will be held only on Monday and Wednesday in the following schedule:

• Morning schedule from 11:30 am to 14:30 pm.

Observations

• A minimum of 4 students are required to open the course
• The class groups have a maximum of 12 students to personalize monitoring

The methodology used in the course is based on a blended learning format, incorporating activities that evolve in our classrooms and recording studios, supported by our virtual campus. Said activities include collaborative practices, magisterial classes, discussion forums and group projects among others. The course content is available online, accessible 24 hours, on any electronic device (i.e. computer, tablet and mobile).

The debate forums will stimulate critical thinking/analysis along with the exchange of ideas. The practices and projects objective is, learning by doing, and working in teams with other students. This is all closely overseen and led by our highly specialized educators, all of whom have extensive experience in the field.

Ttuition payment options

October 2020 intake Option: Full payment upfront

• Reservation of place in course ¹: 300€
• One-off payment ³: 3,180€

The total amount with full payment upfront = 3,480€

Option: Fractioned payments, domiciling it through a Spanish bank account ¹

• Reservation of place in course ¹: 300€
• 1st Payment ³: 390€
• 8 instalments: 366€ (November to June)

The total amount with Financed payment is = 3,618€

Option: Fractioned payments, without domiciling

• Reservation of place in course ¹: 300€
• 1st Payment ⁴: 1.105€
• 2nd payment ⁵: 1.105€
• 3rd payment ⁶: 1.105€

The total amount with Financed payment is = 3,615€

January 2021 intake Option: Full payment upfront

• Reservation of place in course ¹: 300€
• One-off payment ³: 3,180€

The total amount with full payment upfront = 3,480€

Option: Fractioned payments, domiciling it through a Spanish bank account ¹

• Reservation of place in course ¹: 300€
• 1st Payment ³: 590€
• 5 instalments: 546€ (Febuary to June)

The total amount with Financed payment is = 3,620€

Option: Fractioned payments, without domiciling

• Reservation of place in course ¹: 300€
• 1st Payment ⁴: 1.105€
• 2nd payment ⁵: 1.105€
• 3rd payment ⁶: 1.105€

The total amount with Financed payment is = 3,615€

Observations

1. The deposit for the reservation of your place in the course is not refundable.
2. To access the financing service the following is imperative: Spanish bank account information. TIN interest rate of 5%, 5,11% TAE. The payments will be debited directly by bank or cashier by the 5th of each month, except the first payment that will be done by a one-off transfer or in cash.
3. The deadline to make the first payment or single payment is the 15th of September 2020 and the 15th of December 2020 (courses starting in October and January correspondingly)
4. The deadline to make the first payment is the 15th of September 2020 and the 15th of December 2020 (courses starting in October and January correspondingly)
5. The deadline to make the second payment is the 15th of December 2020 and the 15th of February 2021 (courses starting in October and January correspondingly)
6. The deadline to make the third payment is the 15th of March 2021 and the 15th of May 2021 (courses starting in October and January correspondingly)

The cost includes vast educational materials of the school, available on the virtual campus.

For more information, please contact admissions; escuela@microfusa.com.