Music Composition

• Creative Direction: Tapping into the ability to conceptualise the overall vision and sound of a song, whilst building soft skills for interpersonal communication and the managing of different personalities on any given project.

• DAW Skills: Exposure to Digital Audio Workstations and developing familiarity with DAWs and digital plug-ins is necessary for producing and arranging music.

• Music Production Exercises: Developing skills through listening, ear training, song and mix analysis, and keyboard or guitar skills can enhance proficiency as a composer.

• Basic Music Theory Vocabulary: Understanding the fundamentals of music theory can be beneficial for composing and arranging music.

• Intellectual Property(IP): Explore the legal aspects of song ownership and copyright prior to releasing your original piece of music on all online streaming services via our online music distributor.

 

 

 

 

Music Engineering

• Technical Expertise: Learn the basics of electronics and sound, and develop an understanding of the skills involved in recording & mixing instruments and, vocals.

• Audio Engineering Techniques: we will walk you through and up-skill your knowledge of microphone techniques, signal flow, and acoustics. all of which are vital for capturing high-quality recordings.

• DAW Skills: Familiarity with DAWs and plug-ins is necessary for editing, mixing, and mastering audio.

• Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and adapt to changing circumstances is essential in an audio engineering role and throughout the creative process.

• Attention to Detail:   Meticulous attention to detail is necessary for ensuring accurate and precise audio recordings and mixes.

While there is some overlap between the skills required for music composition and music engineering, music composition emphasises creative direction, music theory, and DAW skills, whereas music engineering focuses on the technical aspects of audio engineering techniques, and problem-solving. Having a good foundation in both areas can be beneficial for versatility and adaptability in the music industry.