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Creative Storytelling through Music Production


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Tell Stories Through Music!

Pathway: Music Production Stage: Beginner
Age:  12-18 Grade (US): 8-12
Pathway: Music Production
Age:  12-18
Stage: Beginner
Grade (US): 8-12

This course is designed to emulate the song production process, from the formation of an initial song idea through to its digital release and promotion in today’s global music industry. In this sense, the students are the ones who oversee all aspects of their project, similar to the role of a film director. For this course, students will be able to learn the concepts in this course using any music production software of their choice, whether it be on a mobile or desktop device.

Course Guide

The Course Guide contains all information required to deliver this Digital Media Academy Pro course. 

 

 

Standards Alignment

This course is aligned to national and international standards for technology education. Standards include: International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), International Baccalaureate , UK National Curriculum, New Zealand Curriculum, and more!

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to…

1

Use storytelling to develop an initial song idea

2

Plan and arrange a song before recording it

3

Record and edit a song

4

Mix and master a recorded song

5

Distribute and promote a song on digital platforms

 

Students will create...

1

Stories as the basis of lyrical content

2

Lyrics and melodies

3

Audio and MIDI recordings

4

Fully mixed and mastered songs

5

Cover artwork and lyric videos

 

Career Pathways 

Music Producer, Recording Engineer, Recording Artist, Mixing Engineer

Here is the course outline:

Unit 1: The Origins of Storytelling with Music

Learn about storytelling and the modern music producer.

4 sections
Lesson 1.1: Storytelling and The Creative Process
Lesson 1.2: Creative Storytelling and Music
Lesson 1.3: The Modern Musician's Toolkit
Lesson 1.4: The Modern Creative Industry

Unit 2: Pre-Production

Learn how to write lyrics and instrumentals to tell your stories!

5 sections
Lesson 2.1: Lyric Writing
Lesson 2.2: Song Structure Form
Lesson 2.3: Melody Writing and Harmony
Lesson 2.4: Beats and Rhythm
Lesson 2.5: Arrangement: Layers, Textures and Instrumentation

Unit 3: Production

Learn about the Music Production process, and how you can record your own music at home!

6 sections
Lesson 3.1: Setups & Signal Flow
Lesson 3.2: A Day in the Studio
Lesson 3.3: MIDI Recording and Editing
Lesson 3.4: Audio Recording and Editing
Lesson 3.5: Vocal Recording Techniques
Lesson 3.6: Loops and Sampling

Unit 4: Post-Production

Learn about the Mixing and Mastering process!

4 sections
Lesson 4.1: Mixing 1: Volume, Panning and Automation
Lesson 4.2: Mixing 2: EQ & Compression
Lesson 4.3: Audio Effects 1: Reverb & Delay
Lesson 4.4: Mastering

Unit 5: Distribution and Promotion

Learn how to build your audience and release your music!

4 sections
Lesson 5.1: Digital Distribution
Lesson 5.2: Creating Cover Artwork & Lyric Videos
Lesson 5.3: Preparing to Release: Branding and Social Media
Lesson 5.4: Post-Release Marketing: Playlisting, Promotion and Touring/Gigs

Student Showcase

Now it's time to show off your projects!

2 sections
How to Lead a Student Showcase
Student Showcase