Shaping Ideas
in to Arrangements

Structure, Form & Creativity

MP151 MP153

This course is the ideal continuation of the Music Production 101.

Now that you know how to record, edit and mix a piece of music it's time to think about making a good piece of music. If you find yourself with writer's block, or have too many ideas and don't know how to develop them, or simply if you can make arrangements but somehow they seem to be lacking something to make them interesting from start to end, this programme will help you to avoid common mistakes and focus on getting to the next level.

What you will learn

Critical listening part 1: song structure
Music theory foundations: scales, chords, progressions, basslines etc
Critical listening part 2: how the arrangement affects the emotional response
Choosing the right sounds: elements of synthesis, acoustics, effects, mixing
Working with others: pushing yourself and growing in collaborative sessions
Groove! Advanced midi programming and audio quantizing
Beginner's mistakes to avoid in song structure and arrangement
Creative block: tricks and techniques to get around a block
Capturing a performance: getting the best out of yourself and others
Mix to impress: the art of mixing for a demo
Demo CD: mistakes to avoid and ideas worth trying
Music business part 2: promotion, management, introduction to publishing

Full-time or part-time?

MP151	The course lasts 18 weeks, with a frequency of one lecture per week of six hours for the first 14 weeks and the last four weeks dedicated to the final assignment.
MP153	This course features the same elements as the MP151, with the difference that it is a full-time course with a minimum 18 hours per week of sessions. This course suits best those who don't have access to a computer and require the use of the school's facilities to practice.

Course requirements

To be accepted onto this class you should have a Music Production 101 Certificate.
Diplomas from a different school or equivalent knowledge and experience may be accepted, subject to a preliminary interview and possibly an entrance exam.

Having access to a computer equipped with a music production software package, preferably Logic Pro, is not strictly required but strongly reccommended. Students enrolled in the full-time course have access to the school's facilities.

No books are required for this course, but a number of titles will be given as suggested reading.

Course details

course code	MP151 (part-time) MP153 (full-time)
length	18 weeks
schedule	MP151: 1 day per week, 12.00-18.00 MP153: 3 days per week 12.00-18.00
maximum class size	6 students
entry requirements	preliminary interview, MP101 certificate, entrance exam
course fee	MP151: £2,520 + registration fee MP153: £4,140 + registration fee
registration fee	£250