Explore the art of record production and how to make recordings that other people will love listening to. This course will teach you how to make emotionally moving recordings on almost any recording equipment, including your phone or laptop. The emphasis is on mastering tangible artistic concepts; the gear you use is up to you. You will learn to develop the most important tool in the recording studio: your ears. You will learn to enhance every aspect of your own productions, both sonically and musically, by employing deeper listening skills.
The Art of Music Production
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Berklee College of Music
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Was Sie lernen werden
Discuss why one musical recording is more compelling than another and identify the unique elements of the recording that contribute to it
Begin to assess and establish your identity, vision, and intention as an artist and producer
Write and develop a compelling piece of music by utilizing various tools
Establish the sonic signature of your production by utilizing specific production techniques
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45%
nahm einen neuen Beruf nach Abschluss dieser Kurse auf
52%
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There is no prior experience or knowledge required to enroll in this course.
Ca. 17 Stunden zum Abschließen
Empfohlen: 4 weeks of study, 2-4 hours/week
Englisch
Untertitel: Englisch
Lehrplan - Was Sie in diesem Kurs lernen werden
1 Stunden zum Abschließen
Welcome to The Art of Music Production
Welcome to The Art of Music Production! Before you begin the course, we will cover all the details about the course and what you'll need to know to get the most out of your experience.
1 Stunden zum Abschließen
1 Videos (Gesamt 1 min), 4 Lektüren, 1 Quiz
1 Videos
Welcome1m
4 Lektüren
A Note From Stephen10m
Connect with Your Classmates10m
Course Resources10m
Earn A Course Certificate10m
1 praktische Übungen
What Are Your Goals?8m
3 Stunden zum Abschließen
Listening Like A Producer
By the end of this lesson, you’ll understand the concepts of listening to music emotionally and technically. Strategies for maintaining objectivity and using kinesthetic observations to discover musical effectiveness will be internalized. You’ll train yourself to make distinctions on what works and what doesn’t work, rather than just passively listening as a fan.
3 Stunden zum Abschließen
6 Videos (Gesamt 18 min), 1 Lektüre, 3 Quiz
6 Videos
Why Do We Listen To Music?3m
Listening Emotionally vs. Listening Technically2m
Kinesthetic Observation - Emotional Cues4m
Elements of A Compelling Musical Recording4m
Letting Go Of Prejudice2m
1 Lektüren
Elements of a Compelling Recording10m
2 praktische Übungen
Identifying Emotions2m
Listening Like a Producer22m
3 Stunden zum Abschließen
Identity, Vision, and Intention
In this lesson, you’ll hone in on your identity as a recording artist: who are you, and what are you meaning to convey through your music? You’ll work on refining your vision and intention for the recordings you’ll make employing these skills, and record and post a “work tape” of a new piece of music.
3 Stunden zum Abschließen
6 Videos (Gesamt 21 min), 2 Lektüren, 4 Quiz
6 Videos
Artist Comparison Exercise4m
Artist Identity Workshop3m
Producer Identity Workshop6m
What is your Artistic Intention?2m
Giving and Receiving Feedback3m
2 Lektüren
Artist Identity Examples10m
What is Your Artistic Vision?10m
3 praktische Übungen
Defining Your Artist Identity2m
Defining Your Producer Identity2m
IVI22m
3 Stunden zum Abschließen
Strengthening Musical Productions: Tools & Strategies
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to employ several useful techniques for strengthening your songs and instrumental tracks. You’ll acquire skills in prosody, focus, and an intelligent approach to repetition. You’ll also learn to craft better melodies, write better lyrics, and construct a musical form that best suits the emotional contour you are trying to accomplish with your recording. You’ll understand the principles of getting the most out of feedback on your recordings, in order to gather valuable perspective to better convey your intended response. You’ll incorporate notes from your colleagues to further refine your recording and re-post an updated version.
3 Stunden zum Abschließen
10 Videos (Gesamt 50 min), 1 Lektüre, 3 Quiz
10 Videos
Form: The Structure of Your Song7m
5 Tools for Writing Better Lyrics9m
Crafting Better Melodies4m
Repetition3m
Arranging - Rule of Threes5m
Studio Performance2m
Programmed Tracks5m
Singers: Virtuoso vs. Vibe3m
Producing Vocals4m
1 Lektüren
Song Form10m
2 praktische Übungen
Arranging - The Rule of Threes2m
Tools & Strategies22m
3 Stunden zum Abschließen
Defining the Sonic Signature of your Song
By the end of this lesson, you will address the sonic signature as it relates to your intention and vision, as well as your technology resources and acoustic space. You’ll learn about microphone techniques, getting good levels, and mixing with reverb, EQ and compression. You will record your material, having made some deliberate decisions about the sound of your record, and post your recording for peer review according to specific criteria.
3 Stunden zum Abschließen
10 Videos (Gesamt 47 min), 1 Lektüre, 2 Quiz
10 Videos
Single-Source Recording5m
Multi-Track Recording5m
Sound Absorbtion vs. Sound Proofing2m
Acoustic Spaces & Mic Placement5m
Microphone Types and Pick Up Patterns8m
Layering7m
Guitar Micing Clinic3m
Application of Technology to Art5m
Where To Go From Here48
1 Lektüren
Microphone Types and Pick Up Patterns10m
1 praktische Übungen
The Sonic Signature22m
Bewertungen
Top-Bewertungen von THE ART OF MUSIC PRODUCTION
von LRSep 25, 2016
Exceptional and essential guide for music producers. This course really makes you think of music production from a holistic perspective. I'll never listen to music the same superficial way anymore...
von PCJul 21, 2016
Definitely stretched me to think of myself as an artist rather than just a musician. This course is a great starting point for someone who wants to get into the nitty gritty of the creative process!
von BDAug 21, 2018
Really enjoyed this and got a lot out of it.\n\nGreat curriculum, great delivery. Meaningful assignments, great community. Highly recommend if you want to reflect on and hone your artistic vision.
von SPApr 13, 2017
This course helped me a lot improve my listening abilities, and let go my musical prejudices. I think this course is great for anyone who wishes to improve their skills as a musician or producer.
von LGMay 16, 2017
Very good introductory course for those looking to get started creating their own music, who don't have a lot of experience doing os, or who could use a few tips to enhance what they already do.
von AFMar 31, 2019
helped me a lot to find what type of music I am into and what I should make, in saying that, it also helped me understand a lot of important and key features when it comes to music production!
von AFJan 22, 2019
In this section I've learned a great deal about music as art form. I can now appreciate music much better and challenge myself while listening to a song or watching a singer or performance.
von CMDec 12, 2018
Excellent! Congratulations to Coursera and Berklee for bringing us these practical tips that surpassed my expectations really worth it and I will share with everyone this great content.
von SLFeb 5, 2020
I'm really enjoyed The Art of Music Production Course and got lot of basic knowledge about Music Production terminology. I'm Highly recommend this essential guide for music producers
von FRDec 14, 2016
Such an exciting course. If you struggle with finding more about yourself as an artist , I highly recommend taking this course. Stephen is articulate, engaging and knows his stuff.
von NVFeb 16, 2018
It's amazing to read Music Production and then finally listen to a professor talk about what real music production is. Tons of useful concepts and resources. I LOVE this course!
von NAJun 10, 2016
The course won't go deep into any subject, but it's a *great* intro. The teacher is just SO great, he keeps making you want to come back for the next lesson over and over again!
von MROct 30, 2016
Extremely inspiring and empowering course. I loved the layout and assignment structure, and the instructor is very knowledgable and articulate. I wish I could take it again.
von JLNov 10, 2018
Excellent intro into the music production. Being a musician all my life, this course put me in perspective about the things I already knew and new ways of thinking of them.
von MENov 3, 2019
The course is really very informative. It is a long story course summarized. It really helped in guiding me to discover my musical identity and a good guide on production.
von JHAug 7, 2018
good overview of the "forest" of music production. Mr. Webber is an excellent instructor, I was able to see an immediate improvement in my art by following his lessons.
von KVMar 19, 2019
I have just started this! Judging from my past experiences doing courses from Berklee, this looks as good as the previous ones! I love Stephen Webber's teaching style.
von AKJan 12, 2018
This is a great introductory course for already-musicians who want a refresher on songwriting basics and tips, and a gentle first push into the production world.
von RMMay 14, 2019
Really helped me understand the very subtle details that a producer should start observing while on the job or outside of it. Very Insightful and interesting.
von MRApr 3, 2017
I learned a lot. Very useful information about being a producer, defining the sound signature of an artist and crafting a song. I do recommend this course.
Über Berklee College of Music
Berklee College of Music was founded on the revolutionary principle that the best way to prepare students for careers in music is through the study and practice of contemporary music. For more than half a century, the college has evolved to reflect the state of the art of music and the music business. Berklee serves distance learners worldwide through its award-winning online extension school, Berklee Online.
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Wie erfolgen Rückerstattungen?
Ist finanzielle Unterstützung möglich?
Will I be working on my own music?
Absolutely. You will be writing new pieces and making new recordings that will incorporate specific elements in order to learn new skills. The assignments in this course require you to submit your own, original work.
What do I need in order to submit recording assignments?
During the course, you will be asked to submit recorded examples of your song ideas. You may also use your smartphone or tablet. You may also use your computer's built-in microphone or an external microphone plugged directly into your computer (via built-in ports or an external audio interface), in addition to basic audio recording software, such as Audacity, that will allow you to record yourself and save the recording in MP3 format.
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