APPLE LOGIC PRO
An in-depth study of digital audio recording and music production which includes: Logic Pro 9, Ultrabeat, ESX 24, and other production plugins. This class gives you the foundation for making your tracks with this powerful software.
ABLETON LIVE
A thorough approach on how to use this often complex package for the production and real-time manipulation of your arrangements. This powerful software is crucial for use in the studio and for live performances.
KEYBOARD 4 PRODUCERS
A new approach developed by Icon Collective to understanding music theory from a producer's perspective, including how to create bass lines, chord progressions and melodies. This course gives the non-keyboard player the understanding to play their original ideas on the keyboard.
SYNTHESIS
This course will teach you how synthesizers create sound, giving you the freedom to create whatever textures you hear in your head. Hardware and Virtual Instruments covered include all the Logic Synths, Nerve, Massive, Sylenth, Nexxus, Trillian, Circle, Ace, Predator, Juno 106, Virus, and many more.
THE ART OF "FLOW"
Develop techniques to further tap into your creative potential and talent. Learn how to overcome writer's block and continue the flow of creativity throughout the process of developing your music.
21ST CENTURY MUSIC BUSINESS
This class covers trademarks, publishing societies, protecting your music through copyrights, artist/producer contracts, licensing and multiple other topics you need to know to navigate the music industry and protect your art.
RECORDING TECHNIQUES
A study of analog and digital recording terminology and equipment. You will study microphones and mic placement for vocals and acoustic instruments, signal flow, hardware-based effects, routing, compression, EQ's, mixing, mastering, and much more.
LAB TIME
Our state-of-the-art labs are available for you to observe and participate in real-world music production sessions. Our labs have been used for remixes and recording sessions for Prince, U2, D.Ramirez, T.Lopez, Seven, Annie Lennox, Gwen Stefani and many more.
STUDIO MENTOR
Weekly studio time with a veteran producer to guide you in the production of your own music. This is an open session where your needs are addressed. From arrangements and programming to mixing and lyrics, your mentor time is a valuable resource for completing your projects.
MUSIC MARKETING FOR PRODUCERS
Now that your record is complete, how will people hear about it? This course will guide you in creating and implementing your marketing campaign for the launch of your release using cutting edge technologies and cost effective techniques.
