This lesson introduces students to the foundational stages of music production — from pre-production to post-production — and walks through the essential process of recording audio into a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). Students will learn how to set up proper recording levels, choose the right input types for different instruments, and begin building a track starting with a guide recording. By the end, students will understand how each production stage fits into the workflow of creating a complete song, and how to start a project efficiently and effectively.
This lesson introduces the essential components and best practices for creating an effective home recording environment. You’ll learn what equipment is needed for a professional-quality setup, how to configure your space for optimal comfort and workflow, and how to manage acoustics to achieve accurate monitoring and clean recordings.
In this class we'll be learning about microphones; the different types of microphones, their physical attributes and sonic characteristics, key brand/models, and polar patterns. We'll also be covering microphone terminology, microphone equipment, and common recording applications for different mics.
This lesson focuses on practical recording techniques for a variety of sound sources, including vocals, guitars, and percussion. Students will learn how to choose and position microphones for different recording situations and how to manage multi-mic setups without introducing phase problems. The lesson also explores stereo micing configurations to understand how microphone placement can shape the sense of space, direction, and realism in a mix.
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