Alfred Publishing

A Group Study Course in Modern Music Production Using Audio Technology

Author: Brian Laakso
Format: Book
Version: Pro Audio Textbook

A Modern Music Production Course That Makes Basic Music Technology Fun!

A perfect approach for students with a passion for music outside of traditional programs, Alfred's Music Tech 101 covers the basics of music technology without heavy technical reading, using plain-English explanations. No musical experience is required, and classroom-tested course material has been developed through years of student feedback. Includes correlating interactive media to stream or download, plus a corresponding website with teacher resources and updates.

Part 1 of this book can be used to teach a beginning survey course on music technology, and each unit contains background reading, student worksheets, answer keys, and a project or two.

Part 2 can be used to teach a beginning songwriting and multimedia course on music technology, and consists of more hands-on, interactive projects.

Part 3 is designed for more experienced students who are capable of a high level of independent study. Students create their own learning goals, and map out a plan to achieve them.

• No musical experience required
• High-school/college-level studies on producing music using modern techniques
• A perfect approach for students with a passion for music outside of traditional programs
• Cross-platform approach to technology applicable to any software used for music production
• Great for students with musical goals outside the classroom
• Covers the basics of music technology without heavy technical reading, using plain-English explanations
• Simple and straightforward information, reinforced with projects and assessments
• Classroom-tested course material, developed through years of student feedback
• Includes correlating interactive media to stream or download
• Corresponding website with teachers' resources and updates