Beginner Production (Tues/Winter T2)
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Service Description
TUESDAYS / 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM / FEB. 24TH TO APR. 28TH Beginner Level (open to all) Duration: 10 weeks – 1 class/week – 90 minutes per class Total Instruction Time: 15 hours No prerequisites required Capacity: 5 Students $797 Course Description: This is our beginner-level electronic music production course. No prior experience is necessary. In this course, students will develop a strong foundation in the tools, techniques, and workflows essential to composing and producing electronic music using a digital audio workstation (DAW). This course is taught using Ableton Live Intro. What You Will Learn: • DAW fundamentals (navigating Ableton Live) • MIDI vs. audio: understanding the difference • Basic music theory • Step sequencing with drum racks • Using samples and loops effectively • Building basslines and melodies • Loop-based composition • Basic song structure • Introduction to EQ and mixing levels • Exporting your work for playback and sharing Required Materials: • Supplied by MixAcademy in class Culminating Project / Certification: Students will create a short original composition to be shared in an in-class listening session and also at an end of term listening event. This composition will also be assessed in terms of skills required to advance to Intermediate Production 1.
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Cancellation Policy
MixAcademy Booking Policy 1. Course Registration All courses must be booked in advance through wearemodusmusic.com. Spaces are limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Full payment is required to reserve a spot in any course. MixAcademy reserves the right to add, combine, move, reschedule, or cancel courses based on enrolment numbers, instructor availability, or operational needs. In cases where courses are combined or rescheduled, students will be notified as early as possible. 2. Payments All payments must be made through wearemodusmusic.com. All payments are non-refundable, except in the event that MixAcademy cancels a course and no suitable alternative is offered. 3. Cancellations If MixAcademy cancels a course, all payments will be refunded in full. If a student withdraws for any reason, no refund will be issued. 4. Missed Classes Missed classes are non-refundable. Makeup sessions are not guaranteed, but we will do our best to accommodate where possible. There is a limit of one makeup session per course, per student. 5. Age Requirements DJ and music production courses are open to students aged 14+, unless otherwise specified. 6. Student Responsibilities Students are expected to arrive on time and bring any required materials (e.g. headphones, laptop, software). Disruptive or disrespectful behaviour may result in removal from the course without refund. Just be nice. Be kind. Easy. 7. Media Consent By registering for an in-person course at MixAcademy, students consent to the use of their image, likeness, and/or voice in photographs or video recordings captured during classes or events. These materials may be used for promotional purposes, including social media, websites, and marketing, without compensation. Students who do not wish to appear in promotional materials must notify MixAcademy in writing prior to the start of the course. 8. Inclusivity Modus Music Group / MixAcademy is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming environment for all students, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, religion, or background. This is a safe space for all women and marginalized genders. We welcome anyone who identifies with she/her or they/them pronouns, or who isn’t quite sure yet. And this should go without saying, but trans women are women, and Modus is fully trans-inclusive.
Contact Details
5687 West Street, Halifax, NS, Canada
9022400261
info@wearemodusmusic.com