Key features and benefits
- Study at one of the Top 3 Colleges in England*
- Study in our dedicated Music Production facilities at The Blackburn Learning Quarter
- Learn from industry experts and trade professionals
- Rated "Good" by Ofsted in all areas - as of November 2024
This one month course is designed to teach learners the fundamentals of music production using Logic Pro, one of the industry’s leading digital audio workstations. Learners will explore the software's powerful tools, from recording and arranging to mixing and mastering. Topics include understanding MIDI, audio recording, sound design, and applying various effects and plugins to enhance tracks. By the end of the course, learners will have the skills to produce professional-quality music, create polished compositions, and confidently use Logic Pro to bring their musical ideas to life.
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Entry Requirements
No formal entry requirements. Anyone with an interest in Music and Music Production.
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What will I study?
Week 1 - Introduction & Editing Basics
- Introduction to Logic Pro
- Interface and key tools
- Timeline and arrangement view
- Audio Editing Basics
- Importing, cutting, trimming
- Fades, crossfades, time stretching
- Basic Mixing
- Volume balancing, panning
- -EQ and compression basics
Week 2 – Recording & MIDI
- Recording Techniques
- Setting up audio tracks
- Mic placement & recording levels
- MIDI & Virtual Instruments
- MIDI basics, controllers, editing
- Effects & Processing
- Reverb, delay, compression
Week 3 – Synths, MIDI FX & Automation
- Logic’s Synths
- Alchemy, ES2, Retro Synth
- Filters, envelopes, LFOs
- MIDI Effects & Sequencing
- Arpeggiators, step sequencing
- Automation
- Volume, pan, effects automation
Week 4 – Creating a Music Piece
- Applying Skills in a Music Project
- Structure a full track
- Use recorded audio, MIDI, synths
- Mixing & Exporting
- Balancing, EQ, mastering basics
- Course Wrap-Up & Q&A
- Introduction to Logic Pro
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How will I be assessed?
Formative assessment throughout the course.
We are proud to be one of the Top 3* Colleges in England for A-Levels and Technical Courses.
*In the Government's latest achievement tables for learners aged 16-18.
