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I was wondering if anyone knows of any music production courses.
I dont wanna go out and spend thousands maybe just a short course for a few weeks/months that will teach me some basics about the producing side of things. I know i can teach myself but i dont want to take any shortcuts, id rather learn from scratch.
If anyone has done one of these courses some feedback would be good.
Cheers
i was never under the impression there were any 'how to produce music' courses.. there are sound engineering courses i do know that.. if there were any 'production' courses, i suppose they would be lame and an attempt for some local hero to swipe money off innocent people teaching them stuff they could teach themselves.. especially considering you want it to be over in a couple of weeks/months.
my sentiments are aligned with dave's though not as crudely haha
having browsed around, there are two private institutes that exist.
JMC Academy in South Melbourne (Bank St) and SAE down Normanby Road at South Yarra. Both offer Audio Engineering, however, the courses cost an arm and a leg. I took a tour of SAE and jesus, the facilities are impressive, however, at something like $12,000 for a 9 month full time course - I came to the conclusion, that these institutes were taking advantage of those who wanted to immerse in an already overpopulated industry of more supply than demand. Moreover, if you're only interested in music production of the electronic variety, you definitely won't make use of all the facilities that these places have to offer. A waste of moolah really.
SAE though, have just released a relatively new course, that's still undergoing syllabus changes. It is the Electronic Music Production course. 6 months part time with a cost of ~$3500. This is probably
more tailored to what you want. I glanced at the syllabus while on the tour, and from what I remember it looked really appealing. From basic track construction, to sound design, to considering sound acoustics for your set up. but fuck $4000 is a lot of money. You can buy a mac, and a copy of logic 7 for less than that at an educational pricing. hehe.
Others?
Jono Fernandez provides one-on-one tuition for logic at $200 per hour 
I think Revolver also provide some short courses. Ivan Gough and Mark Highland do one off courses every now and then. For other Audio Engineering Certificate IV courses at a more rational cost, check out Box Hill Tafe or RMIT.
It's probably more worth while sitting down and having a look at the resources available on the Internet. Forums sites, resources from other producers etc. All the information is to avail. It's just a question of how much effort you'd like to put in, or how much you would like to be spoon fed
Good luck with whatever you decide to do
edit: one more thing. most people i've been acquainted with who've enrolled in SAE have said that you're better off saving for equipment and suscribing to some good music resources/magazines. hope that helps
Nicko, Victoria University offers the BEST in Music Business & Production/Engineering courses...
Msg Norty00 on clubvibes..He is in the production one right now..I'm pretty sure they have short courses too...
My girlfriend goes to SAE to do music production there. Check out their website or give SAE college a ring.
cheaper option? buy a book or even cheaper.. the internet!
I'm doin the SAE course in July.. Cant wait!!
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| Originally posted by serp cheaper option? buy a book or even cheaper.. the internet! |
watching someone demonstrate it is so much easier.
ive been reading up on SAE. seems very good but the price is just too much. I dont like reading huge slabs of text myself, might check out the shorter course that is available. jono fernandez must be raking it in at that price!
virginia which course are you doing at SAE 9 month or 6 month course?
i did sound production.
its great if u want to be a roadie the rest of your life.
thats why i quit and went to uni.
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| Originally posted by Virginia_L I'm doin the SAE course in July.. Cant wait!! |
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| Originally posted by gumble i did sound production. its great if u want to be a roadie the rest of your life. thats why i quit and went to uni. |
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| Originally posted by sLiCk_NiCk virginia which course are you doing at SAE 9 month or 6 month course? |
as long as your whilling to fun it 
check this one... 3 days in Pro Tools for $1800
Value!!
http://www.shortcourses.uts.edu.au/...sc_code=PRO210M
I completed the advanced diploma in audio engineering at JMC last year. It has helped my production work immensly! Although it is pretty much all acoustic music based, the fundamentals in getting that sound you want are exactly the same in electronic music.
I wouldn't do this course just to learn how to produce electronic music - coz it wont teach you. That short electronic music production course at SAE looks pretty decent though, id consider that!
yeah thats what i was saying adam.. while the courses will teach people alot about mastering and mixing, producing music is a whole other ball game.
yeah! nobody can teach you creativity
yeah i looked at SAE a few years back, wesome setup they have there.
im considering the electronic producers course. anyone got the price on that one?
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| Originally posted by j�c� yeah! nobody can teach you creativity |
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