Explore part-time, self-paced online courses designed by the industry professionals at Metalworks Institute—Canada’s premiere school for music and entertainment. Whether you’re diving into audio production, recording, music business, or songwriting, earn a recognized certificate and gain real-world skills from the comfort of your own home.
This course covers the essential skills for music producers, from understanding production styles and communication techniques to mastering the technical aspects of the recording process. It also explores the business side of music production, including sales, distribution, and the role of the producer in the studio, while providing insights into song analysis, arrangement, and artist development.
This module introduces the multifaceted role of a music producer, covering both the creative and technical aspects of production, from arranging and songwriting to mastering.
This module covers the entire production process, from the initial meeting and pre-production to final mastering, highlighting key stages such as bed tracks, overdubs, editing, mixing, and communication with recording engineers. It emphasizes the importance of careful planning, collaboration, and technical knowledge to ensure a smooth recording process, from budget discussions to finalizing the mix and mastering, while fostering strong relationships with engineers to maintain the artistic vision throughout the project.
This module focuses on the essential tools and processes in modern music production, including understanding microphones, audio interfaces, DAWs, and signal flow, while exploring the technical aspects of the studio environment.
This Module explores the business aspects of music production, covering the industry’s structure, contracts, and the importance of networking with professionals across various sectors. It dives into the sales and distribution process, including digital and physical channels, certification systems in Canada, the U.S., and globally, as well as the various revenue streams available to music creators, such as royalties, licensing, and merchandising.
This module covers the crucial elements of understanding and analyzing song structure, arrangement, and style, alongside recognizing an artist’s unique sound and evolution. By delving into the intricacies of song analysis, musical parts, instrumentation, and genre influences, this module equips you with the tools to shape songs that fit specific formats while staying true to the artist’s vision.
Required Hardware (minimum):
Laptop Computer (PC or Mac)
Specifications:
Minimum 3.0 GHz Processor
16GB RAM (64 Bit)
256GB SSD
Shareable Certificate
Taught in English
Self-paced Learning
Course Evaluations:
5 Quizzes & 1 Final Exam
Estimated Time to Complete:
13-18 Hours
Course Availability:
On-Demand
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