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Online Music Composing & Arranging Course
The Contemporary Music Course:
‘The Contemporary Music Course’ is a high quality online music course for beginners to advanced level students. You don't need any previous qualifications. Students can join or leave wherever they need to. You'll have instant access for a year, to 130 lessons that stream instantly from the net, on your computer, iPad or iPhone.
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“I would like everyone, everywhere, to have the opportunity of a quality musical education. For too long, music has only been available to those who can afford the fees and take the time, to study it. But everyone can afford this course, take their time and take just what they want from it, without de-railing their lives. If you complete ‘The Contemporary Music Course’ you’ll have taken major steps to be in control of your music whatever style it is, without leaving home!” - Clive Cockburn, tutor.
Courses / Programs:
The Contemporary Music Course will give you a thorough musical knowledge.
Free two day trial!!! If you are interested let us know via the form on our Contact Page and we'll get you up and running. (No strings attached!)
First you learn how to read and write music - essential for writing any sort of music – pop, rock, jazz or orchestral. We learn how to write for guitar and drums, study chords and harmony, and then how to write these chords for a band or orchestra - brass, strings and woodwinds.
These instruments only play one note at a time and need every one of them written. Finally, there is a very compressed course on counterpoint. We must know this to keep movement in the music but don't want a rhythm section. It's a great knowledge to have.
Subjects include:
- The Language of Music
- Writing for Drums
- Chords and Harmony
- Writing for Guitar
- Voicings / Arranging 1
- Two Part Harmony and Counterpoint
Testimonials:
"I think your website is awesome. It really gives you the feeling of being in a music school"
Valerie Crawford, student, USA
'I love the way you've explained some of your theory - very clear and concise. Working my way through your material. Thanks for taking the time - it's an amazing resource.'
Jon Bowen
- Assistant Principal
HOD Performing Arts and Music, St Peters College N.Z.
Just at this point I discovered your Course - Geronimo!!!!!! perfect timing and perfect content!!!!!! I spent four hours on it last night immediately and it is completely brilliant. The guitar and drum sections are a complete gift. Thank you so much. But it is all explained so clearly and simply.
The best thing is the boost finding your course has given me and I am moving from the fear into the enjoyment which I have been searching for.
Kris Yarborough, student, U.K.
Review by Barry Walmsley - Past President and current Vice-President of the Music Teachers Association of NSW, Australia.
Online delivery of theory courses seems to be the way of the future. The Contemporary Music Course- is one such product I would highly recommend. This is a comprehensive online course for beginners through to advanced level students.
From the opening introduction, the presenter makes the whole process sound incredibly easy. The beauty of such a delivery is that students can view the instruction video time and time again, replaying concepts that need greater consolidation. Own pace tuition is a real bonus for students.
It is multi-level and sequential, easy to navigate and visually appealing. As one moves through the course, the concepts naturally become more challenging, until very advanced concepts of jazz harmony are reached.
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3/5 Augustus Tce, Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to
2021-05-21 were from:
USA; Farnborough, UK / GB; Seattle / WA / USA, USA; and more.
USA; Farnborough, UK / GB; Seattle / WA / USA, USA; and more.
Point Blank Music Production and Sound Engineering School, UK
Courses / Programs
Point Blank is an award winning music production school located in Islington in the inner city area of London. We offer in-house and online music technology training, including a 2 year diploma course in music production and sound engineering. We also offer specialist certificate courses in Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Cubase and a short intensive course in Reason for beginners among many other courses. Courses include round the clock support and unlimited access to the studio facilities for all of our students. All of our music courses are taught by music industry professionals with a wealth of experience. A music course at Point Blank in London ensures that you receive professional, practical training and earn a recognised qualification. You will be in the perfect location to start networking and making useful music industry contacts.
2 year diploma course:
- Music Production and Sound Engineering
1 year courses:
- Music Production HNC - BTEC Level 4
- Music Production Course - Merit
- Sound Engineering Course - Merit
3 month courses:
- Logic Pro course
- Cubase course
- Ableton Live course
- Sound Design & Production course
- Mixing and Mastering
Weekend courses:
- Reason Course - Beginners
- Ableton Live Producer Course
Online Courses
- Music Production and Sound Engineering
1 year courses:
- Music Production HNC - BTEC Level 4
- Music Production Course - Merit
- Sound Engineering Course - Merit
3 month courses:
- Logic Pro course
- Cubase course
- Ableton Live course
- Sound Design & Production course
- Mixing and Mastering
Weekend courses:
- Reason Course - Beginners
- Ableton Live Producer Course
Online Courses
Quantize Music Production Courses, London
Courses / Programs
Quantize Music Production is a London based course that focuses on bespoke, one to one training, centered around Ableton Live. The courses are designed to identify and focus on the unique goals of each individual, concentrating on specific areas that will improve both creativity and musical output. Additional there is a focus on Workflow, Motivation and Inspiration with the aim of increasing students productivity and most importantly enjoyment of the music making process.The two day course targets key areas of music production and is primarily created for students with little or no experience who want to learn all aspects of production from the initial conception of an idea right through to he mixing and mastering phase. Students are welcome to bring their own tracks to work on, create a new track from the ground up or disect any of the tutors released material for ideas, tips and techniques. The tutor, Keith Mills has 13 years experience working within the electronic dance music industry and is currently enjoying success with his productions as one half of MIDI:09.
Outline for 2 day beginner course:
Courses / Programs:
Outline for 2 day beginner course:
- Introduction to Ableton Live
- Analysing a genre
- Creating interesting drum loops and grooves
- Methods for creating a bassline
- Creating pads and lead lines
- Recording sounds into a computer
- MIDI vs Audio
- Synthesis techniques
- Sampling techniques
- Automation
- Building an arrangement
- Applying Effects
- Compression Techniques
- Mixing & Mastering
- Examining and improving workflow
- Finding Inspiration
Courses / Programs:
Outline for 2 day beginner course:
- Introduction to Ableton Live
- Analysing a genre
- Creating interesting drum loops and grooves
- Methods for creating a bassline
- Creating pads and lead lines
- Recording sounds into a computer
- MIDI vs Audio
- Synthesis techniques
- Sampling techniques
- Automation
- Building an arrangement
- Applying Effects
- Compression Techniques
- Mixing & Mastering
- Examining and improving workflow
- Finding Inspiration
Palmerston North School of Design
Courses / Programs
Palmerston North School of Design is a private design school located in central Palmerston North, the main city of the Manawatu-Wanganui region of the North Island of New Zealand. We provide courses for students who have creative talent and ability but lack the necessary skills and qualifications to go onto tertiary design training or gain employment in the design industry. We have three courses for school leavers and mature students wanting to enter higher university study or employment. The courses are designed for students who have not gained the university entrance criteria at high school or who would like to focus on design full time.
After completion of the courses, students have expertise in drawing, the design process, graphic / fashion design and computer graphics. The courses combine nationally recognised qualifications with a professional portfolio for entry to the best degree and diploma design courses in New Zealand and around the world.
The courses do not simply prepare students for entry to higher level training or employment, but give them the opportunity to excel. Palmerston North School of Design has the highest quality rating from NZQA.
- Drawing & Design: Bridging Course:
A two year, level 3 and 4 course to help students enter the best degree and diploma courses in New Zealand and around the world.
- Drawing & Design: Training Opportunities:
A fully funded course designed especially for students 18 years and over who are registered with WINZ.
- Design & Computing: Youth Training:
A fully funded one year course for 16-17 year old school leavers to extend their creative talent as an alternative to NCEA Level 1.
A two year, level 3 and 4 course to help students enter the best degree and diploma courses in New Zealand and around the world.
- Drawing & Design: Training Opportunities:
A fully funded course designed especially for students 18 years and over who are registered with WINZ.
- Design & Computing: Youth Training:
A fully funded one year course for 16-17 year old school leavers to extend their creative talent as an alternative to NCEA Level 1.
Massey University College of Creative Arts, Wellington
Courses / Programs
The College of Creative Arts at Massey University is a world-class art and design school based in Wellington, New Zealand.The College is:
*ranked 11th by RED DOT, the international design awards agency, which gives Massey a distinctive seal of quality for its design programmes
*the first art and design school outside North America to be awarded “substantial equivalency” by the US accreditation body NASAD – the most comprehensive international benchmark for art and design education in the world
*number one in New Zealand for design and visual art research, according to the 2013 New Zealand government Performance Based Research Funding round.
The College provides a thriving, well-resourced and inspiring learning environment that fosters research, scholarship and creative practice. From selected entry to completion of their degree, students are equipped with a knowledge base and skill set that enables them to flourish in the creative industries, win awards, represent New Zealand and hold key positions that define creative thinking in businesses around the world.
Wellington is a thriving city of art, theatre, music, cinema production, multi-media and manufacturing industries.
The College delivers undergrad & postgrad programmes:
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Design (Honours)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours)
- Graduate Diploma in Design
- Graduate Diploma in Fine Arts
- Diploma in Photography
- Certificate in Visual Arts and Diploma in Visual Arts
- Postgraduate Diploma in Fine Art
- Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (visual & material culture)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Design
- Master of Fine Arts
- Master of Design
- Master of Art/Master of Philosophy in visual & material culture
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Design (Honours)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours)
- Graduate Diploma in Design
- Graduate Diploma in Fine Arts
- Diploma in Photography
- Certificate in Visual Arts and Diploma in Visual Arts
- Postgraduate Diploma in Fine Art
- Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (visual & material culture)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Design
- Master of Fine Arts
- Master of Design
- Master of Art/Master of Philosophy in visual & material culture
- Doctor of Philosophy
Natcoll Design Technology, Wellington
Courses / Programs
Natcoll Design Technology provides creative digital technology courses and related resources and is at the forefront of digital design education and training in New Zealand. Established in 1997, we have campuses in Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch which offer intensive NZQA-approved vocationally-based certificate and diploma courses. Whether your passion lies in animation or graphic design, web design or digital production, interactive media or video post production, we will teach you the essential skills you need to succeed in the creative digital design industries.Our courses can lead to entry straight into the workforce, or provide opportunities for further study. Natcoll currently has a number of formal degree pathways in place with a number of institutions in Australia & NZ which provide Natcoll graduates with the opportunity to cross credit into degree programmes.
Diploma Courses:
• Animation and Digital Video - Level 5
• Computer Graphic Design - Level 6
• Interactive Design - Level 6
• Web Development - Level 6
• Animation (Advanced) - Level 6
• Video Post Production (Advanced)-Level 6
• Digital Media (Advanced) - Level 7
• Advanced 3D Graphics – Level 7
Foundation certificate course:
• iCreate Foundation course in Digital Design – Level 3
• Animation and Digital Video - Level 5
• Computer Graphic Design - Level 6
• Interactive Design - Level 6
• Web Development - Level 6
• Animation (Advanced) - Level 6
• Video Post Production (Advanced)-Level 6
• Digital Media (Advanced) - Level 7
• Advanced 3D Graphics – Level 7
Foundation certificate course:
• iCreate Foundation course in Digital Design – Level 3
SAE Institute Oxford
Courses / Programs
Delivering creative media courses since 1976. SAE Institute is where a career in Sound / Audio Engineering, Music Production, Digital Filmmaking, Web Development, 3D / Interactive Animation and Games Programming begins.With 54 campuses in 26 countries, in the United Kingdom SAE Institute has 4 campuses in London, Liverpool, Glasgow, and the world headquarters in Oxford.
Our approach to creative media education recognises the importance of the practical and technological ability of our graduates together with the need to be familiar with the high-octane nature of the creative industries. This is reflected by our programmes not following the traditional academic year, in essence we don’t have the long holidays.
It allows a 3 year degree to be completed in 2 years with a focus on practical skills that enables our graduates to have the familiarity, drive, confidence and ‘can do’ attitude that sets them apart.
The Oxford Campus offers:
Undergraduate Programmes:
> BA/BSc (Hons) Audio Production
> BA/BSc (Hons) Digital Film Making
Certificate Level (Part Time) Courses
> Electronic Music Production Certificate
Undergraduate Programmes:
> BA/BSc (Hons) Audio Production
> BA/BSc (Hons) Digital Film Making
Certificate Level (Part Time) Courses
> Electronic Music Production Certificate