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Foundations of Music Production
Learn the ins and outs of all modern music, including music theory fundamentals, songwriting and arranging, and the basics of Beat Making and Sequencing.
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HOW & WHY GOOD MUSIC WORKS.
Learn the fundamental building blocks of professional music:
- Evoke powerful emotions with well written harmonies and melodies
- Build a groovy rhythm section with drums, bass, and percussion
- Create effective arrangements using the key building blocks of songwriting and composition
- Understand your music production toolkit: instruments, mics, mixing consoles, and more!
FOUNDATIONS of MUSIC PRODUCTION - live instruction
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michael pendergast
Michael Pendergast aka MikeRat has been with Slam Academy since 2013, and is now the lead in-person instructor; teaching classes from our flagship Ableton program all the way to Sound Design and Mixing and Mastering. He's also a pillar of the local bass music scene, having played at The Armory, First Ave, and is a resident performer at Infrasound Music Festival. He's an expert in weird, glitched-out, wompy bass, and has been heard on labels like Wormhole and Street Ritual. Mike's approach to both music production and teaching is to lead with his heart, and he places an emphasis on community and camaraderie in the classroom and on the dancefloor.
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Ideal for those who want structured learning with hands-on guidance from Ableton Certified Trainers.