ESSENTIALS PACKAGE
Fall Semester
Tuesdays (Online) 10/15/24 - 01/14/25 @ 7-10pm CST
Wednesdays (Minneapolis) 10/16/24 - 01/15/25 @ 7-10pm CST
Fridays (Online) 10/18/24 - 01/24/25 @ 11am-2pm CST
Enrollment Opens 09/09/24
Enrollment Closes 10/01/24
Essentials of Music Theory
Tues. (OL) 10/15/24 - 11/05/24 @ 7pm
Wed. (MSP) 10/16/24 - 11/06/24 @ 7pm
Fri. (OL) 10/18/24 - 11/08/24 @ 11am
Essentials of Songwriting
Tues. (OL) 11/12/24 - 12/03/24 @ 7pm
Wed. (MSP) 11/13/24 - 12/04/24 @ 7pm
Fri. (OL) 11/15/24 - 12/13/24 @ 11am
Essentials of Music Production
Tues. (OL) 12/10/24 - 01/14/25 @ 7pm
Wed. (MSP) 12/11/24 - 01/15/25 @ 7pm
Fri. (OL) 12/20/24 - 01/24/25 @ 11am
Winter Semester
Tuesdays (Online) 01/28/25 - 04/15/25 @ 7-10pm CST
Wednesdays (Minneapolis) 01/29/25 - 04/16/25 @ 7-10pm CST
Enrollment Opens 10/28/24
Enrollment Closes 01/14/25
Spring Semester
Tuesdays (Online) 04/22/25 - 07/08/25 @ 7-10pm CST
Wednesdays (Minneapolis) 04/23/25 - 07/09/25 @ 7-10pm CST
Enrollment Opens 02/10/25
Enrollment Closes 04/08/25
Summer Semester
Tuesdays (Online) 07/22/25 - 10/07/25 @ 7-10pm CST
Wednesdays (Minneapolis) 07/23/25 - 10/08/25 @ 7-10pm CST
Enrollment Opens 05/05/25
Enrollment Closes 07/01/25
w/ INSTRUCTOR - ZACH ZUBE
Fall Semester
Tuesdays (Online) 10/15/24 - 01/14/25 @ 7-10pm CST
Wednesdays (MSP) 10/16/24 - 01/15/25 @ 7-10pm CST
Fridays (Online) 10/18/24 - 01/24/25 @ 11am-2pm CST
Enroll. Opens 09/09/24
Enroll. Closes 10/01/24
Tues. (OL) @ 7pm
Wed. (MSP) @ 7pm
Fri. (OL) @ 11am
Essentials of Music Theory
10/15/24 - 11/05/24
10/16/24 - 11/06/24
10/18/24 - 11/08/24
Essentials of Songwriting
11/12/24 - 12/03/24
11/13/24 - 12/04/24
11/15/24 - 12/13/24
Essentials of Music Production
12/10/24 - 01/14/25
12/11/24 - 01/15/25
12/20/24 - 01/24/25
Winter Semester
Tuesdays (Online) 01/28/25 - 04/15/25 @ 7-10pm CST
Wednesdays (MSP) 01/29/25 - 04/16/25 @ 7-10pm CST
Enroll. Opens 10/28/24
Enroll. Closes 01/14/25
Spring Semester
Tuesdays (Online) 04/22/25 - 07/08/25 @ 7-10pm CST
Wednesdays (MSP) 04/23/25 - 07/09/25 @ 7-10pm CST
Enroll. Opens 02/10/25
Enroll. Closes 04/08/25
Summer Semester
Tuesdays (Online) 07/22/25 - 10/07/25 @ 7-10pm CST
Wednesdays (MSP) 07/23/25 - 10/08/25 @ 7-10pm CST
Enroll. Opens 05/05/25
Enroll. Closes 07/01/25
w/ INSTRUCTOR - ZACH ZUBE
Fall - Enroll. Opens 09/09/24 | Closes 10/01/24
Tuesdays (Online) 10/15/24 - 01/14/25 @ 7-10pm CST
Wednesdays (MSP) 10/16/24 - 01/15/25 @ 7-10pm CST
Fridays (Online) 10/18/24 - 01/24/25 @ 11am-2pm CST
Essentials of Music Theory | ...of Songwriting | ...of Music Production
Tues. (OL): 10/15/24-11/05/24 | 11/12/24-12/03/24 | 12/10/24-01/14/25
Wed. (MSP): 10/16/24-11/06/24 | 11/13/24-12/04/24 | 12/11/24-01/15/25
Fri. (OL): 10/18/24-11/08/24 | 11/15/24-12/13/24 | 12/20/24-01/24/25
Winter - Enroll. Opens 10/28/24 | Closes 01/14/25
Tuesdays (Online) 01/28/25 - 04/15/25 @ 7-10pm CST
Wednesdays (MSP) 01/29/25 - 04/16/25 @ 7-10pm CST
Spring - Enroll. Opens 02/10/25 | Closes 04/08/25
Tuesdays (Online) 04/22/25 - 07/08/25 @ 7-10pm CST
Wednesdays (MSP) 04/23/25 - 07/09/25 @ 7-10pm CST
Summer - Enroll. Opens 05/05/25 | Closes 07/01/25
Tuesdays (Online) 07/22/25 - 10/07/25 @ 7-10pm CST
Wednesdays (MSP) 07/23/25 - 10/08/25 @ 7-10pm CST
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Students can take the full Essentials Package over the course of three 4-week Courses:
- Essentials of Music Theory:
- This primer course teaches you the fundamental rules and principles of harmony, melody, rhythm, meter, and arrangement. Designed to help people produce who don’t have a background playing acoustic instruments, but instead want to produce high-quality music on their computer. Learn as the instructor creates an original piece of music that follows these rules, and explore how to use them to create your own music that feels musically cohesive and professional.
- Essentials of Songwriting:
- Essentials of Music Production:
- For those who have always wondered if music was their passion, this class is for you to discover. This class is for anyone who has wondered what music production is all about. Especially:
- Aspiring Producers: Just getting started with music production? This course will be the swiss army knife that you will keep forever.
- Musicians: Improve your compositions by understanding the tools of electronic music production, recording, and sound design.
- Producers: If you are making tracks that rely on presets, and want to learn how to craft your own sounds, this is the course for you.
- Songwriters: Improve your compositions by understanding how to use the latest tools in your songs, and record them!
- For those who have always wondered if music was their passion, this class is for you to discover. This class is for anyone who has wondered what music production is all about. Especially:
What Our Students Have To Say
Joshua Tolund (Motiz)
Motiz was already an experienced producer but wanted to get deeper into effects and sound design.
Mike Rieckenberg (Specks)
After one year, Specks is putting out finished, professional albums. “Slam is like hanging out with your best friend.”
Julie Thoreen
Julie talks about her creative process that she found in the Sound Design Program, and learning to find her sound.
Ben Gardner (Bolo)
Listen to Bolo talk about the resources he had access to as a student at Slam. Ben got from the classroom to the stage in no time.
Maggie Schultesis (Magnetik)
Getting that immediate feedback from instructors and classmates was a highlight for Magnetik during her time in class!
Rex
Rex was looking for a way to build connections while he learned, and a place he could make his own.
Ali Coyle (DJ Ali D)
DJ Ali D had always wanted to learn to DJ, ever since she was a kid. She found Slam and was able to turn that into a reality.
Mike Johnson (Michaelton)
Michaelton came to us after completing a traditional college music education. Hear what he has to say about the differences.
Jacob Butler
Check out student Jacob Butler talking about his experience in the Ableton Program, and his “Break-through A-Ha” moment.
Patrick Caye (Verum)
Check out Verum talking about his musical journey, finding confidence in his skills and a home at Slam Academy.
Renne Knott (Xeela)
After taking our program and learning some workflows and filling in those gaps, Xeela is finishing tunes and growing at a quicker pace!
Jason Soderlund
Jason is a guitar player who came to Sound Design to explore ways to extend his guitar techniques.
Alex (Moonshine)
Moonshine found a sense of community waiting for him on campus when he stepped through the door.
Michael Evalds
Walking in, Michael couldn’t even find the kick and the downbeat. Now he is making amazing tracks in Ableton Live.
Katie (K80)
K80 talks about her experience not even knowing how to open the program all the way to making her first tracks.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
ZACH ZUBE
Zach Zube (he/they) is an experienced performer, entrepreneur, and wellness expert who brings a diverse set of skills to his role as Studio Manager at Slam Academy. Zach earned a BFA in Music Theatre performance in 2006 and went on to have a successful career as a professional stage actor, dancer, singer, and choreographer for over a decade.
PROGRAM INCLUDES:
- Instant access to course materials online
- Exclusive Ableton Certified Training
- 3 hours weekly class time online or in-person
- 4 weeks of in-depth curriculum
- 3 course topics: Theory, Songwriting, & Production
- 1-on-1 help guidance from instructors
- Extra lab time available online
- Personalized feedback on your tracks
- Invitation to our private online community
- Check out all the additional member benefits!
PRODUCE
Navigate modern music-making tools with confidence to create your own sound and express your musical ideas.
PERFORM
Share your music with the world. In stage or streaming online, our programs include techniques for live performance.
INDUSTRY
Learn music industry standards, get expert feedback on your tacks, and build connections.
