Ableton Live is the sequencer of choice for many music producers and DJs due to its strengths as a tool for remixing. You can use it as a traditional sequencer or integrate Ableton into live DJ and music performances. The course will provide a solid foundation in using Ableton and will help you develop an understanding of the basics of music production.

On this course, students will be composing their own music or composing music with a given idea from the teacher. Every student will be encouraged to express themselves by composing in any style they prefer, such as classical, modern, jazz, minimal, serial, ethnic and will be taught compositional techniques, music theory and other information relevant to the chosen style. Counterpoint, harmony, form, and orchestration will be taught when applicable.

Have you ever wanted to become a DJ and build your confidence with mixing music in front of an audience? The aim of this course is to take your DJing skills from the bedroom to the venue. You will learn beat matching, how to be adaptable to an audience, how to perform as a DJ and relevant software and hardware. The course is open to individuals at all levels and will teach you to mix a variety of different genres.

Logic Pro is a full-featured music application with all the tools you need to create professional quality music tracks. The course will show you how to record, arrange and edit audio and MIDI regions, add effects, mix your music and export the final mix in a variety of formats. This is for everyone who wishes to use computer technology to record, create, produce and master their own music. If you have a passion for creating, writing or re-mixing all types of music, this course is for you.

This course provides an opportunity to express yourself in words that can be put to music. Explore the power of words, through genre, form, meaning, sound, rhythm, and develop your own style. Learn how to communicate images, opinions, and feelings through words, and connect with others using this powerful medium. You will create original lyrics, consider musical accompaniment, boost your confidence, be ready for performance and have lots of fun. All are welcome; there is a song in all of us.

This course will focus on basic music theory and music notation enhanced with ear-training activities. You will be learning about musical figures and rhythms, intervals, major and minor scales as well as basic harmony and chords. You will be engaged in recognition of musical rhythms, intervals, scales and chords. You will be encouraged to engage in practical activities such as singing and clapping rhythms and you will also develop your music theory skills.

Level 2 Music covers music sequencing in Logic Pro X, sound recording and digital audio editing. This course will introduce you to the sound recording element of the course allowing individuals to gain an understanding of how to perform for studio environments and how to use the technology to develop effective recordings. There will be three weeks of performing to develop material for recording and the final three weeks will focus on the recording process.