Onyx Soundlab - Music Producer Development Program

Music Producer Development Program

A music producer has many roles, among them overseing the recording sessions, coaching and guiding the musicians, organizing and scheduling production budgets and resources, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes. The music producer could be compared to the film director in that the producer's job is to create, shape and mold a piece of music in accordance with their vision for the album. The Onyx Soundlab Music Producer Development Program has been created in response to the overwhelming demand we have seen for people looking to develop a career in this realm of the music business, with no real opportunities to learn how its done.

Our program begins with an introduction to the business side of the music industry. Because the music producer's position is one of the most versatile in the industry, we cover everything from audio recording, to music theory; vocal lessons, to songwriting, with a specific focus on the hands-on actual production of music. Students will be shown and potentially given oppotunities to place or sell songs to major recording artists or companies. Very often, a production student's first job...will be through us!

~ All classes are one-on-one with a producer/engineer directly in the control room of the recording studio

~ Students will have the opportunity to take part in actual recording sessions

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I.) Introduction to Music Production – 1 Semester

Introduction to Music Production will prepare students for working in and around the music production environment by providing them with an understanding of the workings of music, the vocabulary associated with music production, and crucial listening skills.

a. Introduction to the music business
b. Ear training and listening skills
c. Song structuring and composition
d. Introduction to the recording studio
e. Hands-on song production

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II.) Intermediate Music Production - 2 Semesters

Our intermediate music production program will expand on the fundamental concepts of audio theory and practice. Students will be introduced to all the recording studio equipment, begin MIDI audio production, and learn to use the Digital Audio Workstation.

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III.) Advanced Music Production - 4 Semesters

Advanced music production will delve into all aspects of the music industry in more detail, with a specific focus on the actual production of original materials. Because students will gain an extensive understanding of music production from the ground up, they will have the ability to produce an entire demo of material in the studio. Students will also move on to the more practical side of actual music production, songwriting, and the composing of an entire song.

a. Introduction to the music business
b. Ear training and listening skills
c. Song structuring and composition
d. Introduction to the recording studio
e. Hands-on song production
f. Equipment overview
g. Introduction to MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface), and audio production
h. Introduction to music theory
i. Pre-Production
j. Tracking audio
k. Introduction to vocal composition, harmonies (including 9 lessons with vocal producer)
l. In-depth look at microphones, preamps, and the recording studio signal chain
m. Song structuring and how it applies to tracking
n. Running an effective studio session
o. The art of mixing - Getting an industry sound
p. Becoming a producer - engineer
q. Working with recording artists
r. Discussion of audio mastering
s. Songwriting
t. Creation of full production demo
u. Introduction to starting a business

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IV.) Professional Music Producer– 8 Semester (or twice per week for 4 semesters)

Our professional music production program is the most intense program offered at the Onyx Soundlab. Students can expect to gain over 200 hours of in-studio production time, have a thorough understanding of producing music, audio engineering, and songwriting. Students will have access to our song placement and production opportunities with major record labels, film and TV, and other related industries. They will also conclude the program with an internship in the studio, and will have the ability to continue their education with the Onyx Soundlab while seeking additional production work.

a. Includes all of the above with a more in-depth look at the creation and production of original songs
b. Expanded music theory
c. Song shopping to major record labels, TV/Film production companies, and more
e. The business of music
f. In-house Internship
g. The "Art" of song placement and selling yourself as a producer, creation of a press kit, and self marketing
h. Advanced songwriting

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