Program Overview

Create and Produce Your Own Music Project

The Create and Produce Your Own Music Project course, designated as MUSC X 440, offers an intensive, hands-on learning experience focused on the creative aspects of music production. This includes performing and producing music, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the music production process.

Course Details

• Duration: The course can be completed in as few as 11 weeks.
• Units: 4.0 units are awarded upon completion.
• Formats: The course is available in an in-person format.
• Cost: Starting at $835.00.

Learning Outcomes

Students in this course will learn to:

• Produce, mix, and master one music project, which can be either a live band or a solo artist.
• Discover techniques to finesse the best performances out of artists.
• Explore the full potential of creating and producing music through the use of real and programmed instruments.
• Understand how to record using software such as Logic and Pro Tools.
• Obtain the best recording and mixing techniques, as well as microphone techniques for optimal recordings.

About This Course

This workshop-style class is designed to be hands-on and intensive, covering concepts such as choosing musicians and finessing performances. Students are required to produce, mix, and master a music project that incorporates both live and programmed instruments. The course is personalized to help each student explore their full potential in creating and producing music. Topics covered include pre-production, recording techniques, getting great vocal performances, mixing, mastering, and budgeting. Near the end of the course, student projects are played and critiqued in class.

Prerequisites

• MUSC X 441.3 Audio Recording Theory.
• Students must have access to a Pro Tools or Logic system and be proficient in either of these systems.

Schedule

The course is scheduled to run from April 1 to June 10, with classes held every Wednesday from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM PT. The instructor for the course is Mike McClellan, and it will be held at the UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood.

Course Requirements

• Internet access is required to retrieve course materials.
• An audio interface.
• A Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) such as Pro Tools, Logic, Ableton, or Cuebase.
• A condenser microphone with cable, stand, and pop filter.
• A MIDI controller.
• A pair of closed-back studio headphones.
• A pair of studio monitor speakers.
• Subscription to a music streaming service (e.g., Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal).

Program Application

This course applies toward the Independent Music Production certificate, which covers the creative and marketing aspects of independent music production.

Independent Music Production Certificate

The Independent Music Production certificate is designed to teach students the ins and outs of independent music production, covering both the creative and marketing aspects of the business. This comprehensive program is ideal for those looking to delve into the world of music production with a focus on independence and self-sufficiency in the industry.