Create or remix a song in two days
Course Overview
This course is designed for people who are unable to commit to one of our music production courses or live outside of Hong Kong where traveling might be an issue. You can attend the course for 2 consecutive days or spread it out over a longer period. It is held on a one to one individual tuition basis where the course structure and timetable is flexible allowing you to study during the daytime, evening and weekends.
This is a tailor made practical course that follows a hands on approach enabling the student to get involved in production process from day one and allows you to learn as you create. The course takes the project led route where you can compose an original song by the end of the two days which means you learn the skills needed to produce whilst you are creating.
The course aims teach you the basics of music production and how to produce music in your preferred musical style. You will learn all about subjects such as creating basslines, making drum loops, song structures, soundcards, sampling, virtual instruments, recording as well as mixing techniques such as using compressors and gates.
You can also choose to spend the duration of the course concentrating on specific subjects such as recording and mixing or even base the course on working solely with software like Logic, Ableton. This course is also particularly suitable for people who are thinking of purchasing a home studio or computer but have yet to decide what soundcard, keyboard or software would be the most suitable for their needs. Our tutors and advisers are able to offer informed and impartial advice that will help you choose the best combination of hardware and software to suit your budget.
For further information regarding this or any other course please contact us at here and an adviser will be happy to assist you.
Snapshot of what you will learn during the course
Signal flow/midi
– learn about cables, connectors, midi automation, optimizing soundcards and integrating midi keyboards
Audio/sound editing
– learn to trim and edit loops, samples, vocals and how to create radio edits and bootlegs
Sampling
– creating drum loops, sound/drum libraries and the creative use of filters and time stretching
Midi Music production
– the latest techniques, tips and tricks on how to successfully write drum parts, basslines and melodies
Song structure
– learn to structure songs successfully by understanding tempo, beats, bars, verses and choruses
Song analysis
– learn bar by bar how songs are arranged and produced from the initial idea to the final recording
Mixing
– mix professionally using processors such as compressors, limiters, gates, filters, reverb, phasers and delays
Mastering
– learn the basics of mastering to fine tune your mixes and then produce a final cd master
COURSE FEES
2 day (10 hours) one to one HK$8000
How long does the course last? The course lasts for just one or two days for the one to one version and two days for the group course.
What time of the day do I attend the course? For one to one courses it’s your decision, we have morning, afternoon and evening slots in our timetable, we are open 10am to 10pm Monday to Friday and 12-5pm on weekends. Group courses are on weekends starting at 12pm and finishing at 5pm.
Can I really learn that much in a single weekend? Yes you can, our crash courses are structured to be intensive yet informative and students gain a great deal of knowledge from them. We constantly monitor the content and delivery of all our courses and if they didn’t work we wouldn’t be running them!
Can I pay in installments? unfortunately we are unable to offer payment plans at present
“神魂顛倒 Head Over Heels”
Brilliant Music Arrangement and Intro! Thank you!
Just the right level of difficulty
It was just the right level of difficulty for me because you took the time to create each sound source and James Ting will be there and answered questions each time.
I thought it would be good to hold a course for those who want to do it after regular hours, like a club activity, for both DJing and song production.
一つ一つの音源づくりに時間を割いてくれたのと、その度にティンさんが見回って質問を受けてくれたので、個人的にはちょうどいい難易度だと感じました。
DJ，楽曲制作ともに、例えば部活動的な感じで定時後に希望者を募って講座を開催するのもいいかと思った。
It was a great Success!
Thank you so much with your help!
It was a great Success! The Students enjoyed it!
Integrating Artificial Intelligence with Contemporary Education
Thank you so much!
It really helped us a lot!
Looking forward to the next session!
I was able to learn the process of music making, and the first hand experience is valuable!
IT ROCKS!
Thanks a lot for this great music session! (ROCK❣)
Enjoy this great tune!
As a finale of our #WorldMusicDay celebrations, out staff have learnt the basics to compose and mix music with DJ/Producer JAMES TING.
Well done for creating a unique piece integrating our corporate music “Motion” from the artist Rone!
Dedication, Passion, Humour and Patience!
Thank you for your dedication, passion, humour and patience!
This is an epic musicial work and a very spiritual journey, and you are the man behind this!!
James’ explanation was polite.
I was able to get a glimpse of the user’s usage situation. James’ explanation was polite, so I was able to follow along, but it was difficult to match the rhythm (sound) and make it sound like a song, and I felt the need for a sense of style.
ユーザーの使用状況の一端を垣間見ることができた。Jamesさんの説明が丁寧だったので、ついていくことができたが、リズム(音)を合わせて、曲っぽくするのが難しく、センスの必要性を痛感した。
I achieved my personal goal !!
I was able to make some music with Ableton and I want to continue messing around with Ableton in my spare time.
Abletonでの楽曲制作がすこしできるようになり自身の目標は達成した。暇をみてAbletonはいじり続けたいと思う。
Learning & Inspirations!
Creative work is possible and I got inspiration that seems to be useful for my composing hobby. James’ personality was nice.
The allocation of work time and instructions were relaxed and very good.
創造的な作業ができ、自分の作曲趣味にも生かせそうなインスピレーションが湧いた。
James先生の人柄はナイスでした。作業時間の配分、指示などに余裕があってとてもよかったです。
Thanks for all your hard work!
Thanks for your time and effort man!
Turn Beats into Diamond & Gold!
Some clips of my hiphop music experience, the song is called Bobo Fan.
Written by me and supported + recorded by Sifu James!
What's next?
If you would like to enroll, contact us at here and we will do the rest!
