This course will provide students with an introduction to the fundamental concepts of ear training from a musician’s perspective. During this course students will examine harmonic and melodic intervals, inverted intervals, major and minor scales, pentatonic scales and chromatic scales. Most notably, this course will focus on the audible recognition of these concepts through practical application as well as its relation to notated music. In addition, this course will also discuss methods and techniques used to identify intervals & scales by ear.

Digital audio workstations have evolved over the past 10 years from being a luxury for a few to a popular creative tool for the masses. This course will focus on Ableton Live’s unique and innovative approach to electronic music production, one that differs in key respects to more traditional digital audio workstation programs.  Students will be introduced to the major facets of Live’s interface and views, build confidence and skill in electronic music production through the creation of examples in contemporary styles, and learn specific workflow enhancing techniques to quickly bring their creative ideas to life.

The Introduction to Music Publishing course introduces students to the history, functions and operations of music publishing, including copyright acquisition, songwriter contracts, performance licensing, mechanical licensing, print publishing, synchronization rights, royalty structures and methods of royalty collection. During this course students will examine the different types of music publishers as well as their roles and responsibilities.