Presenting a one-stop-shop for all your music learning requirements. This course does not only help you perfect the art of music production, mixing & mastering and compose music for films but also introduces you to audio engineering concepts and helps you build your career in the music industry through music business and social media guides.
English, HindiUpcoming Batch - 1st Jun, 2024 - Mumbai
In-depth live sessions which are also made available for viewing later at no extra cost
Learn the basics of Ableton Live and take your first steps understanding the DAW. Topics for beginners include introduction to Ableton Tools, Ableton Sound Effects, Ableton MIDI Effects, and Ableton Live racks. In the following, you will also learn more about the Session and Arrangement view. A brief idea of how to align the first track using audio warping and music theory.
Ableton Live DAW training
File Management, Navigation Workflow, Session View, Arrangement View,Tempo/Time Signatures, Using Markers, Song Arrangement
Intro to Ableton instruments
Simpler, Sampler, Operator and Basics of sampling and synthesis, Impulse and instruments rack. Understanding Tension and Wavetable from ableton 11
Intro to Ableton’s audio effects
Introduction to Ableton Audio effects and its applications including Delay, Dynamic, EQ, Drive and Color, Modulators and Pitch and Modulation etc.
Intro to Ableton’s midi effects
Introduction to Ableton MIDI Effects : Chord Triggers, Envelope, Exprssion control, MIDI monitor, MPE Control etc
Intro to Ableton Live racks
Using Drum racks, Instruments racks, using MIDI triggers and Groove Pool, Creating racks and understanding Macro controls
Session / Arrangement view in detail
Audio and MIDI editing and MIDI Clip properties with advanced features. Arrangment loops, resizing, clip properties and audio editing basics,understanding clip stop buttons and track status fields etc.
Advanced MIDI and Automation
MIDI Mapping and Automation, Drawing and editing automation, drawing and editing envelopse, editing breakpoints, Automation shapes and its usage, re-riding automation and locking envelops etc.
Master Ableton Live by gaining in-depth knowledge about Advance Midi Devices, Audio Devices, Compressor, Ableton Live Routing, Reverb & Delay, Simpler, Sampler, Max for Live Devices and much more.The topics in this module work with Ableton Live projects to help students improve their knowledge by exploring different areas.
Advance Midi Devices
Exploring the MIDI connections and routing along with the external synth daisy chain with ableton, understanding MPE and MIDI 2.0 Protocol with Ableton Live
Advance Audio Devices
Understanding the Audio devises and racks with advanced concepts of EQ,Compression and saturation, Through and Parallel Processing
Simpler/ Sampler
Exploring the concepts of syntheis using simpler and sampler and advanced sampling using sampler
Advance Ableton Live Racks
Exploring the racks to understand the use of it in tracks along with mapping the racks to controllers for performance
EQ and Filters
Understanding Parametric, Quasi Parametric and Graphic EQ and its applicatio
Mono Vs Stereo
Understanding the difference between Mono / Stereo tracks and Mix, Spectrum analyser, Phase correction and Co-relation analyser
Ableton live Reverb and Delay
Reverb and Delay parameters, Diffusion, Pre-delay and setting up right texture for the track. Using delay sync with tempo, reverb and delay automation and parallel processing using return channels
Advance Ableton Live Routing
Routing matrix in ableton and clip view vs arrangement view for live performance. Using external devises to show the routing
Advance Compressor
Parameters of compressors : Threshold, Ratio, Knee , Attack and Release. Upward and Downward compression
Audio warping and Remixing
An introduction to warping in Ableton Live,How to warp song, How to use warp to change tempo of the sample, using Pitch effects on samples to fit the song
Max for LIve devices
Covering the Buffer Shuffler and Convolution Reverb, the LFO and Envelope Follower, and drum synths etc
Arranging your first track
Arrange your first demo track with the skillset achived during the course and feedback review for the same
Fundamentals of music theory, Melody Writing, and Lyric Writing, Practical Music Theory, Chord Progressions, Melodies, Song Structure, Lyric Writing, Creativity, Songwriting Tips & Tricks, and more will all be covered in this course.This module covers basic and advance concepts in detail such as track arrangement, using music theory inside Ableton Live to write melodies and chord progressions.
Introduction to Advance Music Theory
Introduction to advance music theory and understanding the intervals and rules of intervals. Undertanding Diffrent types of scales( Diatonic and Pentatonic).
Chords and Chord Progression
Understanding Chords(Dyads, Triads, Tetrads, Pentads) Creating Chords and Chord Progression.
Functional Harmonies and Cadences.
Understanding Functional Harmonies and Famous Chord Progression and Why They Work? and Understaing the relationships between them.
Voice Leading, Circle Of Fifths and Key Signature
Understanding the colouration of harmonies and how they move throught the musical section. How to construct and learn various uses of circle of fifths.What is key signature and how is it helpful for musicians?
How to Borrow chords and Change Scales.
How to Sound Unique with the composition and use diffrent techniques to Borrow Chords and Change the Scale.
Musical Modes
Understanding diffrent types of modes like Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian, and Locrian. What is the diffrence between Modes and Scales and How to use them.
Rhythms
Understanding Tempo and Time Signature in depth. How to breakdown a rhythms and Learn difffrent types of rhythms.
Introduction to Songwriting
Introduction to songwriting and Understanding how to deliver a story and how to get started for writing your first song.
Compositional Elements
Introduction to compositional elements like Number of lines, Length of lines, Rhyme Schemes and Pro tips and tricks for writing lines in your song.
Rhymes and Rhythms
Understanding diffrent types rhymes and their emotions and How to use Lyrical Rhythms is your song.
Writing a Song From Scatch
Writing lyrics and composing a song from a scratch by only using the techniques we learned in previous sessions.
Feedback and Final Tips
Final tips, tricks and indepth feedback on your tracks to create a popular hits.
Learn how to design sounds from scratch using some of the most famous third party plugins such as Xfer’s Serum, NI’s Massive X, Faceplant, Slate Digital’s ANA2 etc. This module takes you through the fundamentals of using and virtual instrument for sound layering, sampling and sound designing in detail. At the end of this module, you will be able to create basic and complex sounds using a plugin of your choice.
Basics of Synthesis
Synthesis and types of synthesis : Introducing Oscilators, Filters and Envelops and LFO. Understanding the signal flow and types of synths based on construction
How to use Wave Tables
Using Wave tables to undersand additive and subtractive synthesis. Understanding Wave forms and its nature and how sounds can be identified to have each parent waveform for synthesis
Serum Part 1
Introduction to Subtratctive synthesis. Understanding the use of oscilators, LFO, and Amps to create the modular signal flow for subtractive synthesis
Serum Part 2
Advanced Wavetable and Additive Synthesis. how to achieve it within Serum, and ends with a discussion about how to create with intention and put additive synthesis to use in your production workflow.
ANA 2 by Slate Digital Part 1
Advanced level subtractive synthesis. Learn drag and drop reordering,polyphonic step arps, chord progressions with CMD, modulation matrix
ANA 2 by Slate Digital Part 2
Intrduction to AM synthesis and Modular Synthesis. Macro Controls for and advanced modullation matrix and FM oscillators using ANA
How to use Phaseplant (FM Synthesis)
Advanced FM synthesis and making sounds from scratch. Generator Area, Modules, Modulation scaling, Min-Max Modulation, Macro mapping and ADSR with analog oscillators etc.
How to use Massive X
Introduction to formant Synthesis, Wobble sound making and ADSR with noise shaping. Routing within Massive X, Understanding Massive for its assignment of modulators and imports from Raktor Racks
Design sounds from scratch
Modular synthesis and Routing with Modules. Designing the sounds identical to the given sample : Kick , Snare, Violin, Lead Synth etc. to understand and design self made sounds to be used in songs
VCV Racks
Advanced Modular synthesis with VCV Rack and understanding module connections. Designing panels, SVG standards and understanding Digital Signal Proessing
Layering sounds
Understanding the layering of synth sounds and correction of LFO phase issues. Understanding the tempo based changes in LFO, mapping manually and synthesis based on genre and automation
Daisy Chain and External MIDI Synths
Brief introduction to daisy chain and using external synths into DAW. Understanding the routing and assigning for master / sleave synths and MIDI for daisy chain. CC message mapping and learning the ineage of Moog, Korg, Roland Etc.
Learn how to achieve the right balance between the core elements of your mix and elevate the overall quality of your track which translates well across different platforms. This module covers how audio effects such as EQs, Compressors, Limiters, Saturators, Reverb and Delay are used in different ways during mixing and mastering to achieve more depth, clarity, fullness, width and loudness, making your track commercially ready. Learn how to apply the most famous methods used by artists and sound engineers around the world.
Preparing session for mixing
Learning to understand mixing using Session Arrangement, Buses, Auxes and Grouping for Miixng and use of templates. Understanding the interrelation of the tracks to start with fader balance as a first step towards mixing
Gain Staging
Understanding the gain staging with and without the plugins in the mix chain. Understanding analog vs digital gain staging and exploring the terms like RMS, Peak and LUFS. Floating Point and non Floating point gaain staging, dynamic range, dBFS and soft clipping
Dynamic Processing 1 : Compressor
Philosophies of why to compress ? Explaining multiple parameters for compressors like threshold, knee, ratio etc. and exploring different types of compressors like VCA, Opto, FET, Tube etc.
Dynamic Processing 2 : Compression Techniques
Exploring the world of parallel and through compression and sidechain.Understanding upward and downward compression with genre specific demonstration and usage. Understabding Glue compression
Noise Gate and gating processesUnderstanding the parameters of noise gate, attenuation with hystersis and cleanup for mic bleed within the tracks. Understanding Attack and Release along with the Hold parameters to gate tracks. Using gates for Reverb and Delay to create multi timbral layers for mix
Multiband Compression, De-essing and Limiter and Maximiser
Understanding Frequency based compression and using de-essers to tame the esses in the vocal tracks . Using the multiband compression to manipulate the buss compression for Rhytyhm, Vocals and backing vocals etc. Understanding Limiters and its parameters like threshold and ceiling along with upward limiting and maximising
EQ in Detail Part 1
Understanding the fundamentals of EQ in additive and subtractive approach. Understanding the parametric EQ with in-built EQ and Console EQ. Understanding EQing techniques with waves and slate digital EQ
EQ in Detail Part 2
Understanding Semi Parametric EQ, Quasi parametric EQ and emulations based on Neve, SSL, API and Pultec
Saturation and Distorion
Understanding the saturation and distorion using Ableton Saturators, Understanding soft clipping and clipping and analog warmth using emulation plugins like VTR tapes, Vinyl distortion and tube saturation. Exploring the need for saturation in a mix.
Tape emulations, Soft Clipping and Aliasing Filters
Exploring the varirty of tape emulations by waves and slate digital to utilise them as a blend in tracks for creating analog like warmth and saturation. Understanding aliasing filters and measurements for floating point and how a plugin can change the harmonic structure of a track
Reverb and Spatial treatment
Understanding Reverb and its parametere. Reverb Types like convultation and algorythmic. Parameters of a reverb liike Decay, Pre-Delay, Damping etc. Exploring impulse response and calculation for IR using Waves IR. Understanding spatial treatment methods using reverbs and types of reverbs suitable for a song eg. Plate, Spring, Hall etc.
Time Based Effects : Delay
Time Basd effects processing with delay, Delay Time mpping and automtion. Typs of delay like Tape Delays, Mono Delays, Stereo Delays , Ping Pong etc.
Time Based Effects : Chorus, Modulation and flanger
Understanding the need for Chorus, Phaser, Flanger and modulations. Exploring the basics. of these effects to be used in a song for creative effeccts on vocals and synths to make harmonically rich content
Mixing Approach , Fixing common problems
Explorng different philosophies in Mixing : London, New York and Nashiville to understnd the mixing approach by mix engineers and genre based mixing for tracks. Fixing issues like resonance and glue / Buss compression in detail to demonstrate mixing approaches
Layering , Grouping and replacing samples
Understanding replacement layering, Sample layering to enhnce the mix and approach to use imager, spectrum analyser, rectify phasing issues with linear phase and phase invert, exploring the noise reduction and noise shaping
Automation to create the movement in the mix
Understanding the automation and balancong using automating volume, Pan and understanding the 3dB Pan Law. Automation mapping on controllers and fader ports, drawing automation vs automation using controllers etc.
Approach to get clean, punchy and dynamic mixes
Gain Matching, Buss processing and Additive EQ to understand tight and punchy EDM mixes, exploring the details of parallel buss processing and routing matrix to add the flexibilty and. punch to mixes
Metering : Analog vs Digital
Exploring VU, LUFS, LKFS, dBFS, dBV, dBu, durrough metering. Callibarations of meter for mixing at different levels, understanding Izotop insight and spectral analyser. Understanding co-relation metering and exploring the concept of “loudness” vs ” Levels”. Understanding dBFS Vs dB SPL
Introduction to Mastering
Understanding the need for Mastering and why we have master songs based on mix. Mastering Basics : Mastering Plugins, Mastering philosophies and utlising the loudness concpets of modern day masters
Mastering for CD and for Streaming Services using Ozone Izotope Ozone
Difference between mastering for CD’, Tapes and Vinyls vs modern day mastering for streaming purposes. Exploring izotope Ozone for mastering : Imager, Exciter, Maximiser, Vintage Cmpressors and EQ
Dither, Aliasing, Quantization errors and Noise
Understanding the need for Dither and Nosie shaping Post Mix. Understanding the Mastering proxess for conversion of sample rates for files, Stems Mastering vs Stereo Master using one track, Aliasing filters and EQ Shelving as a part of mastering process,
Mastering using Plugin alliance
Hybrid EQ, Digital EQ and Maag EQ. Using Brainworks Mastering Chain to understand the buss procesing. Elyssia Bus conditioners and Mastering rack ertc.
Learn Fab Filter Plugins
Exploring the fab filters plugins like Pro EQ, MB, Compressors etc. Understanding the effects like volcano and Saturn for spatial treatment and masteering process and also for buss processing
Learn Slate Digital Plugins
Virtual Mix Racks, FG digital Mastering Compressor, Opto Compressors and Revival for master processing, Tape emulations by slate digital, Mastering EQ by Eliosis and Kilohearts-Series pugin bundle eg. Multipass, Hass effect , Formant EQ etc. Understanding the different Plugin emulations of companies like SSL, Neve, API etc.
In this 1 month module, You’ll study modern music marketing techniques and adopt novel digital strategies in this comprehensive seminar. You’ll learn how to use social media, playlists, live-streaming, online advertising, press, PR, and radio to your advantage. We’ll help you define, develop, and promote a totally authentic and significant music brand. Learn how to grow your online engagement, understand insights, Branded Promotions, how to market your music & much more in this module.
Importance of social media for musicians
Learn the importance of social media presence, selecting the right social media tools & platforms for music promotion and how it can help artists get discovered by record labels, music publishers and other music industry executives.
YouTube guide for musicians
Learn about the best practises for setting up and using YouTube as a marketing platform to promote your music. Learn how to use analytics to grow and increase engagement with your audience and monetise your content.
Music Marketing Strategies
Learn how to plan your release properly and reach a wider audience with a limited budget. Learn about different online and offline marketing strategies such as influence marketing to promote your track and how to allocate a budget for the same. Learn about barter deals which musicians can use while starting out with limited or no budget.
How to grow your fan base
Learn how to organically grow your online and offline fanbase through social media and offline marketing campaigns. Learn how to frequently and correctly engage with your fans and handle constructive criticism on social media platforms. Learn how to market your shows and get people to attend it.
Platforms & tools every musician should use
Learn how to use different social media platforms and tools (free & paid) to plan your activities for a release and how to reach a wider audience every time you release music. Learn how to use and take advantage of social media analytics when releasing music. Learn about different tools and platforms to plan and list your upcoming shows and sell tickets.
Sponsorships, funding and endorsements
Learn how to find sponsorships for live shows, how to associate with a brand to promote your release and your tour. Learn about brand endorsements and types, how you can stand a chance to get one and what do brands specifically look in an artist before saying yes.
How to release music without Record Labels
Learn about different music distribution deals and the services they offer and how to choose the right one for your release. Learn the importance of owning your masters and how to make money by submitting your music to libraries and through sync music placements.
Block chain & NFTs overview for musicians
Learn what are NFTs, the types and the platforms to mint and sell NFTs and how it can help musicians earn extra income. Learn about blockchain technologies, it’s importance and how it is revolutionising the modern music industry.
Short form content for musicians
Learn how short form content can help a musician become famous or make a song go viral. Learn about different platforms that support short form content and which is the right fit for you. Learn how musicians can create reels and YouTube shorts consistently and keep their fans engaged.
How to keep your audience engaged
Learn how to consistently release music and keep your social media active and relevant if you’re a musician. Learn how to adapt to the evolving trends, things to do and not do for fan engagement.
Live streaming for musicians
Learn about different live streaming platforms and how musicians can use them to their advantage. Learn about different things musicians can do on different live streaming platforms and how it can help them even make an extra side income.
Case studies
Learn how musicians have used social media to promote their music, how and which musicians were discovered on social media and how musicians make a living with the help of social media.
In this module, students will work with the mentors to create an Original track and come up with interesting ideas for promoting their work on Social Media Platforms and building their artist profiles.
Live Performance 1
Learn what it takes to perform solo or as a band and how you can incorporate Instruments and various MIDI devices such as Ableton Push 2, Novation Launchpad MINI, etc., & Live Synths such as Moog Sub37, Access’s Virus TI, Native Instrument’s Maschine Studio, etc. while performing Live.
Live Performance 2
Learn what it takes to perform solo or as a band and how you can incorporate Instruments and various MIDI devices such as Ableton Push 2, Novation Launchpad MINI, etc., & Live Synths such as Moog Sub37, Access’s Virus TI, Native Instrument’s Maschine Studio, etc. while performing Live.
Gathering ideas for the track
Searching for song references from various genres and trying to come up with something unique in an original track.
Track Feedback 1
Continue working on the track from the previous session and improving upon the idea.
Track Feedback 2
Continue working on the track from the previous session and improving upon the idea.
Gathering ideas for SM content/ Coming up with a strategy
Researching different types of content for social media and implementation. Studying various marketing strategies and planning a release.
Content Feedback 1
Reviewing the content made by the students and improving upon the idea.
Content Feedback 2
Reviewing the content made by the students and improving upon the idea.
Gathering ideas for Artist Profile
Studying various artist profiles across different platforms and exploring new ideas.
Profile Feedback
Reviewing student profiles and tweaking it for best impressions.
Finalizing the track
Final review of the production and the mix of the track
Finalizing the Content & Profile
Final review of the profile and Social media content before publishing it.
This module gives an overview about audio engineering and how to correctly operate pro-audio equipment. The module is particularly beneficial for technical employees who have some practical experience but lack a fundamental understanding of sound and audio theory. The module has been deliberately developed from the outset to be a self-paced, step-by-step approach, so you won’t require any prior expertise with home studio setup, miking techniques, analog emulation plugins and sound recording.
introduction to Audio
Basics of Sound, Behaviour of Sound, Human ear functioning, Waves theory, Psychoacoustics, Localisation, Fletcher Munson and concpets of frequency, amplitude and wavelenght and its relation with each other
Sound Propagation and hearing
Waves Theory, Localisation, Psychoacoustics, Fletcher Munson and basic undersstanding of human hearing and speech. Using fletcher munson to understanding audio reception and exploring the modes of sound propagation and inverse square law
Studio Protocol
Studio Etiquestes, understanding of studio signal floe, rooms and equipemnts. Understanding the studio routing and cabling for Recording and control rooms. Patch bays and tie lines. Cabling for audio / MIDI and Data routing and Daisy chaining
Computer Fundamentals
Working Principles of Modern day computers and fundamentals to make your own PC for home studio setups. Understanding how RAM and Processor play a key role along with storgae capacities for a DAW to function smoothly. Exploring the basics of Mac OS and Windows for Core Audio and ASIO routings for DAW
Cables and Connectors
Analog and Digital AES approved cables and connectors that are being used in industry for audio signal flow and data management. Understanding the cable connection and making your own cables for audio routing. Understanding balanced and unbalanced audio.Exploring the new edge technolocgy like DANTE
Analog Console / AToD Convertors
Types of analog consoles and signal flow in channel strips and audio routing, introduction to sampling, buffer size and AD conerters and interfaces. Understanding Clocking and word clocks, exploring the AD/DA conversion by industry standard equipments and understanding the concpet of jitter
Microphone and Miking Technique
Types of Microphones and its working principles. Miking techniques : Mono and Stereo, Understanding polar patterns and its usage while recording, Construction of microphones and its use for vocals and instruments. Recording techniques using room Mic, Glen John and Deca Tree etc. Stereo Recording Techniques like XY, MidSide, ORTF, AB etc
Audio Format / Streaming
Types of Audio Formats and streaming principles, introduction to audio streaming process and broadcast. Streaming using OBS and Live streaming facilities for shows. Understanding the concept of TV vs Web Streaming
Speakers and Amplifers
Types of speakers and amplifiers and its usage. Construction principle of speakers for studio and live. Studio Monitoring and placement principle
MIDI
Introduction to MIDI Protocol, CC messages, MPE, Daisy Chain and MIDI devices. MIDI 2.0 and controller mapping. MIDI Daisy Chain and MIDI Ports etc.
Acoustics
Acoustic Principle, RT60, Studio Setups using acoustic treatments and Home Studio DIY setups. Understanding IR for rooms and Using sonarWorks to understand room response for studio monitors
Audio Routing Principles, Outboard Routing
Learn to route and use the outboard equipment with DAW and utilising analog console to multitrack and mix, Eploring the concept of analog traacking and routing
Acquire all the knowledge to kickstart your music career better by knowing all about the music industry and its practices. Learn how to get a label deal, understand how about multiple avenues to earn income from music, get an in-depth knowledge about royalties, contracts, music publishing, music distribution, sync licensing and much more about Music Business in this module. This module will provide you with the theoretical and practical knowledge needed to begin a career in the music industry as an artist, manager, agent, or producer.
Music Copyrights
Learn about copyrights, trademarks & patents. Understand the different music copyrights, the exclusive rights every copyright holder gets, if registering copyrights is necessary and the procedure to the same. Understand the difference between songwriters and recording artists
Record Labels
Learn about the types of record labels and deals, the roles and responsibilites of record labels, the advantages and disadvantages of signing up with a record label.
How to get signed – Music Distributors vs Record labels
Learn about the key difference between record labels and music distributors, how to get a demo signed with a record label, which distributor or which label is the right fit for you.
Music Publishers
Learn about the types of publishers and deals, the roles and responsibilites of rmusic publishers, the advantages and disadvantages of signing up with a music publisher
How to get signed – Tradional vs Modern Music Publishing
Learn about the key difference between traditional and modern publishing deals, how to get a publishing deal, which publishing deal is the right fit for you. Learn how the leading music publishers work.
Music Royalties
Learn about PROs, MROs, interactive and non-interactive streaming platforms, performance, mechanical & synch royalties, how they flow from different streaming and download platforms to the artists and song writers and how to collect and the royalties.
Master & Music Publishing Contracts
Learn about the key clauses, terms and conditions included in master and music publishing contract, what they mean and how to negotiate them with record labels and music publishers. 3o
Remixes & Cover songs
Learn about the key difference between remixes, covers, bootlegs and edits. How to officially release cover songs and remixes on youtube and other platforms. How to secure licenses and collect royalties.
How to license your music for TV & Films
How to pitch your demos to music supervisors, A&Rs and production houses for TV and Films. How to find the right project that fits your music, how to organise lmusic libraries and key metadata for submission.
Career Opportunities in Music Industry
Learn about the career opportunities and avenues in the modern music industry. How to find and apply for music jobs, the platforms and resources every musician should know.
Artist Management & Bookings
Learn about the roles and responsibilites of Artist management companies, booking and music managers, how are they different and how to sign up with them.
Case Studies
Examples of copyright infringements, case studies of disputes between record labels, artists and song writers
This in-depth music production module, with a focus on different Bollywood music styles and genres, and is meant to help producers gain a better understanding of the Bollywood music production techniques and track arrangement. The module is the ideal guide for anyone who aspires to establish a firm foothold in India’s music industry and want to focus on Bollywood style of music production, remixes and edits. If you are into Bollywood Music or want to learn about this fastest growing music industry in the world, this Module is for you.
Intro to Bollywood Music
Comparing Bollywood to world music. Dissecting popular songs. Looking at popular Remakes and remixes. Indian Music theory and song structures.
Bollywood Track Contruction Part 1
Understanding the history of indian music, inflences and compositional practices and song arrangments to explore the indian music style of song writting and compostions.
Bollywood Track Contruction Part 2
Incorporating sample based instruments and various Kontakt libraries in the arrangement.
Bollywood Track Contruction Part 3
Flipping the song to make it sound more modern and contemporary. Production Techniques for a song approach in MIDI, Using formant synthesis, multipass etc to create bollywood sampling for old songs with newer textures
Acoustic Pop Ballad from Scratch Part 1
Compose and produce a song from start to finish. Using sampled Indian Instruments, Understanding the use of percussions, complexitites of time signature and layering it with modern day production sounds. Using Indian instruments from Kontakt on Portamento and Glissando for Gliding notes
Acoustic Pop Ballad from Scratch Part 2
Layering Indian instruments with synths and samples. Blending in the indian isntruments by synthesizing them suitable to production approach and understanding the dynamics of Indian classical and folk instruments.
Acoustic Pop Ballad from Scratch Part 3
Creating Indian melodies and layering with percussion and recording for intro and outro parts with bollywood style arrangements with Verse / Chorus AB Pattern, ABC Patterns etc.
Acoustic Pop Ballad from Scratch Part 4
Understanding how contemporary bollywood mixes are different from other pop genres.Influences in bollywood film mix and understanding the context of the storyline for production and mix for the bollywood songs.
Creating loops and and oneshots for a SAMPLE BANK
Curating and creating a sample bank that will be a part of your portfolio, recording one shot samples like percussion, drum hits, loops,etc. and creating a loop library from your original songs
How to Remix/Sampling old Songs
Learning the art of sampling. Using old songs and sampling the content for new edge production with tools like warping and Flex.
Film Mixing and Immersive audio
Understanding what is surround sound and ATMOS. Preparing the tracks for surround Mix. Technical specifications of a film mix. What is ambisonics and Spatial audio.
Final Performance and Feedback
Performing your track live, listening to demos and getting final feedback from the mentors.
This module provides extensive knowledge of music composition, sound engineering basics and it’s elements meant for film and television production. It includes learning the orchestral arrangements and composition practices also understanding the basics of sound design for films using sound effects and learn the art of Foley and using synthesis as a modern day tool to be used for sound design for visual media.
Intro to Film
Evolution of Film & Music over time. Understanding Video formats, frame rates, working with 2 types of timelines,Different roles of people involved in the project. Getting to know the team and each person’s responsibility. How to compose a Film Score – understanding the intention of the filmmaker.
Film Scoring Part 1
Intro to orchestral Programming – theory (voices, sections, articulations, arrangement, etc), types of instruments and the moods they evoke. How the music is different for a feature film, an indie film, a TV Jingle, a social media advertisement or a promotional video.
Film Scoring Part 2
Using NI kontakt and creating score using libraries like Symphony essential, Session strings etc. Using Automation in Kontakt, Exploring multi-timbral kontakt libraries
Film Scoring Part 3
Adding Synths and unconventional instruments to create a hybrid sound. Using sfx and ambience to create emphasis and de-emphasis. Understand different automation techniques to create movement and a sense of realism.
Intro To Sound Design
Fundamentals of sound for feature films, tv series and Advertisements. Setting up the session. Learn how sound and music for film differs from conventional music recording. Different roles of people involved in the project. Getting to know the team and each person’s responsibility.
Sync, ADR Sound Design
Understanding how audio is captured on film sets, and learning how it is recreated in a studio. Learn why we do this and the limitations of sync sound.Overcoming these challenges in post production. Understanding the responsibilities of a sound designer.
Foley Sound Design
Understanding Foley Sound Design. Recording Foley, Layering sounds, creating ambience/atmosphere, creating realistic sounds, creating overly dramatic sounds.
Composing a Jingle Part 1
Why are jingles so catchy? writing a catchy hook, creating a 60-90 sec song around the hook melody. Coming up with short jingles with brand study and showcasing the brand ideology for ad campaign
Composing a Jingle Part 2
Synthesis, Brams and Layering for transitional points, Understanding the concpets of motion cuts for transitional effects and sound design for sequence.
Composing a Jingle Part 3
Using Synths for sound design. Layering Music with Foley sound. Using SFX for more impactful music and emotive.
Izotope RX Part 1
Using Izotope RX for repairing audio and for cleaning ambience, isolating specific sounds and creating new ambience.
Izotope RX Part 2
Izotope RX for cleaning Music and Isolating elements. Balancing the elements and Creating stems for remixes.Also using Izotope RX plugins in DAW and tips for better workflow and managing latency
This module provides extensive knowledge of music composition, sound engineering basics and it’s elements meant for film and television production. It includes learning the orchestral arrangements and composition practices also understanding the basics of sound design for films using sound effects and learn the art of Foley and using synthesis as a modern day tool to be used for sound design for visual media.
Intro to Film
Evolution of Film & Music over time. Understanding Video formats, frame rates, working with 2 types of timelines,Different roles of people involved in the project. Getting to know the team and each person’s responsibility. How to compose a Film Score – understanding the intention of the filmmaker.
Film Scoring Part 1
Intro to orchestral Programming – theory (voices, sections, articulations, arrangement, etc), types of instruments and the moods they evoke. How the music is different for a feature film, an indie film, a TV Jingle, a social media advertisement or a promotional video.
Film Scoring Part 2
Using NI kontakt and creating score using libraries like Symphony essential, Session strings etc. Using Automation in Kontakt, Exploring multi-timbral kontakt libraries
Film Scoring Part 3
Adding Synths and unconventional instruments to create a hybrid sound. Using sfx and ambience to create emphasis and de-emphasis. Understand different automation techniques to create movement and a sense of realism.
Intro To Sound Design
Fundamentals of sound for feature films, tv series and Advertisements. Setting up the session. Learn how sound and music for film differs from conventional music recording. Different roles of people involved in the project. Getting to know the team and each person’s responsibility.
Sync, ADR Sound Design
Understanding how audio is captured on film sets, and learning how it is recreated in a studio. Learn why we do this and the limitations of sync sound.Overcoming these challenges in post production. Understanding the responsibilities of a sound designer.
Foley Sound Design
Understanding Foley Sound Design. Recording Foley, Layering sounds, creating ambience/atmosphere, creating realistic sounds, creating overly dramatic sounds.
Composing a Jingle Part 1
Why are jingles so catchy? writing a catchy hook, creating a 60-90 sec song around the hook melody. Coming up with short jingles with brand study and showcasing the brand ideology for ad campaign
Composing a Jingle Part 2
Synthesis, Brams and Layering for transitional points, Understanding the concpets of motion cuts for transitional effects and sound design for sequence.
Composing a Jingle Part 3
Using Synths for sound design. Layering Music with Foley sound. Using SFX for more impactful music and emotive.
Izotope RX Part 1
Using Izotope RX for repairing audio and for cleaning ambience, isolating specific sounds and creating new ambience.
Izotope RX Part 2
Izotope RX for cleaning Music and Isolating elements. Balancing the elements and Creating stems for remixes.Also using Izotope RX plugins in DAW and tips for better workflow and managing latency
Here are some of the key benefits that come with our offline live courses that will help you to grow even after the course gets over.
Below are the eligibility criteria for the course and the ideal candidates for the program.
Music Production to Music Marketing, we have it all covered in detail in our offline courses conducted in Mumbai.
The Course Is Conducted At Our Academy In Chembur, Mumbai.The Student Receives A Confirmation Email About The Course Enrolment As Soon As We Successfully Receive The Fees.
Every Batch Consist Of Maximum 15 Students. To Attend The Sessions, Students Are Requested To Carry Their Laptop To Take Important Notes During The Sessions.
Once All The Modules Are Successfully Completed, The Students Keep In Touch For Continuous Feedback On Their Work From Our Faculty.
Once Students Have Tracks Ready For Audience Consumption, We Offer Free Promotions Across All LSA Social Media Platforms.
Lost stories are a name synonymous to Dance Music in India and South Asia. Ranked #52 on Dj mag 2016 and labelled the “Scene Starters” by DJ Mag, Rishab and Prayag began their journey in dance music in 2008 earlier producing Trance and Progressive House and garnering support from heavyweights like Tiesto, Armin van Buuren, BT, Markus Schulz etc. They then evolved their sound with their debut album – Music for the # Generation (Universal Music) in 2012 which was the no 3 Album on Top 100 Dance Albums iTunes Charts.
Ever since, they’ve had 3 #1 singles on iTunes and remixed the likes of One Republic, Afrojack, Alan Walker with releases on Universal Music, Interscope Records, Sony Music and Spinnin’ Records.
Lost Stories are the biggest Dance Music exports with Performances at Tomorrowland (2015-2019), Global Citizen Festival, Mysteryland, New Horizons Festival, Electric Daisy Carnival, Sunburn, VH1 Supersonic etc.
They’ve done extensive club and local festivals tours in India, UAE, China, Europe, Mexico and multiple South Asian countries.
Lost Stories Academy, an initiative by Lost Stories has been a pioneer in electronic music education since 2015. Lost Stories are India’s most renowned export from India to the world in the field of electronic music production. From representating India at world’s largest festival, Tomorrowland for five times to working with world renowned artists such as KSHMR, Marshmello, U2, One Republic, Alan Walker, etc. They have steadily raised India’s flag on world stages for over a decade.
Live offline classes or “In the Studio” courses are in-person classes or group sessions conducted by our experienced faculty team at our academy in Mumbai. All offline live classes include Ableton Live Suite EDU license and other benefits. Complete details about the course modules and benefits are listed on the respective course pages.
Lost Stories Academy is located in Chembur, Mumbai where offline or “In the Studio” courses are conducted.
In the studio classes have a limit of 15 students per batch for practical lectures.
We offer 2 modes of payment. If you want to pay online in order to confirm your seat, a non-refundable advance payment of 100% is payable via secured online payment gateway on our website. If you want to pay via cheque/bank transfer to confirm your seat, a non-refundable advance payment of1st instalment or 50% of the course fee is payable through cheque/bank transfer. The student receives a confirmation email about the course enrolment as soon as we successfully receive the transfer. The student is then added to a whatsapp group where further details about the batch commencement is communicated. In case of cheque/bank transfer, the pending 50% fee or the remaining instalments are payable within 2 months of the course commencement. Complete details about the instalments is listed on the respective course pages.
In case of some students failing to clear the pending fees, their access to all the course benefits is revoked. Furthermore, they will not be allowed to attend the remaining sessions.
Students are requested to carry their laptop to take important notes during the sessions and a studio quality headphone to practise exercises related to music production. Students can take advantage of in-person feedback (unlimited) from our experienced faculty whenever they have new demos ready.
Students can avail EMI or Pay Later options on our online payment gateways (Razorpay or PayTM) as per the payment gateways’ Terms & Conditions or get in touch with our representative for offline partners. In case, if students wish to pay via cheque/bank transfer, we offer two to three instalments, depending on the course. A non-refundable advance payment of 50% or one instalment is payable via bank transfer in order to confirm the seat. The student receives a confirmation email about the course enrolment as soon as we successfully receive the transfer.
We do not offer demo sessions. We suggest students to get in touch with our offline and online course Alumni or go through testimonials on our website, talk to our representative in case of any doubts and to get an idea about the quality of education we provide, before enrolment.
In case you miss a session, you can go through our general recorded session videos which is made available to the students in the membership area on our website. We try to also accommodate you in the next batch for the topic you have missed, subject to seat availability in that batch.
In the studio sessions are conducted using the latest Ableton Live Suite version.
Students should have a laptop and a studio quality headphone in order to make the most out of this course. Knowing how to play an instrument also helps in understanding music theory better but it is not a pre-requisite as we teach music theory from scratch in the studio.
