{"product_id":"12-week-music-composition-course","title":"12 Week Music Composition Course","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex_column av-k9jry6x1-0ff736cb297fd2954f9fcd35a33899c4 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-22  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"av-special-heading av-20454v-71410d21331f22b63ea52076abac5b11 av-special-heading-h5 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-23  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  av-inherit-size\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"av-special-heading-tag\" itemprop=\"headline\"\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex_column av-k9jry6x1-20-21c1639efc239e1099e650b8d4798368 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-27  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last  first flex_column_div\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"av_textblock_section av-3xthhlb-bc014d1b651751b8f91874d5b544e09a\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"avia_textblock\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou may be producing music, but good are your composition skills? Forget GCSE music lessons, this course has been created to give music producers and sound engineers a solid grounding in musical theory and keyboard skills using contemporary examples – from Daft Punk to techno.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe knowledge you’ll gain from this course will underpin your approach to making music, and will give you a confidence to experiment creatively. This course will allow you to generate ideas not only quickly but with ease, and will answer questions like: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"av_textblock_section av-3wdxclr-3d2bb6446b42da7d6a25e877e8ca9d0e\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"avia_textblock\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat are keys, scales, melodies? How do they fit into a groove? What’s a time signature?  How do I develop a chord structure? What’s the anatomy of a drum rhythm? How can I create a track, with a sample as a starting point? How do I work vocals, timing and tuning to make my tracks tighter? How can I improve my remixing? How do I make a bigger drop? How can I make my music more interesting? What arrangements can I look at? How can I finish this track? \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"av_textblock_section av-chjodb-0cd753d9667a250e0336f935dadfb95e\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"avia_textblock\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s important to remember, this course isn’t just for music producers wanting to improve. If you’re a sound engineer, music theory will help you to communicate with the musicians around you in a language they understand. If you want to create music for other mediums such as films or TV, a foundation of music theory is absolutely essential for your workflow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a great all-rounder course for anyone wanting to delve deeper into music. The training will \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eimprove your musical ear, and help take your ideas to a finished arrangement, ready for mixdown. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--sticky-padding-top)\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-15 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse at a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraining format:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-week classroom-based Music Composition Course\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourse duration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 weeks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchedule:\u003c\/strong\u003e One weekly studio session on the selected course day and time\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e SEM Studios, Manchester\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete beginner to intermediate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoftware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ableton Live or Logic Pro\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEquipment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Professional studio equipment, computers, monitoring and software are provided\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraining focus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Developing the musical knowledge and practical composition skills needed to create original electronic music\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubjects covered:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rhythm, tempo, keys, scales, chords, melodies, basslines, harmony, song structure, arrangement and creative composition techniques\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeaching approach:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tutor demonstrations, guided practical exercises, supported composition work and individual feedback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreative development:\u003c\/strong\u003e Students compose their own musical ideas while developing confidence, originality and a stronger understanding of how electronic tracks are constructed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrevious experience:\u003c\/strong\u003e No instrumental skills, music-reading ability or previous music-theory qualifications are required\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate:\u003c\/strong\u003e SEM course completion certificate provided\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"School Of Electronic Music","offers":[{"title":"Tuesday Feb 2nd 6pm - 10pm 2027","offer_id":52909535691094,"sku":null,"price":599.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tuesday April 27th 6pm - 10pm 2027","offer_id":55895286710614,"sku":null,"price":599.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tuesday Oct 5th 6pm - 10pm 2027","offer_id":55895286743382,"sku":null,"price":599.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1013\/4198\/7158\/files\/CourseImages_7.png?v=1774042563","url":"https:\/\/schoolofelectronicmusic.com\/products\/12-week-music-composition-course","provider":"School Of Electronic Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}