Intro to Music Production

Welcome to Intro to Music Production!

Are you ready to dive into the world of creating beats, mixing tracks, and producing your own music? Join us for this online event where you'll learn the basics of music production.

What This Class Will Teach You

• The 6 pillars of music and why they matter
• The characteristics of different genres (with real examples)
• The 3 main tempos and how tempo shapes a song’s feel
• What BPM (beats per minute) means and how it guides rhythm
• Live examples of each tempo using my own songs
• A step-by-step walkthrough of how I make music with AI
• A collaborative project: we’ll create a song together as a class

🚫 What This Class Won’t Teach You

• Advanced effects, transitions, and flair techniques
• Lyric writing methods
• Editing or remixing existing songs
• Deep studio engineering or production software tutorials
• How to monetize, publish, or promote your music

Disclaimers

The song we create together in class is for educational purposes. While you’ll get hands-on experience in the process, please note that:

• Students are encouraged to use what they learn to create their own original songs outside of class.
• Song Ownership: The song we create together in class is for educational purposes. I retain the rights to any songs created during the session. The song may or may not be released publicly by me in the future.
• Skill Level: This class is designed for beginners and hobbyists. I won’t be covering advanced production, mixing, or industry-level techniques.
• Technology: Technical issues (internet speed, device problems, or software errors) may affect your experience, but I’ll do my best to help you stay on track.
• AI Tools: I’ll be showing how I use AI to make music. Some platforms or apps may require you to create an account or agree to their terms of use.
• Publishing & Monetization: This class does not cover how to publish, distribute, or monetize your music. The focus is on learning the process and creating together.
• Respectful Environment: This is a positive, creative space. Please respect all classmates and their ideas so everyone feels comfortable participating.
• I am not responsible for any decisions, actions, or outcomes that students take after the class, including creating, publishing, or distributing their own music.
• Students are responsible for ensuring their own compliance with copyright, licensing, or legal requirements when creating or sharing music outside of class.
• Participation in the class is at the student’s own risk, and I am not liable for any personal, financial, or legal consequences resulting from applying the material learned.