Music Literacy for Content Creators

Without a musical background, talking about music can be intimidating.

In this class you’ll learn how to listen more closely to a piece of music, you’ll develop a practical language for discussing music, and you’ll learn what factors to take into account when adding music to your next production project.

Through group listening and discussion, you’ll build your musical vocabulary and your confidence. You’ll also walk away with an understanding of the legal considerations involved in finding/commissioning music and factors to consider when creating a music budget.

This class is perfect for beginners and seasoned professionals alike—anyone who’s looking to sharpen their musical understanding and communication skills.

Become a better music listener in a life-way and a more effective music communicator in a work-way.

Limit: 8 people

Joel Roston is a composer, producer, and instrumentalist living in Boston, MA. In addition to scoring for TV, film, and video, Joel has written and arranged music for ensembles of all sizes and has performed both nationally and internationally with groups ranging from indie rock bands to the BBC Symphony Orchestra. Joel has led workshops and discussions at universities, community production spaces, and independent theaters throughout the northeast centered around how to effectively listen to and talk about music.

www.joelroston.com