Beginners/Intermediate introduction to Music Production - Logic Pro X and Ableton Live

From 36 £ /h

Ever felt overwhelmed with the amount of features on DAW's? We've all been there... In fact this took me years of fumbling through the software wasting precious time!

As a freelance producer, musician and engineer myself, I'm offering a beginners guide to music production. We will be using Logic Pro X (and some Ableton if that's your preference) and I'll be teaching you the fundamental's of the software, how to record MIDI and audio, editing audio and MIDI, how plug ins work, tips and tricks for EQ, and plenty more.

If you feel this is up your alley or know someone who would be interested, then send me a message and we can get started today.

Extra information

If in person no laptop will be required, I have a PC and Laptop with Logic and Ableton.
If teaching at your location, ideally you will need equipment such as interface, microphones, instruments to record with but I can supply on request.

Location

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At student's location :

Around London, United Kingdom

At teacher's location :

London SE17 1BU, UK

Online from United Kingdom

About Me

My name is Jack, I'm a Guitarist, Producer, Musician/Songwriter from London UK.

I offer a unique approach to music, drawing from genres such as Motown, world music, soul, jazz, flamenco, rock and plenty more. Whatever your goal is, be it learning for fun, or aiming to perform in a real band setting, my methods are highly adaptable for the individual.

Having lived in the country's capital my whole life, toured across Europe, curated events and performed thousands of times, I've learned a lot over my 12+ years experience in music, and want to share that with my students.

Together we can cover topics ranging from playing by ear, music theory concepts, learning songs, gear and tone, production classes, audio recording/engineering, and anything else that interests you.

(I have DBS checks within the past 6 months and can obtain these on request)

Education

No formal Music education, but over 12+ years of playing and self employed work across multiple areas of music and performance. Sound engineering, performance, production being the primary source of my experience.

Experience / Qualifications

12+ years as a guitarist including:
- Touring across Europe and the UK
- Session work for artists across London
- Live jams, events and gigs consistently for the last 7 years

4+ years as a Producer/Engineer.
- Producing for independent artists from my home studio
- Engineering live performances
- Setting up recording scenarios in studios

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

Music composition

Audio production

Audio recording

Availability of a typical week

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New York

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Guitar lessons for beginner's and intermediates - Electric and Acoustic

36 £ /h

In this class we will cover everything from the first instance of picking up a guitar, to learning your favourite songs. If you already have some experience with the instrument, then we will look into more technical development and also expand on your understanding of previous concepts/experience.

Beginner Lesson layout:
- Holding the instrument
- Feeling and interpreting the sound of the guitar
- How to approach your first chords
- Learning your fist songs
- Using a pick vs fingers
- Barre chords
- Basics of melody and harmony
- Understanding Rhythm

Intermediate Lesson Layout:
- Learning songs by ear
- Intermediate techniques
- More rhythm practices (metronome)
- Learning to play with a drummer
- Intermediate harmony/theory
- Visualizing the fretboard
- Learning to solo and improvise
- Gear and tone talks
- Building a practice plan

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I'll show you how to:
- use Ableton Live,
- program and control synthesizers and virtual instruments,
- use microphone and sound card to record your voice and your instruments,
- process sound with effects (plugins) and optimize it for diffusion (mixing and mastering),
- make your songs, from start to the last details.

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Logic Pro X:

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Online lessons via Skype, Zoom, Google Meets

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Developing proper playing technique,
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Improvisation,
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Instrumental Composition: Develop your ability to compose for any ensemble, from solo instruments to full orchestration. Learn how to create compelling melodies, harmonies, and textures that bring your music to life.

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