Berklee
Writing and Producing Music in Your Home Studio Specialization
Berklee

Writing and Producing Music in Your Home Studio Specialization

Write and Produce Songs in Your Own Home Studio. Take an original song from a general idea to a final mixed and mastered track.

Stephen Webber
Pat Pattison
Bora Uslusoy

Instructors: Stephen Webber

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 months
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Develop your artist identity.

  • Generate lyrics, melodies, and accompaniments that effectively convey the emotions you want to express.

  • Develop and produce high-quality vocal tracks and song demos using a digital audio workstation (DAW).

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What you'll learn

  • You will be working with a song idea and producing it in your home studio, utilizing recording and mixing techniques and finalizing your song.

Instructors

Stephen Webber
Berklee
2 Courses109,156 learners
Pat Pattison
Berklee
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