Beat Making 101 Course

Description:

Hone your Beat Making skills at the academy founded by the late Jam Master Jay, DJ of Run DMC. 

Your instructors, who include innovators and icons, accomplished club DJ's, decorated battle champions and experienced producers, will take the intimidating world of music production and break it down for you into a simple learning and entertainment experience.

This 6-week course is designed for people who want to start making beats. No prior music knowledge is required. Students will receive hands on training in MIDI sequencing and learn the basics of digital music production.

Skills Covered:

• Basics of digital audio and MIDI
• Essentials of Reason
• Digital recording basics
• Sampling and sequencing
• Basic music theory
• Basic compositional elements
• Song structure

Each student will learn at his or her own workstation equipped with a laptop computer and MIDI keyboard. Students will learn to use Reason music software to make their beats. Instruction is taught on a PC. However, the skills learned are applicable to Macs as well.

At the conclusion of the 6 weeks, each student will leave the course with 2 or more complete beats and several production sequences to be used for future beat making. This course is ideal for men and women interested in starting their career in music production, or for those interested in picking up a new hobby.

Availability:
Year round: New Classes Begin Every 8 weeks. You'll choose from one of the following sections.

Section 2: Sat. 1-2:10pm
Section 3: Sun. 1-2:10pm

Location(s):
New York, NY

Essential Information:
Equipment is provided. No experience necessary.

Located on 6th Ave between 9th & 10th St.
Subway:
A, C, E, F, V, S to West 4th St.
1, 2, 3, 9, F, L, V, S to 14th St.
N, R to 8th St.

Duration:
6 week class, 2 hours once a week

Maximum Participants:
Up to 8 students per class

Spectators:
Not allowed

Weather Dependent:
This experience takes place indoors and will not be affected by weather conditions.

What to Wear:
Casual Attire

Booking Information:
For this experience, it is recommended to request bookings at least 30 days in advance of intended date of use.

Cancellation Policy:
Once you have received a booking confirmation, cancellations and rebooking are allowed up to 14 days prior to the Experience. Failure to appear on your booked date or to cancel and rebook at least 14 days prior to your booked date will result in the loss of the value of your Experience.