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Introductory course music software: create your own track

Monday from 16:30-17:30 h

Teacher
Lucas Meijers

For whom
For people who want to delve deeper into making and recording music with a computer and associated music programs such as Cubase, Logic or Ableton.

Content
In this beginners course, consisting of five one-hour lessons, you will learn step by step how to work with a music program. You will get to know the interface and learn how to import and use loops. Then you will start programming rhythms and beats. In a later lesson you will discover how to apply effects and improve your mix. The last lesson focuses on finishing and exporting your own track. Each lesson contains practical exercises. This course is ideal for anyone who is curious about making and recording music with a computer.

What to bring

  • A laptop, tablet or iPad with a music program such as Cubase, Logic or Ableton. The preferred program is Cubase for which a 60-day free trial is available online.
  • Headphones

Teacher
Lucas Meijers graduated with Jazz guitar as his main subject at the Conservatory of Amsterdam. He combined his work as a performing musician with producing and recording albums from his own studio. Since 2015 he works from his professional studio “The Eminent Studios” and his focus is on making, recording and producing music with (the feel) of real, acoustic instruments. From his studio he produces his own music under the name “Fontanez” and provides productions for various artists, including Ntjam Rosie, Marque, Licks & Brains etc.

Is the registration link not working? Please contact the LAK via info@lakcursussen.nl or tel: 071 -  5272317

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