course - structure (midi and music production)

WEEK 1.	Intro to MIDI and how it can be applied to a basic home studio. Common home studio set up (eg. wiring, patching, hardware, software) Recommended hardware and software for your personal needs. Sound properties explained for recording and insulation.
WEEK 2.	Basic understanding of multi tracking. sequencers explained. Setting up the midi sequencer and patching instruments. intro to interface of commonly used software. The fundamental features of all sequencing software. Plug Ins vs external instruments. Importance of CPU usage on different applications.
WEEK 3.	Sampling concepts and methods explained. internal sampling opposed to external. Manipulating the sampled sound. loops and time stretching.
WEEK 4.	Composition notations and harmonies. Quantisation Live sound vs Quantised sound. External and internal Effects explained.
WEEK 5.	Arrangement of the compositions and samples. Layering sounds and overdubs. common arrangements of different genres. working 1 on 1 with each student for their final arrangement.
WEEK 6.	Mastering. Mixing down your arranged piece. recording of Levels, eq's, and effects. compression.
WEEK 7.	Copyright laws. Legalities concerning sampling. Protecting your Interlectual property. APRA and it's role in the industry.
WEEK 8.	Pros and Cons of Major record companies Tips before approaching Record Companies. maintaining your style and direction of your music and balancing with the record company's marketing strategies. Commonly used contracts and deals by the Majors.
WEEK 9.	Setting up your own Record label. Business fundamentals. Business laws and contracts. Vinyl pressing and CD Manufacturing. Distribution deals. Marketing your product and networking essentials. The money flow chart from the artist to the consumer.
WEEK 10.	Final written test. Demonstration of all studet's pieces, Marked by a panel of establihed producers.