Punkademic How To Read Music TUTORIAL For years I’ve been teaching Music Theory in the college classroom. These classes use the same syllabus I’ve used in my college classes for years, at a fraction of the cost. I believe anyone can learn Music Theory – and cost shouldn’t be a barrier. Recently I was named as a semi-finalist… Read More »
Punkademic Drum Programming Masterclass, Part 3: Advanced Programming [TUTORIAL] This is a class designed for music producers who are ready to get serious about drum programming. The art of programming drums on a MIDI grid, in drum machines, or with audio files can be tricky to master but when you finish this class, your tracks will have the… Read More »
Punkademic Studio Techniques: Working in a Recording Studio [TUTORIAL] Welcome to the Studio Techniques: Working in a Recording Studio! This class is for anyone who has wanted to work in a recording studio. Especially: Producers: If you are making tracks and want to get into a studio to record, this class is for you Aspiring Producers: If you… Read More »
Punkademic Sound Design 101: Using Sampling For Music Production [TUTORIAL] In Sound Design Fundamentals: Sampling, we will examine the essentials of Sound Design using Ableton Live and Propellerheads’ Reason software and focusing on principles of Sampling. We will explore three fundamental topics: Using samples for generating sounds, and the legal implications of sampling (And two pro tips for… Read More »
Punkademic Mixing With Ableton Live [TUTORIAL] In this class, we start with the very basics of mixing and work all the way up to finishing great tracks. I walk you through every step of the process and explain the logic behind every decision I make. I’ll even walk you through a complete mix from beginning to end. The… Read More »
Punkademic Introduction to Electronic Music [TUTORIAL] This is a general course for people with little or no experience producing electronic music. This course will cover all general aspects of music-making (key, pitch, form, harmony), through basic audio concepts (waveforms, frequency spectrum, etc.) ending at basic concepts of synthesis and MIDI. The class will be taught by J. Anthony… Read More »
Punkademic Music Entrepreneurship, Part 2: Funding Your Business [TUTORIAL] Creating a Career in Music Business Through Entrepreneurship. Find a worldwide market for music jobs without a degree. What you’ll learn: At the end of this course, students will be able to start their career as a professional musician How to start a business Why you should run your… Read More »
Punkademic Music Composition 2: Tension & Release [TUTORIAL] Demystifying Music Composition Through Practical Exercises and Techniques for the Modern Composer and Songwriter What you’ll learn: Write and Compose music using proven techniques and tips Create their own music using software, or good old pencil and paper. Generate musical ideas through creativity exercises Sonata Form The 4 Elements of… Read More »
Punkademic Ableton Live’s Instrument Racks TUTORIAL Learn how to use the Ableton Live Instrument Racks powerful synthesis, leads, pads, bass, and even drums! What you’ll learn: Produce music using Ableton Live Use the Instrument Racks feature to create unique synthesizers, samplers, and instruments Create sounds from scratch using Ableton Live’s Instrument Racks Requirements Access to Ableton Live will… Read More »
Punkademic Ableton Live’s Analog Instrument TUTORIAL Learn how to use the Ableton Live Analog Instrument for synthesis, leads, pads, bass, and even drums! What you’ll learn: Program the Analog Synthesizer Instrument in Ableton Live Make exciting and dynamic sounds with the Analog Instrument Build tracks that take advantage of the Analog Instrument Requirements Access to Ableton Live will… Read More »
Punkademic The Musician’s Guide To Band Partnerships & Legal Issues [TUTORIAL] Everything you need to know to survive the music industry. Bands, Collaborations, Hiring, Firing, And Getting Paid! What you’ll learn: Creating a contractual agreement between band members How bands divide profits (and losses). Writer splits How bands pay for things Adding band members Intellectual Property Band name… Read More »
Punkademic The Life of the Music Producer The Top 5 Producer Secrets TUTORIAL Get started producing music on the right foot with these top tricks and tips for music production. What you’ll learn: Learn the top 5 most important secrets that producers use to make great tracks Learn how to get out of ruts, and turn frustration into… Read More »
PUNKADEMIC Orchestration Masterclass, Part 3: Lines & Doublings TUTORIAL This course is certified 5-stars by the International Association of Online Music Educators and Institutions. 100% Answer Rate! Every single question posted to this class is answered within 24 hours by the instructor. It’s time to learn orchestration to give your music the power and the passion that it… Read More »
PUNKADEMIC Orchestration Masterclass Part 1 The Strings & The Winds TUTORIAL Every aspect of composing for the orchestra whether you are working with real players or sampled orchestra libraries What you’ll learn: Compose music for the strings and for the winds The unique properties of every instrument in the orchestra How writing for the orchestra works, including scores,… Read More »
PUNKADEMIC Music Theory Comprehensive Complete Parts 19, 20 & 21 TUTORIAL Learn music theory through this music theory course app, music theory exercises, and music theory tutorials What you’ll learn: Master college-level Music Theory Class Compose music in the style of the great composers Create more emotional music using suspensions, resolutions, and non-chord tones effectively Pitches and Pitch… Read More »