Music Technology -- Music Elective

This course is designed to expose students to the basics of music technology. Computer music formats, electronic instruments, music notation, recording technology and techniques, and film music are among the topics that will be addressed. Students will have hands-on experience working with the computer programs GarageBand, Noteflight, and Audacity.  If time allows we will explore iMovie. In addition this course will cover non-music aspects of the music business world including marketing, advertising, and production.

Unit 1: GarageBand, Loops, and Song Form

Unit 2: GarageBand – Mixing and Remixing

Unit 3: Drum Sequences and Audio Sample

Unit 4: Podcasting and Audio Recording

Unit 5: Soundtrack / Film Music

Unit 6: Record Your Own Song

Unit 7: Careers in Music Technology

Audio Sampling Article