Foundational Music Track
Colorado Springs Conservatory
Foundational Music Production
This class introduces students to the process of creating music in a DAW (digital audio workstation), focusing on techniques such as using electronic and software instruments, making beats, working with audio loops, and more. Students will develop an understanding of basic production principles and the confidence to continue creating on their own using Logic Pro in our state-of-the-art computer lab. Additionally, we learn the ins and outs of studio engineering, including recording and editing audio from vocals and instruments.
Foundational Songwriting
This class is designed for students eager to tell their own stories through songwriting. We analyze song structure, learn about building effective chord progressions, workshop lyrics, and more, all with the goal of enhancing students’ capacities to express themselves through their songs. Whether a student has never written many songs or has only dreamed of trying, all abilities and experience levels will benefit by learning more about the craft of songwriting and how to put it into practice themselves.
Foundational Composition
This class explores the fundamentals of composing original music, including writing chord progressions to evoke different moods, composing memorable melodies, using rhythm to create dramatic energy, and more. Students have the opportunity to create music of any style for live performers or orchestral mockups in the professional production software Logic Pro.