Who
Musicians: Ages 12–18.
Styles: Hip Hop, EDM, Pop, Rock, Cinematic, Game Audio.
Music Production & Audio Engineering Camp
Create the soundtracks of tomorrow. This camp is for aspiring producers, beat-makers, and sound designers who want to move beyond basic loops and master professional audio techniques.
The 7 Ws + How
Section titled “The 7 Ws + How”What
Skills: Composition, Synthesis, Recording, Mixing, Mastering.
Project: A polished EP of original music.
When
Timing: 2-week production sprints.
Hours: Open studio access late into the evening (creative flow).
Where
Facility: Sound-treated Producer Labs and a Main Tracking Room for live instruments.
Why
Art: Empowering students to express their inner sonic world.
Tech: Understanding the physics of sound and signal flow.
Which
DAWs: Ableton Live Suit, Logic Pro X, FL Studio.
Whose
Mentors: Touring producers and certified audio engineers.
How
Method: “Critical Listening” -> “Deconstruction” -> “Creation”.
Production Workflow
Section titled “Production Workflow”From idea to Spotify:
graph TD
A[<b>Composition</b><br/>Chords & Melody] --> B[<b>Arrangement</b><br/>Structure & Flow]
B --> C[<b>Sound Design</b><br/>Synths & Drums]
C --> D[<b>Recording</b><br/>Vocals & Instruments]
D --> E[<b>Mixing</b><br/>Balance & Space]
E --> F[<b>Mastering</b><br/>Loudness & Clarity]
Core Curriculum
Section titled “Core Curriculum”Our curriculum balances technical mastery with creative expression.
The Science of Composition
- Beat Architecture: Rhythm theory, groove, and swing.
- Music Theory: Scales, chords, and melody without sheet music (using MIDI).
- Arrangement: Verse, Chorus, Bridge, Drop. Building emotional tension.
- Sampling: Art creative audio manipulation and copyright ethics.
The Art of Sonic Quality
- Signal Flow: Microphones types (Dynamic vs. Condenser), Preamps, Interfaces.
- EQ & Compression: Sculpting frequency balance and dynamic range.
- Spatial Audio: Reverb, delay, and stereo imaging techniques.
- Mastering: Finalizing tracks for streaming platforms.
Create Unique Sounds
- Synthesis: Subtractive, FM, and Wavetable synthesis basics (Serum/Vital).
- Field Recording: Capturing real-world sounds to create organic textures.
- Foley Art: Creating sound effects for film and games.
A Day in the Studio
Section titled “A Day in the Studio”-
Morning Direct Instruction (09:00 - 10:30) Deep dive into a specific concept (e.g., “Designing 808s from scratch” or “Parallel Compression techniques”).
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Guided Lab Time (10:45 - 12:30) Apply the concept immediately. Campers work on their individual workstations with headphones.
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Listening Lunch (12:30 - 13:30) Analyze professional tracks while eating. “Deconstruction” sessions.
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Collaboration & Recording (13:30 - 15:30) Group projects. Record vocals, live instruments, or foley sounds in the recording booth.
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Track Feedback Circles (15:45 - 17:00) Playing works-in-progress for the group. Learning to give technique-focused critique.
Project Spotlight: “The Remix Challenge”
Section titled “Project Spotlight: “The Remix Challenge””In week 2, all campers participate in our signature Remix Challenge. Students are given the stems (individual audio tracks) of a popular song and have 48 hours to reimagine it in a completely new genre.
“The Remix Challenge taught me that creativity loves constraints. Turning a pop ballad into a drum-and-bass track forced me to use every tool I learned.” — Marcus, Age 15
Equipment & Software
Section titled “Equipment & Software”Every camper has access to a professional workstation.
- Controllers: Arturia KeyStep 37 & Novation Launchpad
- Monitoring: Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Headphones
- Instruments: Access to hardware synthesizers (Moog, Korg), guitars, and drums
- Plugins: Serum, Valhalla DSP, FabFilter Bundle, Soundtoys
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