Weeks 1-10 Universal Access You will need to download Zoom to watch live classes. The meeting ID and password is 416 651 7529. Log in to watch, then come back any time to watch on-demand below. Classes are Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. from January 19th to March 30th. Missed one? See the class video archive below to get caught up! Click for our outstanding Kids’ Activity Guide for anytime activities that are educational, fun, and engaging – even beyond COVID. 1 The Week’s Work Create an account and instrumental review Login and access the mix editor Navigate the loop library Navigate the main window Input and edit loops to create two distinct sections Watch Class2 The Week’s Work Tracking live audio Learn how to record live audio Record found sounds as instrumental parts Record found sounds as ambiance Record instruments (if available) Watch Class3 The Week’s Work MIDI Learn how to use and input MIDI (piano tool and drum tool) Create a third instrumental section using MIDI Add MIDI to the other instrumental sections Watch Class4 The Week’s Work Write lyrics Fill out Lyrics Brainstorm handout Write lyrics by expanding on the brainstorm Resources Writing lyrics (long) Writing pop lyrics (short) Lyric Brainstorrming Sheet Watch Class5 The Week’s Work Record vocals Create melodies Record vocals Resources Writing Melodies Watch Class6 The Week’s Work Editing Mix (volume, panning) Explore effects (reverb, delay, EQ) Watch Class7 The Week’s Work Peer feedback Tutorial on how to give constructive feedback Publish song in online platform Provide constructive feedback on each peer’s song Watch Class8 The Week’s Work Remix Students are put into pairs (if there is an odd number of students, then the facilitator will pair up with a student) Partners make copies of their project files and exchange them They edit their partner’s song to make it their own before sending it back Watch Class9 The Week’s Work Finalize Students edit their songs using peer feedback and ideas from the remix Students finish any further tracking or editing Watch Class10 The Week’s Work Share Option to share final product with the rest of the class Export song as audio file Upload to YouTube as “Unlisted” Watch Class
