Basic Electronic Music Production Course

Updated 1 September 2022

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Who this class is for

This course is ideal for students who want to start learning how to make their own music or remixes or covers. No previous experience in either music software or playing musical instruments is needed. Students with previous experience will be given additional materials to suit their level.

How this class is conducted

• If you are in Singapore, come to our studio at Pop Studio Academy
• If you are not in Singapore, you can learn by video call in the comfort of your own home.
• All lessons are one to one
• Your instructor will guide you through the software (90 day free demo) on your own computer - so you will be hands on creating your own music

What you will learn (12 hours total)

Module 1: Introduction to DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) music software

Module 2: Making Beats and Adding Melodies

Module 3: Instruments and Parts

Module 4: Chords, Scales, and Keys

Module 5: Audio Effects

Module 6: Automating Effects

Module 7: Music Arrangement

Module 8: Sound Design

Module 9: Sampling

Module 10: Sound recording and production (vocals or instruments)

Module 11: Mixing down

Module 12: Finale

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Course Fee : $1020

Duration : 2 hours per class

Total Hours : 12 per course

Classes : by Appointment

Contact us at ben.ang.music@gmail.com to find out more

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Updated 1 September 2022

Advanced Electronic Music Production Course

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Who this class is for

This course is ideal for students who have completed the BASIC MUSIC PRODUCTION COURSE, or music producers / musicians who already have experience producing music and want to bring their production skills (and their tracks) to the next level. 

How this class is conducted

• If you are in Singapore, come to Pop Studio Academy
• If you are not in Singapore, you can learn by video call in the comfort of your own home.
• Your instructor will guide you through the software on your own computer - so you will be hands on creating your own music

What you will learn (12 hours total)

Module 1: Workflow and shortcuts

Module 2: Creativity with MIDI Effects

Module 3: Ableton Live Packs and resources

Module 4: Max for Live 

Module 5: Music theory for pop, electronic, and electronic dance music: Chords and Scales

Module 6: Music theory software tools: Chords and Scales in Ableton Live

Module 7: Sound design for pop, electronic, and electronic dance music

Module 8: Transitions, contrast, dynamics, builds, and drops 

Module 9: Vocal and sample processing, auto-tuning, and harmonies

Module 10: Vocal chops and loop slicing

Module 11: Protecting your track - basics of music business, copyright, streaming, and business law

Module 12: Mixing and Mastering for Demos

Download the full course curriculum here

Optional Topics

• Using Ableton Push for production and performance
• Playing MIDI controllers and launchpads
• Remixing
• Vocal chops
• Audio recording

Course Fee : $1120

Duration : 2 hours per class

Total Hours : 12 per course

Classes : by Appointment

Contact us at ben.ang.music@gmail.com to find out more

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About the Instructor

With over 30 years at the forefront of the local music scene, and 15 years of expertise in Ableton music software, Benjamin Ang now conducts production and performance classes with Ableton Live, Ableton Push, and Max for Live at POP Studio DJ. Ben is one of only 200+ official Ableton Certified Trainers worldwide, and has taught hundreds of students at workshops, seminars, and at the Electronic Music Lab (National University of Singapore).

An ever-present figure in the electronic music production community, Ben has been performing with Ableton Live since 2004, and has been using Ableton Live for music production and teaching courses ever since.

As Principal Tutor of the Electronic Music Lab (EML), a performance group which is part of the Centre for the Arts, National University of Singapore, Ben has been exuding his passion for education through his inspiring and carefully-conducted production classes there, as well as at the School of Music & the Arts (SOMA).

You might also recognise Ben as Cosmic Ben, one half of iconic home-grown electropop/synthpop duo COSMIC ARMCHAIR, described by the Straits Times as a group that ‘defies any form of easy categorisation or criticism’. COSMIC ARMCHAIR were recently signed to international electronic music label Alfa-Matrix, joining a world-renowned roster including the likes of analogue techno icon Adam X and British industrial legends Nitzer Ebb. As of 2018, the group have released four EPs and one full length album, as well as numerous club and dance remixes for European artists. His other musical projects include experimental ambient found sound compositions such as Project FSED.

New release by Cosmic Armchair

  Ben's small group classes at POP Studio DJ include Basic Electronic Music Production, Advanced Electronic Music Production, Basic Electronic Music Performance (Pads), and Advanced Electronic Music Performance (Pads/Controllers). He also conducts public talks and customised workshops, like the one below at City Music.