Alfred's Music Tech 101
A Group Study Course in Modern Music Production Using Audio Technology
By Brian Laakso
Pro Audio Student's Book
Item: 00-44079
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Description
A Modern Music Production Course That Makes Basic Music Technology Fun!
A perfect approach for students with a passion for music outside of traditional programs, Alfred's Music Tech 101 covers the basics of music technology without heavy technical reading, using plain-English explanations. No musical experience is required, and classroom-tested course material has been developed through years of student feedback. Includes correlating interactive media to stream or download, plus a corresponding website with teacher resources and updates.
Part 1 of this book can be used to teach a beginning survey course on music technology, and each unit contains background reading, student worksheets, answer keys, and a project or two. Part 2 can be used to teach a beginning songwriting and multimedia course on music technology, and consists of more hands-on, interactive projects. Part 3 is designed for more experienced students who are capable of a high level of independent study. Students create their own learning goals, and map out a plan to achieve them.
* No musical experience required
* High-school/college-level studies on producing music using modern techniques
* A perfect approach for students with a passion for music outside of traditional programs
* Cross-platform approach to technology applicable to any software used for music production
* Great for students with musical goals outside the classroom
* Covers the basics of music technology without heavy technical reading, using plain-English explanations
* Simple and straightforward information, reinforced with projects and assessments
* Classroom-tested course material, developed through years of student feedback
* Includes correlating interactive media to stream or download
* Corresponding website with teachers' resources and updates
Contents
| Title | |
| How to Use This Book | |
| Fundamentals | |
| Part 1 | |
| Unit 1 | |
| The Science of Sound | |
| Unit Reading | |
| Student Worksheet | |
| Answers / Study Guide | |
| Unit Project | |
| Unit 2 | |
| Amazing Instruments of Music Technology | |
| Unit Reading | |
| Student Worksheet | |
| Answers / Study Guide | |
| Unit Project 1 | |
| Unit Project 2 | |
| Unit Project 3 | |
| Unit 3 | |
| Remixing | |
| Unit Reading | |
| Student Worksheet | |
| Answers / Study Guide | |
| Unit Project | |
| Unit 4 | |
| Evolution of Recording Mediums | |
| Unit Reading | |
| Student Worksheet | |
| Answers / Study Guide | |
| Unit Project | |
| Unit 5 | |
| MIDI | |
| Unit Reading | |
| Student Worksheet | |
| Answers / Study Guide | |
| Unit Project | |
| Unit 6 | |
| The Technology of Rock 'n' Roll / Electric Guitars | |
| Unit Reading | |
| Student Worksheet | |
| Answers / Study Guide | |
| Unit Project | |
| Unit 7 | |
| Sound Equipment for Studios and Concerts | |
| Unit Reading | |
| Student Worksheet | |
| Answers / Study Guide | |
| Unit Project 1 | |
| Unit Project 2 | |
| Unit 8 | |
| The Technology of Hip-Hop | |
| Unit Reading | |
| Student Worksheet | |
| Answers / Study Guide | |
| Unit Project | |
| Unit 9 | |
| The Music Biz | |
| Unit Reading | |
| Student Worksheet | |
| Answers / Study Guide | |
| Unit Project | |
| Unit 10 | |
| DJ History and Culture | |
| Unit Reading | |
| Student Worksheet | |
| Answers / Study Guide | |
| Unit Project | |
| Unit Project Worksheet | |
| Unit 11 | |
| Listening to Learn and Learning to Listen | |
| Unit Reading | |
| Unit Project | |
| Listening to Learn and Learning to Listen Class Worksheet | |
| Unit 12 | |
| Field Trip Supplement Examples | |
| Student Worksheet 1 | |
| Student Worksheet 2 | |
| Student Worksheet 3 | |
| Student Worksheet 4 | |
| Student Worksheet 5 | |
| Part 2 | |
| Creative Expressions | |
| Monkey Beats Song | |
| Pop Songwriting Session 1 | |
| Pop Songwriting Session 2 | |
| Pop Songwriting Session 3: Remix! | |
| Music and Technology Moviemaking | |
| Movie Soundtrack and Scoring | |
| Sound Effects / Foley Using Mixcraft / GarageBand | |
| Freedom of Speech | |
| GoAnimate.com | |
| Music Technology Stations | |
| Part 3 | |
| Music Tech in the Real World | |
| Master Project Sheet | |
| Main Subjects | |
| Master Planning / Grading Sheet | |
| Design and Plan | |
| Index | |
| Photo Credits |
Additional Information
| Series: | 101 Series |
| Author: | Brian Laakso |
| Version: | Student's Book |
| Format: | Book |
| Page Count: | 160 |
| Item Number: | 00-44079 |
| ISBN 10: | 1-4706-1966-0 |
| ISBN 13: | 978-1-4706-1966-4 |
| UPC: | 038081495651 |
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