CW 275 - Music Production Techniques for Writers

Institution:

Berklee College of Music

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Credits: 2 credits Prerequisites: AR-111, HR-211, and either CW-261 or MTEC-221 Course Chair: M. Nicholl Required of: None Electable by: All Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall Description Viewing music production from the writer's perspective, this course explores how knowledge of compositional elements including melody, harmony, arranging, and orchestration help provide the foundation and focus of contemporary production styles and techniques. Study and analysis of great producer/musicians will include George Martin, Quincy Jones, Phil Spector, Daniel Lanois, Peter Gabriel, Prince, Don Was, Jeff "Mutt" Lange, and others. Focus will be on how producers utilize their background as accomplished musicians to create the "aural landscape" of the artists they produce. Course projects will include analysis papers on different producers in a variety of styles, and one recording project.

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2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

09/01/2007 - 09/01/2007 

Institution Website:

www.berklee.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 747-2222

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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