Introduction to Electronic Music and Music Production

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

This course offers an immersive introduction to electronic music and music production, focusing on techniques for composing and producing music on the computer. Students will explore fundamental concepts of digital audio while engaging with the history of electronic music, studying key figures, movements, and methodologies that have shaped the field. Ableton Live will serve as the primary software for the class, through which we will examine a range of contemporary production techniques, including the use of effect plugins for mixing and mastering. This project-based course is designed for students eager to create and produce music with the latest tools in digital audio and caters to students from a wide range of musical backgrounds.