Music Technology 101: The Basics of Music Production in the Technology Lab or Home Studio,

Ideal for music students and teachers, this book breaks down the basics of music creation in the technology lab or home studio. Musician and teacher Heath Jones provides practical, actionable, and easy-to-understand information,resources, and advice to anyone interested in teaching a music technology course or learning how to become a do-it-yourself music producer. Nearly 90 minutes of video tutorials are included! Topics covered include: basic toadvanced lab setups · using digital audio workstations (DAWs) · understanding & using MIDI · song forms · looping & repetition · melody & harmony · recording · editing · effects & plug-ins · and much more.

CONTENTS:

CONTENTS
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Music Technology Lab and Studio
The Basic La b
The Advanced Lab
Th e Extras,
Chapter 2: The Toolbox
What Is Digital Technology?
Sampling
Enterthe Computer
Digital Audio Workstatio n
Recording
Editing
Chapter 3: Creating, Recording, and Capturing Sounds
DAW Layout
Step Entry Method,
Real-Time EntryMethod
Step Entry Lesson: Creating a Drum Loop
Real-Time Entry Lesson: Creating a Bass Loop
Chapter 4: Form
Repetition
Song Form
A-B-A-B-C-B-B Lesson,
Chapter 5: Harmony
Step Entry Harmony Lesson
Real-Time Entry Harmony Lesson
Creating Rhythmic Harmony
Chapter 6: Melody
Elements of Melody
Melody and Harmony
CreatingaBassLine
Chapter 7: Expression
SignalFlovv:ThePathtoExpression,,
¡Input vs. Output
Effects
Plug-In Effects,
Automation
Exploring Automation and Effects
Chapter 8: Taking It on the Road
Understanding Audio Files
Other Performance Options
Creating, Publishing, and Copyright
Sharingand Distributing
Afterword: What Is Creativity and Can It Be Taught?
Appendix A
Appendix B
Company Index
Photo Credits
Bibliography
About the Author