Guildhall Young Artists Online Media Music and Production

About Media Music and Production

This course is for students aged 14–18 who would like to develop existing skills in music technology, composition, and production. By the end of the course they will be able to compose, arrange and mix their own music. 

Who is it for?

Students aged 14–18 with a basic knowledge of Ableton or Logic Pro who want to move to the next level. 

What can I expect? 

The aim is to provide a broad overview of the skills required to be a composer/producer/sound artist and leave with a skill set that can be applied in various ways.

We will cover many aspects of music making, some highlights will include: Making electronic music, scoring an advert, sound design, experimental music, finding your voice as an artist.
A mixture of group sessions and one-to-one feedback to ensure that you collaborate and learn from other participants, as well as getting individual guidance and support. 

This course takes students through the process and craft of music for media and entertainment such as films, trailers, games and commercials. Throughout the year, students will have various assignments to complete small projects in various mediums, creating musical scores to accompany various chosen visual works. The course is led by Raven Bush, an EPM Tutor teaching undergraduate and post graduate students.

Course Outline 

Term one
You will learn about the various ways electronic music can be used in modern composition, looking at making beats, ambient music then looking into how these skills can be transferred onto scoring an advert.

Term two
You will learn how to create music that feels in tune with your own desires as artist, finding your voice and using that as the source of inspiration when working on commercial projects.

Term three
You will score a short film (approx. 2-5 mins), extending the composition and production knowledge learned in the first two terms, and covering concepts such as emotive/dramatic composition, motif development and narrative structure.

Please note: This course requires a time commitment from students to work on your compositions between lessons.

This course will be taught primarily using Ableton, It is advisable to use Ableton or Logic Pro for this class as the course tutors can help with these DAWs. If you use any other DAW, the tutors cannot help with any DAW-related issues, so it will be essential that you are proficient in using it.

Please note that class content could be subject to change.

About the Course Tutor

Raven Bush is an Ivor award-winning composer, producer, and violinist, as well as being a member of the acclaimed Speakers Corner Quartet.  His scores include the BBC/Fable Pictures drama series Mr Loverman.

Do I need anything?

•    Access to Ableton or Logic Pro  and a basic understanding of this software
•    An email address 
•    A reliable internet connection
•    A computer/laptop/tablet with a microphone and a camera
•    Your browser fully updated to be able to use the most recent version of Zoom (if using an Apple device we recommend installing an alternative browser such as Google Chrome or Mozilla)

Please ensure you are able to work in a well-lit and quiet environment so that your tutor is able to fully assess your work and performance.