If you’re an artist who wants to record your own music, but doesn’t know where to start, we’ll teach you all of the essential production skills you need to start producing music from the comfort of your own home in just 10 weeks.
Getting started in music production can be extremely exciting, but also overwhelming and daunting.
It can be easy to get confused and get stuck or lost in the technical side of things, which results in stifling your creativity.
If you're looking to kick-start your music production journey without any of the headaches and frustration so that can start creating great music ASAP, then this course is for you!
Our 10-Week Home Recording Bootcamp is designed to give you the best foundation in music production possible in the shortest amount of time. You will get the essentials of recording, production and mixing downpat and learn how way your way around using Ableton Live as your main recording software, or Digitial Audio Workstation (DAW).
Do you want to be the next Flume? The next Skrillex, or DeadMau5? You’ve come to the right place. Our Home Recording Bootcamp covers everything you need to know to get you up and running to produce that you're proud of from the comfort of your own home.
Ableton Live is becoming a staple among top tier producers, and for good reason. It’s an extremely versatile DAW (Digital Audio Workstation), excelling in the realms of MIDI capability, arranging and all-round production. It’s no surprise that it’s the pick of the bunch for many of the world’s leading producers.
If you’ve ever opened up any DAW for the first time, you’re probably familiar with that feeling of overwhelm when you first open it and don’t know where to start.
Everyone has been there… but at the conclusion of this course it’ll be a feeling of the past. You’ll learn everything from the layout of the DAW, through to utilising Ableton’s distinguished native instruments and plugin collection, along with learning about different microphones and how best to use each one.
If you’ve ever opened up any DAW for the first time, you’re probably familiar with that feeling of overwhelm when you first open it and don’t know where to start.
Everyone has been there… but at the conclusion of this course it’ll be a feeling of the past. You’ll learn everything from the layout of the DAW, through to utilising Ableton’s distinguished native instruments and plugin collection, along with learning about different microphones and how best to use each one.
Immerse yourself in an interactive learning experience that brings theory to life through practical application. As you progress through the course, you'll actively apply newfound knowledge, solidifying your understanding like never before.
Take your learning beyond the classroom with engaging tasks and stems to work on at home, ensuring continuous skill development and growth between sessions.
Immerse yourself in an interactive learning experience that brings theory to life through practical application. As you progress through the course, you'll actively apply newfound knowledge, solidifying your understanding like never before.
Take your learning beyond the classroom with engaging tasks and stems to work on at home, ensuring continuous skill development and growth between sessions.
What it is: 10-Week Home Recording Bootcamp
Bootcamp aims: To equip you with the technical knowledge and practical skills to start making music right away that you're proud of. You'll also walk away knowing how to use Ableton Live to build your productions.
Who is this for: This bootcamp is for anyone looking to dive into the world of music production and rapidly see your skills soar so that you can start recording music you're proud of in just 10 weeks.
Location: We've teamed up with Dream House Music School to run our bootcamp, and as such the weekly in-person workshops will be held at Dream House. Here it is on Google Maps.
Bootcamp Format: The bootcamp combines weekly 2-hour in-person workshops, with access to our online production portal. The workshops consist of a mix of theory, demonstrations, and practical breakouts so that you'll be able to start applying your new skills immediately in each class. Our online portal will keep you learning learning in between workshops and give you plenty of recordings to download and hone your skills with.
When: The 10-Week Home Recording Bootcamp runs in line with the South Australian school terms. (Note: the bootcamp is open to everyone - not just those at school)
Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge and inspiration you need in order to develop a lifelong love of music production. We will teach you the essentials of music production and how to get your way around using Ableton Live.
We can't wait to see where you take newfound skills and how you apply them in your music going forward.
Your music production education doesn't stop when you finish your course with us. You'll also receive 2 bonus months of free access to our online production portal where you can continue to learn and hone your skills.
Save big on Ableton Live software when you signup for one of our courses.
We want you to be able to put into practice what you've learnt as soon as you've left the classroom. That's why we'll provide you with fresh stems each week that you can load up at home and manipulate, add to, change, alter, process and tweak until your heart's content.
Meet your dedicated music production instructor, Tom Wormald. With over a decade of experience in music production and audio engineering, Tom's journey began at a young age when he picked up his first guitar. Despite the challenge of playing a right-handed guitar as a lefty, Tom persisted, and his dedication to music has taken him from performing in Adelaide to studying in Melbourne, and ultimately working as an audio engineer and producer.
In 2012, Tom delved into electronic music production by immersing himself in Ableton Live. Inspired by artists like Flume, he devoted hours to mastering the craft, eventually leading to the creation of full songs in just a day. Sharing his knowledge with peers at university highlighted Tom's passion for teaching and guiding others on their musical journey.
Joseph Cheek is a seasoned professional musician whose musical journey began at the age of 5 with piano lessons, igniting a lifelong passion for music.
Transitioning into a career as an audio engineer was a natural progression for Joseph, as it allowed him to work alongside talented and creative individuals in a studio environment aimed at inspiring others through collaborative music production.
With over a decade of experience spanning various music genres, Joseph's expertise lies in crafting larger-than-life rock, indie, and pop-rock productions at Island Studios, recognised as a premier destination for Pop and Indie artists in South Australia. In addition to his studio work, Joseph has dedicated nearly a decade to educating others, conducting music workshops, speaking at events, and teaching at university.
Joseph is a firm believer in continuous personal growth and lifelong learning, consistently expanding his knowledge in music, business, and personal development. Motivated by his passion for education, Joseph created Island Production Courses to empower individuals with valuable insights for immediate application in enhancing their own music productions.
Join Joseph and Tom on a journey towards creating extraordinary music experiences together.
To get started, all you need to do is hit that "Apply To Join" button and fill out your details! Please note, there are a limited number of spots in each bootcamp so be sure to get onto filling out your application sooner rather than later.
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