3. Introduction
• Musician and songwriter for 5 years
• 45+ hours interning in live/studio sound
• 30+ hours recording my own music
• Mastery Classes through Berklee and Coursera
• What happens “behind the music?”
9. Sound Design &
Production
• This is when recording takes place
• Choosing microphones and sound effects
• Working with others to create the song
• Make a “rough mix”
• Put everything together for first time
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12. Mixing
• Adding effects, syncing music, creating tones
• Bringing volume up and down
• Making music ready for album/digital release
13.
14. Mastering
• Polishing the sound
• Making a final “bounce” and “mixdown”
• Transferring the music to a CD, MP3, or WAV file
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