Music Tech
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Location: San Diego Mesa College - 7250 Mesa College Dr, San Diego, CA 92111
Time: 8am to 3:30pm
An immersive music production course where students compose original music, build custom MIDI controllers using Arduino, and apply professional mixing techniques using industry-standard digital audio workstation software.
Students are introduced to professional music production workflows using FL Studio, a digital audio workstation (DAW) used by producers and audio engineers worldwide. They learn how professionals transform musical ideas into polished tracks by composing melodies, applying music theory, integrating custom hardware controllers, and using mixing techniques employed in commercial studios. Students build a functional Arduino-based MIDI controller and integrate it with their DAW, experiencing the full pipeline from physical interface design to digital sound production. The course culminates in a Final Music Production Project where students produce a complete, presentation-ready track.
Students Can Use These Skills For:
- Creating original music for personal projects and content creation
- Understanding professional music production workflows
- Building portfolio-ready tracks and hardware projects
- Applying music theory and production techniques used in the industry
- Preparing for advanced audio engineering or STEM+Arts coursework
Tools Used:
- FL Studio
- Arduino UNO
- MIDI Protocol Software
- Audio Effects (EQ, Compression, Reverb)
- Breadboards & Electronic Components
Students Will:
- Create original melodies and chord progressions using music theory
- Build and program a custom Arduino MIDI controller
- Integrate hardware with professional audio software
- Apply professional mixing techniques (EQ, compression, panning, effects)
- Arrange complete song structures
- Master tracks for loudness and balance
- Present finished projects professionally
Pathway:
- Music Production
- Audio Engineering
- Electronics & Hardware Design
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