Young Producers Group - Advanced Music Technology and Business Curriculum
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Young Producers Group - Advanced Music Technology and Business Curriculum
Young Producers Group - Advanced Music Technology and Business Curriculum
This curriculum presents interviews with GRAMMY-winners and multi-platinum professionals where they discuss how they’ve built sustainable careers implementing the skills students learned during Music Production 1 and 2. Students also hear from leading behind-the-scenes professionals about copyright, contracts, and other industry essentials. All of this culminates in a capstone project where students create and release an album, their industry debut!
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CTE Capstone Course
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Career Pathway Development
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Ableton Live, Logic, FL Studio, Pro Tools, or any other Digital Audio Workstation
Interviews & Masterclasses with GRAMMY-winning, multi-platinum music industry professionals support students as they create their capstone projects.
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CTE Capstone Course
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Grades: 11-12
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Software: Soundtrap (Chromebook, Mac, PC)
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Cost: $3000/year (includes Music Appreciation)
Get FREE access to each unit with videos from each industry professional, glossaries, other learning tools now!
Curriculum Overview
The Advanced Music Technology and Business curriculum features interviews and masterclasses with GRAMMY-winning and multi-platinum music professionals who share how they've built sustainable careers using the same skills students developed in Music Production 1 and 2.
The course opens with a Capstone Project Production Plan, guiding students to define their creative vision and map a realistic production timeline. From there, each unit aligns directly with a stage of the Capstone process and is supported by interviews and masterclasses from professionals working in today’s music industry.
In addition to learning advanced digital signal processing and mixing techniques, students gain insight into the interpersonal side of working as a recording engineer and producer, develop literacy in copyright and music law, and gain practical experience in music business fundamentals including branding, marketing, and release strategy.
1. Capstone Project
Students set the vision and schedule for their Capstone Project, shaping the big picture of what they want to create.
2. The Creative Process in the Industry
Students explore how professionals approach the creative process while getting started on their own project.
3. Digital Signal Processing
Students learn to use audio effects like a pro and apply them directly to their Capstone Project.
4. The Recording Engineer
Students practice both the technical and human sides of recording, gaining the tools to capture great performances and moments.
5. Copyright
Students gain valuable insight into how the music industry works by studying copyright, then begin collaborating with classmates.
6. Introduction to Music Law
Students learn about the crucial role a music lawyer plays on an artist or producer’s team.
7. Careers in the Music Industry
Students discover career pathways in the industry, including many that aren’t visible on stage. By the end of this unit, all composition for the Capstone Project must be finished.
8. Mixing
Students learn how to solve common mixing problems and polish their Capstone Project for a professional sound.
9. Artist Development
Students analyze an artist they admire and refine their own creative vision and business strategy.
10. Finishing Touches
Students put the final touches on their Capstone Project and release it into the world.
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Unmatched Teacher Resources & Support
Teachers receive a comprehensive, digital Teacher’s Handbook to help set up and maintain a productive atmosphere where students feel safe to explore their creativity, respond to peers’ work, and connect their projects to the world around them.
The handbook includes:
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Detailed pacing guide
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Scaffolding for check-ins and listening parties
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Pedagogy guides
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Capstone mentorship guide
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