Soundtrap: Intro to Digital Audio Production
Tuition: $400
Session Dates: November 8, 2021 – January 13, 2022
Final Showcase Session 2 – January 14, 2022
Class Options: Fridays 4:30-6:00pm OR Saturdays 2:00-3:30pm OR Sundays 12:30-2:00pm
Ages 10+
In this innovative 8-week project-oriented program students will learn fundamental skills, techniques and tools to work with digital audio software. The program will culminate in a student created song or podcast project that will be showcased at the Plugged In end of session showcase. This is not a program adapted for online learning. Our Digital Audio Production programs are geared towards and enhanced by the virtual environment. We will explore topics such as:
- an intro to digital music
- audio editing & the grid
- MIDI editing & drums
- mixing & effects
- creative arranging
- and more!
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Reaper: Digital Audio Production Class
Session Dates: November 8, 2021 – January 13, 2022
Final Showcase Session 2 – January 14, 2022
In this 8-week project-oriented program students will dive into digital audio production concepts using Reaper. Each student will have a final project (song or podcast) that will be shared at our end of session showcase. Our digital audio production classes are geared toward and enhanced by the virtual environment.
Week 1: Welcome to Reaper
Week 2: Audio, Comping, and Sampling
Week 3: Synthesis
Week 4: Automation, Routing, and Effects (part 1)
Week 5: Effects (part 2) Start of Final Project
Week 6: Music Theory, Arranging, and Final Project Work
Week 7: Final Project Work
Week 8: Mastering: Exporting Final Projects, Conclusions
Required Materials: The only materials and/or equipment required to participate are listed below. Please contact Plugged In prior to registration if you do not have access to these materials. We may be able to help!
- Desktop or Laptop Computer – MAC (macOS: 10.5-11 Big Sur or newer) or PC (Windows: XP/Vista/7/8/10 32 or 64 bit)
- Headphones
- Reaper account (Plugged In will provide students an account)
Creative Audio Programming 1: Make Some Noise!
Tuition: $400
Session Dates: November 8, 2021 – January 13, 2022
Final Showcase Session 2 – January 14, 2022
Class Options: Thursdays 6:00-7:30pm OR Fridays 6:00-7:30pm
Ages 10+
In Creative Audio Programming 1: Make Some Noise, students will learn how to create virtual instruments using the Pure Data framework. At the end of this program students will have created a unique virtual instrument they can use in any DAW like GarageBand or Logic! We will explore topics such as:
- Getting familiar with Pure Data
- Filtering & Processing
- Crafting a Synthesizer
- Making Generative Music
- and more!
Creative Audio Programming 2: Crafting Audio Plug-ins
Tuition: $400
Session Dates: November 8, 2021 – January 13, 2022
Final Showcase Session 2 – January 14, 2022
Class Options: Thursdays 3:00-4:30pm OR Thursdays 7:30-9:00pm
Ages 10+
In Creative Audio Programming: Making Audio Plugins, students will learn how to make audio plugins through the JUCE C++ framework. At the end of the program, students will have made an awesome custom effect that they can use in any DAW like GarageBand or Logic to make beautiful music with! We will explore topics such as:
- getting familiar with JUCE
- creating basic plugins
- processing audio input
- digital signal processing
- and making graphical user interfaces
PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS
VIRTUAL PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS
PLUGGED IN NOW OFFERS ONLINE MUSIC LESSONS!
Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboard, Vocals, Songwriting, Electronic Music Production
Learn to play or improve. All skill levels welcome.
$60: 1-Hour Lesson
$45: 45 Minute Lesson
$35: 1/2-Hour Lesson
Option 1: 4–Week Block
Option 2: 8–Week Block (Get Last Week Free)
Availability: 7 Days throughout Year
(Depending on Instructor’s Availability)
YOUTH AND ADULT ROCK BAND CLASS
SPRING SESSION 2022
Session Dates: TBA
Youth Band Class: Ages 8-19
Adult Band Class: Ages 19+
Tuition: $700
Each band of 3-6 students will choose songs, practice for 1.5 hours per week, record a video set (virtual bands) or perform (in-person bands) at the session ending concert that benefits a charity chosen by our students.
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Our Plugged In merch is available for a limited time and in limited quantities! We have fabulous Plugged In long sleeve shirts, water bottles, face masks, notebooks, keychains, hand sanitizer, back packs, and bracelets for you to choose from! Every order comes with a complimentary Plugged In pen! Local orders will be delivered to your door free of charge, and other orders will be mailed for a small fee. Proceeds from our merch sale go to support our Scholarship Fund. Get decked out in Plugged In swag while supporting your favorite band program!
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Testimonials from Students & Parents
Your program gave me the confidence in myself to do a lot of things: to sing, to write, to play in bands, and I really have come a long way. And to look at how far my guitar playing has come since I started the program 5 years ago, is incredible.
Plugged In is one of the most amazing organizations of which my son has ever been a part. This program transforms kids lives by giving them self confidence, increased musicianship and being responsible for making the world a better place.
Plugged In is the only place that our daughter feels truly whole, loved and at peace. Sandra and Tom plus all the wonderful teachers create a place where everyone is welcomed and celebrated.
I just wanted to let you know how amazing your program is. My daughter has been looking forward to coming every time and loves everyone that she is working with at plugged in!
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