Registration

Registration Forms

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Tuition: $400 per session

• Ages 10-18
• Access the registration link for class schedule options
• New students don’t need to audition, but our program lead would like to learn more about the person prior to band placement to ensure the best fit possible.
• If you encounter any issues or have any questions regarding the registration forms, please email Plugged In at info@pluggedinband.org or call (781) 444-1879.
• Sessions held at 40 Freeman Place, Needham, MA.

Registration Forms

REGISTER HERE BY CREDIT CARD

REGISTER HERE BY CHECK OR SCHOLARSHIP

Tuition: $400

• Ages 18+
• Each band consists of 4-6 adults and 1 teacher and is comprised of drums, guitar, bass, vocals, and can also include keyboards. Plugged In forms the bands based on music preference and class availability. Bands develop a set list and work as a group, all with guidance from our trained teaching staff. Band sets can include original material and/or cover songs chosen by the students. All bands will perform at an end of session concert. All skill levels welcome.
• Access the registration link for class schedule options
• If you encounter any issues or have any questions regarding the registration forms, please email Plugged In at info@pluggedinband.org or call (781) 444-1879.

Registration Forms

REGISTER HERE BY CREDIT CARD

REGISTER HERE BY CHECK OR SCHOLARSHIP

Tuition: $400

Ages 14-18

Using cloud-based digital music and video editing technology, participants ages 14-18 will learn to communicate and collaborate creatively across cultures, gain knowledge of global issues and create the change they want to see in the world. This summer, over eight weeks, young people from Massachusetts and Morocco will work together (guided by teachers and facilitators) to write and produce an original song and music video that will be live-streamed on YouTube.

Weekly asynchronous programming with additional zoom meetings

June 28-August 20, 2021 

Curriculum

Week 1:  
Band gets to know each other via the Narrative Atlas through text and video recording of themselves (facilitated by teacher and alum volunteer/asynchronous).
Students watch Soundtrap instructional videos on their own time to learn how to use app.

Week 2: 
Band discusses (via text/video recording of themselves) causes/issues they want to address with a song and comes up with one topic (facilitated by teacher and alum volunteer/asynchronous).
Students watch Soundtrap instructional videos on their own time to learn how to use app.

Week 3: 
Band collaboratively writes lyrics to song (facilitated by teacher and alum volunteer/asynchronous).
Students watch Soundtrap instructional videos on their own time to learn how to use app.

Week 4:  
Band collaboratively creates music for song using Soundtrap (loops, etc.) (facilitated by teacher and alum volunteer/asynchronous). Feedback and ideas are shared by band members as music is recorded and shared. (facilitated by teacher and alum volunteer/asynchronous). If student has an instrument, they can use it to record their part of song.

Week 5: 
Teacher puts final song in format that band members use to play and record their instruments digitally on Soundtrap (facilitated by teacher and alum volunteer/asynchronous).  Band discusses and finalizes concept of music video (facilitated by teacher and alum volunteer/asynchronous).

Week 6:
Teacher does final mix of song.  Band collaboratively creates story board for video (facilitated by teacher and alum volunteer/asynchronous).

Week 7:
Each band member chooses a section of video to create (facilitated by teacher and alum volunteer/asynchronous).

Week 8:
Teacher does the final video edit.
Music video is premiered and shared by students electronically/social media.
Group discussion about project – what they learned and liked about project (facilitated by teacher and alum volunteer/asynchronous).

Overview

• All students participating in private instruction must register prior to requesting their first lesson.
• Private lesson registration is always open and is independent of other programming.

Registration Steps

• To request a lesson, first visit our Instructors Page and decide which instructor you prefer.
• Once you’ve picked an instructor, please register by clicking the link below.
• If you have any questions, please email info@pluggedinband.org or call 781-444-1879.

Private Lesson Registration Page

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REGISTER HERE – SCHOLARSHIP

Registration Forms

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Tuition: $400

June 28, 2021 through July 2, 2021
Monday-Thursday 10 AM- Noon, Friday 10 AM- 2 PM

Final Show – July 30, 2021

Overview

• Digital audio production class participants must register prior to their first class.
• Ages 10-18

Description
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 livestream concert. This is not a program adapted for online learning. Our Digital Audio Production program is geared towards and enhanced by the virtual environment.
Expectations and Goals
The goal of this series of classes is to provide an introduction and teach basic digital audio production skills. There is a loose curriculum these classes will follow, however the instructors will also be responsive to the needs and desires of the students and may adjust this curriculum accordingly. Each student will have a final project (song or podcast based) to present by the end of the series.

• 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
• Soundtrap Account (Provided by Plugged In)

Course Schedule

Day 1 Intro to Digitial Music
Day 2 Audio Editing & the Grid
Day 3 MIDI Editing & Drums
Day 4 Mixing & Effects
Day  5 Creative Arranging

Registration Forms

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Tuition: $400

Youth Program – July 6 , 2021 through July 9, 2021
Tuesday 10 AM- Noon, Wednesday 10 AM- Noon, Thursday 10 AM- 1 PM, Friday 10 AM- 2 PM

Final Show – July 30 , 2021

Overview

• Ages 10-18
• All students participating in digital audio production class must register prior to their first class.

Expectations and Goals

The goal of this series of classes is to expand upon the techniques and concepts acquired from the Introduction to DAP series. A basic understanding of digital audio production concepts such as editing, the grid, MIDI and drums, and mixing and effects will be important for participation in this series. There is a loose curriculum these classes will follow; however the instructors will also be responsive to the needs and desires of the students and may adjust this curriculum accordingly. Each student will have a final project (song or podcast based) to present by the end of the series.

Required Materials
The only required materials needed to participate are listed below. If you do not have access to the following
materials please contact Plugged In prior to completing your registration.

• 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 create a Reaper account for each student)

Course Schedule

Day 1 Welcome to Reaper
Day  2 Audio, Comping & Sampling
Day 3 Synthesis & MIDI
Day 4 Automation, Routing & Effects (part 1)
Day 5 Effects (part 2) & Working on Final Project

Registration Forms

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Tuition: $400

Youth Program – July 12, 2021 through July 16, 2021
Monday-Thursday 10 AM-Noon, Friday 10 AM- 2 PM

Final Show – July 30 , 2021

Overview

• Ages 10-18
• All students participating in digital audio production class must register prior to their first class.

Required Materials
The only required materials needed to participate are listed below. If you do not have access to the following
materials please contact Plugged In prior to completing your registration.

• 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 create a Reaper account for each student)

Course Schedule

Day 1 Getting Started with Pure Data
Day  2 Make Some Noise!
Day 3 Filtering & Processing
Day 4 Crafting a Synthesizer
Day 5 Making Generative Music

Registration Forms

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REGISTER HERE – CHECK / SCHOLARSHIP

Tuition: $400

Youth Program – July 19, 2021 through July 23, 2021
Monday-Thursday 10 AM-Noon, Friday 10 AM- 2 PM

Final Show – July 30 , 2021

Overview

• Ages 10-18
• All students participating in digital audio production class must register prior to their first class.

Required Materials
The only required materials needed to participate are listed below. If you do not have access to the following
materials please contact Plugged In prior to completing your registration.

• 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

Course Schedule

Day 1 Getting Started with JUCE & C++
Day  2 Creating Our First Plugin
Day 3 Processing Audio Input
Day 4 Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Basics 
Day 5 Making a Clean Graphical User Interface (GUI)