MUSIC LAB 2023 FALL SEMESTER
We are now enrolling for our Fall Semester that began August 28th!
This semester's curriculum includes: Basic/Advanced Music Business, Music theory, Music production, Songwriting, Recording techniques, Mixing and Content Creation. We are also excited to share we have updated studio equipment in the Main Studio and Studio B!
Music Lab is for students 6th-12th Grade.
The regular weekly schedule is below.
Please note: The Music Lab always follows the Roanoke City Public Schools calendar for holidays and closings. We also follow their decisions for closings due to inclement weather.
Their calendar can be found here: Roanoke City Public Schools Calendar.
Monday 5:00-6:00pm – MUSIC BUSINESS
Monday 6:00-7:00pm – OPEN LAB
This course provides an introduction to the music business and its key players, revenue streams, and industry trends. Students will learn about music publishing, record labels and A&R, artist management, music licensing and sync, live performance and touring, as well as marketing and promoting music. The course also features a guest speaker from the music industry and a Q&A session with the speaker. By the end of the course, students will have a solid understanding of the music industry and its various facets.
After class, Music Lab will have an hour of Open Lab to work freely on their projects.
TUESDAY 5:00-6:00pm – MUSIC THEORY FOR SONGWRITING
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to music theory for songwriting. Students will learn about notes, chords, scales, and keys, as well as time signatures, rhythms, and rests. The course covers major and minor scales, intervals, the circle of fifths, triads and seventh chords, chord progressions, and popular chord progressions in modern music. Additionally, students will learn how to analyze the chord progression of a popular song and gain an understanding of song analysis.
WEDNESDAY 5:00-6:00pm – MUSIC PRODUCTION
WEDNESDAY 6:00-7:00pm – OPEN LAB
This course is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to FL Studio, a popular digital audio workstation used for music production. Students will be introduced to the fundamental tools and techniques used in FL Studio, starting with basic controls and gradually moving towards more advanced topics such as sound design and synthesis. By the end of the course, students will have a solid understanding of FL Studio basics and be able to create their own music production projects. Later in the semester, students will also learn about ProTools. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced musician looking to expand your skills, this course is ideal for anyone interested in music production with FL Studio.
After class, Music Lab will have an hour of Open Lab to work freely on their projects.
THURSDAY 5:00-6:00pm – Recording Tech: Vocal & Instruments
Students will learn about music technology for studio production (recording) as well as live audio (concert) applications.
No prior experience necessary.
FRIDAY 5:00-6:00pm – Content Marketing Basics
FRIDAY 6:00-7:00pm – OPEN LAB
This course is perfect for artists and bands who want to learn how to create high-quality video content to reach thousands or millions of users online through content marketing. DaVinci Resolve is a powerful video editing software that allows you to edit, color grade, and add visual effects to your footage. In this course, you will learn the basics of DaVinci Resolve, how to use its tools to enhance your video content, and how to deliver your content to different platforms. You will also learn how to collaborate with others and share your projects. By the end of this course, you will have the skills and knowledge to create professional-grade video content for your marketing campaigns and reach your target audience.
After class, Music Lab will have an hour of Open Lab to work freely on their projects.