Study Guide

Objective

The student can define the role of the producer in different music productions. The student can outline the various tasks of a producer and the responsibilities and requirements that are associated with them. The student identifies the technical and artistic characteristics of music productions in different eras, understands the historical development of music technology and production, and is able to contextualize these in relation to modern practices. The student can implement a basic music production.

Content

Seminar work and completing set assignments both independently and in groups. The historical development, contents and work practices of music production. The roles, work and career opportunities of the producer. Giving presentations and making production exercises. The presentation of one’s own productions to the group.

Location and time

Tuition begins 7.9.22 and ends 7.12.22. Weekly lessons every wednesday 14.45-17.00 in Control room A and other studio spaces when required.

Materials

Recommended literature:

History

Burgess, Richard James. 2014. The History of Record Production. Oxford University Press.
Cunningham, Mark. 1998. Good Vibrations. Bodmin, UK: Sanctuary Music Library.
Muikku, Jari. 2001. Musiikkia kaikkiruokaisille: Suomalaisen populaarimusiikin äänitetuotanto 1945-1990
Massey, Howard. 2000. Behind the Glass. San Fransisco, CA: Backbeat Books.
Massey, Howard. 2009. Behind the Glass Volume II. Milwaukee, WI: Hal Leonard Books.
Howard, David N. 2004. Sonic Alchemy – Visionary Music Producers and their Maverick Recordings. Milwaukee, WI: Hal Leonard Books.
Gronow, Pekka. 2014. 78 kierrosta minuutissa : äänilevyn historia 1877-1960. Klaava media.
Gronow, Pekka. 1990. Äänilevyn historia. WSOY.

Work and role

Burgess, Richard James. 2013 tai 1997. The Art of Music Production. Bodmin, UK: Omnibus Press.
Hepworth-Sawyer, R. (2009). From demo to delivery: The process of production. Burlington (MA): Focal Press.
Mixerman. 2012. Zen and the Art of Producing. Milwaukee, WI: Hal Leonard Books.
Owsinski, Bobby. 2010. The Music Producer’s Handbook. Milwaukee, WI: Hal Leonard Books.

Inspiration and aesthetics

Beinhorn, Michael. 2015. Unlocking Creativity: A Producer's Guide to Making Music and Art. Milwaukee, WI: Hal Leonard Books.
Jackson, Brian M. 2014. The music producer's survival guide : chaos, creativity, and career in independent and electronic music. Cengage Learning PTR.

Biographies and memoirs

Caillat, Ken. 2012. Making Rumours: The Inside Story of the Classic Fleetwood Mac Album. Wiley.
Jones, Quincy. 2010. Q On Producing. Hal Leonard
Martin, George. 1994. All You Need Is Ears. St. Martins press.
Ramone, Phil. 2007. Making Records. Hachette Books.
Scott, Ken. 2012. From Abbey Road to Ziggy Stardust.
Swedien, Bruce. 2009. Make Mine Music. Hal Leonard Books

Employer connections

There are visitors from the music industry on the course.

Student workload

Tuition begins 7.9.22 and ends 7.12.22. Weekly lessons every wednesday 14.45-17.00 in Control room A and other studio spaces when required.

Further information

Tuition begins 7.9.22 and ends 7.12.22. Weekly lessons every wednesday 14.45-17.00 in Control room A and other studio spaces when required.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

- The student can complete an elementary music production independently.
- The student presents and argues their own aesthetic views and choices to the group in a constructive manner and is able to give and receive feedback.
- The student is able to reflect on their own performance.
- The student can complete and submit set exercises and assignments according to schedule.

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment
Peer evaluation
Attendance
Learning assignments
Group assignments

Prerequisites

No prerequisites.