Study Guide

Objective

The student can record, edit and process vocal tracks with a digital audio workstation. The student can describe the basics of the physiology of singing. The student can communicate constructively and positively with singers and instrumentalists in a recording situation. The student gains competences in directing, managing and producing vocal recording sessions and familiarity with signal processing in vocal track productions.

Content

Studio work, vocal recording sessions, giving and receiving peer feedback. Lectures and guest lectures. The producer’s role in the finalization of vocal tracks. Tuning of vocal tracks and other processing technology.

Location and time

Teaching and vocal sessions in the Soiva studio wednesdays 13.00-16.15. starting 18.1.2023

Teaching methods

Small group tutorial
Interactive lecture
Assignments
Contact teaching

Employer connections

There are music industry visitors on the course.

Completion alternatives

To be discussed separately with the teacher during the first lesson.

Content scheduling

18.1 Intro ja Studiolaulamisen perusteet, Laulamisen fysiologia ja perusteet
25.1. Kommunikointi studiossa, tekniset jutut
1.2. Laulattamisen perusteet 2 ja laulun viritysteknologia
8.2. SALESVUO SESSIO
15.2. Laulusessio / Laulusessio
1.3. Laulusessio / Laulusessio
8.3. Laulusessio / Laulusessio
22.3. Laulusessio / Laulusessio
29.3. Laulusessio / Laulusessio
5.4. Laulusessio / Laulusessio
12.4. Laulusessio / Laulusessio
19.4. Laulusessio / Laulusessio
26.4. Laulusessio / Laulusessio
3.5. Laulusessio / Laulusessio /Opintojaksopalaute

Further information

18.1 Intro ja Studiolaulamisen perusteet, Laulamisen fysiologia ja perusteet
25.1. Kommunikointi studiossa, tekniset jutut
1.2. Laulattamisen perusteet 2 ja laulun viritysteknologia
8.2. SALESVUO SESSIO
15.2. Laulusessio / Laulusessio
1.3. Laulusessio / Laulusessio
8.3. Laulusessio / Laulusessio
22.3. Laulusessio / Laulusessio
29.3. Laulusessio / Laulusessio
5.4. Laulusessio / Laulusessio
12.4. Laulusessio / Laulusessio
19.4. Laulusessio / Laulusessio
26.4. Laulusessio / Laulusessio
3.5. Laulusessio / Laulusessio /Opintojaksopalaute

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

- The student is able to follow agreed schedules and submit their assignments on time.
- The student can work as an active member of the group and give constructive feedback on the contributions of the other group members.
- The student presents and argues their own contribution to the group as agreed and is able to receive feedback and reflect on their own performance.

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment
Peer evaluation
Attendance
Learning assignment

Prerequisites

The student is able to plan and implement a recording session in a professional sound studio and is able to collaborate with musicians in a recording situation. The student is able to listen both critically and analytically. 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.