Introduction to Music Production (5 cr)

Objective

The student is able to articulate the role of a music producer in different music productions. The student is able to specify the producer's tasks, as well as the responsibilities and requirements related to it. The student is able to specify the technical and artistic features of music productions of different genres and eras. The student understands the historical development of music technology and production and is able to relate it to contemporary ways of working. The student is able to complete assignments according to schedule. The student is able to implement basic music productions.

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 6.9. and ends 13.12. Weekly lessons every wednesday 14.45-17.00 in Control room A and other studio spaces when required.
Weekly assignments are completed during the lessons and handed in by the next day at 12.00

Materials

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 6.9. and ends 13.12. Weekly lessons every wednesday 14.45-17.00 in Control room A and other studio spaces when required.
Weekly assignments are completed during the lessons and handed in by the next day at 12.00

Content scheduling

Tuition begins 6.9. and ends 13.12. Weekly lessons every wednesday 14.45-17.00 in Control room A and other studio spaces when required.
Weekly assignments are completed during the lessons and handed in by the next day at 12.00

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

- The student is able to complete a simple music production independently.
- The student is able to constructively argue their own aesthetic views and choices and give and receive feedback.
- The student is able to reflect on their own knowledge and skills.
- The student is able to complete assignments according to schedule.

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment
Weekly assignments
Project work

Qualifications

No prerequisites.