Studio Production

Arthur Thovmasian

Office Phone: 413-565-4220 x 2332Email: athovmasian@longmeadow.k12.ma.usStudio Production Syllabus

Course Description:

Studio Production and Composition at Longmeadow High School exposes students to the basics of audio recording, editing, mixing, and composition through the usage of music software - GarageBand and Logic Pro X. This course focuses on:
      • Technological Literacy: Proficiency using a MAC interface for daily audio operation.
      • Digital Recording: Students will create, analyze, and record live material in digital formats.
      • Using MIDI: Students will create and manipulate MIDI files and settings. 
      • Composition: Students will create original musical compositions using the basic tools, media, and techniques in music technology. Basic theory and piano skills will be explored.
      • Critical Response: Students will describe and analyze their own recorded work and the work of others using appropriate vocabulary. 

Required Equipment:   

Students will need:
  • Stereo headphones, please acquire headphones that fit over the ear
  • A Flash Drive (at least 4gb)
  • Daily access to their LHS gmail accounts