Best Sound Engineering Certificate course Mumbai 2024

 Module – 1

• All the Major & Minor scale
• Harmony/ Chords/Triads and Types 
• Inversion of Chords and their Use
• Relative Major and Minor Scale
• Family of Chords
• Harmonic/Chord Progression
• Ear training
• Staff notation
• Sight Reading
• Compass of instruments

      Module – 2

• Time Signature
• Understanding and Working out with the Simple and Compound Time Signature
• Syncopation 
• Working with melodies and countermelodies
• Harmonisation
• Voicing
• Transposition
• Music Modulation and types 
• Using Pedal Point,Altered Bass Chords,Chord Leading Rules,Chords Substitution.
• Song Writing on Staff
• NotationUnderstanding about the Common Forms.

• Overview of Logic Pro X , Ableton Live, Cubase Pro 12
• Tools,Channel Strips,Vst & Effect Plugins
• Quantise Midi notes and Flex Audio
• Midi Editor,Midi Transform and trigger Midi from Logic
• Vocal tuning using Flex,Wavetuner,Auto Tuner
• Recording, Punch in Recording, Multi track recording audio track
• Automation Audio & Midi
• Midi Controller Using FaderPort16
• Understanding and working with the Busses
• Summing  & Routing with the Busses
• Vocoder and Vocal Production
• Understanding Compressor,Reverb, Delay, Equaliser
• Side chain techniques single and overall track
• Melodyne
• Understanding the Concept of Sampler
• Use of Different Sample
• Rewire 
• Project Alternatives,Metadata
• Real Time & Offline Bouncing,Sample rate,Bitrate
• Understanding the Score Editor 
• Parallel Compression,Reverb & Delay Techniques.

• Multi instrument and Multi output
• Native Instruments Kontakt 7 & Libraries
• Spectrasonics Omnisphere,Trilian, Keyscape
• Best Service Engine & Libraries
• UVI Workstation & Libraries
• Swar Systems Swarplug
• Ample Guitar & all Libraries 
• Ujam & all Libraries 
• XLN audio addictive drums, ToonTrack Superior Drummer

• Refx Nexus

• Music Composition will help you achieve a perfectly finished music tune from a bunch of loops.
• Includes various elements like rhythm, beats, harmony, applying vocals, finishing, etc. 
• Helps you enhance the skills like making the right phrasing of the tune, calculation of notes in any particular phrase, commercial value in a tune, etc.
• Songwriting and lyrics writing is closely knitted with music production. In this module, you will learn through analysis, examples, and sessions to compose and write songs in different genres. Highlights of this module include basic skills of lyrics writing, arranging your original compositions, and producing them.

• Synthesis (Additive, Subtractive, Fm, Granular)Hardware Synthesiser
• Software Synthesizer ( Falcon 2, Serum, Sylenth, Massive, Ana 2, Spire)
• Wavetable
• LFO
• Filters (HI & Low Pass, Bandpass, Notch)
• Envelopes (Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release)
• Oscillator
• Vocoder Synth
• Monophonic,Polyphonic,Ensemble Synth

• Equaliser(EQ)
• Compressor
• Reverb
• Delay
• Noise Gate
• Distortion
• Saturation
• Gain Staging
• Stereo Imaging
• Slate Digital Plugin Bundle
• Plugin Alliance Plugin Bundle
• Universal Audio Plugin Bundle(UAD)
• Solid State Logic Plugin Bundle(SSL) 
• FabFilter
• Sound Theory Gullfoss
• Oeksound  Soothe 2
• Izotope Plugin Bundle
• Waves Plugin Bundle

• Vocal Recording & Voice Sound Processing 
• Acoustic Drums Recording 
• Acoustic & Electric Guitar Recording 
• Recording, Punch in Recording,Multi track recording audio track
• Vocal Harmonies Stack Creation & Sound Processing.

a) Introduction to Song Structure

• Understanding common song forms (e.g., Verse-Chorus, AABA, ABABCB).
• Differentiating between intro, verse, chorus, bridge, breakdown, outro, etc.
• Analyzing song structure in various genres (pop, EDM, hip-hop, film score, etc.).

b). Dynamic Arrangements

• How to create tension and release in a track.
• Building energy through progressive layering.
• Using silence and breakdowns for contrast.

c). Instrumental Layering

• Layering instruments effectively for depth and texture.
• Balancing frequencies between instruments to avoid clutter.
• Techniques for arranging leads, pads, and supporting instruments.

d).  Using Automation for Arrangements

• Automating volume, panning, effects, and filters for smooth transitions.
• Dynamic build-ups using automation (e.g., risers, filter sweeps).

e).  Vocal Arrangement

• Arranging lead vocals, harmonies, and backing vocals.
• Layering vocals for impact in different song sections.
• Using vocal chops as arrangement elements.

f). Arrangement for Different Genres

• Exploring arrangement nuances specific to EDM, hip-hop, cinematic music, pop, and rock.
• Genre-specific tricks to enhance flow and energy.

g).  Reverse Engineering Famous Arrangements

• Deconstructing the arrangement of popular songs.
• Understanding why certain arrangements work.
• Applying reverse-engineering techniques to your own tracks.

h). Using FX and Ambience in Arrangements

• Arranging effects like reverb, delay, and echoes to fill space.
• Creating atmospheric textures to enhance sections.
• The role of background sounds in building a full arrangement.

i) Arrangement Workflow and Industry Techniques

• Best practices for organizing your DAW project for efficient arrangements according to industry standards.
• Workflow techniques for rapid prototyping and arranging.
• Using markers, templates, and grouping in DAWs.

• Introduction of Acoustic & Electric Guitar & playing style
• Understanding the Programing Process of Acoustic & Electric Guitar (Strum, Lead, Arpeggios, Riff Etc)
• Understanding the Programing Process of Nylon & Ukulele(Strum, Lead, Arpeggios, Riff, etc)
• Detailed understanding of Ample Guitar, Kontakt, Ujam and other Guitar Vst Plugins And Libraries 
• Appropriate Sound Processing Treatment On The Sample Sound Libraries to make it Sound Real(Acoustic & Electronic)

• Introduction of Acoustic & Electric Guitar Bass Guitar  & Playing Style
• Creating Groove with the Bass-line( All Genre)
• Understanding the Programming Process of Sub, Grunge, Slap,Fingered, etc
• Detailed understanding of Ample Guitar, Konkatk, Ujam and other Guitar VST Plugins and libraries.
• Appropriate Sound Processing Treatment on the Sample Sound Libraries to make it sound real(Acoustic & Electronic)

• Introduction of Acoustic Drum and Electronic Drum Kit
• Programing Different Types of Grooves in Simple & Compound Time Signature(Acoustic & Electronic)
• Making your Own Drum Kit by using different sample sound libraries (Acoustic & Electronic)
• Appropriate Sound Processing Treatment on the sample sound libraries to make it Sound Real(Acoustic & Electronic)
• Ethnic & World Percussions Programming  (Darbuka, Djembes, Bongos, Cajons, Cabasa, Congas, etc)
• Indian Rhythm Programming (Dhol, Dholak, Tabla, Duff, Shakers,etc) 
• Electronic Dance Music Rhythm Programing (Electro House, Deep House, Big room, Synthwave, Hiphop, Future pop, Trap etc)
• Orchestral Drums Programming
• Pop, Rock Drums Programming (Acoustic & Electronic)

• Introduction of Stroke Instruments
• Programming Rabab, Mandolin, Dobro, Banjo, Oud,etc..
• Programming Santoor, Sitar,Sarod, Tanpura, Harmonium, etc..
• Appropriate sound processing treatment on the sample sound libraries to make it sound real.

Part – 1 Essential Skills

• Concept 
• Structuring the arrangement (what goes where and why)
• Harmonising with chords, progressions and substitutions (working with the harmonic background of an arrangement)
• Utilising voicing and voice leading (choosing the order of notes within a chord-and from chord to chord)
• Working with melodies and countermelodies
• Deciding on the right instrumentation (choosing which instrument play which note)

Part – 2  Instruments And Voices; Ranges And Techniques

•  String instruments(writing for both bowed and plucked strings)
• Brass instruments(writing for concert, marching, and drum corps brass)
• Woodwind instruments (writing for single reed,double reed, and flute-like instrument)
• Keyboard and electronic instruments (writing for the piano,organ,synthesiser  and similar instruments)
•  Percussion instrument (writing for drums and mallets)
• Voices (writing for sopranos,alto, tenor, basses and other voices)

Part – 3 Real  World Arranging

•  Arranging for an orchestra (creating symphonic pieces  for the full orchestra)
•  Arranging for a choir (creating vocal arrangement in stab fashion)
• Arranging for a rhythm section(writing in different styles and for different rhythm sections instruments)

• History of Music Business
• Functions of a Record Label
• Introduction to Intellectual Property Rights
• Copyrights & Agreements
• Online Music Business
• Management of Content & Aggregators

• Background Scoring is related to providing background music in films, albums, etc.
• For students looking to make a career in the film industry, this module will be proven as a milestone to getting familiar with how background music works and the process of music scoring.
• Scoring Music for Feature Films , Short Films, OTT Platforms, Advertisements,etc.
• Understanding The Director’s Point of View.. 
• Importance of the Time Line & The Delivery 
• Film Mixdown & Export..

• Vibrations to Sound 
• Propagation of Sound 
• Speed of Sound 
• Waveforms – Sine, Square, Triangle, Sawtooth, Semisine 
• Amplitude, Wavelength, Frequency, Calculation of Wavelength from frequency 
• Human Hearing & Psychoacoustics

• Concept 
• dB SPL, dBv, dBu, dBm
• Dynamic Range, Signal to Noise Ratio, Headroom 
• Weighted Average (dBa, dBc) 
• Boundary Effect 
• Inverse Square Law – Demonstration using a Loudspeaker
• Impedance, Standard Operating Levels