Teens: Digital Audio, Music and Beat Production
Create your own Beats & Grooves while Learning Music Production
Explore the process of making music, from soaring instrumentals to pumping bass lines. Learn to make and modify sounds – even program your own drum patterns – like the 808 kick.
In this dynamic summer camp course, you’ll cover the basic technical fundamentals of recording and editing, while learning the concepts of songwriting and arrangement. Produce outstanding digital audio with the assistance of a professional instructor with years of professional, real-world experience.
What You’ll Learn: Digital Audio, Music and Beat Production
| Course Content | Software Used |
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• How to create music of any genre, including hip-hop, dance, electronica and dubstep, or invent your own • Techniques used by professionals in everyday production • How to make music that sounds like your favorite artists • To build bass lines and melodies • Create or modify a sound • How to “Autotune” |
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Course may vary slightly based on student expertise & class interest. All students work on their own personal projects, which they keep.
Who Should Attend: Digital Audio, Music and Beat Production Ages 13-17 | Beginner–Advanced | No Music Production Experience Required
Ever wonder how your favorite artists create their music? Ever wanted to make your own sounds like today’s professional musicians and top recording artists? If you’ve answered “yes” to either of these questions, this course is for you.
Ready to become a music producer? Do you want to be the next Daft Punk, Will.i.am, Taylor Swift, DJ Shadow or Jay-Z? Then get ready to to learn how to produce your own music using state-of-the-art tools and music techniques. You’ll learn every step of audio production, including songwriting, arrangement, recording, editing, mixing, and mastering. Perfect for aspiring musicians of all types, even if you’ve never tried creating your own music and regardless of your musical tastes or background.
Related Courses: You May Also Be Interested In…
| Course Title | Brief Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Academy for Music and Video Production | Experience a two-week academy that delivers double the digital excitement | 2 Weeks |
| Music Video Production | Experience the ultimate in music video production | 1 Week |
Questions about a course or additional weeks at DMA? Ready to register? Please call 866.656.3342 for more information and to speak with a Guest Experience Representative.
Fees & Additional Options: Digital Audio, Music & Beat Production
| Options | Price | Duration | Meals |
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| Tuition (base price) | $1,045 | 1 Week, Mon-Fri | Lunch not included |
| Lunch Plan (for non-residential students) | add $65 | 1 Week, Mon-Fri | 5 lunches |
| Residential Program – Dorm (shared room) | add $495 | 1 Week, Sun-Fri (weekend add’l) | 3 meals/day |
| Residential Program – Hotel (Harvard) | 795 | 1 Week, Sun-Fri (weekend add’l) | 3 meals/day |
| Stanford Continuing Studies Credit | add $90 | 4 Quarter Units | NA |
*To view all options, including weekend stays, visit our Options & Fees page. 
1 Week | Ages 13-17 | Beg-Inter
| “I plan to become a professional producer and I’ll definitely benefit from what I learned at DMA.” - Ian, DMA Music Production Student |
Dates by Location 2012
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Vancouver, BC
- Jul 30-Aug 3
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Stanford, CA
- Jul 23- 27
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Los Angeles, CA
- Jul 2-6
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San Diego, CA
- Jul 30-Aug 3
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Austin, TX
- Jul 2-6
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Washington D.C.
- Jul 9-13
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Philadelphia, PA
- Jul 9-13
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Swarthmore, PA
- not offered at this location
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Cambridge, MA
- Jun 25-29 | Jul 23-27
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Chicago, IL
- Jul 2-6
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New York, NY
- not offered at this location

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