Since January 2025
Instructor since January 2025
Music Production and Composition Techniques with Logic Pro
From 134 C$ /h
What You'll Learn:
Composition Techniques: Learn how to structure songs, craft memorable melodies, harmonies, and rhythms, and bring your musical ideas to life.
Audio Mixing: Master the art of balancing tracks, EQ, compression, and reverb to create professional-quality mixes that stand out.
Plugin Use: Explore Logic Pro’s vast library of stock plugins and third-party options to sculpt unique sounds and enhance your productions.
Sound Manipulation: Dive into advanced techniques like pitch correction, time-stretching, and creative sound design to transform your music.
Recording Essentials: Discover best practices for recording vocals and instruments, setting up your workspace, and achieving clean, polished audio.
Sound Design & Sampling: Use Logic Pro's synthesisers and samplers to design custom sounds and create textures that make your tracks unique.
Automation & Effects: Add depth and dynamics to your projects with automation, effects chains, and advanced routing setups.
Computer-Generated Music Techniques: Harness the power of MIDI and virtual instruments to create music across genres, from electronic to cinematic scores.
What to Expect:
Hands-On Learning: Practical exercises and real-time projects tailored to your experience level.
Professional Tips & Tricks: Insider knowledge from an experienced music producer, composer and sound designer who’s worked with renowned artists and brands like the BBC and Microsoft.
Flexible Learning: Choose between the convenience of online sessions or the engaging atmosphere of in-person classes.
No matter your background or musical style, you’ll leave equipped to produce high-quality tracks that reflect your unique artistic voice.
Ready to Create?
Composition Techniques: Learn how to structure songs, craft memorable melodies, harmonies, and rhythms, and bring your musical ideas to life.
Audio Mixing: Master the art of balancing tracks, EQ, compression, and reverb to create professional-quality mixes that stand out.
Plugin Use: Explore Logic Pro’s vast library of stock plugins and third-party options to sculpt unique sounds and enhance your productions.
Sound Manipulation: Dive into advanced techniques like pitch correction, time-stretching, and creative sound design to transform your music.
Recording Essentials: Discover best practices for recording vocals and instruments, setting up your workspace, and achieving clean, polished audio.
Sound Design & Sampling: Use Logic Pro's synthesisers and samplers to design custom sounds and create textures that make your tracks unique.
Automation & Effects: Add depth and dynamics to your projects with automation, effects chains, and advanced routing setups.
Computer-Generated Music Techniques: Harness the power of MIDI and virtual instruments to create music across genres, from electronic to cinematic scores.
What to Expect:
Hands-On Learning: Practical exercises and real-time projects tailored to your experience level.
Professional Tips & Tricks: Insider knowledge from an experienced music producer, composer and sound designer who’s worked with renowned artists and brands like the BBC and Microsoft.
Flexible Learning: Choose between the convenience of online sessions or the engaging atmosphere of in-person classes.
No matter your background or musical style, you’ll leave equipped to produce high-quality tracks that reflect your unique artistic voice.
Ready to Create?
Extra information
Have your own computer with Logic Pro, and a way of sharing the computer's audio through a video call.
Location
At student's location :
- Around Blackheath, United Kingdom
Online from United Kingdom
About Me
Dynamic and accomplished musician with over two decades of experience in performance, composition, and education. Passionate about fostering a love of music in diverse audiences and students through innovative teaching methods. Proven expertise in choral music, music production, and multi-genre performance, with proficiency in piano and vocal performance. Skilled in creating compelling musical compositions for TV, cinema, and live audiences, with accolades for sound design and creative direction.
Education
Mixing and Mastering Like a Pro - Udemy Course 2020
MA in Composing For Moving Images, City University London – 2015
Songwriting, Berklee College of Music - Online, Boston USA – 2013
BA in Multimedia & Film Studies, Universidade Lusófona, Lisbon – 2008
Composition, Music University of Lisbon – 2003
Music Conservatoire - Theory, Piano & Voice, Lisbon – 2002
MA in Composing For Moving Images, City University London – 2015
Songwriting, Berklee College of Music - Online, Boston USA – 2013
BA in Multimedia & Film Studies, Universidade Lusófona, Lisbon – 2008
Composition, Music University of Lisbon – 2003
Music Conservatoire - Theory, Piano & Voice, Lisbon – 2002
Experience / Qualifications
- Collaborated with and produced several alternative and chamber-pop independent artists, most notably Steinsdotter, whose work reached number 3 on the UK Commercial & Club Charts
- Mentored artists through Arts Council Funding in music production
Delivered music for renowned brands such as Vodafone, Microsoft, BBC, Tommee Tippee, and many others
- Shared the stage with esteemed artists like Kelly Lee Owens, Patrick Watson, John Grant, Jools Holland, the BBC Orchestra, Emeli Sandé, Nitin Sawhney, Katie Melua, Guy Garvey (Elbow), Rick Astley, Cerys Matthews, Orlando Weeks, Another Sky, Eska, Ruby Turner, Glen Scott, among others
- Performed in hundreds of professional choral and live contemporary performances and recordings across Europe and the UK
- Awarded Distinction on MA Final Project in Composing for Moving Images at City University London
- Won prestigious awards, including a Silver Promo & Activation Cannes Lion and Best Sound at Lusophone Awards for Creativity
SKILLS
Technical
• Mastery of industry-standard tools, including Logic Pro, iZotope, Waves plugins, FabFilter, Soundtoys, and Kontakt libraries
• Strong proficiency in audio recording, editing, and advanced sound design
• In-depth knowledge of post-production workflows, media asset management, and digital audio technologies
Music & Composition
• Advanced proficiency in piano, voice and music production, across classical, contemporary, and experimental genres
• Exceptional ability to compose and arrange music tailored for film, TV, advertisements, and live performances
• Expertise in creating unique soundscapes using unconventional sounds and innovative techniques
Teaching & Mentorship
• Proven ability to inspire students through engaging, creative, and personalised teaching methods
• Experienced in mentoring aspiring musicians in music production, theory, and performance
Creative Leadership
• Skilled in directing recording sessions, coaching performers, and ensuring optimal execution of artistic visions
• Adept at leading ensembles and delivering compelling vocal and instrumental arrangements
- Mentored artists through Arts Council Funding in music production
Delivered music for renowned brands such as Vodafone, Microsoft, BBC, Tommee Tippee, and many others
- Shared the stage with esteemed artists like Kelly Lee Owens, Patrick Watson, John Grant, Jools Holland, the BBC Orchestra, Emeli Sandé, Nitin Sawhney, Katie Melua, Guy Garvey (Elbow), Rick Astley, Cerys Matthews, Orlando Weeks, Another Sky, Eska, Ruby Turner, Glen Scott, among others
- Performed in hundreds of professional choral and live contemporary performances and recordings across Europe and the UK
- Awarded Distinction on MA Final Project in Composing for Moving Images at City University London
- Won prestigious awards, including a Silver Promo & Activation Cannes Lion and Best Sound at Lusophone Awards for Creativity
SKILLS
Technical
• Mastery of industry-standard tools, including Logic Pro, iZotope, Waves plugins, FabFilter, Soundtoys, and Kontakt libraries
• Strong proficiency in audio recording, editing, and advanced sound design
• In-depth knowledge of post-production workflows, media asset management, and digital audio technologies
Music & Composition
• Advanced proficiency in piano, voice and music production, across classical, contemporary, and experimental genres
• Exceptional ability to compose and arrange music tailored for film, TV, advertisements, and live performances
• Expertise in creating unique soundscapes using unconventional sounds and innovative techniques
Teaching & Mentorship
• Proven ability to inspire students through engaging, creative, and personalised teaching methods
• Experienced in mentoring aspiring musicians in music production, theory, and performance
Creative Leadership
• Skilled in directing recording sessions, coaching performers, and ensuring optimal execution of artistic visions
• Adept at leading ensembles and delivering compelling vocal and instrumental arrangements
Age
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
60 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Portuguese
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -04:00)
New York
Online via webcam
At student's home
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
00-04
04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
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