Synth School! Creating Sound with Hardware and Software Music Synthesizers

Do you want to learn how to compose, mix or finalize your tracks with real sound? Are you looking for someone who can explain things clearly, listen to you, encourage you and help you move forward without going around in circles? Welcome. My name is Tom and for 10 years I have been helping artists and enthusiasts create their music, better use their tools (Ableton, Reaper, Logic, etc.) and, above all, find their own sound. · A clear, personalized method, at your own pace · Solid foundations if you are a beginner (handling, composition, arrangements, etc.) · Mixing and mastering courses · Tools to unlock your creativity · And an artistic eye to help you achieve your vision Whether you are a complete beginner, with no knowledge of computer music or music, I will guide you step by step so that you quickly feel comfortable with the tools and can create your first pieces. If you're self-taught, you may have already accumulated a lot of knowledge, but in a somewhat disorganized way: together, we'll structure all of that, clarify your basics and solidify your approach. And if you are an artist already on the path, with projects or a vision under construction, I help you refine your universe, professionalize your sound, and go further in your artistic direction.

Folk or classical acoustic guitar. The teaching philosophy is adapted to the level of each individual, according to the pace of work and motivation. For example, for beginners: Technique of the plectrum or fingers, coordination and correction of the right and left hand. Learning basic chords, simple themes, simple rhythms, reading tablatures (...). For intermediaries: development of rhythm, construction of chords, writing of tablatures, basic notions of harmony (...). Depending on your goals, you can learn, if you wish, to play 60 to 80% of current music from the first lessons, which often use the same chords and the same techniques. The objectives take into consideration the following points: -Study of various playing techniques, chords, harmony, music of your choice, rhythm, with reading of tablature, teaching structured around the repertoire you like, technique of developing the musical ear - Discovery of the neck, notes and basic positions of open chords - Left / right hand coordination and rhythm exercises for the right hand - Learning of different pieces of your choice - Left hand control exercises, speed and precision - Learning arpeggios - Work around muscle memory - Learning improvisation, musical play with others - Ear training: use your ears to find chords, melodies, sounds and techniques used -Spend a pleasant moment of exchange, without unnecessary institutional pressure, while obtaining concrete results -Understand and discover the many facets of an exciting and user-friendly instrument - Benefit from personalized advice on your posture and certain pitfalls to avoid when starting alone -Adjust and clarify your self-taught knowledge - Learn tablatures / tabs & in English. Note : - Possibility to use the guitar available on site, during the test phase. - As our teacher is also a singing teacher, it is possible to combine the two disciplines: guitar + vocal instrument, and to work on synchronization, style and accuracy. - Possibility of offering this course (birthday, party, Christmas, event ...) to the person of your choice. THE TEACHER : Trained in Grande Ecole post-preparatory classes & Ivy League university in the United States, our teacher has specialized and has worked for more than 15 years, in Europe and North America, in the field, in renowned international public and private establishments, with careful pedagogy and methodology as the watchwords. PLACES : - Locations: Geneva-Lausanne-Friborg-Neuchâtel-Montreux-Bâle-Sion-Sierre-Morges-Bienne. But currently, only by videoconference in accordance with national recommendations on Covid. These sessions also seem to be perfectly unanimous since they have the advantages of direct (example: quality of the interaction), without its disadvantages (ex: loss of travel time), with additional advantages (ex: of notes on the chat, which can be reread afterwards). In this context, these videoconference sessions for which you have requested me, seem to arouse a certain enthusiasm (and a certain enthusiasm). At your request, I therefore continue to offer them.

I am a singer/songwriter and freelance session vocalist by trade. My lessons focus on creating music rather than simply doing cover songs, although I can help you learn cover songs as well. I began my musical learning journey at the age of 16 with classical singing lessons. I quickly moved on to more contemporary styles of music. Between the ages of 17 and 18, I was lucky enough to be selected for the X Factor television show in France. Following the show, I learned to write my own music and have been writing ever since. My main goal with teaching is to instill a love and appreciation for music and to guide people in creating their own music.

🎸 Online rock & metal guitar lessons with a professional musician with an international career 🎸 Do you dream of playing rock or metal? Whether you're a beginner, a passionate amateur, an advanced musician, or a developing artist, I offer personalized lessons for all levels. I am a professional guitarist with an international career, specializing in styles ranging from hard rock to extreme metal. I have also worked for many years in my own production studio, which allows me to support students both instrumentally and artistically and technically (preproduction, recording, arrangement, etc.). My approach is direct, effective, and entirely tailored to your goals—whether it's learning your first riffs, developing your technique, mastering improvisation, composing, or refining your stagecraft. What I propose: Technical work: back and forth, legato, sweeping, tapping, etc. Rock/metal rhythms and riffs Solos and improvisation Composition, arrangement, artistic coaching Support for musical production (pre-production, models, recording) Studio or stage preparation Opportunity to work on your own pieces or projects Classes only online via Zoom. Relaxed atmosphere, serious work, and guaranteed progress if you are motivated!

Tu veux apprendre à créer tes propres beats ? Tu es passionné de musique et tu veux te lancer sérieusement dans la MAO, mais tu ne sais pas par où commencer ? Je suis là pour t’aider à transformer tes idées en morceaux. Je m'appelle Geoffroy, producteur et beatmaker avec plus de 25 ans de pratique musicale et technique. Je t’accompagne pas à pas, que tu sois débutant complet ou déjà avancé, avec des cours clairs, concrets et adaptés à ton style.

Hello! Composer and music producer for about twenty years, I offer you help in learning the different sound creation tools such as the use of composition applications (specialty FL Studio, WAVE suite, Spitfire, EastWest, etc.) as well as the workflow between real sound recordings and their integration into the digital environment. Ideally complementary to your musical background, I am also available to start on a good basis and follow at your speed the musical journey necessary for the evolution of your project. Beyond the artistic projects I have to my credit (EleYpsis, The8thstep, Color8 etc.) and my activity of composition for images (Scherzoworx), I also have several years of experience in teaching musical discovery for adolescents without a solid musical background.

You’re starting bass ? You’re looking to improve your bass skills ? It would be my pleasure to guide you in your bass journey! I’m a bass player, multi-instrumentalist and producer. As a solo artist, my career has led me to work for internationally renowned artists such as: * Alan Braxe from Stardust (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQlAEiCb8m0) * The Supermen Lovers (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h61QG4s0I3U) * Oden & Fatzo (https://open.spotify.com/intl-fr/track/33tYADyL2aZctrvR59K1bQ?si=af9bbf642f824cd5) I've been giving private bass lessons for 9 years and started giving online lessons in 2018. I even taught Bass and Guitar while touring back in 2014! Subjects covered: * Basic to advanced bass techniques (Finger style, Slapping, Double Thumbing, 3 finger style Tapping, Harmonics, Pick etc..,) * Applying these techniques in your FAVORITE songs, how to read tabs, ear training. My producing skills enable me to create PERSONALIZED backing tracks in order for you to practice and improve. If there is any particular musical skill you want to work on or discuss, I’ll adapt and make it my priority. My goal is to teach you great things while having fun and share my passion for bass and music in general. So feel free to place an order now and I’ll see you in my next class ! Manu

Music is an entire world, just waiting for us to explore it! Whether it be voice, saxophone, oboe, or piano: interpretation, improvisation, music theory, harmony or analysis. There is something here for everyone! Classes are available in English, French, German, or Italian

Cours de musique assistée par ordinateur (MAO) – tous niveaux. Formateur expérimenté et musicien passionné, je propose des cours de MAO adaptés à votre niveau et à vos objectifs. Vous apprendrez à utiliser des logiciels professionnels comme Cubase, Ableton Live ou Pro Tools pour composer, enregistrer, mixer ou créer des sons. Je m’adapte à chaque élève, que vous soyez débutant ou confirmé. L’objectif : progresser efficacement, à votre rythme, dans une ambiance détendue. Je peux également vous guider sur le choix du matériel, l’optimisation de votre setup ou le sound design.

< Learning Piano is not merely about playing the piano > Before starting to learn the piano, it’s essential to recognize that : '' What we are actually learning is "Music", but not only "Piano". '' The goal of learning any instrument is to acquire the language of music, enabling us to express ourselves and enjoy music with others. Playing the piano is for creating beautiful sounds, not really for developing finger speed or strength. That’s the function of gym. < Music is like cooking > When we cook, to make roast beef tender, of course, it’s nice to have a tender heart, but without knowing how to control the temperature, the roast beef won’t become tender merely by our tender heart. By only adding salt, the dish won’t be sweet. Similarly, simply playing or writing a C major triad chord won’t convey a sorrowful feeling. To create the feeling we want, no matter how much sentiment we have in our hearts, to convey it via music, it needs to be translated into the language which the piano can understand, which means, how we press and lift the keys and pedals. Similarly, when we compose, it needs to be transferred into chords, and notes we write. < Difference between an audience and a musician > There is a common belief that a musician can make music with sentiment or feeling. While it’s partially true, the most essential thing is knowing ‘’How’’ to create the sound that conveys the feeling we want, rather than merely knowing ‘’What’' feeling we want to convey. The understanding of the mechanism behind music is essential, as cooking, and that is the difference between an audience and a musician. As an audience, one can simply feel the music. Like a chief who knows how to create a specific flavor to convey, a musician knows how to create the sound which can convey the feeling we want. While knowing which feeling we want is great, it’s merely the first step. Your emotions are not too different from Chopin, Beethoven, Adele or Taylor Swift, otherwise, they can’t resonate with you. But they know how to create the sound that conveys the feeling they want to their audience. < Course Content > I consider my course to be a form of "Music Consultation" because it contains a wide range of subjects that are essential to a professional musician. While we focus on piano playing, there are also music theory, music history, instrument construction, ergonomics for performers, analysis of composer styles, composition, arrangement, recording, MIDI, computer music, the physics of sound, and more. In avoid of confusion, let’s still call my course as "Piano Course”. < Duration > For each course, I will reserve at least 70 minutes in my schedule for you, including 60 minutes of class time and an additional 10 minutes for discussion and any questions you may have. This will ensure that your courses are not rushed by the next student. This ensures that there is enough time for you to solve your piano and music problems. < Recording > I highly encourage my students to record their progress. This can provide an objective standard for comparison and help you analyze your playing precisely. In my nine years of experience teaching music, I've found many students, including those advanced, already play certain sections very well, while other sections may not be not well enough. But they still try to improving those fine sections, while not aware of those weak sections. Without an objective reference, it’s hard to distribute our effort precisely. This can lead to not only unstable performance, but also practicing without a precise goal can easily reduce enthusiasm. Recording your results and comparing them with those recordings you like on YouTube or Spotify can be an effective way to analyze your playing and set precise goals. If you have a digital piano, I can help you produce a video of your performance for each session. This can be a tangible record of your efforts and you can share it with your friends and family via YouTube or other platforms.

I specialise in writing and composing music for all levels. The student will need to have a music programme such as Logic or Ableton in order to be able to take this class. The topics we will cover are: Structure and arrangment. Rhythm. Harmony. Advanced Harmony. Bass Lines. Lyrics. Instrumentation. Arrangement.

Learn the basics of softwares such as Apple Logic Pro and Ableton Live, whether for music or creating voiceovers, energizing the sound part of a movie - Configure your machine, midi interface, keyboard, microphone and software - Make a quality recording and optimize the takes - Use synthesizers, Drum Kit, ... and start a production - Make a mix and a master with the software plugins - A multitude of tips depending on your field of application Please note, this course is not intended to improve you in these areas but to familiarize you with your equipment, understand how to start a production and mix / master with your software. THIS COURSE IS NOT: - is not a course including pure and hardcore Solfeggio - is not an exhaustive course on all softwares capabilities

Composer and producer for more than 10 years on Ableton, I propose to accompany you in your artistic journey, whether you are just starting out or already well invested! My lessons are always adapted to the needs of the student, so together we could: - Learn to compose on Ableton or other DAW (music software) - Learn the sound design adapted to the genre you want to produce - Learn to mix - Learn mastering - Continue a piece you are on, to make it take on another dimension - Make "guided" production - Talk about hardware, software and support you in your choices Classes can take place: - in Visio on Zoom (which I recommend, we are both with a sound system with which we are used, the audio quality remains unchanged and the course is recorded to see it in replay at home!) - at home, for a travel fee Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or special wishes!

ABOUT THE LESSONS My lessons are for all levels and all ages. We can work on specific skills that you are interested in mastering, such as orchestration principles, harmony, notation software (Sibelius), Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs), and more. We will work together to design the course that is perfect for you. ABOUT ME I am an experienced music educator and have taught hundreds of lessons ranging from beginners to the graduate level. I structure my lessons around students' goals while encouraging them to keep open minds (and ears). I am a graduate of Yale University, the École Normale de Musique de Paris, the Fontainebleau Conservatory, and the Royal Carillon School of Belgium. I currently make music in Paris, where I am a 2023/24 lauréat of the Cité internationale des arts and a Mortimer Hays Traveling Fellow from Brandeis University. I was the 2021-2022 recipient of a Fulbright-Harriet Hale Woolley Award at the United States Foundation in France, and received the 2022 Rosalind Swenson Fulbright Enrichment Award. I am also a Fellow of the Belgian-American Educational Foundation. My most recent musicological article, "Overtones, Sonic and Politic: Octatonicism, Minor Thirds, and Bells," was published in Volume 71 of the scholarly journal of the Guild of Carillonneurs in North America in April 2022. Although I studied classical composition in school, I write music in many genres including classical, rock, jazz, pop, and film scores. I played the guitar and the drums in several rock and folk bands in high school. My favorite band is the Beatles. Outside of music, I enjoy making watercolor paintings of trees.

Music is a language and must be learned like a new language: first by imitation, then by deciphering, and finally by encoding through regular practice. This practice involves imagination and play, repetition and evaluation, always positive and fun so that the concepts become more easily understood. No matter the age, you can learn and master this language. We'll work from a specific repertoire and with some supporting exercises to help you understand musical organization and grammar.