MUSIC PRODUCTION @ DBH
CREATE, MIX, AND SHARE YOUR MUSIC WITH THE WORLD
Explore the art and science of music production. Learn how to compose, record, and produce tracks while collaborating with peers in a dynamic, hands-on environment.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
At DBH, students explore every aspect of music production, including:
Composition: Write and arrange original tracks.
Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs): Master Bandlab for recording and editing.
Audio Engineering: Mix and master tracks to professional quality.
Collaboration: Work with peers on group projects and full albums.
STUDENT CURRICULUM
Music Production Beginner Level
Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs): Familiarize with DAWs and create basic music projects using loops.
Basic Sampling: Understand basic sampling techniques and incorporate them into music production.
Beat Production: Learn how to create beats using pre-made loops and understand rhythm and drum patterns.
Basic Music Theory: Grasp the fundamentals of scales, chords, and progressions, and apply them in compositions.
Introductory Mixing Techniques: Learn basic mixing techniques including panning, volume control, reverb, and delay
Music Production Intermediate Level
Advanced Music Theory: Explore complex scales, chord progressions, and apply them in compositions.
Sampling Techniques: Enhance your ability to chop, layer, and manipulate samples, including time stretching and pitch shifting.
Music Composition: Create complex chord progressions, melodies, and experiment with harmonies.
Advanced Mixing Techniques: Master EQ, dynamic compression, transient shaping, and limiting for professional sound.
Recording Techniques: Learn microphone placement and basic recording skills to capture high-quality audio
Music Production Advanced Level
Advanced Sampling: Master harmonic analysis, microsampling, loop manipulation, modulation, and reverse sampling.
Advanced Recording Techniques: Develop skills in multi-track recording and producing high-quality audio.
Mixing Mastery: Learn advanced mixing techniques including mastering chain, side-chain compression, and parallel processing.
Genre Adaptation: Recognize and produce music in various genres, experimenting with different musical styles.
Collaborative Project Management: Plan and manage large-scale music projects while collaborating effectively with others
Music Production Expert Level
Advanced Sound Synthesis: Master techniques to create unique sounds using sound synthesis.
Music Mastering: Learn how to master projects for professional release, optimizing audio for commercial use.
Acoustics: Understand and optimize room acoustics and studio setups for optimal sound quality.
Creative Innovation: Experiment with unconventional production methods to push creative boundaries in music composition.
Full Album Production: Plan, execute, and release a complete album, from concept to final product
YOUR STUDIO, YOUR SOUND
Learn to use tools that professional producers rely on:
PRODUCE AND SHARE YOUR TRACKS
Students gain hands-on experience by:
Creating Music: Compose original tracks using industry techniques.
Group Collaboration: Work with peers to produce and release full albums.
Sharing Your Work: Publish tracks on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and more.
Live Showcases: Perform or present your music at DBH events.
FROM BEGINNER TO PROFESSIONAL
DBH equips students with the skills to succeed in the music industry:
Hands-on experience with real-world projects.
A professional portfolio to showcase your music.
Mentorship from experienced audio engineers and producers.
