SEMA
BEGINNER MUSIC PRODUCTION (BMP)
***COURSE COMPLETED***
The SEMA BMP course took place from Monday, April 15th, to Friday, May 24th, 2024.
SEMA BMP
SEMA BMP
SEMA’s progressive Beginner Music Production course will equip any aspiring producer with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to start creating captivating music. SEMA also caters to beginner-level music producers looking to upskill and engage in Santuri’s vibrant community.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
COURSE CONTENT
SEMA’s Beginner Music Production (BMP) course covers the following modules
- Aesthetic Principles of Music Genres
- The Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)
- Elements of Music Production
- Sampling and Audio Manipulation
- Sound Design
- Composition & Arrangement
- Recording Techniques
- Introduction to Mixing & Mastering
- The Music Industry
- Wellness & Wellbeing
- Final Project
ADDITIONAL LEARNINGS
- Critically evaluating your work using Project Based Learning
- Understanding the possibilities in production with Santuri’s unlimited access to gear
- Exploring the cultural and historical context of East-African and global electronic music
- Developing a professional and respectful process in navigating the electronic music scene
- An understanding of social sensitivities across the music industry
SEMA’s Approach
We believe that the best way to learn is by getting directly into the music production and deejaying process. You will have endless opportunities to immerse yourself in the magic of creating music and deejaying - SEMA will give you the tools, guidance and space to chart your own path to success. SEMA offers access to cutting-edge software and hardware from our global music technology partners including Ableton, Native Instruments, Shure, Elektron, ADAM Audio, and more. As a SEMA student, you will also have access to your own iMac workstation for the entirety of the course.
SEMA’s tutors are all artists in their own right, and are active in the East-African and global music landscape. We understand what you want to get out of the courses. SEMA utilizes Project Based Learning, an approach which inspires as much as it frees you from the traditional classroom environment.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The final decision to grant admission to any applicant lies solely with the Santuri Electronic Music Academy.
SEMA reserves the right to refuse admission and enrollment to any applicant based on internal protocol, criteria and discretion.
Note: Prospective DJ 101 students can email admissions@santuri.org for 1-on-1 tutoring placements.