Ross Thomas Creations
SCOOL Music Foundation
An eight-week online programme with practical masterclasses, weekly tasks and online community, covering everything you need to know about the principles of Music, from experienced industry professional, CEO and Founder; Ross Thomas.
Course Outline
Each week, award - winning CEO and Founder; Ross Thomas, will lead you through a live webinar masterclass, that helps you get musical, with key instructions for everything you’ve ever wanted to know about music and its core principles. You will be given weekly tasks to respond to the lessons you have learnt, that you can upload and share with us and your peers in the group, through a dedicated online community.
Course Structure
A breakdown of all topics, masterclasses and tasks each week on the course.
Topic:
LAUNCH
Session:
Introduction to the course and Q & A
WEEK 1
Topic:
INTRODUCTION to MUSIC
Session:
Overview of music and its elements (melody, harmony, rhythm)
Different genres and styles of music
Basic music theory concepts
Tasks:
Research and present on a favorite musician or genre
Create a simple melody using basic music theory
Masterclass:
ROSS THOMAS
Demonstration of basic music theory concepts
WEEK 2
Topic:
RHYTHM and TIMING
Session:
Understanding rhythm and timing
Time signatures and note values
Basic rhythmic patterns
Tasks:
Practice clapping and playing basic rhythmic patterns
Create a short rhythmic composition
Masterclass:
Rhythm exercises and feedback
Demonstration of different time signatures
WEEK 3
Topic:
MELODY and HARMONY
Session:
Building melodies
Understanding harmony and chord progressions
Creating simple harmonies
Tasks:
Compose a short melody
Add harmony to a given melody
Masterclass:
Melody and harmony workshop
Review of student compositions
WEEK 4
Topic:
MUSIC NOTATION and READING
Session:
Basics of music notation
Reading sheet music
Writing music notation
Tasks:
Transcribe a simple piece of music
Notate a short composition
Masterclass:
Music notation exercises
Feedback on transcription assignments
WEEK 5
Topic:
INTRODUCTION to INSTRUMENTS
Session:
Overview of different musical instruments
Basics of playing a chosen instrument
Instrument care and maintenance
Tasks:
Choose an instrument and learn basic playing techniques
Record a short performance
Masterclass:
Instrument demonstration and tips
Student performance reviews
WEEK 6
Topic:
DIGITAL MUSIC PRODUCTION
Session:
Introduction to digital audio workstations (DAWs)
Basics of recording and editing music
Using virtual instruments and effects
Tasks:
Create a short piece using a DAW
Experiment with virtual instruments and effects
Masterclass:
DAW demonstration
Review of student digital music projects
WEEK 7
Topic:
SONGWRITING and COMPOSITION
Session:
Basics of songwriting
Structure of a song (verse, chorus, bridge)
Lyric writing techniques
Tasks:
Write lyrics for a song
Compose a short song with lyrics
Masterclass:
Songwriting workshop
Feedback on student songs
WEEK 8
Topic:
FINAL PROJECT and REVIEW
Session:
Final project guidelines
Review of key concepts
Tasks:
Complete a final music project incorporating all learned techniques
Masterclass:
Presentation of final projects
Course wrap-up and feedback
What happens after you enrol?
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Introduction to the course and Q&A will take place via live stream; presented by Ross Thomas, on the Monday after the date you join the course at 9am GMT. We will confirm via email.
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In the meantime, source any little bit of kit you might need and try different music apps before you get going.
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Masterclasses, Tasks and Feedback will be delivered every 7 days until the end of the course.
What happens when you complete the course?
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Every live - streamed weekly Masterclass will be recorded and sent to you via email as an mp4 attachment; allowing you to be able to watch and re-watch everything as many times as you'd like!
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You will have access to the community pages of the course for 7 months!
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On successful completion of the course, you will receive a digital certificate; serving as a boost to your portfolio for direct employment, or succession with us in projects with our clients!
Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for those who have always wanted to get into music but didn’t know where to start, or those with musical experience looking for insider knowledge and lessons from an industry-leading professional.
What equipment do I need?
It is completely up to you what app or equipment you might have at home to take part in this course, but here are some suggestions:
GarageBand:
Ideal for mid-level producers, this app turns your iPhone or other Apple product into a recording studio, allowing you to make music anywhere you go.
https://www.top10.com/music-creation-apps.
FL Studio Mobile:
Known for its quality synthesizers, drum kits and beats, this app is great for recording songs and creating music on the go.
https://unison.audio/music-production-apps/.
Music Maker JAM:
This app allows you to mix instruments, add vocals and fade songs, making it a favorite among the DJ community.
https://www.top10.com/music-creation-apps.
BandLab:
A versatile app that offers a wide range of tools for music creation, including multi-track recording, editing and collaboration features.
https://unison.audio/music-production-apps/.
KORG Gadget:
With more than 30 different synthesizers and drum kits, this app is perfect for producing electronic music.
If you have any further questions or concerns; please get in touch at rossthomascreations@gmail.com
We look forward to hearing from you!