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Short CoursesTo enrol on a short course, please download the Short Course Enrolment Form from the Enrolments page. Enrolments must be accompanied by a verified copy of either your passport or birth certificate.
Introduction to Ableton Live
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This short course will provide you with a solid introduction to this popular software package. Knowledgeable tutors will guide you through the creation of your own Ableton composition and familiarize you with key operational aspects of the program.
This course is focused on hands on software training and all students will have their own Ableton Live workstation.
Core Elements
- AbletonLive overview
- Composing electronic music with Ableton
- Tools and techniques
- Midi and virtual instruments
- Warping audio and changing tempo
- Effects and mixing
- Preparing a set for live gigging
Application Process
- Please download the Short Course Enrolment Form from the Enrolments page.
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| Location | MAINZ Auckland |
| Dates |
May 25, June 1, June 8, 10am-3pm |
| Duration |
3 days (18 hours total) |
| Number of Places |
5-16 students |
| Contact |
Chip Matthews View Biography |
| Domestic Cost |
$60
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Introduction to Home Recording
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This weekend workshop provides an introduction to many aspects of basic audio engineering and electronic music production. Students learn about sound, types of signals, speakers and microphones, recording equipment, editing, sequencing, recording, tracking and mixing.
Core Elements
- What is sound?
- Types of signals
- Speakers & microphones
- Recording equipment
- Computers and music software
- Midi production and editing
- Loop based sequencing
- Recording voices and instruments
- Headphone mixes
- Tracking and mixing
- Effects
- Creating a CD
Application Process
- Please download the Short Course Enrolment Form from the Enrolments page.
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| Location | MAINZ Auckland |
| Dates |
3 Saturdays: March 9, 16, 23 10am-3pm (18 hours total) |
| Number of Places |
6-12 |
| Contact |
Chip Matthews View Biography |
| Domestic Cost |
$60
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Introduction To Production For Songwriters
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This course is primarily aimed at songwriters working at home on computer-based recording systems, who are looking to improve the overall production quality of their recordings. Various techniques and strategies will be explored and some best-practice workflows studied. Students are able to bring in work to be critiqued.
Core Elements
• analysing various successful song structures and arrangements
• looking at instrumentation choices
• learning to listen effectively
• working towards prosody
• using rhythm and melody
• improving lyrical structures
• genre-‐appropriate and creative use of effects
• strategies towards completion
• obtaining quality-‐recorded sounds on a budget
• sonic repair and editing
• finding your own voice
• embracing your musical style
• useful production tools
• hints on setting up your writing/recording studio
Each evening session will begin by looking at some big-picture concepts and relating them to how successful songs work. Useful practical techniques based around key production aspects and tools will be demonstrated using real-life examples. Students will be encouraged to bring in their own work for feedback as the course progresses.
Application Process
- Please download the Short Course Enrolment Form from the Enrolments page.
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| Location | MAINZ Auckland |
| Dates |
May 22, 29, June 5, 12 & 19 |
| Number of Places |
5-16 students |
| Contact |
Chip Matthews View Biography |
| Domestic Cost |
$60
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DJ Course: A Beginner's Guide
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This is a 24 hour short course that runs for three hours, two nights per week, for four weeks. Students learn beat mixing/juggling and scratching techniques, CD mixing, and event management. This course gives students a solid foundation in the art of the DJing.
Students have access to DJ booths, turntables, computers, CDJs, Serato Scratch Live and MIDI controllers.
Dates for 2013
18 February - 13 March (Monday/Wednesday)
26 March - 23 April (Tuesday/Thursday). NOTE: MAINZ will be closed on Tuesday 2nd April (Easter), so the last class will be Tuesday 23rd April.
29 April -22 May (Monday/Wednesdsay)
4 June - 27 June (Tuesday/Thursday)
8 July - 31 July (Monday/Wednesday)
13 August - 5 September (Tuesday/Thursday)
16 September - 9 October (Monday/Wednesday)
22 October - 14 November (Tuesday/Thursday)
Core Elements
Serato Scratch Live
Serato ITCH
Serato DJ Intro
Ableton (The Bridge)
MIDI controllers
MIDI mapping
Equipment setup and troubleshooting
Music software setup and troubleshooting
Music structure
Beat matching theory
Mixing techniques and transitions
EQs and effects
Recording setup
Application Process
- Please download the Short Course Enrolment Form from the Enrolments page.
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| Location | MAINZ Auckland |
| Method of Study |
Two nights per week (total 24 hours) |
| Number of Places |
12 |
| Contact |
Chip Matthews View Biography |
| Domestic Cost |
$60.00 (2012 cost)
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| International Cost |
$160.00 (2012 cost)
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Live Sound for Gigging Musicians
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This short course will give participants a greater understanding of basic live sound theory and practical skills.
Many key topics relating to small PA setup and operation are covered in our well equipped auditorium.
Core Elements
- Setting up a basic vocal PA (with sub)
- Ability to plug in and use FX
- Ability to plug in and use compression
- Introduction to mixing
- Introduction to larger PA's
- Sound theory, types of signals, equipment
- Speakers and microphones, mixing boards, amplifiers and crossovers
- Equalisation, effects, compressors and gates
- Gain stucture
- PA hook up, cabling, coiling leads, setting up microphones
- Powered speakers - understanding of clients own equipment
- Buying of equipment - advice on upgrading
- Electrical systems safety
Application Process
- Please download the Short Course Enrolment Form from the Enrolments page.
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| Location | MAINZ Auckland |
| Dates |
Tuesday evenings: Feb 26, March 5, 12, 19 & 26 6-9pm |
| Number of Places |
5-16 students |
| Contact |
Chip Matthews View Biography |
| Domestic Cost |
$60
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Logic Studio Short Course
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This short course covers many aspects of creating music and recording/editing MIDI music data and audio tracks in Apples Logic Pro.
The course begins with the fundamentals of digital audio/MIDI workstations and teaches ways to develop a creative process and how to make useful recordings using Logic.
This course will cover more advanced elements of creating and editing music, as well as exploring some effective workflows and some of the less-obvious but powerful features of Logic.
Classes will also include tips on good recording techniques and appropriate equipment selection.
Effective mixing techniques will show how to achieve better quality final product.
Core Elements
- Exploring Logics interface.
- Customising Logic, the environment and setting up your virtual studio
- Basics of MIDI, virtual instruments and digital audio
- Recording MIDI using loops
- Setting up your virtual studio
- Editing MIDI
- Recording and editing audio
- Exploring Logic's hidden features
- Importing and exporting files
- Advanced Audio and MIDI recording techniques
- Automation of mixes
- Grouping
- Folders
- Using the mixer effectively
- Bouncing final mixers
Application Process
- Please download the Short Course Enrolment Form from the Enrolments page.
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| Location | MAINZ Auckland |
| Dates |
June 15, 22 & 29 10am-3pm |
| Contact |
Chip Matthews View Biography |
| Domestic Cost |
$60
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Jason is one of the world’s most successful songwriters and respected song writing teachers. One of few writers to have had singles on Billboard’s Pop, R&B, and Country charts – at the same time, his songs can be found on Grammy-nominated albums by Britney Spears and the Backstreet Boys, among others. Jason is the author of many books, including the critically acclaimed and #1 best-selling ‘6-Steps To Song Writing’, and delivers his workshops internationally.
2013 Dates & Locations
Auckland Music & Audio Institute of New Zealand (MAINZ)
150 Victoria Street West AUCKLAND
(Registration: Saturday: 9:30AM)
Saturday & Sunday, June 1 & 2; 10AM - 5PM
Christchurch Music & Audio Institute of New Zealand (MAINZ)
191 High Street CHRISTCHURCH
(Registration: Saturday: 9:30AM)
Saturday & Sunday, June 8 & 9; 10AM - 5PM
Application Process
For more information on costs and booking, please contact Gini at gini@actrix.co.nz, or on 021 590 788.
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| Locations | MAINZ Auckland; MAINZ Christchurch |
| Method of Study |
Weekend Workshop |
| Contact |
Chip Matthews View Biography |
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Pat Pattison: Lyric-writing Seminar
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Pat is Professor of lyric writing at the prestigious Berklee College of Music, Boston, Massachusetts. He has a vast reservoir of knowledge and experience, a wonderful entertaining speaking style, and a self‑deprecating sense of humour that keeps his seminars entertaining. Some of Pat’s previous topics have been: ‘Brainstorming Techniques’, ‘Verse Development’, ‘How To Make Your Lyrics Work Well With The Melody’."I took a class with a great teacher" etc John Mayer
In this seminar, you will explore some of the challenges from Pat Pattison's new book in depth; 1. Object Writing, 2. Metaphor, and 3. Extending Metaphor. You'll learn to integrate Object Writing into your Songwriting; create powerful and effective metaphor, using straight-forward exercises you
can do on your own; extend and reverse metaphor, and finally, work with rhythm and rhyme, preparing your writing for its journey into song.
This seminar will open your mind and release your best ideas.
Participants will have an opportunity to receive constructive critiques of their songs and lyrics. The Saturday critique sessions will run in order of registration, so register early to help your chances! The Sunday critique sessions will be randomly selected.
Contact: Josephine on 09 307 1098/021 299 0295 for questions
Register: Here
Application Process
- Please download the Short Course Enrolment Form from the Enrolments page.
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| Location | MAINZ Auckland |
| Method of Study |
Weekend Workshop, 10 - 4pm each day |
| Dates |
TBA |
| Contact |
Chip Matthews View Biography |
| Contact Phone |
09 307 1098 |
| Domestic Cost |
TBA
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