WEEK 4: PIANO ROLL & MELODY CREATION

• Learn how to use the piano roll by creating chords & melodies with the different tools provided

• Discover how to use the piano roll to create melodies WITHOUT having any prior theory knowledge

• Understand the importance of sound selection within melody creation

WEEK 5: DRUM GROOVES & RHYTHM

• Continuing from Week 4, students learn how to use the piano roll to create drum grooves

• Learn how the BPM matters for various beats and within the beat making process

• Discover rules of rhythm for various genres: Dancehall, Afrobeat, Hip Hop, R&B, Trap, Boom Bap, etc.

WEEK 6: ARRANGEMENT CREATION

• Learn how to construct various arrangement styles: Intro-Verse-PreChorus Hook, etc

• Understand how to tie in transitions to make a more cohesive beat

• Practice drum selection & leveling