Synchron Strings (entry level course)
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6 weekly classes and 6 live feedback sessions (6 weeks course)
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Learning by going through a full production project, step-by-step
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Strong emphasis on musicianship and classical conductor's musical mindset
Who is this course for?
If you are a classical composer, conductor, music arranger or music teacher and you are beginning your journey in using Synchron Series strings on a professional level, then this course is for you.
It will lead you, through all the stages of the process, from ground zero (blank MIDI score) all the way to the fully produced, polished performance of measures 1-20 of Elgar's Var.IX from Enigma Variations.
Below you can take a listen to two examples that will be used in the course.
It will lead you, through all the stages of the process, from ground zero (blank MIDI score) all the way to the fully produced, polished performance of measures 1-20 of Elgar's Var.IX from Enigma Variations.
Below you can take a listen to two examples that will be used in the course.
Is this course suitable for media composers (film, TV, games etc.)?
Yes. All musicians with serious interest in developing their skills in using Synchron Series strings are welcome to enroll into the course.
Musical requirements
Knowledge of elementary music theory and notation, ability to read and navigate orchestral scores.
VSL libraries and software requirements
Synchron Prime Strings 1 OR Synchron Strings Pro (Standard) OR Duality Strings (Standard)
IMPORTANT: students can use any or all of the libraries above for the course.
IMPORTANT: students can use any or all of the libraries above for the course.
Recommended: Vienna Ensemble Pro
Master VSL strings.
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26 weekly classes and 26 live feedback sessions (6 months course)
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Final exam and certificate
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Learning by going through full production projects, step-by-step
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All projects are realized with Studio Series and Synchron Series strings libraries (students can learn either or both)
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Strong emphasis on musicianship and classical conductor's musical mindset
Who is this course for?
If you are a classical composer, conductor, music arranger or music teacher and you aspire to achieve professional orchestra performance quality in your VSL strings productions, then this course is for you.
The course will teach you how to approach creating high quality productions of classical string orchestra/symphonic strings section music. It will lead you, through all the stages of the process, from ground zero (blank MIDI score) all the way to the final, musically polished, high quality performance of the piece - on several complete production projects.
The course will teach you how to approach creating high quality productions of classical string orchestra/symphonic strings section music. It will lead you, through all the stages of the process, from ground zero (blank MIDI score) all the way to the final, musically polished, high quality performance of the piece - on several complete production projects.
Musical requirements
Knowledge of elementary music theory and notation, ability to read and navigate orchestral scores.
VSL libraries and software requirements
a) for Studio Series: Studio Special Editions Vol.1 & 3 OR Studio Solo and Orchestra Strings
b) for Synchron Series: Synchron Prime Strings 1 & 2 OR Synchron Strings Pro (Standard) OR Synchron Duality Strings (Standard)
c) recommended: Vienna Ensemble Pro, Vienna Suite Pro
Is this course suitable for media composers (film, TV, games etc.)?
All musicians with serious interest in developing and refining their skills in using VSL strings are welcome to enroll into the course.
However, the course is designed for the requirements of achieving high musical performance quality in the context and by the standards of classical music.
For the requirements of up to and including higher average quality productions of media music (and especially so in the context of project-internal demo productions), this course will be teaching technical methods and aspects of musicianship which go considerably beyond the skill level usually required to produce media music strings productions.
So, if media music strings work is what you wish to learn, this course will not be a good fit for you. As more appropriate learning materials, on YouTube you can find a wide variety of tutorials demonstrating the use of VSL strings in media music production context.
However, the course is designed for the requirements of achieving high musical performance quality in the context and by the standards of classical music.
For the requirements of up to and including higher average quality productions of media music (and especially so in the context of project-internal demo productions), this course will be teaching technical methods and aspects of musicianship which go considerably beyond the skill level usually required to produce media music strings productions.
So, if media music strings work is what you wish to learn, this course will not be a good fit for you. As more appropriate learning materials, on YouTube you can find a wide variety of tutorials demonstrating the use of VSL strings in media music production context.
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