Music school training courses in Cleveland, OH (public, in-house or online)

Survey and appreciation of dramatic, musical and staging development of American musical theatre from 18th century through 20th century, including mega-musicals of the 1990’s.

Using tools of the modern MIDI studio to write and produce an appropriate musical score for video and film. Topics include music scoring techniques and sound design, role of music in advertising and film industries, and communicating with client to determine musical direction

Basic piano techniques and performance skills for pre-music and non-music majors. Emphasis on keyboard development in sight reading, improvising, transposing and harmonizing melodies in various styles. Includes solo and ensemble literature.
Lecture 01 hour. Laboratory 02 hours.

Instruction in the art of contemporary songwriting. Includes consideration of form, rhythm, melody, lyric content, harmony, arranging, and development of individual style. Development of listening skills and criticism utilizing songs of class members and established artists.
Lecture 02 hours. Laboratory 00 hours.

Basic audio signal flow, MIDI (Music Instrument Digital Interface) principles and techniques, the virtual studio concept, computer-based sequencing and notation software and the operation of modern keyboard equipment.
Lecture 02 hours. Laboratory 02 hours.