Embark on a sonic adventure with our 6-session crash course in Audio Production for adverts and TV!
Are you a young adult aged 18 to 30, excited to kickstart your career in the creative industry? Look no further!
Our 6-session intensive course is designed to give individuals essential skills and knowledge to thrive in creating music for advertising, including library and sync music. Emphasising inclusivity and support, the course fosters a diverse learning environment that encourages collaboration and creativity. Through a mix of theoretical teaching, hands-on exercises, and guest speaker sessions, participants will develop a portfolio, establish industry connections, and gain the skills and confidence needed to pursue their goals in the field.
Check out some highlights from the last course
Lead by industry pros
This is no run-of-the-mill course, guided by industry experts you can expect insider tips, real-world stories, and tangible outcomes as you work on actual briefs. Your mentors? They’re the ones who’ve set the stage for blockbuster beats.
We are so happy to have partnered with Plus TRBE Productions who will give us some real insight into the industry.
Who are Plus TRBE Productions?
Meet the facilitators
Shumba Maasai
Shumba Maasai (born in Harare, Zimbabwe) is a solo performer, producer, and founder of Ancestral Futures and Plus Trbe Recordings.
Shumba brings with him the rich expertise gained from founding Plus TRBE Recordings—a boutique music production company dedicated to championing black-origin music in the expansive world of production and music for film and TV. Shumba is passionate about helping young talent embark on their journey in to the world of music production for music and film whilst sharing his invaluable experiences from his time in the music industry.
Chuck XXV
Chuky is a Music Producer and Creative Director at Plus Trbe Productions with 6+ years teaching production, coding, and creative software.
Loves: connecting dots with people and information, innovation and great storytelling through art and media.
Course highlights
Library music: your creative playground
Library music, also known as production or stock music, takes center stage in our course. Explore the world of pre-composed and recorded music designed for licensing in diverse media productions. Versatile and covering a spectrum of genres and moods, library music provides an accessible alternative for filmmakers, TV producers, and game developers seeking the perfect sonic backdrop. Learn how to create versatile, ready-to-roll tracks that directors and producers can’t resist.
Sync music: where beats meet the big screen
Ever wondered how your favorite tunes end up in epic movie scenes? Dive into the art of sync music, where sonic landscapes meet visual storytelling. Sync licensing, the heartbeat of the entertainment industry, allows musicians to shine by having their work featured in films, TV shows, commercials, and more. Discover the intricacies of pairing music with visual media, and become part of a curated selection that enhances the storytelling experience for media producers.
Real briefs, real skills
Say goodbye to theoretical mumbo-jumbo. Dive into the nitty-gritty of production with hands-on experience. Our course is your backstage pass to the music industry, where you’ll work on real briefs, create real magic, and leave with skills that are as real as it gets.
Mentoring and more
Participants can schedule two complimentary, non-compulsory online mentoring sessions with course coordinator Tilda Landehag upon commencement of the course, and you’ll walk away with a certificate by Badge Nation, a stamp of your audio prowess! You’ll also get free membership sign up to PRS.
What to expect?
Course dates
Week 1: 22-24 August
Week 2: 29-31 August
Days/times
Mandatory days (educational sessions): Thursday/Friday – 5:30-8pm, Saturday – 12-4pm
Non-mandatory day (self-study using our facilities): 1pm-5pm
Where
Sessions take place in the Novelist Studio, First Floor The Fellowship Inn, Randlesdown Road, SE6 3BT
Cost
It’s FREE for you!
Start creating your future now and sign up
Sign up has now ended for the upcoming Sync Lab course but make sure you register your interest in upcoming Creative Futures courses by clicking the link below, and don’t forget to follow us on socials and be first to hear about what’s in the pipeline.
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