Nova Music Productions offers both public and private instruction. Public classes are offered through Pima Community College Community Campus, and are described below. Advanced private instruction is offered at your convenience for all levels and for all subjects and career paths, including performance, songwriting, engineering, and more.
Hit Songwriting Secrets (MU220) 6
weeks - $99 – 7:15pm-9:30pm
Songwriters...Singers...Bands...Why is that song a hit, but mine
isn’t? How can I make my songs better? Learn secrets of
fundamental professional techniques to make any song more
appealing - and more likely to be a hit. The class will cover
many subjects including song structure, lyrics, rhyming, meter,
rhythm, melodies, chord structure, hooks, copyrights, royalties,
demo tapes and more. Students will have the option of presenting
a song of their own creation for a free evaluation at the end of
the course. See course schedule below.
NEW! Live Sound School (MU311) 3
weeks - $79 – 6:45pm-9:15pm Star Singer’s Recording Workshop
(MU 310) 4 weeks - $99 - 6:45-9:15 pm. Maximum MIDI (MU470) 6
weeks - $59 – 6pm-7pm Making It In Music (MU501) 6
weeks - $59, 6:00-7:00 pm Studio Recording Workshop (MU510)
4 weeks - $149 - 6:45-9:15pm. Private instruction is also available.
Upcoming class schedule is as follows, subject to approval by
Pima Community College: MU510 - Studio Recording Workshop - 4 weeks -
$149 - 6:45-9:15pm MU330 - Live Sound School - 3 weeks -
$79 - 6:45-9:15pm MU220 - Hit Songwriting Secrets - 6 weeks -
$99 – 7:15pm-9:30pm MU310 - Star Singer’s Recording Workshop
(MU 310) 4 weeks - $99 - 6:45-9:15 pm. MU501 – Music Business
- 6 weeks, 6:00-7:00 pm $59 MU470 - Maximum MIDI - 6 weeks,
6:00-7:00 pm $59 Please remember that classes may be canceled unless a minimum number of people sign up. The best way to ensure sufficient enrollment is to tell your friends to take the course, too. Sign up thru Pima Community
Education at 206-6468, or see our consultation rates for advanced private instruction rates.
If you are attempting to sign up by telephone through Pima at 204-6468, but cannot get
through, call David Miner at 206-6560 or Holly Soto at
206-6579. Students can also enroll by FAXing a completed
enrollment form to 206-6556, or online at the Pima web site:
www.pima.edu
This page last updated 08/08/08.
Bands! Churches! Singers! Performers! Tired of feedback at live gigs? Wondering why you can't hear the singer? Frustrated because you can't make the PA system work right? Want to improve your live sound? Learn what you need to know about choosing and setting up microphones, loudspeakers, monitors, and more. We will also cover venues, types of equipment and power issues. See course schedule below.
Today's "American Idols" - How do they break
through to recording contracts and fame? Our
students have gone on to American Idol and
recording and management contracts. Learn valuable secrets of
preparation, rehearsal, studio techniques, and career
direction with an experienced
record producer. You’ll receive a finished copy of
your vocal performance (CD optional). Don’t just sing –
learn what it takes to become a recording artist! Bring
your "Karaoke" type song on CD or cassette with music
only. See course schedule below. Limited to 6 students.
Does your new tech-toy have you confused? Can’t get
everything to work together and play nice? Need to know more
about your equipment? This course will help you understand synthesizers,
drum machines, sound modules, samplers, keyboards, and other MIDI
units. Computer-based hardware and software for
sequencing is also covered, including Computer MIDI
interfaces and sound cards. See course schedule below.
Do you want to be a famous singer, rapper, or musician? Or
do you want to be a songwriter, mixer, promoter, or manager?
How do you climb the ladder to success in the Multi-billion
dollar Music industry? Who are the people you’ll work
with to help you reach your goals? How do you find them? Learn
the details of getting started in various music careers, and
techniques for getting and staying ahead of your competition. See course schedule below.
Get hands-on experience from a professional producer and
engineer. Learn how to plan, record, and mix a pre-selected demo
song and use multitrack, computer, analog, and MIDI
equipment like a pro. Proper recording of vocals and
acoustic and other instruments will be featured. Mixdown,
equalization, and use of special effects will also be included. Students
will keep a copy of the final song mix. See course schedule below.
Mondays starting 10/06/2008 and Tuesdays starting 11/18/2008.
Wednesdays starting 09/24/2008 and 11/05/2008.
Tuesdays starting 09/30/2008, and Mondays starting 11/03/2008.
Private instruction only at this time.
Tuesdays starting 09/30/2008.
Mondays starting 11/03/2008.