Introduction to Electronic Music
What you'll learn
- In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of audio signal processing and recording.
- You will learn how MIDI works, where it comes from, and how to use it to produce.
- You will walk through the history of these tools in a light and fun way.
Requirements
- No software is required for this class. No experience with electronic music, or music in general, is necessary.
Description
100% Answer Rate! Every single question posted to this class is answered within 24 hours by the instructor.
This is a general course for people with little or no experience producing electronic music. This course will cover all general aspects of music-making (key, pitch, form, harmony), through basic audio concepts (waveforms, frequency spectrum, etc.) ending at basic concepts of synthesis and MIDI.
The class will be taught by J. Anthony Allen (Ph.D.), an instructor of music composition at Slam Academy, McNally Smith College of Music, and an Ableton Certified Trainer. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
My Promise to You:
I am a full-time music producer, composer, and Educator. If you have any questions please post them in the class or send me a direct message. I will respond within 24 hours. And if you find this class isn't for you, I am more than happy for you to take advantage of the 30-day money-back guarantee. No questions asked.
What makes me qualified to teach you?
In addition to being a composer and educator, I also have a Ph.D. in music, I am a university music professor, and have a long list of awards for teaching.
But more importantly: I use this stuff every day. I write music professionally, I am an active guitarist, and I stay on top of all the latest production techniques, workflows, and styles. As you will see in this class, I just love this stuff. And I love teaching it.
Let's get started!
See you in lesson 1.
All best,
Jason (but call me Jay...)
Who this course is for:
- Everyone interested in getting started producing, mixing, or DJing. This is the place to start.
Instructor
- 4.6 Instructor Rating
- 71,906 Reviews
- 311,786 Students
- 143 Courses
Dr. J. Anthony Allen is a distinguished composer, producer, educator, and innovator whose multifaceted career spans various musical disciplines. Born in Michigan and based in Minneapolis, Dr. Allen has composed orchestral works, produced acclaimed dance music, and through his entrepreneurship projects, he has educated over a million students worldwide in music theory and electronic music production.
Dr. Allen's musical influence is global, with compositions performed across Europe, North America, and Asia. His versatility is evident in works ranging from Minnesota Orchestra performances to Netflix soundtracks. Beyond creation, Dr. Allen is committed to revolutionizing music education for the 21st century. In 2011, he founded Slam Academy, an electronic music school aimed at increasing accessibility to music production education. His innovative approach to academia was highlighted in 2024 when he received tenure and resigned from his university position on the same day.
As a composer, Dr. Allen is known for his unique synthesis of diverse musical influences, often blending acoustic music with electronic dance music elements. With a Ph.D. in Music Composition, multiple master's degrees, and numerous awards, Dr. Allen's academic and professional achievements are substantial.
The Minneapolis Star Tribune recognized him as a "Mover and Shaker," reflecting his constant pursuit of new challenges in music, education, and exploration.
Dr. J. Anthony Allen exemplifies the modern musical polymath, consistently pushing boundaries in composition, education, and interdisciplinary innovation.
If you run into him on the street, he prefers to be addressed as J. (as in, Jay.)