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TEACHER
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
WORKSHOPS
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Coming from the classical music realm, I sat down in the seat at the computer thinking, “I’m going to be sooo lost during this workshop.” I was COMPLETELY wrong! I learned so much about the Abelton digital audio workstation software and easily created my own mix. I can’t believe how fun and easy it was!! This experience has inspired me to do more with electronic music in my own projects as well as with my students!
I HIGHLY recommend Mix Major and working with Eric Jao; he was kind, professional, patient, knowledgeable, and supportive. - Ken
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Although I was a bit nervous due to being new to this type of technology, Eric made me feel very welcomed. I made myself enjoying the workshop in no time. Eric's genuine passion and friendliness towards the students, regardless of age or experience makes learning fun, not intimidating.” - Natasha
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I loved the individual project work when Eric would come around and give individual feedback and then could gauge how well everyone was doing with the information.” - Jordan
OVERVIEW
WORKSHOPS
Mix Major offers Teacher Professional Development Workshops designed specifically for traditional music educators. Participants learn the basics of music production hand-on, as well as pedagogies for integration into their classrooms. Participants learn through project-based activities on their own computer workstation.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Workshops will focus on music production skills using Digital Audio Workstation software such as Ableton Live, as well as web-based Soundtrap, and Bandlab which work on Windows, Mac, and even Chromebooks.
The workshop lessons will vary depending on the type of workshop. Here are a few of the concepts that can be covered in Teacher Professional Development Workshops.
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How to use free digital audio workstation software to create music
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How to make beats
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How to compose and program melodies
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How to use integrated loop libraries for instant creativity
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How to use free screen capture software to record and share student and teacher projects
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Ideas for integrating electronic music production into your virtual or in-person classroom
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Record, edit, and playback your class performances
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Record vocals with a microphone
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Create remixes
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Edit audio
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Create DJ Mixes
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Songwriting techniques and workflows
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Basic mixing and sound engineering
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Learn what artists and songs resonate with youth (all age groups)
BENEFITS
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Envigorate your remote learning and in-person students with new creative skills.
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Learn a new set of skills that you can apply to all of your classes.
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Connect with students using music that the kids already know and love.
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Help students create their own music regardless of their ability to play an instrument, sing, or perform in front of an audience.
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Bring music education to all of the students that don't participate in band, choir, orchestra or any other performance-based programs.
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Become a pioneer in music production and technology education, not just in your school, county, or state...but in the USA.
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Help drive positive progression in music education by enhancing and complementing, not replacing existing curricula.