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ABOUT ME: Write a about you and your interests in music, giving examples of artists or bands that have inspired you. You should discuss:

Who you are and your interests and hobbies

Do you play, sing or produce music?

Favourite bands and artists

Favourite songs - explain why you like them

Have you been to any gigs? Who would you like to see perform live?

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This is where you will write a final evaluation of your assignment work. You should discusss:
What went well?
What would you improve?
What did you learn?
What did you enjoy?

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Write a bit about yourself and what you want to achieve with your music one day:

What are your aspirations in music?

What job in music would you like to have one day?

Why do you want to achieve these things?

How do you think you will achieve them (college study, making beats, university, playing in bands etc)?

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Add links to at least 2 songs that you listen to. You should discuss:

What it is you like about each song

The types of sounds and instruments used

What the lyrics, vibe or mood of the songs mean to you?

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Explain the importance of health and safety in the music industry. Provide examples from different environments:

Live performances

Recording studios

Theatres

Music Festivals

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Explain the following keywords, using definitions ions and explanations from your own research sources

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Using CANVA, design a H&S poster for a chosen performance/production space.

Upload your final poster here

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1. Theatre Director

2. Sound & Lighting Technician

3. Stage Manager

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PLAYLIST: Create a playlist of music that inspires you. Try to pick a range of genres and tracks that highlight your interests within music. This can be:

Spotify links

YouTube links

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PROMOTION - Using the online graphic design software Canva, create some artwork that represents you as an artist.

https://www.canva.com/

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One of the reasons why i enjoy studying this course is because some of my hobbies and things i enjoy are also related to this course.

At this point in time i am learning how to play guitar and i am interested in potentially pursuing music as a career later on in life, part of the reason why i am learning guitar is to be able to produce my own music at a level i am satisfied with.

Some of my favourite artists consist of bands such as acid bath, dissection, darkthrone and others, the sound of their music has influenced my own taste and my own vision in what type of music i want to potentially create.

When it comes to my favourite bands i don't have many "favourite" songs but some of the songs that stand out are

'the blue' by acid bath due to its consistent and smooth changes from a slow tempo to a fast tempo but also managing to keep the song interesting, this is impressive due to the song being over six minutes long, another one of my favourite songs is

'the somberlain' by dissection due to the melodic elements and the cold, atmospheric riffs that manage to keep you in awe whilst listening to the song.

As of right now i have only been to one show and that was guns n roses show at wembley stadium in june of 2025 but i am interested in attending more gigs and shows, one band i would like to see live is acid bath due to them being disbanded for so many years and them recently starting playing gigs again but as of right now they have not done any shows in the UK but i hope they do someday whilst there is still time.

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When it comes to music my main aspiration is to hopefully make a professional career out of it by either being in a band or starting my own solo project, also another one of my aspirations in music is to create a type of music that i would personally listen to and to make music for people who enjoy listening to the same genres as i do.

A job in music i would be interested in pursuing is being a musician in a band or a solo musician, this is because producing my own music has always interested me and its also something i have wanted to do myself for a while.

I want to achieve these things because i see music as a way of expressing myself and potentially being a way to assist others in expressing themselves too, another reason why i want to achieve these things and become a successful musician is because of the creative freedom that being a musician brings.

I believe that my goal in producing my own music will be made easier to accomplish by learning and understanding the contents of this college course due to the contents of the course providing the skill and knowledge i need to create/produce my own music and will make the act of producing my own music significantly easier.

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Today in the studio i learned about some components that are required to properly use a studio and record music.

The DAW stands for Digital Audio worktool and its purpose is to manually route tracks, also another component is the audio interface which converts the analog signal to a digital signal for the DAW.

I demonstrated the correct use of equipment by correctly using the equipment and not damaging it and putting it back after i finished using it, when it comes to cable management in the studio you must coil the cables correctly or they may get damaged if they are just left on the floor or anywhere else while they are uncoiled.

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The producer i have chosen to analyse is Rick Rubin, Rubin believes that music should be made for the artists satisfaction not for commercial success showing a unique approach that focuses on the artist and not the audience, Rubin also creates a supportive environment without any commercial pressure and allows the artist/artists to embrace their creativity and explore their inner selves.

Rubin believes that "being an artist is not about your specific output but about your relationship to the world" also Rubin's creative philosophy is his "unwavering commitment to authenticity".

One of the techniques that Rubin uses is amplification through abridgement instead of traditionally multiplying tracks, Rubin "embraces quietude and stillness to allow focus on tonality, lyrics and musicality in their purest forms" this shows the effectiveness of having a producer like Rick Rubin is to making an record/album, a quote from Rubin is "Good habits create good art. The way we do anything is the way we do everything. Treat each choice you make, each action you take, each word you speak with skilful care".

The definition of a music producer is a creative and technical professional who oversees and guides recording projects which Rick Rubin excels at, This is further proved by the many well known and successful bands Rubin has worked with over the years, Some include Metallica, Slayer, Rage against the machine, Black sabbath and others.

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I experimented with drum tracks on logic today, I believe it went well because i was able to make multiple session players for a more advanced sound, I could improve on modifying the drum track sound.

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One of my chosen songs is 'The Blue' by acid bath, the song has smooth tempo changes that are satisfying to listen to, the lyrics delve into themes like death, The use of drugs and nihilism showing off the songs dark lyrical themes, also instruments such as guitars,bass,drums are present in the song, also the verses of the song are at 84bpm and at 160bpm in the faster sections.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfvsMqIRG6E&list=RDXfvsMqIRG6E&start_radio=1

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A music performer is a person who plays an instrument in front of other people, performers usually play in clubs, stadiums, venues and other places (they can also play in the street you can also find them in town centres and major cities).

A responsibility music performers must have is to know how to improvise effectively in case something does not go to plan during a show, Another responsibility music performers must have is to be able to stay calm and collected on stage and not let the pressure of being on stage distract them from performing.

A role of a music performer can vary, some performers may play guitar, others may use their voice as their instrument but you will need performers who can handle these roles to have a performance people will want to go to.

A key characteristic performers must have is charisma to keep the crowd engaged and to keep a consistent energy throughout the performance and if these things are done right you will have a successful performance

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The performer i have chosen to analyse is Micheal Jackson, Jackson was renowned for his dynamic stage presence, his powerful vocals, dance moves that were unique for the time and his ability to be able to innovate in the music industry.

Michael's groundbreaking music videos mixed with his extraordinary talent as a dancer, he also invented the moonwalk which made Jackson even more iconic along with his ability to break racial barriers in pop music at the time.

One of the reasons why Jackson was such a successful performer is because of his versatile and powerful voice that was capable of conveying strong emotions and was able to perform across various genres such as pop, rock, soul, R&B and disco music, Jackson was also known for his electrifying stage presence leaving audiences captivated.

Jackson's music and image resonated universally breaking down cultural and racial barriers and making him an iconic name in music.

Jackson's uniqueness and his captivating performances is what made him as iconic as he is now and will most likely stay that way forever.

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The section of musical elements i have analysed this week is melody and tempo.

Tempo is the speed or BPM (beats per minute) of a song, songs that are 60 - 80BPM is quite slow, The average amount of beats per minute for a song is 120BPM, 140BPM is faster than average and 220BPM is the fastest and most of the songs that play at 220BPM are usually metal songs.

Melody is the main tune of the music, having a catchy melody is key to creating a good song, melodies are known to be repetitive and may contain things like a melisma (a single syllable over multiple notes in succession) and may also contain segments that ascend and descend (higher and lower notes in the melody).

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Health and safety is crucial in the music industry to keep performers, the audience and the staff from dangers like physical injury, fire hazards and hearing damage/loss, There are laws in place to make sure basic health and safety is met to prevent common accidents, thorough risk assessments are also encouraged before starting a live shoe especially when alot of people will be attending.

More examples of potential injuries are people getting crushed in the crowd, issues from faulty and unsafe equipment, slips, falls and other potential dangers that must be prevented.

In studios the equipment should be checked for any faults, also in theatres there should be barriers/ railings on the higher levels to stop people potentially falling causing an accident.

Music festivals are required to have numerous health and safety checks due to the amount of people that will be attending, the more people that attend means an even bigger risk of an accident but with multiple health and safety checks the chance of accidents happening can be decreased.

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A stage manager is the central communication point and organiser for a theatre production, responsible for schedules and coordinating rehearsals to calling cues for lighting and sound.

A skill needed by a stage manager is technical aptitude which is the understanding of technical elements (e.g lighting and sound), Another essential skill stage managers need is to have a meticulous attention to detail, It is crucial for managing a production effectively.

Stage managers also facilitate communication across all creative and technical departments they also play a key role in assisting the director and overseeing props, lights and sound.

Also stage managers in London have a base pay of 28,000 to 41,000 a year with 34,000 a year being the average base pay for stage managers, Also stage managers are expected to work between 40 and 46 hours per week.

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The blue - Acid bath

The somberlain - Dissection

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The second song i have chosen is 'The somberlain' by dissection due to its fast tempo and its melodic elements that manage to capture the listeners attention, The same instruments as the prior song mentioned are present aswell, the mood of the song has a cold and dark sound that manages to make the song have a cold and memorable atmosphere.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5Sxaph-Q9k&list=RDM5Sxaph-Q9k&start_radio=1

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Present research on music industry job roles explored in class each week, discussing the responsibilities needed for each job. Give examples of famous people.

TIP: You should make us of at least 2 research sources to help you gather your information (websites, articles, videos etc)

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Research is the systematic investigation info and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

Research is defined as "the creation of new knowledge and/or the use of existing knowledge in a new and creative way so as to generate new concepts, methodologies and understandings. This could include synthesis and analysis of previous research to the extent that it leads to new and creative outcomes".

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The music industry is "a vast network of individuals and organisations involved in the creation, production, distribution, promotion, and monetisation of music".

It includes various sectors like recorded music, live performances, music publishing, and streaming services. The industry's professionals work across creative roles (songwriters, musicians), business roles (managers, marketers), and technical roles (engineers, producers) to bring music to audiences and generate revenue.

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This week we were introduced to protools and were shown how to create tracks/ track stacks.

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Each week, you should reflect on your practical sessions. You should discuss:

What you did

What you learnt

What went well

What you could improve on

Include screenshots and videos from your own projects and performance sessions

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This week i learned about mixing, a key element of mixing is using buses (track stacks), different instruments should be put in their own track stack, when it comes to track stacks you order them by drums first, kick and bass next, guitars and keys and then vocals last.

Other key elements of mixing consist of using effects like distortion and delay effects to add to the sound.

Levels/Balance - evening out the volume

Compression – using compression creates a punchier sound and is recommended to be used on most drum tracks

Equalisers – used to amplify different frequencies and highs and lows to improve the general sound

Audio effects - Changes and amplifies the sound, usually with distortion effects or effects that clean up the sound.

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In my opinion what went well was the track i have created for my upcoming assignment, also my skills on logic have improved from when i started in september, also my skills in music analysis have improved too.

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What i think i need to improve on is how to use things like logic and protools more effectively (learning how to implement more effects to the tracks i create).

I would also like to improve my knowledge on the different job roles and responsibilities to better understand how the music industry operates.

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Over my time on this course i have learnt about Health and safety in music and what to do and not do in the studio and when preparing for live shows, i have also learnt some job roles and responsibilities like Stage managers and what they make a year (28,000 to 41,000 a year with 34,000 being the average pay) and about performers too.

I have learnt how to use logic to a basic level and am currently working on a track for my upcoming assignment.

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So far i have enjoyed creating tracks on logic and about the music industry as a whole.

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A DAW, or Digital Audio Workstation, is a software application used to record, edit, produce, and mix audio and MIDI. Think of it as a virtual recording studio, a central hub where you can compose and manipulate music by layering recorded tracks, virtual instruments, and effects to create a final song. DAWs are used by everyone from home hobbyists to professional music producers.

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A professional in music is someone who earns their primary income from their musical work, which includes performing, composing, producing, and teaching. This professional status is defined by making a living from music, a commitment to the craft that includes consistent practice and professional behaviour, and the ability to handle the business aspects of the industry. It is less about a specific skill level and more about dedicating oneself to the work and treating it as a career.

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In music, "composition" has three main meanings: an original piece of music, the process of creating that music, and the structure or arrangement of its parts. A composer is a person who creates a musical composition, which can be a vocal or instrumental work, ranging from a simple jingle to a complex symphony. The term also refers to how the various elements of music, such as melody, harmony, and rhythm, are put together to form the finished product.

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In music, evaluation is the process of assessing and judging a musical piece, performance, or program based on a set of criteria, often involving making comparative judgments and identifying areas for improvement. It can be used to assess student achievement, diagnose learning needs, understand a work's artistic merit, or make improvements to a musical performance or educational program.

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This week in the studio we recorded an acoustic guitar with only one microphone (using different microphones individually), I also learnt that certain microphones are better at recording certain instruments than others.

Also this week i worked on my final track for my assignment and i am satisfied with how it has turned out.