NEW SECTIONS JUST ANNOUNCED! Begins Sa 3/20/10. Still space available. (Note: the next section of Level 2 also begins Sa 3/20/10)
Logic Pro 9 is a songwriter’s dream! More than any other software recording application, Logic Pro 9 comes complete with everything you need to write, arrange, and mix to achieve a great song production in any genre.

You can record real singers and players, use a wide array of software instruments, utilize a large library of Apple Loops, and mix with an excellent palette of EQs, compressors, reverbs, delays, guitar amp and stomp box simulations, etc. Not to mention LP9’s fantastic Flex audio that allows you to change the tempos of recorded audio in real time.

Learn from Jay Asher, composer, songwriter, Apple Certified Trainer Level 2, and author of Going Pro With Logic Pro 8 and Going Pro With Logic Pro 9 (out in Spring 2010).

In Level 1, you will start with the basics of Logic Pro 9 and over the course of the five classes delve deeper so that everyone in the class learns to create and record their own original material. Jay's patient and encouraging teaching style will make the class understandable for you if you have never used recording software before, and his creativity as a composer and teacher will keep the class engaging for you if you are new to Logic but are migrating from another platform like Pro Tools or Reason. Create beats, make use of the vast library of songs and loops, access the sounds of orchestras, scratch DJs, and rock bands with the click of a mouse--all in the service of realizing your vision and creating your music.

In Level 2, you will build upon those foundational skills and gain a professional repertoire of techniques and concepts, from programming and arranging to recording and mixing to mastering your final works. Special attention will be paid to Flex Audio, use of plug-ins, and the ins and outs of this versatile professional music creation software.

NOTE: If you have experience in Logic Pro 9 previously you might be admitted to Level 2 without having to take Level 1. Please contact the School to discuss your candidacy: 818-848-7664.

Unlike Certified Apple Pro Training classes, Song Creation with Logic Pro 9 will be geared specifically to the enrolled songwriters and their specific abilities and needs. Jay will adapt the clear curricular goals to the interests and experience level in the class.

We admire Jay for his enthusiasm, his passion for teaching, and his hunger to learn as a fellow creative person. We are honored to offer the only class of its kind that we know of--teaching this amazing, flexible software specifically from the perspective of the creative needs and applications of songwriters, composers, and producers. You are going to love this class!

Introductory Pricing! There are two pricing tiers, for those who want to use School equipment and for those who want to bring their own.

Materials:

- Macintosh Intel Computer running OS 10.6 latest revision (10.6.2 as of 2/24/10)
- Logic Pro 9 software, installed and licensed and updated (note: you must have LP9 installed if you are bringing your own computer!)
- portable MIDI control surface/keyboard; The Songwriting School uses M-Audio Axiom 25 keyboards or Oxygen 8 Keyboards
- headphones

• Price: Use School equipment, $399. Bring your own, $339. These are introductory SPRING 2010 Special Prices.
  
• Dates: Saturdays, 10am-1pm for Level 1, 2-5pm for Level 2
  
• Enroll here now as space is limited.