summerSOR

SUMMARY

In class we learned how to work with musical concepts and theory, what makes a song great. And, somewhat more important we learned how to apply these concepts without wearing ourselves out.

FINAL PROJECT

Final Rubric (Google Docs) (20 Points)

When composing my final it took me a while to get a base that I wanted to work on and so now I understand that the best way to start is often the simplest way to start as long as you do get started. In the end I am pretty happy with how it turned out, I don’t think it’s the best song in the world but it isn’t a monstrosity.

• 1 (NOT MY THING!)
• 2 (not really)
• 3 (sorta interested)
• 4 (interested)
• 5 (YES! – I LOVE THIS STUFF!)

Your score:  4.5

MICROPHONE RECORDING PROJECT

When doing my microphone recording project I learned first, how my voice sounds to people around me and second, how to make cuts and perfect an audio recording. I think this was my favorite project because of the amount of problem solving that there was to do when making cuts smooth.

• 1 (NOT MY THING!)
• 2 (not really)
• 3 (sorta interested)
• 4 (interested)
• 5 (YES! – I LOVE THIS STUFF!)

Your score:  5

PRACTICE ROOM (LESSONS)

I enjoyed learning stuff about the keyboard, though I did already know the basics, now I understand more about how chords and their notes are related.

• 1 (NOT MY THING!)
• 2 (not really)
• 3 (sorta interested)
• 4 (interested)
• 5 (YES! – I LOVE THIS STUFF!)

Your score: 5

CLASSROOM (THEORY & ANALYSIS)

Learning about music theory was equally important as it was borin- I mean exciting I discovered what makes music sound good to people including myself and what makes my favorite songs so popular. I definitely enjoyed this segment of class because it helped me understand the different layers in music.

• 1 (NOT MY THING!)
• 2 (not really)
• 3 (sorta interested)
• 4 (interested)
• 5 (YES! – I LOVE THIS STUFF!)

Your score:  4

LAB (THEORY PRACTICED)

I found it fun experimenting with all the pieces of music theory and discovering new things. I enjoyed using HookTheory to understand the musical geometry of some popular songs

• 1 (NOT MY THING!)
• 2 (not really)
• 3 (sorta interested)
• 4 (interested)
• 5 (YES! – I LOVE THIS STUFF!)

Your score: 4

OUTSIDE (CREATIVITY & THE BRAIN)

I found all the different topics about the brain’s functions quite interesting. It is amazing what in your life affects the rest of your body and mind.

• 1 (NOT MY THING!)
• 2 (not really)
• 3 (sorta interested)
• 4 (interested)
• 5 (YES! – I LOVE THIS STUFF!)

Your score: 5

STUDIO (SONGWRITING)

While working with songwriting I learned that not all parts in music fit together and it allowed me to try out musical ideas that I had in my head. The studio was often the most chill part of class but was also one of the most important to the class getting more and more important toward the end.

• 1 (NOT MY THING!)
• 2 (not really)
• 3 (sorta interested)
• 4 (interested)
• 5 (YES! – I LOVE THIS STUFF!)

Your score: 5

CONTROL ROOM (RECORDING & MIXING)

Learning about recording and mixing in the control room was definitely an interesting topic as it is all about finding the right balance and giving the music its flavor. Often the quality of the music is deeply affected by the mixing that is done.

• 1 (NOT MY THING!)
• 2 (not really)
• 3 (sorta interested)
• 4 (interested)
• 5 (YES! – I LOVE THIS STUFF!)

Your score: 5

STAGE (SHARING)

I found it fun seeing some of my peers music and seeing other people’s music tastes and directing the details. The stage taught us to observe the different parts of a piece and determine whether we liked them or not.

• 1 (NOT MY THING!)
• 2 (not really)
• 3 (sorta interested)
• 4 (interested)
• 5 (YES! – I LOVE THIS STUFF!)

Your score: 5

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THEATER (DOCUMENTARY & HISTORY)

Movies in class? How can I say anything negative? I enjoyed this segment because it taught us various parts of music history and the story behind how some famous songs and bands were created.

• 1 (NOT MY THING!)
• 2 (not really)
• 3 (sorta interested)
• 4 (interested)
• 5 (YES! – I LOVE THIS STUFF!)

Your score: 5 (+.5 MOVIES) [5.5]

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WHAT I LEARNED and PROBLEMS I SOLVED

This class taught me a lot of stuff about what goes into music and taught me how to try and follow through when creating. Many times I tried to create music and ended up stopping before it truly progressed but now I believe that I can better complete a musical thought.

THE COURSE’s ACTIVITY EVALUATION (OVERALL)

Content (The WHAT)

Rating: OK  – 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5  – HIGHLY ENGAGED

Rating: 5

I liked learning about all the technical bits of how you can make different parts clearer or change it’s texture and I enjoyed learning about how the brain works to create music.

Process (The HOW)

Rating: OK  – 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5  – HIGHLY ENGAGED

Rating: 5

I enjoyed the pacing that was used when we learned in class though sometimes I felt that we didn’t do everything in the blogs in class which often confused me especially on the earlier days.

THEATER (DOCUMENTARY & HISTORY)

School of Rock Movie

BONUS MATERIAL

Dr. Gebrian’s Brain-Friendly Practice Ideas

Dr. Gebrian’s YouTube Playlists on Practice Techniques and Brain Research

Annie Dang’s Songwriting YouTube Channel

Annie Dang’s YouTube Resources for Songwriting and Publishing

How Years Of Gaming Affect Your Brain

https://youtube.com/watch?v=xaICKlp9kQc%3Fstart%3D634%26feature%3Doembed

Link to How Years Of Gaming Affect Your Brain by HealthyGamerGG on YouTube

SUMMARY

Today we put finishing touches on our finals and learned about motivation and public speaking.

PRACTICE ROOM (LESSONS) 8:30-9AM

Today I changed the drum track on my final and adjusted the volume automation.

CLASSROOM (THEORY & ANALYSIS) 9-9:45AM

In the classroom I improved on my drum track and made it more balanced to the rest of the song.

OUTSIDE – (PRESENTATION & VOICE) 9:45-10:15AM

I thought it was amazing how much tone of voice and can completely change how well a message comes across.

LAB (THEORY PRACTICED) 10:15-11:15AM

Today in the lab I messed around in SoundTrap to see what I might add to my song but it’s pretty much finished.

LUNCH 11:15-11:45AM

STUDIO (SONGWRITING) 11:45-12:45PM

Today in the studio I spent time with my partner recording the last bit of the saxophone track for my song

CONTROL ROOM (RECORDING & MIXING) 12:45-1:45PM

I finished working to record the saxophone part of my song and also re-recorded part of the trumpet part for the song. Then I worked on using effects and volume automation to balance everything.

OUTSIDE – PART 2 (INSPIRATION / IDEAS) 1:45-2PM

STAGE (SHARE) 2-2:30PM

Today on the stage I listened to the video we were meant to watch before going outside.

FINAL PROJECT ACTIVITY UPDATE

Today I finished my song, though I haven’t had a review from Mr.Disston.

Version 2 (One of the tracks was too loud):

WHAT I LEARNED and PROBLEMS I SOLVED

Today I learned that by talking about something you lose motivation to follow through.

TODAY’s ACTIVITY EVALUATION

Today, like most days was pretty chill and I thought everything was pretty satisfying

THEATER (DOCUMENTARY & HISTORY) 2:30-3PM

Watch part of Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten

RESOURCES FOR THE CLASS

• Mr. Le Duc, sleduc@osd.wednet.edu
• Mr. Disston, gdisston@osd.wednet.edu
• Class web page, https://capitalcomtech.info/summerschool
• ‘Rooms’ Schedule Sheet 
• MusicWill.org
• Practice Log
• Professional Quotient Rubric
• Atomic Habits Resources
• Your New Playlist by Jon Acuff, L.E. Acuff , McRae Acuff

SUMMARY

Write your daily summary last, at the end of the day, here… Only one to two sentences.

PRACTICE ROOM (LESSONS) 8:30-9AM

In the practice room I did a few of the exercises on the Keyboard Book and I additionally worked a little bit on volume automation on my final.

CLASSROOM (THEORY & ANALYSIS) 9-9:45AM

In the classroom I worked on transposing music from the trumpet to the saxophone for my final project.

OUTSIDE (INSPIRATION / IDEAS) 9:45-10:15AM

It’s amazing how the power of belief works, if one first has a positive mind set and then goes to achieve their goal they are much more likely to complete it.

LAB (THEORY PRACTICED) 10:15-11:15AM

Today I transposed and transcribed some music for the saxophone so that my partner can play and record it for my song, Additionally I have just begun transcribing another saxophone part for later.

LUNCH 11:15-11:45AM

STUDIO (SONGWRITING) 11:45-12:45PM

Today I worked with my partner the whole time to record parts for my and their song!

CONTROL ROOM (RECORDING & MIXING) 12:45-1:45PM

Today I worked with my partner the whole time to record parts for my and their song!

OUTSIDE (INSPIRATION / IDEAS) 1:45-2PM

Today I went outside and relaxed and entered a little conversation with others outside including Mr.Disston.

STAGE (SHARE) 2-2:30PM

I sent what I have so far in my project to Mr.Disston and Mr.Leduc.

FINAL PROJECT ACTIVITY UPDATE

I recorded part of the saxophone track of my song with my partner but it’s not fully done. I also helped with my partner’s project! (The current saxophone that you hear during the last half is SoundTrap’s Saxophone)

WHAT I LEARNED and PROBLEMS I SOLVED

Today I learned that saxophone players prefer to view every bite as the sharp version of it’s self and, with my partner’s help we managed to solve the problem of what the heck was wrong with the way I transposed the saxophone part.

TODAY’s ACTIVITY EVALUATION

I really like the way class is run and allows a lot of room to do what you need.

THEATER (DOCUMENTARY & HISTORY) 2:30-3PM

Finish RUMBLE: THE INDIANS WHO RO

SUMMARY

Today we learned about the importance of sleep and I managed to record the trumpet part to and add to my final project.

PRACTICE ROOM (LESSONS) 8:30-9AM

Today I practiced transposing my music so that I can play it on the trumpet and record.

CLASSROOM (THEORY & ANALYSIS) 9-9:45AM

Today we listened to one of U2’s first songs before it was produced and then compared it to its full produced form. I think it is amazing how much a song can transform with the help of a producer.

OUTSIDE (INSPIRATION / IDEAS) 9:45-10:15AM

Usually I get about 8 hours of sleep and it seriously scares me that getting less can cause so much harm.

LAB (THEORY PRACTICED) 10:15-11:15AM

Today I focused on creating a part for my partner to play. I am not completely sure about it but it’s done.

LUNCH 11:15-11:45AM

STUDIO (SONGWRITING) 11:45-12:45PM

Today I spent a lot of time in the Sound Room (Snake Pit) recording the trumpet part for my final.

CONTROL ROOM (RECORDING & MIXING) 12:45-1:45PM

Today I spent a lot of time in the Sound Room (Snake Pit) recording the trumpet part for my final.

OUTSIDE (INSPIRATION / IDEAS) 1:45-2PM

STAGE (SHARE) 2-2:30PM

Today we listened to a song by Lemon Demon “Fire Motif” I kinda liked it though others didn’t quite like it.

FINAL PROJECT ACTIVITY UPDATE

I managed to record the trumpet part for my song and next I want to get the other part from my partner.

WHAT I LEARNED and PROBLEMS I SOLVED

Today I learned some useful information about sleep and I recorded my trumpet playing. Mr.Disston and I had to try and work out why the microphone wasn’t transmitting but after a while of troubleshooting we managed to get it working.

TODAY’s ACTIVITY EVALUATION

I thought today was chill and we learned some important information about getting sleep.

THEATER (DOCUMENTARY & HISTORY) 2:30-3PM

Finish RUMBLE: THE INDIANS WHO ROCKED THE WORLD

SUMMARY

Today we learned about delayed Gratification and worked more on our finals.

PRACTICE ROOM (LESSONS) 8:30-9AM

Today I practiced writing melody by adding one to my song, we also “read” the first chapter of a good audio book involving a healthy mind set.

CLASSROOM (THEORY & ANALYSIS) 9-9:45AM

Today we listened to “Weird Fishes” by Radio head and I found it a bit interesting. I also worked a bit on my final.

OUTSIDE (INSPIRATION / IDEAS) 9:45-10:15AM

The Marshmallow Experiment and Delayed Gratification

Today I thought about the marshmallow experiment and I think that the “Marshmallow Mindset” is a good one to have. showing restraint so that you have it better when it really counts.

LAB (THEORY PRACTICED) 10:15-11:15AM

I made some additions to my final project by adding an additional layer of sound.

LUNCH 11:15-11:45AM

STUDIO (SONGWRITING) 11:45-12:45PM

I spent a lot of time on the final adding another layer and some variation in others.

CONTROL ROOM (RECORDING & MIXING) 12:45-1:45PM

I got Mr.Disston’s opinion on my final and began some revisions to improve the sound and overall cohesion.

OUTSIDE (INSPIRATION / IDEAS) 1:45-2PM

STAGE (SHARE) 2-2:30PM

We listened to some more songs from the SOR 2025 playlist!

FINAL PROJECT ACTIVITY UPDATE

I initially made quite a bit of progress but now I am going back and making some changes.

WHAT I LEARNED and PROBLEMS I SOLVED

Today I learned about delayed gratification and I

TODAY’s ACTIVITY EVALUATION

I really enjoyed today’s class, it was very chillaxed.

THEATER (DOCUMENTARY & HISTORY) 2:30-3:00PM

Watch RUMBLE: THE INDIANS WHO ROCKED THE WORLD

SUMMARY

Today we learned some things about getting stuff down when making music and I attempted to work on my Final Project.

PRACTICE ROOM (LESSONS) 8:30-9AM

I tried to create a song but couldn’t get anywhere T-T.

CLASSROOM (THEORY & ANALYSIS) 9-9:45AM

We watched a video about St. Vincent’s way of producing music.

OUTSIDE (INSPIRATION / IDEAS) 9:45-10:15AM

I learned that geniuses are made by their scenius environments.

LAB (THEORY PRACTICED) 10:15-11:15AM

Today in the lab we messed around with the different effects in SoundTrap.

LUNCH 11:15-11:45AM

STUDIO (SONGWRITING) 11:45-12:45PM

Final Collaboration Composition Project

Final Rubric (Google Docs) (20 Points)

• Embedded screenshot of all tracks with track titles showing who did what at the top of Day 14 Blog Post
• Embedded MP3 file at the top of Day 14 Blog Post
• 90 seconds up to 4 minutes in length
• Have an identifiable song structure; verse, chorus, bridge, etc.
• Foundation – The instruments that provide the groove or pulse of the song – usually drums and bass
• Pad – Long sustaining notes that glue the mix elements together – usually organ, electric piano, strings, guitar power chords
• Rhythm – The instruments that provide motion to the song – usually percussion, rhythm guitar
• Lead – The focal point of the song – usually lead vocal, lead, or solo instrument
• Fill – The instruments that fill in the spaces between the lead phrases – usually solo instruments, background vocals
• Mixed with an attempt to have a balance of sound level volume consistent throughout the recording, not one sound excessively louder or quieter than another

Today, compose a vertical slice, 8 to 12 measures of a verse or chorus, or bridge, of a song section with multiple tracks, or as we state, a VERTICAL SLICE, and save the audio file under the CONTROL ROOM section with a screenshot of the tracks.

CONTROL ROOM (RECORDING & MIXING) 12:45-1:45PM

I worked a little on a creating a song for the project but I’m not sure I’m happy with it. I also got to see some interesting things involving synthesizers.

OUTSIDE (INSPIRATION / IDEAS) 1:45-2PM

I think I need to find my way into the flow state possibly by challenging myself with some more creative thinking.

STAGE (SHARE) 2-2:30PM

Today we listened to some music by Neurosis and by Radio Head.

FINAL PROJECT ACTIVITY UPDATE

I am trying to create a song but I’m having some struggles getting into a groove of where/how I want to write it.

WHAT I LEARNED and PROBLEMS I SOLVED

Today I learned about flow state and also some tools in SoundTrap. I’m trying to figure out how to get into the zone with my own music.

TODAY’s ACTIVITY EVALUATION

I enjoyed today’s learning about how to make progress on a song.

THEATER (DOCUMENTARY & HISTORY) 2:30-3PM

Watch RUMBLE: THE INDIANS WHO ROCKED THE WORLD

SUMMARY

We spent the majority of the day working on our Microphone Podcast Assignment.

FINAL PROJECT ACTIVITY PROGRESS

I plan to have someone play guitar chords for a song that I will create.

PRACTICE ROOM (LESSONS) 8:30-9AM

I messed with adding some layers to a song I made a part for.

CLASSROOM (THEORY & ANALYSIS) 9-9:45AM

Watch I Recorded an Entire Song on ONE MICROPHONE (Yes, Drums Too)

Take notes to help you with your song creation

The Microphone Audition Project

• Copy, paste, and publish the Microphone Podcast Project blog post template in your blog, https://mrleduc.edublogs.org/2022/01/15/microphone-auditions-project/
• Mr. Le Duc will record you in the Sound Room in front of several professional microphones and save the recording in Soundtrap today or tomorrow
• You will edit the files, add an introduction recording, add a conclusion recording to the podcast file, and embed the MP3 of the combined recordings with even volume levels and any reading errors edited out, into the Microphone Auditions Project blog post.

OUTSIDE (INSPIRATION / IDEAS) 9:45-10:15AM

LAB (THEORY PRACTICED) 10:15-11:15AM

Was Working on Mic Audition.

LUNCH 11:15-11:45AM

STUDIO (SONGWRITING) 11:45-12:45PM

Was Working on Mic Audition.

CONTROL ROOM (RECORDING & MIXING) 12:45-1:45PM

Was Working on Mic Audition.

OUTSIDE (INSPIRATION / IDEAS) 1:45-2PM

STAGE (SHARE) 2-2:30PM

We listened to the Taylor Swift song “Enchanted” that was suggested by someone in the class.

WHAT I LEARNED and PROBLEMS I SOLVED

I learned how to cut video and smooth out cuts in SoundTrap. There were some tough cuts that took a while to try and smooth out.

TODAY’s ACTIVITY EVALUATION

I thought today was pretty fun to figure out how to cut out all the mistakes that were recorded while keeping the audio smooth. We also had breaks which I thought were fun to re-fresh the mind.

THEATER (DOCUMENTARY & HISTORY) 2:30-3PM

Watch part of the The Pedal Movie documentary

Summary

This project was about learning how different microphones affect sound and how to edit audio in SoundTrap.

Microphone Audition Podcast

My Favorite Microphone

In my opinion the RE20 sounded the best for my voice because it had great clarity.

Terms and Concepts

• Microphones
  • Dynamic – The sound waves themselves create the electrical signal by moving the membrane diaphragm of the microphone. Very popular and very well known. It is good for the low and middle range, NOT the high range.
  • Condenser – The membrane has an electrical current that waits for sound. When the sound waves hit it, it responds instantly. They are all over the place, but they need an electrical charge {amplifier} from something {battery}.
• Polar Patterns
  • Omni – Picks sound up from all directions equally. This is used for interviews because it can pick up more than one person, without having to have two separate mics.
  • Cardioid – Picks up one half of the microphone, also known as a ‘directional mic’. Most sensitive in the front, about 180 degrees. Shaped like a heart.
  • Bi-directional – ‘Figure of 8’, picks the front and behind of the mic, but the 90-degree angle on both sides does not get picked up.
• Transduction – Converts one form of energy to another.
• Voltage – An electric force or a potential difference shown in volts.
• Phantom Power – Activates the condenser in a microphone. DC powered mostly between 12 and 48 DC voltages.
• Sensitivity – Voltage at its known sound level. It can be called by its voltage or decibels. A higher number indicates greater sensitivity; most values are negative. Sound pressure.
• Frequency Response – The range of sound the microphone can produce and how sensitive it is within the range. You want it nice and flat.
• Transient – A variation in current, voltage, or frequency.
• Placement – Placement of the microphone is key; depending on the sounds you want, it can just be the distance from you or the instrument from the microphone. This part of the microphone can affect others emotionally in a way to connect with the audience.
• Proximity Effect – Decreased sensitivity to low mics, which reduces background noise and vibration, and counteracts when used very close to the source.
• Output – A place where the sound leaves the system.
• Characteristics – This is the Relative Response and Frequency measured in a Hertz graph to show how good or bad the microphone is. This can show the quality of the mic.
• Noise Rating – The signal (sound source) to noise ratio measured in decibels (dB). Noise is any sound in the background you don’t want. Electricity vibrates at 60dB, so you want the ratio of the signal and noise to be higher than that. Preferably 90dB or higher.
• Hardware
  • Clips – A clip is something that you use to hold a microphone on something (for example, a stand), but using the wrong kind of clip can affect the performance; make sure it is tight so it has the correct effect.
  • Stands – This ties in with a clip; this is what the clip will connect to. This keeps the microphone towards the object you want to hear without having to hold it or keep it still.
  • Windscreen – Something that covers and protects the microphone, mostly a foamy material.
  • Direct Box – A device used to connect an instrument directly to the audio mixer.

What I Learned and Problems I Solved

I learned how to edit audio recordings in SoundTrap and I had to solve problems to smooth out some of the cuts in the audio.

SUMMARY

Today we learned a bit about reflection and I added to someone else’s music.

PRACTICE ROOM (LESSONS) 8:30-9AM

Today in the practice room I messed around with the drums on the keyboard and managed to make some decent beats but I didn’t make anything super special.

CLASSROOM (THEORY & ANALYSIS) 9-9:45AM

Watch The Half Year Reset: how to turn your year around by Struthless on YouTube

• • The Half-Year Reset PDF

Pick one song from below, watch, and write a reflection

• ExploreHolistic Songwriting’s Artist Series
  • EXAMPLE: How Billie Eilish Writes A Song
• ExploreGenius’ Songs Deconstructed Series
  • EXAMPLE: The Making Of Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” With YoungKio | Deconstructed
• Explore Rick Beato’s What Makes This Song Great Series
  • EXAMPLE: What Makes This Song Great? Stairway to Heaven Recording Techniques
• Embed a YouTube video link or links you watched
• Write a reflection on the key topics that got your attention

DELETE ALL OF MR. LE DUC’s INSTRUCTIONS DETAILED ABOVE AFTER COMPLETING THEM

OUTSIDE (INSPIRATION / IDEAS) 9:45-10:15AM

Sadly I was at a dentist’s appointment T-T

LAB (THEORY PRACTICED) 10:15-11:15AM

Sadly I was at a dentist’s appointment T-T x2

LUNCH 11:15-11:45AM

STUDIO (SONGWRITING) 11:45-12:45PM

Today we did a little get to know you game about an island and . . . magic? We also learned about chords using a miniature synth.

CONTROL ROOM (RECORDING & MIXING) 12:45-1:45PM

Today I added to a song Cambria made by adding a melody and a baseline.

OUTSIDE (INSPIRATION / IDEAS) 1:45-2PM

Crybaby: The Pedal that Rocks the World

Watch a few minutes of the video and…

Go for a walk and think about what this video meant to you.

Journal here about that. The more detail, the better!

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STAGE (SHARE) 2-2:30PM

Today we listened to a song by Official Hige Dandism called Universe.

WHAT I LEARNED and PROBLEMS I SOLVED

Today I learned how to co-operate with others in SoundTrap. I added some tracks to another person’s piece.

TODAY’s ACTIVITY EVALUATION

• Give feedback on the class Content and Process
  • Participation will be part of your leadership project due at the end of the course
• Fill in the Daily Activity Evaluation

THEATER (DOCUMENTARY & HISTORY) 2:30-3PM

It Might Get Loud

SUMMARY

Today we learned what makes some of our favorite songs popular.

PRACTICE ROOM (LESSONS) 8:30-9AM

Today in the practice room we watched a video about a good mind set to have while practicing. During the Practice Room section I practiced Songwriting by attempting to add a drum track to a song I have.

CLASSROOM (THEORY & ANALYSIS) 9-9:45AM

Song Exploder and U2 songwriting

Link to the episode

It was interesting how spontaneous all the different elements were. Makes me wonder if it’s the same for all songs.

How to Scare a Mouse and Soing Structure

Mr. Le Duc shared a passage from the book Hit Makers by Derek Thompson, https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30901608-hit-makers

It highlighted the patterns that people and mice need to reset their attention. Here are screenshots of the passage.

It’s amazing that popular music has such science behind it.

Holistic Songwriting by Friedemann Findeisen

An Example: The Swift Formula – One Note Melodies

I listened to the Linking Park video and learned that most of their songs in their first two albums use the same few chords.

OUTSIDE (INSPIRATION / IDEAS) 9:45-10:15AM

Watch Jane McGonigal: The game that can give you 10 extra years of life.  (20 minutes)

Go for a walk and think about what this video meant to you.

Journal here about that. The more detail the better!

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LAB (THEORY PRACTICED) 10:15-11:15AM

I watched a video on songwriting and messed around in hook pad.

LUNCH 11:15-11:45AM

STUDIO (SONGWRITING) 11:45-12:45PM

Today I messed around with the Fx feature of SoundTrap as well as experimenting with different instruments and chords.

CONTROL ROOM (RECORDING & MIXING) 12:45-1:45PM

Today I worked on my song in Garage Band, I added two new instruments including a baseline and a small amount of percussion to go with it.

OUTSIDE (INSPIRATION / IDEAS) 1:45-2PM

Zzz

STAGE (SHARE) 2-2:30PM

Today we listened to two songs from the SOR 2025 Playlist.

WHAT I LEARNED and PROBLEMS I SOLVED

Today I learned about healthy practicing habits and I learned some important things about musical structure. I solved the problem of what to add to my song, it took way too long.

TODAY’s ACTIVITY EVALUATION

• Give feedback on the class Content and Process
  • Participation will be part of your leadership project due at the end of the course
• Fill in the Daily Activity Evaluation

THEATER (DOCUMENTARY & HISTORY) 2:30-3PM

It Might Get Loud