Introduction to Digital Music
with Dr. Christian Giddings
$69
This course is open to anyone and is designed to increase your knowledge of music and its composition. The course will focus on the fundamentals of music: rhythm, melody, harmony, timbre, texture, and form. Students will take that musical knowledge and learn how to compose music in various styles, including but not limited to hip-hop, trap, R&B, Pop, folk, rock, or EDM. Students will learn the basics of recording, mixing, editing, sampling, composing, and producing music in any style they choose. The course will use SoundTrap as the recording software, and students will create high-quality electronic compositions using various tools and techniques. No specific prior training is required.
No class: 10/29, 11/5
Minimum: 6 | Maximum: 20
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Session 1: Oct 1 - Nov 19th, 2026
Thu from 6:00 - 7:30 pm