Beginning a journey into electronic music can be frustrating, confusing, and expensive. How do you decide which software to buy? What about gear? The market is absolutely flooded with choices, and with as sophisticated as the technology is these days, you still can't "buy" your way into producing and performing quality music. However, this will not stop most people from spending countless hours in front of the computer and thousands of dollars on stuff only to finally realize that electronic music is hard work. Relax, though--Someone has already cleared a path through this overwhelming terrain for you.
Through customized instruction, Approaching Electronic Music will help you develop a solid base of knowledge to help you transform your goals of electronic music production and performance into reality, regardless of the genre you're interested in. The purpose of this class will not be to simply make "computer music" that imitates what's hot right now, but to best equip each individual to realize his or her fullest artistic potential. In other words, we do not see the synthesizer, sequencer, sampler, MIDI controller, or turntable as instruments of conformity, but rather as extensions of the creative body and mind.
Electronic music is enriching and accessible to students of all ages and backgrounds. Its fundamentals help nurture a lasting passion for mathematics, engineering, art, and, of course, melody and rhythm. The limitless possibilities of the medium engage the modern imagination while offering insight into the future of sound. Call today to schedule an initial consultation!
Instructor Aaron Wirtz teaches creative, in-depth approaches to:
Instructor Aaron Wirtz is an electronic music performer and producer who performs under the stage name of CutterJ the Absurdist. He has been a performance DJ for over seven years and funnels his broad range of expertise into his live show, which features all-original dance music, video turntablism, vocoded tap dancing, and the electric spoons, among other things. By day, he is a professor of English at Wichita State University, pursuing his MFA of Creative Writing degree.
Air House Studios is a hybrid analog/digital recording studio engineered by master recording engineer, Micajah Ryan. Air House gives bands and musicians the unique opportunity to record in a professional recording studio with a world class engineer whose credits include: Bob Dylan, Guns N' Roses, Megadeth, John Prine and many more. Air House features the best in digital recording technology along with a fully analog console, top of the line analog compressors and equalizers, a variety of tube, condenser and dynamic microphones and a two inch tape machine to provide the warmth that is lacking in digital recording.
Air House lessons cover the technical, theoretical and creative aspects of music, providing a well rounded and balanced approach to music instruction. Students are taught proper technique to allow them to reach their full technical ability on their instrument. They are taught basic music theory so that they have an understanding of what they are doing musically. These things help them to become actual musicians rather than simply someone who can play a few songs on an instrument. Students are also encouraged to cultivate and explore their own musical creativity.
