Diploma in Music Production & Songwriting (E-Learning)

This module aims to equip students with working knowledge on music theory. Students will be equipped to understand the fundamentals of western music theory like major and minor scales, interval theory and more. Students will also learn basic keyboard skills in this module to equip them with a foundation to play an instrument.

This module is designed to provide students with fundamental skills relevant to songwriting across various musical genres. The course will guide students in crafting engaging melodies, emphasising elements such as melodic contour, rhythm, and dynamics applicable to a broad range of musical expressions. Students also develop proficiency in lyric writing, exploring themes and storytelling techniques for emotionally resonant lyrics. Collaboration is essential in fostering a creative environment to enhance interpersonal skills and teamwork in the songwriting process. By the end of the module, students will possess versatile songwriting skills applicable to various musical contexts and will have honed effective collaboration abilities in a musical setting.

This module is designed to provide students with fundamental skills relevant to songwriting across various musical genres. The course will guide students in crafting engaging melodies, emphasising elements such as melodic contour, rhythm, and dynamics applicable to a broad range of musical expressions. Students also develop proficiency in lyric writing, exploring themes and storytelling techniques for emotionally resonant lyrics. Collaboration is essential in fostering a creative environment to enhance interpersonal skills and teamwork in the songwriting process. By the end of the module, students will possess versatile songwriting skills applicable to various musical contexts and will have honed effective collaboration abilities in a musical setting.

This module is designed to provide students with fundamental skills relevant to songwriting across various musical genres. The course will guide students in crafting engaging melodies, emphasising elements such as melodic contour, rhythm, and dynamics applicable to a broad range of musical expressions. Students also develop proficiency in lyric writing, exploring themes and storytelling techniques for emotionally resonant lyrics. Collaboration is essential in fostering a creative environment to enhance interpersonal skills and teamwork in the songwriting process. By the end of the module, students will possess versatile songwriting skills applicable to various musical contexts and will have honed effective collaboration abilities in a musical setting.

This module aims to develop the quintessential skills of listening to music and analysing it from a technical perspective. This course comprises of 2 segments: 1) from a musician’s perspective, students will learn how to listen to rhythm, time-signature, pitch and the relationship between note intervals, 2) from an engineer’s perspective students will learn how to listen to frequencies and how it affects different instruments (vocals, guitar, bass drums). At the end of the module, students will be able analyse audio materials, identify unique musical ideas and integrate it into their repertoire.

This module aims to prepare students to build a sustainable career within the music industry by providing them with a strong fundamental understanding and overview of the music business. This module will introduce: 1) Various key players in the music industry which includes publishing houses, labels, management companies, publicists, etc. 2) Singapore copyright laws and employment rights for a freelancer. 3) Impart practical skills like creating a feasible online portfolio, building a network, understanding target audiences, social media management and more.

This core module provides students with essential skills for recording instruments, including vocals, bass, guitars, keyboards, synths, and drums (MIDI), tailored for the modern musician. The module focuses on practical techniques for capturing clean, dynamic recordings and managing sessions efficiently. Students will learn to navigate the recording process, ensuring high-quality performances across a variety of instruments. By the end of the module, students will have the hands-on experience necessary to approach contemporary music recording with confidence, whether focusing on performance or production.

This core module provides performance and production students with the foundational skills needed for effective keyboard playing. Building on theoretical concepts learned in the Music Theory Foundation module, it focuses on hands-on keyboard techniques that are essential for both live performance and studio work. Students will develop proficiency in chord progressions, rhythm playing, chord shapes, and song application. The module also explores reharmonization, extended voicings, and dynamics, providing students with a well-rounded approach to keyboard technique. The module culminates in a final recital, where students will showcase their practical skills and musical expression in a performance setting.

This module equips students with diverse skill sets required to be an artist, public figure, and singer-songwriter. It emphasizes the importance of communication and presentation when artists interact with various segments of the public, such as fans, media, and industry partners. The focus is on helping artists develop and maintain a public persona distinct from their private lives, along with learning personal grooming and wardrobe management.

While this module is primarily designed for performance students, production students will find it equally valuable. It offers a unique opportunity to develop key skills such as personal branding, effective communication, and understanding the artist’s perspective — essentials for any producer looking to build a strong profile, collaborate with artists, and navigate the modern music industry.

This module equips students with fundamental concepts related to music marketing, branding, media management, music distribution, and agreements. Students will gain an overview and insights into the general ecosystem of the music industry and how they might fit into the bigger picture. Additionally, they will develop the skills and mindset necessary to navigate the ever-changing music industry.

While primarily designed for performance students, this module also benefits production students by focusing on the strategic and business aspects of the music industry. It covers branding, media relations, and music distribution, giving production students the tools to collaborate effectively with artists, manage their own professional profiles, and understand the broader industry dynamics. This module complements PF 001: Artiste Personal Development by focusing less on personal image and more on the business side, preparing students for both creative and industry-facing roles.

The module equips students with the essential skills to analyse music and dissect the elements which make them up. Students will be exposed to various genres of music spanning across eras and participate in in-class discussion as well as individual research and presentation on these genres.

This module equips students to prepare a song for the post-production stage and deliver it for online publishing and distribution. Topics include mixing concepts; tools used for tone shaping, audio leveling and time-space localisation. Students will explore traditional mixing workflow and modern mixing workflow; being able to describe the differences in both processes and determine the best pathway for a song.