We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new non-profit organization, the AMP Education Foundation! At AMP Music Lab, we have always been passionate about empowering artists and fostering music education, and the AMP Education Foundation represents the next step in our commitment to these goals.
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Unlocking the Secrets of Music Theory for Music Production
When I first started in music production, I was making beats on an MPC 2000. I could create some cool 4-measure loops, but they quickly became repetitive and boring when played over and over again. It wasn’t until I learned music theory that my tracks started to sound more musically interesting and dynamic. Understanding music theory opened up a whole new world of possibilities for my music.
Spring SYP – Time to Get AMPED
MPF001 incorporates music theory fundamentals like tempo, beats per minute, time signatures, notation, song structure, and arranging techniques. Since the 1980s drum machines have greatly influenced the sound of modern pop music. Music Production Fundamentals covers the history of drum machines, samplers, and grove-boxes, requiring each student produce their first beats on classic drum machines from the 80s … Read more