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Live Performance Music Direction
Understand the steps to direct amazing live performances.
InstructorGrant Zubritsky
Total Length1h 54m
About Course
Live Performance Music Direction is a comprehensive course designed for musicians, producers, and music directors aiming to master the art of preparing and executing live performances. Led by instructor Grant Zubritsky, this course delves into the intricacies of organizing tracks, integrating technology, and collaborating with talent to deliver compelling live shows.
Throughout the course, students will explore the steps involved in directing live performances, including setting up and programming performances, organizing stems, and preparing artists for live sets. The curriculum emphasizes practical application, guiding learners through the use of digital audio workstations like Ableton Live to arrange performances, add sound design elements, and enhance live shows with effects.
By engaging with in-depth lessons and hands-on exercises, participants will develop a solid foundation in live performance direction. The course is structured to empower students to confidently manage live shows, whether working with solo artists, DJs, or full bands, and to adapt to various performance scenarios, including remote collaborations.
Course Content
- Intro: What Is A Music Director?
- Live Performance Setup & Programming
- Stem Delivery, Organization and The Click
- Artist Live Set Preparation
- Playback
- Alternate Live Versions
- Arrangement View Vs. Session View
- Moving Songs from Arrangement to Session View
- Working With the Setlist Plugin Inside of Ableton Live
- Navigating Arrangement View
- Navigating Arrangement View
- External Drum Samplers for Live Performance
- Drum Racks
- Using Chain Selector
- Control Change and MIDI for External Synths
- Sound Design for Live Performance
- Live Vocal Effects
- Medleys, Mashup-ups and Interludes
- Programming a Solo Show
- Preparing for DJ & Hybrid Live Sets
- The Final Rehearsal
- Music Direction & Tools Remote Collaboration
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