TIME & DATE: This is a 10 week course that will run from 9/16/20-11/18/20.

The class meets every Wednesday at Farmhouse Studio from 630-8pm CST (9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18)

AGE GROUP: This course will be open to high school students through adults. LIMITED to 6 students.

OVERVIEW: This course focuses on a step-by-step process for improving and reproducing your songwriting. The primary text for the course will be "6 Steps to Songwriting Success: The Comprehensive Guide to Writing and Marketing Hit Songs" by Jason Blume. The techniques are time-tested traits of successful songs, while learning to maintain your unique voice. Some of the areas covered in the text include:

• Developing Successful Song Structures
• Writing Effective Lyrics
• Writing for Specialty Markets
• Composing Memorable Melodies
• Producing Succesful Demos
• Making Connections and Pitching Your Songs

AUDIENCE: This course is designed for both new and experienced songwriters who are looking to improve and expand their songwriting. LIMITED to 6 students.

PREREQUISITES: There are no prerequisites for this course.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the end of this course you will be able to:

• Streamline, improve and accelerate your writing process
• Discover and apply your unique writing style
• Apply a step-by-step process to your new ideas
• Employ time-tested techniques to improve and strengthen your writing
• Combine lyrics and music more effectively
• Better produce, pitch and market your songs

INSTRUCTOR: This course will be taught by Bryan Hayes. Bryan is an Avid Certified Instructor and a graduate of Berklee College of Music (Master of Music in Music Production). He is a Professor of Music Production at Visible Music College in Memphis, TN. In addition to teaching, he is a producer, engineer & nationally touring songwriter. He owns and operates Farmhouse Recording Studio in Moscow, TN. He currently serves as the Executive Director of the Roots & American Music Society. Bryan is a member of Memphis Grammy Chapter Producer & Engineer Wing, as well as a member of the Audio Engineering Society.

PRICING & PAYMENT OPTIONS

• Total Cost: $350 (includes text and all digital/media files)
• 3 No Interest Installment Payments: $117 due on 9/16/20, $117 due on 10/7/20 and $116 due on 11/4/20
• 10% Discount if Paid in Full prior to 9/16/20

Contact Bryan today to reserve/pay for your spot: 901-292-8049 / bryan@farmhouserecordingstudio.com

TIME & DATE: This is a 10 week course that will run from 9/15/20-11/17/20.

• The class meets every Tuesday at Farmhouse Studio from 645-845pm CST (9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17)

AGE GROUP: This course will be open to high school students through adults. LIMITED to 4 students.

OVERVIEW: The Pro Tools Fundamentals I (PT101) course introduces fundamental Pro Tools concepts and principles, covering everything an individual needs to know to complete a basic Pro Tools project, from initial setup to final mixdown.

Students also learn to build sessions that include multi-track recordings of live audio, MIDI sequences and virtual instruments. Hands-on exercises and projects introduce essential techniques for creating sessions, recording and importing audio and MIDI, editing session media, navigating sessions and arranging media on tracks, and using basic processing and mixing techniques to finalize a production. Included with the course material is a download of media files and Pro Tools sessions to accompany the exercises and projects in the text.

Together with the second course in the series, Pro Tools Fundamentals II (PT110), this course provides the foundation training required to prepare for the Avid Certified User: Pro Tools certification exam.

*Farmhouse will offer the Pro Tools Fundamentals II training and certification exam in the Spring 2021.

AUDIENCE: This course is designed for both new and experienced Pro Tools users seeking to build a solid foundational understanding of the software. LIMITED to 4 students.

PREREQUISITES

• No experience with Avid Pro Tools software is required
• A working knowledge of Windows or Macintosh operating systems
• Basic audio recording and DAW knowledge, such as a familiarity with microphones, understanding of basic audio and MIDI recording techniques, knowledge of basic multi-track mixing concepts (such as setting levels and panning), and familiarity with digital audio equipment such as MIDI controllers and audio interfaces

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the end of this course you will be able to:

• Create a Pro Tools session document or cloud-enabled project with appropriate parameter settings
• Accomplish common audio production tasks
• Employ navigation and editing skills in a multi-track Pro Tools document
• Incorporate proper recording and mixing techniques for audio and MIDI files in the Pro Tools environment
• Analyze and interpret session file structures
• Recognize and navigate the user interface and tool set

INSTRUCTOR: This course will be taught by Bryan Hayes. Bryan is an Avid Certified Instructor and a graduate of Berklee College of Music (Master of Music in Music Production). He is a Professor of Music Production at Visible Music College in Memphis, TN. In addition to teaching, he is a producer, engineer & nationally touring songwriter. He owns and operates Farmhouse Recording Studio in Moscow, TN. He currently serves as the Executive Director of the Roots & American Music Society. Bryan is a member of Memphis Grammy Chapter Producer & Engineer Wing, as well as a member of the Audio Engineering Society.

PRICING & PAYMENT OPTIONS

• Total Cost: $575 (includes text and all digital/media files)
• 10% Discount if Paid in Full prior to 9/15/20
• 3 No Interest Installment Payments: $192 due on 9/15/20, $192 due on 10/6/20 and $191 due on 11/3/20

Contact Bryan today to reserve/pay for your spot: 901-292-8049 / bryan@farmhouserecordingstudio.com

TIME & DATE: Lessons meet weekly for 12 weeks for either 30 minute or 1 hour lessons. The Fall 2020 semester will run from the week of 9/14/20 through 12/7/20; taking the week of 11/23/20 off for Thanksgiving.

AGE GROUP: This course will be open to 9 y/o through adults.

OVERVIEW: Farmhouse is excited to offer Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced level guitar instruction! For the Beginner student, we will be using Belwin's 21st Century Guitar curriculum, which features 3 books: Method, Theory and Rock Shop. Below are descriptions of each book.

Belwin's 21st Century Guitar Method is a complete course that puts lessons in the context of popular styles and classic tunes. It introduces new topics at a progressive speed and uses both music notation and tablature (TAB). Correlating supplemental books integrate more advanced concepts and techniques, while keeping the learning process fun. Audio recordings include full instruction with demonstration and play-along tracks that will help students optimize their practice time.

Belwin's 21st Century Guitar Theory 1 correlates with Belwin's 21st Century Guitar Method 1 and helps beginners understand music theory in a practical way. Exercises relate music notation and diagrams to the fretboard to help build students' understanding of the guitar. This edition includes updated new lesson material.

Belwin's 21st Century Rock Shop is a complete, stand-alone method for rock guitar which builds musicianship and encourages creativity. It has the same attributes as the core method, and the two correlate. Covers rock and blues riffs, power chords, lead scales, and classic rhythm and lead guitar patterns as played by the greats. In standard notation and tablature. Book 1 includes power chords, eighth-note rhythms, the blues form, minor pentatonic scales, rhythm riffs, music theory, and boogie patterns. Includes riffs in the style of Led Zeppelin, ZZ Top®, The Rolling Stones and Eric Clapton.

AUDIENCE: This course is designed for both new and experienced guitarists. AGES 9 y/o through Adult.

PREREQUISITES

No prior experience is needed. Students must provide their own guitar and clip on tuner.

INSTRUCTOR FOR BEGINNER COURSE: The beginner course will be taught by Bryan Hayes. Bryan is an Avid Certified Instructor and a graduate of Berklee College of Music (Master of Music in Music Production). He is a Professor of Music Production at Visible Music College in Memphis, TN. In addition to teaching, he is a producer, engineer & nationally touring songwriter. He owns and operates Farmhouse Recording Studio in Moscow, TN. He currently serves as the Executive Director of the Roots & American Music Society. Bryan is a member of Memphis Grammy Chapter Producer & Engineer Wing, as well as a member of the Audio Engineering Society.

PRICING & PAYMENT OPTIONS

Total Cost for 12 Weeks of 1 hour Lessons: $570 ($540 for 12 x 1 hour Lessons; $30 for all books)

• 10% Discount if Paid in Full prior to 9/14/20
• 3 No Interest Installment Payments: $190 due on 9/14/20, $190 due on 10/5/20 and $190 due on 11/3/20

Total Cost for 12 Weeks of 1/2 hour Lessons: $390 ($360 for 12 x 1/2 hour Lessons; $30 for all books)

• 10% Discount if Paid in Full prior to 9/14/20
• 3 No Interest Installment Payments: $130 due on 9/14/20, $130 due on 10/5/20 and $130 due on 11/3/20

INSTRUCTOR/INFORMATION FOR INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED COURSE: The intermediate and advanced courses will be taught by Tad Jewett. More information coming soon!

Contact Bryan today to reserve/pay for your spot: 901-292-8049 / bryan@farmhouserecordingstudio.com