EML Sessions are every Saturday 10 am – 12 pm during the NUS Semester and Special Term. Sessions are open to NUS Students who are registered members of EML, and taught by Ben Ang, Principal Tutor and Ableton Certified Trainer. Location may change, so it will be shared in the official EML Telegram group for members.
If you want to learn electronic music, or are already making electronic music, and you are studying in NUS, contact EML at electronicmusiclab@gmail.com about joining
If you're not in NUS, contact Ben Ang at ben.ang.music@gmail.com about private Ableton Live / electronic music lessons.
The Session will also be live on Zoom for EML members who can't get to campus in person. Joining instructions will be shared in the official EML Telegram group for members. To join the Zoom, you will need to download and install:
- The latest version of Zoom, to take part in the session https://zoom.us/download
- Audiomovers ListenTo, a VST plugin https://audiomovers.com/
Semester 1 (2021)
| Week | Date / Saturdays | Topic | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1A | |||
| 01 | 14 Aug 2021 | No Session | |
| 02 | 21 Aug 2021 | No Session - Watch us perform at HERE Arts Carnival 19-20 August | |
| 03 | 28 Aug 2021 | Orientation and Software Setup | |
| 04 | 4 Sep 2021 | Ableton Live Workshop 1 - Making Beats and Melodies | CT0 |
| 05 | 11 Sep 2021 | Ableton Live Workshop 2 - Audio Effects and Sampling | SD0 |
| 06 | 18 Sep 2021 | Ableton Live Workshop 3 - Arrangement and Mixing | CT0 |
| Reading | 25 Sep 2021 | No Session - Upload your completed works | |
| 07 | 2 Oct 2021 | No Session (Exam) | |
| Semester 1B | |||
| 08 | 9 Oct 2021 | CT1: How to start your next musical work | CT |
| 09 | 16 Oct 2021 | SD1: How to create your own sound with synthesis | SD |
| 10 | 23 Oct 2021 | CT2: How to develop your musical work with arrangement | CT |
| 11 | 30 Oct 2021 | SD2: How to create soundscapes with sampling and effects | SD |
| 12 | 6 Nov 2021 | REC1: How to record vocals and live instruments | REC |
| 13 | 13 Nov 2021 | PF1: How to perform electronic music | PF |
| Reading | 20 Nov 2021 | No Session (Optional: Where did Electronic Music come from? Self -Directed Learning) |
CX |
| Exam | 27 Nov 2021 | No Session | |
| Exam | 4 Dec 2021 | No Session | |
| Vacation | 11 Dec 2021 | PLUG IN - Showcase of completed Works | |
| Vacation | 18 Dec 2021 | MB1: How the music business works | CX |
| Vacation | 25 Dec 2021 | No Session (Christmas) (Optional: How do Electronic Musicians perform? Self-Directed Learning) |
PF |
| Vacation | 1 Jan 2022 #Jamuary2022 |
No Session (New Year) | |
Semester 2 (2022)
| Week | Date / Saturdays | Topic | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2A | |||
| 01 | 15 Jan 2022 | Part 1: How to make music with Pure Data (E-Reng) Part 2: How to record synths in Ableton (DX7, Alpha Juno, JD-800, Monologue) (Ben) | PF |
| 02 | 22 Jan 2022 | Part 1: How the Music Business works (Ben) Part 2: Launch of #FinishFebruary | PF |
| 03 | Fri 28 Jan 22 Sat 29 Jan 22 |
Fri: OMNIVERSE: Online Live Premiere Sat: PF4: Part 1: Omniverse - Behind the scenes (some of the performers) Part 2: Omniverse - What we learned (all) |
PF |
| 04 | 5 Feb 2022 #FinishFebruary |
1 - 2 Feb Chinese New Year No Session on Sat 5 Feb Optional: How to Collaborate with Other Artists? Self-Directed Learning |
CX |
| 05 | 12 Feb 2022 | SD3: Slicing vocal chops and loops in Simpler and Drum Rack | SD |
| 06 | 19 Feb 2022 | CT3: Writing musical variations with MIDI clips and Scale | CT |
| Reading | 26 Feb 2022 | No Session (Optional: How to promote EML and EML artists? Self-Directed Learning) |
CX |
| 07 | 5 Mar 2022 | No Session (Exam) | |
| Semester 2B | |||
| 08 | 12 Mar 2022 | SD4: Sound design with Audio Effects and Max for Live | SD |
| 09 | 19 Mar 2022 | Master Class 1 | |
| 10 | 26 Mar 2022 | PF5: Playing pads - Finger drumming and launching clips | PF |
| 11 | 2 Apr 2022 | PF6: Preparing your song for performance | PF |
| 12 | 9 Apr 2022 | REC2: Mixing down and gain staging | REC |
| 13 | 16 Apr 2022 | No Session: Easter Weekend (Optional: What are the different forms of Electronic Music? Self-Directed Learning) | CX |
| Reading | 23 Apr 2022 | No Session | |
| Exam | 30 Apr 2022 | No Session | |
| Exam | 7 May 2022 | No Session | |
Special Term
| Week | Date / Saturdays | Topic | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Term Part 1 | |||
| 01 | 14 May 2022 | Swarm Sampling | SD |
| 02 | 21 May 2022 | CT4: How to develop musical ideas PF7: Preparation for Plug Out | CT PF |
| 03 | 28 May 2022 | PF7: Preparation for Plug Out | PF |
| 04 | 4 Jun 2022 | PF7: Preparation for Plug Out | PF |
| 05 | 11 Jun 2022 | SD5: Sound design with Vocoder, Resonator PF7: Preparation for Plug Out | SD PF |
| 06 | 18 Jun 2022 | PLUGOUT (may be on weekday) | |
| #SummerSongs Challenge | |||
| Special Term Part 2 | |||
| 01 | 25 Jun 2022 | REC3: How to record (hardware) synthesizers | REC |
| 02 | 2 Jul 2022 | CT6: Creating with MIDI effects and Max for Live | CT |
| 03 | 9 Jul 2022 | SD6 Peer Teaching: Sound Design ideas | SD |
| 04 | 16 Jul 2022 | PF8: How to improvise in electronic music | PF |
| 05 | 23 Jul 2022 | PF9: Forming an Electronic Music Ensemble | PF |
| 06 | 30 Jul 2022 | Summer Song Showcase | PF |
| August | ORIENTATION | ||
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