Lessons at the NUS Electronic Music Lab are open to students of NUS (National University of Singapore). All sessions are on Saturdays afternoons (1- 3 pm for lesson, 3 - 5pm for practice) at NUS UTown unless otherwise stated - for more info (e.g. which room in NUS UTown) please email electronicmusiclab@gmail.com
| NUS Week | Date | Track A: Production (Core) | Track B: Electronic Music Performance (Parallel) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | 15 Aug 2026 | Open Class • Introduction to EML | Open Class • Performance Demos & Track Introduction |
| Week 2 | 22 Aug 2026 | Orientation 1. Setup hardware/software 2. Present schedule & assign mentors |
Orientation 1. Try electronic music instruments 2. Receive schedule |
| Week 3 | 29 Aug 2026 | Beats, Melodies, Layers 1. Song anatomy 2. Session View programming 3. Basic music theory |
Performance Concepts 1. Introduction to instruments 2. Introduction to live playing and improvisation 3. Setup for sync (MIDI and Live Link) and welcome jam |
| Week 4 | 5 Sep 2026 | Loops and Clips 1. MIDI vs. Audio clips 2. Launching loops in Session View 3. Clip editing |
Clip Launching x Real-Time Decision Making 1. Launchpad / Push layout and Session View 2. Launch modes (Trigger, Gate, Toggle) & Quantization 3. Anticipating and playing clips in real time |
| Week 5 | 12 Sep 2026 | Arranging the Song 1. Turning loops into a song 2. Structures (Pop vs. Dance) |
Themes and Variations 1. Playing or sequencing melodies on Minilogue / Launchpad / Push using basic Scales and Modes 2. Building performances from motifs |
| Week 6 | 19 Sep 2026 | Open Session Optional time to come and practice or relax |
Open Session Optional time to come and practice or relax |
| Reading Week | 26 Sep 2026 | No Session | No Session |
| Examination (Week 7) | 3 Oct 2026 | Open Session Optional time to come and practice or relax |
Open Session Optional time to come and practice or relax |
| Week 8 | 10 Oct 2026 | Sampling 1. Originality & editing in Simpler 2. Loading samples into Drum Rack |
Live Beatmaking 1. Real-time beatmaking on Push/ Launchpad/ Roland TR-8 2. Step sequencing on hardware vs. live finger drumming 3. Creating dynamics through rhythmic variations |
| Week 9 | 17 Oct 2026 | Checkpoint with Mentors • Refine pieces for PLUG IN | Sampling, Slicing & Vocal Chops 1. Slicing samples and vocals on Push/Launchpad 2. Sampling from external inputs 3. Playing together with drones and pads |
| Week 10 | 24 Oct 2026 | Audio Effects 1. Filter, Delay, Beat Repeat, EQ3 2. Simple automation |
Tactile Effects & Controller Mapping 1. Playing audio effects live on Launchkey, Launchpad, Push, Nano Controllers, with knobs, faders, and XY pads 2. Creating build ups and drops |
| Week 11 | 31 Oct 2026 | Audio Recording 1. Line recording (Guitar) 2. Mic recording (Kalimba, Vocals) |
Shape, Dynamics, and Arc of Performance 1. Structuring performance with builds, drops, breaks 2. Building structure in a group |
| Week 12 | 7 Nov 2026 | PLUG IN SHOWCASE • Internal showcase by new members | PLUG IN SHOWCASE • Live performance elements integrated into the showcase |
| Week 13 | 14 Nov 2026 | Open Session Optional time to come and practice or relax |
Open Session Optional time to come and practice or relax |
| Reading | 21 Nov 2026 | No Session | No Session |
| Examination | 28 Nov 2026 | No Session | No Session |
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