Music and Sound Technology for Beginners

Course overview

This beginner-level course introduces participants to effective technologies for music-making, sound production, and manipulation. Using the Reaper software, students will be guided through music programming, audio recording and editing, sampling, sound synthesis, and mixing techniques.

The course is designed to support students in producing their own sound files, which can be used creatively in music production, as audio backgrounds for websites and social media posts, or simply to explore the possibilities of sound engineering.

Who is this course for?

This is an adult education course open to everyone. No previous experience is required.

It is ideal for anyone interested in sound design, music production, or creative audio work.

Reading material or special equipment needed (if any)

None required.

Any questions?

If you have any questions about the content of this course please contact the tutor, Ashley Smith, at ashley.smith@imperial.ac.uk 

If you have any questions about enrolment please contact the Imperial after:hours Administrator, Christian Jacobi, at c.jacobi@imperial.ac.uk

Class recordings

These classes are not recorded.

Imperial certificates

There are no examinations or assessments for this course. However, attendance can lead to the award of an Imperial attendance certificate (T&Cs apply).