The DIY Musician

Coursera MOOC / Non-credit USD 49
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The DIY Musician

About this course

With social media platforms and powerful recording technology at your fingertips, it’s easier now than ever before to create music and share it with your fans. But where do you begin and how do you get started? This specialization will take you through the process of writing, recording, and producing your own music in order to gain the practical skills you need to record music within ProTools, which is the industry standard Digital Audio Workstation. You’ll also work to develop an artist identity, vision, and brand for your music and learn how to run a successful crowdfunding campaign to fund your music career.

What you'll learn

  • writing original music
  • recording and producing music using ProTools
  • developing an artist identity and brand
  • running successful crowdfunding campaigns

Course objectives

  • to help students gain practical skills for producing music
  • to assist students in building a personal brand as artists
  • to provide strategies for funding music projects

Skills you'll gain

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