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This is an open-admission program for all interested students who have at least some experience in music production/recording and/or songwriting. Students will be asked to provide a video or audio sample of their work before the program begins. Instructions for submitting this recording will be provided after the application is received.

• Notebook or journal and several pens/pencils
• Notebook Computer (preferably Apple) with Logic Pro software loaded. A 30 day free trial is available. A similar program, Garage Band, is often included with Apple computers and is free.
• Wired Headphones for monitoring tracks privately are strongly encouraged.
  
• Portable instruments that you play (guitar or smaller) with capos, extra strings, guitar picks, or other accessories necessary for the instrument

The following is a list of recommended tools that will allow you to continue your recordings from home. It would be helpful to bring any of the following items, but is not required.

• Recording Interface (acts as a universal translator between your microphones/instruments and your computer). Examples include:
  • (recommended)
• Condenser Microphone (an ultra-sensitive recording device, opposed to a “dynamic microphone” which is your typical live application microphone used for live performance).
  Examples include:
  • : Microphone WITH Pop Filter (recommended)
• for live playback.
• Midi Controller (a hardware device—like a keyboard that acts like a musical remote control. The computer can be used for this purpose, but a keyboard controller makes controlling sounds much easier).
  • (recommended)
• Cables including

The morning session breakouts include presentations on songwriting techniques, live performance, vocals, music production, recording, music business and other special topics. After lunch, students work on assignment prompts alone and in groups to create tracks with faculty mentors. The day ends with students presenting their new material for group feedback. Each week culminates with an informal showcase of new material from that week.

Don Reed, an award-winning multi-instrumentalist, has been performing, composing, teaching and recording music for over 40 years. Don’s playing and compositions have been featured on hundreds of recording projects, television and film soundtracks and more. Don has performed with, produced and managed numerous bands and solo artists throughout his career. He excels in diverse genres, including punk, bluegrass, hard rock, classic rock, jazz, folk, blues and more. Don currently heads up Pop Music & Songwriting at ����ֱ�� and chairs Songwriting for ����ֱ�� ����ֱ�� & Auxiliary Programs.

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Josh Hogan has been songwriting and playing guitar for over 20 years. He has been a singer, guitar player and songwriter in The Mowgli’s since their inception in 2009. His newest project, ‘Modern Original’, has been releasing new songs since 2021 to rave reviews. He is working as Producer for The Blushes, who are having a moment in the Riot Grrrl scene. He lives in Los Angeles, CA where he enjoys a nice hike or beach day in between working on a number of musical projects.

Producer/songwriter Tyler Thompson is a well-rounded writer who’s great at taking lead on production and finalizing tracks for artist releases and sync pitches. His bands WILD and girlhouse have secured hundreds of sync placements for spots like Nintendo, Mazda, Walmart, Pixar, Grey’s Anatomy, Ted Lasso, and more. He’s written and produced songs with Valerie Broussard (RCA), Lindsey Stirling, salem ilese (10k Projects), The Mowgli’s, and The Band Perry. Tyler currently works in Los Angeles as a songwriter, producer and mixing/mastering engineer.

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