SOMA - School of Music and the Arts

< Introduction to Electronic Music Production >

Certificate Course / 7, 14, 21 Jun (2–6pm)

Are you interested in music production and learning how to lay down your own beats to write songs, but only managed to browse basic guides from YouTube? Explore and learn the know-hows in 3 days using Ableton Live!

You will be guided by seasoned Music Producer/Musician Cravis Chang who has extensive experience in production, mixing, and live performances.

This 12-hour course will cover the basics of music production, sequencing and looping techniques, as well as arrangement in a variety of music styles. Learn to craft original tracks and remixes, master synthesizers, beat-making, and genre-specific techniques for dynamic music creation.

By the end of the course, you will have gained a strong foundation and technical skills in electronic music production, as well as post-production concepts such as mixing, mastering and publishing.

For more info, visit the link in our bio or drop us a DM via WhatsApp 👌🏻

< Introduction to Pop Music Arranging >

Certificate Course / 6, 13, 20 Jun (2–6pm)

Get good at music arranging with Music Producer/Mix Engineer Jeff Tan where he takes you inside the anatomy of chart-toppers across genres such as Dance, R&B, Rock, Folk Acoustic & Ballads.

What to expect:
🔸 Break down hit tracks and see why they work
🔸 Master chord progressions, vocal layering and instrumental textures
🔸 Train your ears to catch every detail and hooks of a pro arrangement
🔸 Learn how to layer sounds & rhythms for that commercial sound

By the end of the course, you’ll know exactly how to shape arrangements that captivate listeners and leave a lasting impression!

*Participants will need to have a pre-requisite knowledge of music theory (chords and harmony) before registering for this course.

For more info, visit the link in our bio or drop us a DM via WhatsApp 👌🏻

This June Holiday, discover music, creativity and a whole lot of fun! From keyboard, drums and guitar to songwriting camp and parent-child sessions, there is something for everyone.

< The Junior Songwriting Camp >
17–19 Jun / Ages 7–12
24–26 Jun / Ages 13–18

A guided, hands-on programme that introduces students (ages 7 to 18) to the craft of writing original music. Participants will explore the fundamentals of songwriting, including melody writing, harmony and song structure, within a structured and supportive creative environment. No prior music background required.

< Make Music, Make Memories >

A one-hour, hands-on workshop where a parent/grandparent and a child pick up an instrument and learn to play the song Count on Me by Bruno Mars together. You no longer need to be afraid of learning alone — you’ve got a partner to count on!

< The Rockstar Experience >
6 Jun / 13 Jun / 20 Jun

A 100-minute, hands-on instrument discovery workshop where every participant gets to try all three core instruments of a contemporary band namely Keyboard, Guitar, and Drums, spending 30 focused minutes at each. No musical experience required.

For more information on our holiday workshops, visit the link in our bio or drop us a DM via WhatsApp 👍🏻

< Introduction to Audio Engineering >

Certificate Course

An introduction to the fundamentals of music production in the studio, focusing on the technology, software and hardware available today. You will get hands-on experience with core audio equipment in a recording studio and learn how to use Pro Tools, the industry standard for multi-track recording.

You will also be exposed to essential audio engineering concepts such as understanding signal flow and basic miking techniques, as well as inherit important tips to create great sounding recordings!

Read more about it or drop us a DM via WhatsApp at the link in our bio 👌🏻

< Introduction to Songwriting >

Certificate Course

This popular course will cover both theoretical and practical songwriting concepts such as structure, melody-writing, use of repetition and motif development, hooks, harmony and pop music arrangement.

Best of all, you will get to experience recording your newly-written song in our commercial recording studio, finishing the course with a professionally-recorded and mixed original song to call your own!

Read more about it or drop us a DM via WhatsApp at the link in our bio 👌🏻