SOUND ENGINEER AND MUSIC PRODUCER SCHOOL

Are you passionate about electronic music, hip-hop, house or reggaeton? Do you dream of thrilling audiences on the dancefloor and creating memorable sets? Then the SAI Brussels DJing course is for you !
Why choose the DJing course at SAI Brussels? Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned performer, this course offers comprehensive and accessible training, specially designed for young people aged 18 to 30 and over. Under the guidance of experienced professionals (Dj DArko & friends), you will learn to master the technical basics, develop your artistic identity and perform like a professional DJ.

Key Aspects of Being DJ:

1. The basics of DJ equipment
   • How CDJ decks, vinyl decks and controllers work.
   • Introduction to essential software such as Serato, Rekordbox and Traktor.
   • Installing and configuring equipment for smooth performances.
2. Mixing techniques
   • Transitioning between tracks to keep the audience captivated.
   • Using effects (EQ, loops, filters, reverb, etc.).
   • Building a coherent, dynamic set adapted to different audiences and moods.
3. Creativity and artistic identity
   • Choosing tracks and creating a unique playlist.
   • Exploring different musical styles and genres to refine your sound signature.
   • Advice on how to incorporate your own productions into your sets.
4. Stage practice and professionalism
   • Live simulations to gain confidence in front of an audience.
   • Techniques for reading the mood of a crowd and adapting your performance in real time.
   • Introduction to DJ marketing: social networks, booking and promotion.
5. Course highlights :
   • Intensive practical sessions: Professional equipment is available for you to learn and practise in real conditions.
   • Personalised guidance: Our instructors are working DJs, ready to share their tips and guide-you every step of the way.
   • Networking: Join a dynamic community and connect with other enthusiasts and professionals in the industry.

Who should attend?

The course is aimed at all young people aged 18 to 30 and over, whether they’re curious to discover DJing or want to perfect their skills. No previous experience is required – just a passion for music and a desire to learn.

Join us and take your first step towards the turntables! Dive into the world of DJing at SAI Brussels and turn your passion into talent. Sign up now and get ready to become the artist who is rocking the nights of Brussels and beyond

Sound Engineer: The Maestro of Audio

A sound engineer is a professional responsible for capturing, manipulating, and enhancing audio to achieve the highest quality sound for various media, including music, film, television, and live events.
This role requires a blend of technical expertise, artistic sensibility, and attention to detail.

Key Aspects of Being a Sound Engineer:

1. Technical Proficiency:
   • Equipment Mastery: Operating recording devices, mixing consoles, microphones, and other audio equipment to capture and produce sound.
   • Software Skills: Using digital audio workstations (DAWs) and audio editing software like Pro Tools, Logic Pro, and Ableton Live to edit and mix audio tracks.
2. Recording:
   • Studio Recording: Setting up and managing recording sessions, ensuring the optimal capture of instruments and vocals.
3. Mixing and Mastering:
   • Mixing: Combining multiple audio tracks, adjusting levels, EQ, and adding effects to create a polished final product.
   • Mastering: Finalizing the audio mix by enhancing overall sound quality, ensuring consistency across playback systems, and preparing it for distribution for streaming, CD, Vinyl, … .
4. Collaboration:
   • Working with Artists: Collaborating with musicians, producers, and directors to achieve the desired sound and artistic vision.
   • Problem-Solving: Quickly addressing technical issues and adapting to changing needs during recording sessions or live events.

Our opinion

A sound engineer plays a crucial role in the audio production process, ensuring that sound is captured and presented at its best and being an emotion catcher….
Combining technical skill with creative insight, sound engineers shape the auditory experience, making sure that every note, word, and sound effect resonates with clarity and impact.

Cursus

• Basics of sound engineering
• Basics of electrical engineering
• Microphone technology
• Keeping order in the studio
• Recording drums
• Recording guitar
• Recording piano and vocals
• Introduction to the studio
• Sound studio technology
• Recording tips

Sound Engineer: The Maestro of Audio

A sound engineer is a professional responsible for capturing, manipulating, and enhancing audio to achieve the highest quality sound for various media, including music, film, television, and live events.
This role requires a blend of technical expertise, artistic sensibility, and attention to detail.

Key Aspects of Being a Sound Engineer:

1. Technical Proficiency:
   • Equipment Mastery: Operating recording devices, mixing consoles, microphones, and other audio equipment to capture and produce sound.
   • Software Skills: Using digital audio workstations (DAWs) and audio editing software like Pro Tools, Logic Pro, and Ableton Live to edit and mix audio tracks.
2. Recording:
   • Studio Recording: Setting up and managing recording sessions, ensuring the optimal capture of instruments and vocals.
3. Mixing and Mastering:
   • Mixing: Combining multiple audio tracks, adjusting levels, EQ, and adding effects to create a polished final product.
   • Mastering: Finalizing the audio mix by enhancing overall sound quality, ensuring consistency across playback systems, and preparing it for distribution for streaming, CD, Vinyl, … .
4. Collaboration:
   • Working with Artists: Collaborating with musicians, producers, and directors to achieve the desired sound and artistic vision.
   • Problem-Solving: Quickly addressing technical issues and adapting to changing needs during recording sessions or live events.

Our opinion

A sound engineer plays a crucial role in the audio production process, ensuring that sound is captured and presented at its best and being an emotion catcher….
Combining technical skill with creative insight, sound engineers shape the auditory experience, making sure that every note, word, and sound effect resonates with clarity and impact.

Cursus

• Assignment and organisation of the production
• Signal processing
• Dynamics
• Control amplifier
• Monitoring tools
• Mixing
• M/S and stereophony
• Surround practice
• Speakers
• Digital technology

Sound Engineer: The Maestro of Audio

A sound engineer is a professional responsible for capturing, manipulating, and enhancing audio to achieve the highest quality sound for various media, including music, film, television, and live events.
This role requires a blend of technical expertise, artistic sensibility, and attention to detail.

Key Aspects of Being a Sound Engineer:

1. Technical Proficiency:
   • Equipment Mastery: Operating recording devices, mixing consoles, microphones, and other audio equipment to capture and produce sound.
   • Software Skills: Using digital audio workstations (DAWs) and audio editing software like Pro Tools, Logic Pro, and Ableton Live to edit and mix audio tracks.
2. Recording:
   • Studio Recording: Setting up and managing recording sessions, ensuring the optimal capture of instruments and vocals.
3. Mixing and Mastering:
   • Mixing: Combining multiple audio tracks, adjusting levels, EQ, and adding effects to create a polished final product.
   • Mastering: Finalizing the audio mix by enhancing overall sound quality, ensuring consistency across playback systems, and preparing it for distribution for streaming, CD, Vinyl, … .
4. Collaboration:
   • Working with Artists: Collaborating with musicians, producers, and directors to achieve the desired sound and artistic vision.
   • Problem-Solving: Quickly addressing technical issues and adapting to changing needs during recording sessions or live events.

Our opinion

A sound engineer plays a crucial role in the audio production process, ensuring that sound is captured and presented at its best and being an emotion catcher….
Combining technical skill with creative insight, sound engineers shape the auditory experience, making sure that every note, word, and sound effect resonates with clarity and impact.

Cursus

• Assignment and organisation of production
• Pre-production
• Advanced recording techniques (layering, re-amping)
• Broadcasting
• Communication circuits
• Mastering
• Room acoustics
• Analysis and submission of mixes
• Management

Become a composer arranger and a musician who not only writes original music but also adapts and organizes musical pieces for different ensembles and contexts.
This dual role requires a deep understanding of musical theory, creativity, and technical skill to bring musical ideas to life and tailor them for specific performances or recordings.

Key Aspects of Being a Composer Arranger:

1. Composition:
   • Original Works: Crafting new melodies, harmonies, and rhythms to create unique pieces of music.
   • Musical Expression: Conveying emotions and stories through innovative musical ideas and structures.
2. Arrangement:
   • Adapting Music: Rearranging existing pieces to suit different instruments, voices, or styles, ensuring the music works effectively in its new form.
   • Orchestration: Deciding how to distribute the music across various instruments and voices, enhancing the overall sound and impact.
3. Technical Skill:
   • Music Theory: Utilizing a strong foundation in music theory to construct and deconstruct compositions.
   • Notation and Software: Proficiency in music notation software like Logic Pro and Ableton Live to communicate musical ideas clearly.
4. Collaboration:
   • Working with Musicians: Collaborating with performers, conductors, and producers to refine and perfect the music.
   • Adapting to Needs: Tailoring compositions and arrangements to meet the specific requirements of a performance or recording session.

Our opinion

Being a composer arranger involves a blend of creativity and technical acumen, allowing musicians to craft original works and reimagine existing ones.
This role is crucial in shaping how music is experienced, providing both the blueprint and the detailed plan for musical performances that resonate with audiences.

Cursus

• Rhythm & Metric
• Notation
• Intervals
• Major Tonality
• Minor Tonality
• Minor Tonality & Triads
• Melodic & Motivic Development
• Form & Lead Sheets
• Lead sheets & Repetitive Layers
• Triads & Cadences
• Tetrachords & Full Cadence
• Major Harmonies & Tone Substitutes
• Ecclesiastical Modes
• Odd Meters & Polymetric
• Harmony & Aural Training

• NI Kontakt 4
• FM synthesis, Wavetable synthesis, NI FM8
• Granular synthesis, additive synthesis, Absynth and Alchemy
• Advanced mixing: Tempo and remix, mix groups
• Reaktor
• Advanced musical sound design: Physical modelling of synths, wind instruments and stringed
  instruments
• Ableton, Operator

Beat Maker: Crafting the Soundscape

Become a beat maker and a music producer who specializes in creating beats, the rhythmic backbone of a track.
Using a combination of software, digital instruments, and sometimes traditional instruments, beat makers design and produce the foundational elements that give a song its groove and drive.

Key Aspects of a Beat Maker’s Craft:

1. Rhythm and Melody:
   • Beat Creation: Crafting drum patterns, basslines, and melodic loops that form the core structure of a song.
   • Sample Manipulation: Utilizing and manipulating audio samples to create unique sounds and textures.
2. Technological Proficiency:
   • Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs): like Ableton Live, Logic Pro to compose, arrange, and mix beats.
   • Sound Design: Creating and shaping sounds using synthesizers, effects, and other digital tools.
3. Creativity and Innovation:
   • Genre Versatility: Producing beats across various genres such as hip-hop, EDM, pop, and more, showcasing versatility and creativity.
   • Collaborative Spirit: Working with artists, songwriters, and other producers to develop full tracks and bring musical ideas to life.

Our opinion

Beat makers are essential to modern music production, blending technical skill with creative flair to produce the beats that define today’s musical landscape.
Their work not only sets the rhythm but also infuses tracks with unique character and energy.

Cursus

• Logic crash module (1): MIDI, setup and drummer
• Logic crash module (2): audio, recording
• Patterns in Ultrabeat, Drum Machine Designer, Distortion
• Drum loops, tempo and timing, rhythm, scales
• Automation, controller, event list, melody and song structure
• Reverb, delay, dub sounds, harmony
• Battery, transient designer / enveloper
• MIDI FX, arpeggiator, MIDI environment, sound synthesis (2), Techno
• Amps and pedals, Guitar Rig 4, Pop
• Mixing techniques, D&B, listening practice

A music manager plays a vital role in the career development and day-to-day business affairs of musicians, bands, or other musical artists.

Key Aspects of Being a Music Manager:

1. Career Development:
   • Strategic Planning: Develop long-term career goals and strategies for the artist.
   • Brand Building: Enhance the artist’s public image and brand through media appearances, social media, and other promotional activities.
2. Business Management:
   • Contract Negotiation: Negotiate contracts with record labels, promoters, and other stakeholders.
   • Financial Management: Oversee the artist’s finances, including budgeting, accounting, and financial planning.
   • Revenue Streams: Identify and develop multiple revenue streams, such as music sales, touring, merchandise, and endorsements.
3. Marketing and Promotion:
   • Publicity Campaigns: Plan and execute marketing and publicity campaigns to promote the artist’s music and tours.
   • Media Relations: Maintain relationships with media outlets, such as radio stations, magazines, and online platforms.
4. Tour Management:
   • Tour Planning: Organize and coordinate tours, including scheduling dates, booking venues, and arranging transportation and accommodations.
   • Logistics: Manage the logistical aspects of touring to ensure smooth operations.
5. Talent Development:
   • Creative Guidance: Provide input on artistic decisions, such as song selection, album production, and live performances.
   • Collaborations: Facilitate collaborations with other artists, producers, and songwriters.
6. Legal and Compliance:
   • Legal Oversight: Ensure all activities comply with legal requirements and manage legal issues as they arise.
   • Rights Management: Oversee the management of intellectual property rights, including copyrights and trademarks.
7. Industry Knowledge:
   • Music Industry: In-depth understanding of the music industry, including current trends and key players.
   • Business Acumen: Strong business skills to manage contracts, finances, and strategic planning.
8. Networking and Relationships:
   • Networking: Ability to build and maintain relationships with industry professionals, media, and fans.
   • Communication: Excellent communication skills for negotiating deals and promoting the artist.
9. Organizational Skills:
   • Multitasking: Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
   • Detail-Oriented: Attention to detail in managing logistics, finances, and legal matters.
10. Leadership and Guidance:
    • Decision Making: Strong decision-making skills to guide the artist’s career.
    • Mentorship: Ability to provide mentorship and support to the artist.

Our opinion

A music manager is crucial in helping artists navigate the complexities of the music industry and achieve their career goals. By handling the business side of an artist’s career, music managers allow artists to focus on their creative work, ensuring they can thrive both artistically and commercially. The role demands a mix of business acumen, industry knowledge, and personal dedication to the artist’s success.