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Hi,

If you are working a home or project studio, and wish to develop a deeper knowledge of recording/mixing techniques and production/programming/composition then you might consider some lessons.

There's only so much one can learn from reading a book (or seven!) on the subject - music production is about LISTENING.... and then nurturing your skills to carve the music into your vision of how YOU want it to sound...

Working with Logic Pro•Logic Express•Cubase•Ableton Live•Reason•GarageBand•Plug-Ins•Synths•Sound Design•Analogue + Digital Recorders•Control Surfaces•MIDI Controllers•All outboard effects•Microphone recording etc

I am a professional producer/engineer/writer/musician with over 10 years of ACTUAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE behind me in:
Music-Tech/Mixing & Production/Programming/Composition (including lecturing at the SAE in Melbourne, Australia and Newham College in Stratford, London), Guitar/Piano and Music Theory.

I am a professional teacher - not a producer who decided to turn his hand teaching just to even out the freelancers' income roller-coaster!

It's true, someone who 'knows their stuff' does not necessarily a good teacher make!

I can teach at my studio, but you may prefer to work at yours on your own set-up (call-out fee applies). Alternatively, you can bring in your projects to my studio. Call for a chat about system compatibility etc...

I am adept across most genres, with a particular specialism in electronic/dance music. I have been producing tracks for commercial release for over 8 years. I am also a writer/producer for the KPM Library Music House (the library music division of EMI), composing music for TV/Film use.

Because I have multi-disciplinary skills. knowledge and experience, I can teach a 'layered' session combining whatever areas the student wishes to develop - be it production, music-theory, keyboard skills, composition and arrangement, mixing, programming etc..

The rates for tuition are:

£35/hr plus call-out fee (which is £10 or more depending on time/distance to travel).

Block booking discounts for 2 or more hours booked.

These rates represent great value compared with institutions like SAE, Alchemea, Point Blank etc, and the sessions have the major advantage of being one-to-one and are not constricted by syllabus/mixed ability situations.

Courses at places like SAE are in groups of up to 25 people (!) - going at a collective pace with less and less personal 'teacher time'. People who have studied there tell me that these 'cram' courses are often counter-productive. They are also really overpriced for group sessions. Furthermore, as they are businesses, they often have a 'bums on seats' mentality in the management - which is not really about helping students foremost imo. I used to lecture at SAE - so I am speaking from experience......

(Also - check out the rates for 'Audio Support' one-to-one sessions - they have an ad here on Gumtree)


Please contact me if you wish to chat more about your music and how I could help with your productions.


Trouble-Shooting/Installation Services:


I also offer a professional 'troubleshooting' service to help resolve problems with your set-up.

Full studio installations/set-ups are also taken on - Small bedroom set-ups up to large studios.

These services are charged at:

£45 for the first hour or part thereof
£35 for each extra hour
Plus variable call-out fee (£10 or more depending on distance)
Special discounted day/half-day rates for longer sessions - please call to discuss

N.B. Other professionals I see on the internet and in directories charge around £70 to £80 (again - check out 'Audio Support') for the first hour and then £35 for each extra hour for providing these kind of services. My rates are very competitive.

TROUBLESHOOTING:

If I am unable to improve your situation, I will reduce the fee as I see fit based on what I am able to offer in terms of advice etc.


Feel free to contact me for more information, and/or to discuss your specific requirements etc.

I am also available for recording and mixing/songwriting and production sessions - please email for details.


Thanks for your time,


Kevin Edge:

BMus (Hons) (Tonmeister) Music And Sound Recording
ABRSM Grade VIII Instrument
ABRSM Grade V Music Theory (Distinction)
Former Lecturer at SAE Melbourne/Newham College London amongst others

[Logic Pro is the software I currently use daily for my professional work - along with the other packages listed at the top of this page]



You can see a profile and listen to examples of my compositions/productions at:

http://my.music-jobs.com/kevin.edge


References are available on request.


I also offer:

• Apple Mac Tuition/Service/Maintenance etc - new to OS X? Coming over from Windows? Not getting the most out of OS X - need some tips? - please call or email....

• Professional Guitar/Piano/Song-writing/Music Theory Lessons:

Please see my other ad at:

http://www.gumtree.com/london/41/49404541.html


Thanks,

Kev

;-)

So - this is a summary of the services I offer:

Music Services:

Sound, Recording and Mix Engineer•Live Mixing•Mastering•Remix Producer•Programmer•Demo Production•Session Guitarist/Keyboard/Keyboards Player•Music Technology Training Course•Music Production/Musicianship Tuition etc•

And for troubleshooting etc:

Studio help•Studio Problem Solving + Trouble-Shooting• Studio Installation• Software/Hardware Configuration•

Contact details

• Email: Click here to reply to this ad
• Phone: Kev (07722) 118313

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