Sound Foundations offers a holistic and personalized introduction to music technology, songwriting, and entrepreneurship. With a wide variety of prompts, activities, written exercises, and idea-generating sections, this workbook provides quick and accessible entry points into different topics and concepts that form the bedrock of commercial music study. Using highly accessible language, Josh Ottum provide a scaffolding that allows users to take ownership over technological options and creative processes unique to their own aesthetics. The book contains uniquely curated aspects of the following: Basic audio technologyBasics of songwritingSynthesisLive soundRecording toolsMusic business
By:
Josh Ottum
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Country of Publication: United States [Currently unable to ship to USA: see Shipping Info]
Dimensions:
Height: 279mm,
Width: 215mm,
Spine: 10mm
Weight: 327g
ISBN: 9798881800505
Pages: 100
Publication Date: 23 August 2024
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
,
Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Chapters Introduction Basics of Music TechnologyMicrophones Microphone Stand Cables Audio Interface & Preamp Basics Synthesizers Compression Equalization (EQ) Miscellaneous Discussion Questions Songwriting Daily Practice Basics of Diatonic Harmony Chord Progressions Major and Minor Triads Song Form Narrative Devices Modes Experimentation Exercises That Have Worked for Me Discussion Questions Sound Design & SynthesisOscillator & Waveforms Envelope Generator Low-Frequency Oscillator Filters Basics of MIDI Sound & Picture Podcast Basics Synthesizers Discussion Questions Live Sound Wrap a Cable Common Cables Microphones Components of a Basic PA System Gain Staging Filters, EQ, Monitor Mix Subtractive Thinking Live Sound Employment Discussion Questions Recording Techniques Microphone Type Microphone Technique Polar Patterns Signal Processors Instrument-Specific Recording Techniques Mixing a Song Gain Staging in the Studio Filters & EQ in the Studio Discussion Questions Creative Careers Creative Practice Relationships The Story Audience Marketing Exposure Money Thoughts on a Music Career Discussion Questions Project Generator Project Calendar Idea Cloud Notes Selected Resources About the Author
Josh Ottum is professor of commercial music at Bakersfield College. He holds an MFA in integrated composition improvisation and technology from UC Irvine and a Ph.D. in interdisciplinary arts from Ohio University. As a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and performer, he has released several records, toured throughout Europe and the United States, and has music featured in multiple television and radio programs.
Reviews for Sound Foundations: A Creative Workbook for Music Technology, Songwriting, and Entrepreneurship
Sound Foundations is a valuable resource for those interested in exploring contemporary audio and creative music fields. Ithelps demystify music technology gear and terminology and answers those questions one is too afraid to ask. --Kevin Zhang, assistant professor of music theory and composition, California State University, San Bernardino Josh Ottum's book lays out basic musical concepts in an easy to understand and intuitive way and steers the reader towards individuality and creative expression. Well done! --James McAlister, musician, composer, and producer (Sufjan Stevens, Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, The National) Sound Foundations is a demystifying and door-opening force for curious musicians. It invites you to write some songs, record them, play them live, and do it all over again. Josh Ottum is the perfect creative companion--honest, inspiring, and inventive every step of the way. We love having this book on the shelf and available to students and teachers at our music school. --Brendan Bosworth, founder, Meter Music School
