Diploma in Music Performance & Production Unit 8 Project Proposal
Tyrell Baxter
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Level 3 Music
Project 5
Section 1: Rationale (approx. 100 words)
Since starting this level course I have evolved in so many ways musically and personally. in the first project I changed by working with others on a song and taking on their advice and idea’s further making me better, I also had to preform a live set in front of 150+ people, this helped my confidence and learning how to handle stage nervous and my stage presence. this includes the way I present myself and how I engage with the crowd. Project 3 developed my production skills and knowledge to a further point than before to where I’m now confident in making beats and executing my ideas. it also improved my music theory knowledge what I need to research to a further extent still but I have still showed progress.
Section 2: Project Concept (approx. 200 words)
My aim for this project is to create an EP with a theme of dark sounding songs transitioning into light happy songs with the genres consisting of Punk Rap, plugg, pluggnb, rage, trap and video game inspired samples. To reach this goal I will need a bundle of equipments including a Mac, keyboard, mouse, headphones, midi keyboard, a DAW (Ableton and Logic Pro X), microphones and a mixing desk. I will be producing and recording the songs myself while mixing too. i intend to finish the EP by the lat two weeks of the project timescale so that I can promote the Ep and social media platforms and to people in real life.
Section 3: Evaluation (approx. 50 words)
This project will allow me to improve my technical skills and creative capabilities. By producing and recording the EP independently, I will gain experience in all aspects of music production. Reflecting on my progress, I will evaluate my achievements and will feel prepared to tackle future musical projects with confidence.
Proposed Research Sources and Bibliography (Harvard Format)
Project Action Plan and Timetable
Week
Date Week Beginning
Activity / What you are intending to do – including independent study
Resources / What you will need to do it – including access to workshops
1
March 4
Research themes and song ideas, start writing lyrics
Internet, notebooks, pen
2
March 11
Begin creating beats and sample collection
DAW (Ableton, Logic Pro X), MIDI keyboard, headphones
3
March 18
Continue beat production, refine lyrics
DAW, MIDI keyboard, headphones, lyrics notebook
4
March 25
Record initial vocal tracks
Microphones, mixing desk, DAW, headphones
5
April 1
Mix and edit recorded tracks
DAW, mixing desk, headphones
6
April 8
Finalize tracks, ensure all elements are complete
DAW, mixing desk, headphones
7
April 15
Prepare EP for release, create promotional material
Internet, design software, social media access
8
April 22
Start promoting EP on social media, engage with audience
Internet, social media platforms
9
April 29
Reflect on project, gather feedback, plan next steps