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Project Based Learning Electives provided by the Berrien Springs Virtual Academy
Songwriting & Music Production Fall 2022
All students are required to do a project for this class. Speak with your mentor for instructions.
Wednesdays 4pm-5pm
Location: Berrien Center Bible Church
8830 M-140, Berrien Center, MI 49102
269-845-0166
Contact: Trevor Jones
Email: tjones@bcbcmail.org
Format: In Person
Classes begin September 7th! (No class on 11/23, 12/21, 12/28)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to help each student grow in their abilities to write and record music. We
will work in a studio setting, writing original pieces of music and then learning how to record them
with real and virtual instruments. We will utilize Logic Pro X and the students will become familiar
with a wide variety of music software tools, essential micing techniques, and basic mixing and
mastering skills. The goal is for each student to collaborate with the instructor and other students
to write and record 1 piece of original music.
COURSE MATERIALS:
To get the most out of this course the student would preferably have access to an Apple product
(Iphone, Ipad, Macbook) with Garage band (free) or Logic Pro (about $200) installed (logic pro
would be preferable if the student desires more in depth recording and editing features).
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS:
● Be on time - I will be running a tight schedule this semester so it’s crucial that each student
be on time so that we are able to utilize the entire 1 hour session time.
● Be engaged during lesson time- I get excited about teaching music production! I expect
students to be good listeners and also be willing to ask questions.
● Practice- Weekly practice/creation time is the most essential ingredient of effective
learning. Students will need to be willing to work on creative projects outside of class time.
Syllabus
*Please note: it is important to make as informed a decision as possible when choosing your student's Community Resource classes. Most locations will allow a student to drop a class after one meeting, at no charge if it wasn't a good fit for the student, but not all. Some classes plan ahead based on the number that have signed up and have purchased materials, hired teachers, etc. and there might be a fee for class time or materials given to the student if the student drops after one or two meetings. The school cannot pay for classes that students do not complete, so choose wisely; if you do not take the class off of your student's schedule by the deadline, you may be asked to pay for the class time incurred prior to dropping the class.
Teacher of Record: Mandy Jankoviak
Wednesdays 4pm-5pm
Location: Berrien Center Bible Church
8830 M-140, Berrien Center, MI 49102
269-845-0166
Contact: Trevor Jones
Email: tjones@bcbcmail.org
Format: In Person
Classes begin September 7th! (No class on 11/23, 12/21, 12/28)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to help each student grow in their abilities to write and record music. We
will work in a studio setting, writing original pieces of music and then learning how to record them
with real and virtual instruments. We will utilize Logic Pro X and the students will become familiar
with a wide variety of music software tools, essential micing techniques, and basic mixing and
mastering skills. The goal is for each student to collaborate with the instructor and other students
to write and record 1 piece of original music.
COURSE MATERIALS:
To get the most out of this course the student would preferably have access to an Apple product
(Iphone, Ipad, Macbook) with Garage band (free) or Logic Pro (about $200) installed (logic pro
would be preferable if the student desires more in depth recording and editing features).
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS:
● Be on time - I will be running a tight schedule this semester so it’s crucial that each student
be on time so that we are able to utilize the entire 1 hour session time.
● Be engaged during lesson time- I get excited about teaching music production! I expect
students to be good listeners and also be willing to ask questions.
● Practice- Weekly practice/creation time is the most essential ingredient of effective
learning. Students will need to be willing to work on creative projects outside of class time.
Syllabus
*Please note: it is important to make as informed a decision as possible when choosing your student's Community Resource classes. Most locations will allow a student to drop a class after one meeting, at no charge if it wasn't a good fit for the student, but not all. Some classes plan ahead based on the number that have signed up and have purchased materials, hired teachers, etc. and there might be a fee for class time or materials given to the student if the student drops after one or two meetings. The school cannot pay for classes that students do not complete, so choose wisely; if you do not take the class off of your student's schedule by the deadline, you may be asked to pay for the class time incurred prior to dropping the class.
Teacher of Record: Mandy Jankoviak
