West LA: 11345 Santa Monica Blvd. - Universal City: 3501 Cahuenga Blvd. West

Film and Television Scoring (Scott Tibbs)
West LA: Thurs/Sat 12pm & 4pm
Universal: Fri 12pm & 4pm

  • Basic mechanics of scoring a film in 2002
  • Techniques for creating music to fit the mood of the scene
  • See what equipment the pro's are using
  • Discover what each piece of gear does and why you need it
  • Learn how to develop personal sound libraries for individual projects Handouts: Where to find work: list of music supervisors and resources Essential studio gear for film composers
Orchestrating with MIDI Instruments (Scott Tibbs)
West LA: Thurs/Sat 2pm & 6pm
Universal: Fri 2pm & 6pm
  • Discover how to turn your keyboard into a complete orchestra
  • Find out how to use tuning, layering and pitch bend to create great string arrangements
  • Sequencing tips and tricks, including quantizing, time-shifting tracks, doubling tracks, changing velocities, editing attacks and releases
  • Writing in the true range of an instrument
  • Overview of samplers and how they can enhance your sound
Scott Tibbs holds a Ph.D. in Music Composition from UCLA. Film composition credits include projects for Fox, Disney, Warner Brothers, and PBS. He has performed with Dizzy Gillespie, Bill Cosby, Jerry Seinfeld, and Bob Hope and conducted for several orchestras throughout the United States, Canada, Latin America and Japan.

Electronic Percussion Workshop (David Garza)
West LA: Thurs 11am, 1pm, 3pm & 5pm,
Fri 1:30pm, Sat 11am

  • Learn how V-Drums offer the same feel as acoustic drums with the choice of hundreds of drum sounds
  • Find out how V Technology allows you to easily program shell size, shell depth, head tension and studio dynamics
  • See how to select drum sounds, assign them to pads, add effects, and adjust tone
  • Learn how to combine drum sounds to create a unique drum setup for your playing style
  • Discover how to create hundreds of user programmable drum kits with the Roland V-Drum system
  • Discover how to use sampling with electronic percussion
David Garza is a multi-instrumental musician with expertise in electronic music, recording, and performance. He has recorded and performed with a variety of artists.

Intro to Digital Recording (Jones/Krisher)
West LA & Universal: Thurs, Fri, Sat, 11am

  • Understanding the digital recording process: a quick and easy overview of tracking, mixing and mastering
  • Studio effects and how to use them to enhance your sound
  • Survey of latest digital recording technology options for any budget Handout: Schematics of typical studio layouts
CD Mastering Like the Pros (Jones/Krisher)
West LA: Thurs 1pm & 5pm, Fri 3pm
Universal: Thurs 1pm & 5pm, Fri 3pm, Sat 3pm
  • Why mastering is important
  • Complying with industry-standard codes
  • Learn how to use reverb, delay and other effects to create a radio-ready CD
  • Learn how to use compression, equalization and normalization and other mastering tools
Digital Recording Master Class (Jones/Krisher)
West LA: Thurs 3pm, Fri 1pm & 5pm, Sat 5pm
Universal: Thurs 3pm, Fri 1pm & 5pm, Sat 1pm & 5pm
  • Discover how to use mic and speaker modeling to emulate the most popular mic and speaker combinations
  • Learn how to create incredible vocal tracks using compression, reverb, limiting, and delay
  • Learn how to get the most out of your system using advanced editing tools
  • How to use phrase sampling to add depth to your songs
C.J. Jones has performed with Leif Garret, Edgar Winter, Susan Anton, Tori Amos, and others. Film and television credits include HBO, UPN, MTV Rock the Vote, Miramax, Showtime, Universal, Total Media, and more.

Dan Krisher is a musician and audio professional with over 17 years of experience in music production for film and video. He has written and recorded music for the Boston Film and Video Foundation, KCET Television, and Syncro Sound Studios.

Digital Recording Live Demo featuring Ellis Hall
West LA: Sat 1pm & 3pm
Universal: Thurs 7pm

Former lead vocalist and keyboardist with "Tower of Power," Ellis showcases his talents internationally with the Ellis Hall Group. Recent film credits include "Big Momma's House," "Lion King," and "Chicken Run." Ellis Hall is a virtuoso multi-instrumentalist and vocalist with a style that commands attention in its diversity and depth.

  • Ellis will record a song from start to finish, complete with vocals, keyboards, guitar, bass and drums, including burning a CD!

Effects 101 for Guitar Stomp Your Way to Stardom! (Johnny DeMarco)
West LA: Thurs/Sat 11:30am
Universal: Fri 11:30am

  • Using chorus, reverb, delay, and distortion with maximum impact on your music
  • How to improve your guitar sound for studio and stage
  • Live demo of Roland's most popular effects boxes, including the GT-6 multi-effects floorboard, the RC-20 loop recorder, PW-10 V-wah and many more!
  • Survey of latest gear and technology
Digital Recording for Guitarists (Johnny DeMarco)
West LA: Thurs/Sat 1:30pm
Universal: Fri 1:30pm
  • Learn how to record tracks, add effects, add percussion, and mix down your latest hit for under $500!
  • Discover how to use guitar tones to compliment any style with built-in rhythm and effects
  • Find out how to record your ideas anyplace, anytime, and never lose that great song idea again!
Electric Bass Synthesis and Modeling (Johnny DeMarco)
West LA: Thurs/Sat 3:30pm
Universal: Fri 3:30pm
  • Discover how to use synthesized modeling to emulate any bass or amp combo
  • Discover how to manipulate effects, filters and resonance for maximum creativity
  • Learn how to retune instantly and select alternate tunings in live performance or studio situations
  • Learn about the unique aspects of polyphonic bass synthesis
Everything You've Always Wanted to Know About Guitar Synthesis and Modeling (Johnny DeMarco)
West LA: Thurs/Sat 5:30pm
Universal: Fri 5:30pm
  • Discover how the pros like Steve Vai, George Lynch and Al Di Meola use the GR-33 guitar synth to emulate every sound imaginable, including horns, keyboards, strings, bass and choirs
  • See how to develop your personal sound using alternate tunings and modeling synthesis
  • Find out how to easily change your tuning by simply pressing a footswitch
  • Find out how Roland guitar synths are used in the studio and on stage
  • Learn techniques for maximum expression on guitar
Johnny DeMarco is a Roland Guitar Product Specialist. As a guitar teacher and performer, Johnny has extensive live performance experience. He is an expert in the latest guitar and bass technologies.

Urban Production Basics for Hip Hop and R&B (Vince Laduca)
West LA: Fri 12pm & 4pm
Universal: Thurs/Sat 12pm & 4pm

  • Discover how to utilize Roland's cutting edge technology to create the hottest mixes and grooves
  • Learn how to develop and create your personal style and signature sound
  • See how to create libraries for individual projects and clients
  • Uncover the secrets of combining classic vinyl techniques with modern groove technology Handout: Where to find work: a list of music supervisors and resources
How to Create Phat Tracks and Dance Beats (Vince Laduca)
West LA: Fri 2pm & 6pm
Universal: Thurs/Sat 2pm & 6pm
  • Learn how to program today's hottest beats for hip hop, jungle, techno, trance, house, and more
  • Discover how to add powerful hooks to your songs using today's latest technology
  • See how to use preset drum loops in your sequences to create great rhythm tracks
  • Find out how to make tracks that keep 'em on the dance floor
  • Discover tips and secrets to create mixes like the top selling artists
Vince Laduca has engineered for Motown Records, Ruthless Records, and Warner Brothers Records. He has written and produced 12-inch dance singles. He is responsible for the sound design and in-depth development work on several popular Roland sound modules.

How To Get Your Music To The Right People
West LA: Sat 5:30pm-7pm

Michael Laskow, President of TAXI, will tell you what you need to know about the music business. TAXI has been the world leader in independent A&R for more than a decade. Mr. Laskow has worked with Eric Clapton, Neil Young, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Cheap Trick and many more.

  • How to dramatically improve your songwriting overnight
  • How to make big $$$ getting your songs in movies and TV shows
  • What NOT to say when an A&R person calls you
  • What makes an artist or band instantly signable
  • How good your demos really have to be
  • How to write the perfect bio
  • How to record better demos for less money
  • Your competition isn't sitting next to you; they're already on the charts