Resources & DAW's

WHAT IS A DAW?

A digital audio workstation (DAW) is an electronic device or application software used for recording, editing and producing audio files. DAWs come in a wide variety of configurations from a single software program on a laptop, to an integrated stand-alone unit, all the way to a highly complex configuration of numerous components controlled by a central computer.

Soundtrap

Soundtrap is a digital audio workstation (DAW) accessible directly in your browser from a variety of devices, such as Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Linux, Android phones and tablets and iPads. Use Soundtrap by yourself to create your next hit or collaborate in the music making with people from all over the world.

DAW's ESTUDIO ACADEMY UTILIZES

Garageband

GarageBand is a fully equipped music creation studio right inside your Mac or iOS device — with a complete sound library that includes instruments, presets for guitar and voice, and an incredible selection of session drummers and percussionists.

Flat

Flat is the best way to easily create, edit, listen, print, share and collaborate on music notation in your web browser without having to download or install anything. We focus on collaboration, innovation, usability, and quality. If you are a composer or an arranger, beginner or professional, you can use Flat anywhere to write your music directly using your web browser on your laptop, tablet, and smartphone.

Music Theory

Music theory is the term for ideas that help us understand music. It explains what music does, and what's going on when we hear it. Music theory puts the ideas and practices of music into a written form. It can be considered the grammar and spelling of Music. It explores the elements of music, such as rhythm, harmony, melody, tempo, etc. Music theory is a means to understand the language of music.

MUSIC LITERACY

Ear Training

How musicians learn to use their ear to learn and analyze music. This includes identifying pitches, intervals, melody, chords, rhythms, solfeges, and other basic elements of music. Essentially, this covers how to listen and speak the language of music.

Music History

Studying the music of the past, present, and future. This includes all the “Classical” eras, and also music of today. Influential composers, artists, and bands will be studied, connecting to how they all impacted music in the present time.