Empathize
You will conduct interviews and surveys with music enthusiasts and fellow producers to gather insights on preferred genres and elements that create memorable music, recording your findings to inform your creative process in merging diverse musical styles.
Days 1 - 3
Meet Real Music Makers
Launch 60m
Meet Real Music Makers
Launch 60m
Interview Music Enthusiasts
Launch 60m
Define
You will synthesize your research findings into a focused problem statement that highlights the unique musical qualities and artistic challenges you aim to address, setting a clear direction for your upcoming creative and production work.
Days 4 - 6
Frame Problem Landscape
Deliverable 90m
Frame the Musical Problem
Deliverable 90m
Define Core Problem POV
Deliverable 90m
Ideate
You will brainstorm and sketch various genre-blending music concepts, engage in collaborative sessions with your peers to gather diverse perspectives, and refine your ideas through peer feedback before moving on to the prototyping phase.
Days 7 - 10
Concept Sketch Refinement with Peers
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Concept Sketch Pack
Deliverable 90m
Prototype
You will develop and test draft versions of your music compositions using Ableton Live, applying feedback from your partner and community collaborators to refine your pieces and prepare them for showcasing at the exhibition.
Days 11 - 15
Peer Critique Session for Drafts
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Implement Draft Revisions in Ableton
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Prototype Iteration Log
Deliverable 90m
Testing Protocol & Feedback
Deliverable 60m
Testing Feedback Protocol
Deliverable 75m
User Test Documentation
Deliverable 75m
Test/Present
You will present your polished music compositions during a showcase event, inviting feedback from community partners and peers, while reflecting on the journey from initial drafts to final pieces and considering how different musical genres and techniques have contributed to your unique sound.
Days 16 - 20
Final Exhibition: Polished Demos and Feedback
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Final Music Showcase
Assessment
Peer Critique of Draft A in Ableton
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Revise Draft A Based on Feedback
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Exhibition-Ready Polish and Narrative Preparation
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Final Music Showcase
Assessment