Curriculum Topics for Weekly 1-Hour Sessions
Private Online Sessions
Personalized Curriculum
Learn At Your Speed
Answers to Your Questions
Guidance & Mentorship
Discounted Payment Options
Rolling Registration
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What is a DAW
Intro to Logic Pro X
Browser & File Management
Session & Arrangement Mode
BPM/Time Signatures
Recording Audio & Midi
Beats
Logic Instruments
What is Midi
Quantization
Generating Midi
Intro to Effects
Sends & Returns
Grouping Tracks
Eq’s, Compressors & Limiters
Automation
Audio Effects & Instrument Racks
Types of Synths & Samplers
Major/Minor Scales
Circle of Fifths
Sequencing & Arpeggiator Tricks
Basic Music Theory
Final Mixdowns
Preparing Music for Mastering
Intro to Sample Rates, Bit Depth & Dithering
Gain Structure & Headroom
Music Publishing & Digital Distribution
Are the sessions live or pre-recorded?
The sessions are live, online, and one-on-one with industry professional, Rhys Phillips, who will personalize the training for your level of understanding and goals. You may progress as slowly or quickly through the music production content as you need.
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How are the sessions structured?
Students may elect to sign up for different tiers. The first tier offers individual one-hour sessions as needed; this is ideal for guidance through an existing project. The second tier offers four weekly, one-hour sessions to be completed within one month; this is ideal for beginner to intermediate students The third tier offers eight weekly, one-hour sessions to be completed within two months; this is ideal for students with no music production experience.
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What makes you different from other music production lessons?
This curriculum is privately taught by a live person who provides a tailor-made curriculum to meet your production or instrumental goals.​
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How much do the sessions cost?
The individual one-hour sessions are priced per hour. Students preferring more comprehensive approaches may elect for a package deal offered at four sessions (15% discount) and eight sessions (20% discount). Packages are given preferential scheduling.
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How do I pay for the sessions?
Sessions must be paid in full before the instructor will schedule your lesson(s). Payment is accepted through Venmo and Zelle.
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Do you accept make-up sessions?
Make-up sessions are only available when the instructor must cancel and reschedule or when the student has provided at least 72-hours notice. All other cancellations by the student forfeit the session with no refund available.
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When can I begin?
You can begin at any time, though space is limited. Registration is rolling and students may schedule their session(s) once they have registered and paid in full.
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Rhys Michael Phillips is a multi-genre musician, composer, and songwriter. Possessing natural "perfect pitch" paired with a classically-trained background, his primary love is piano though his skill set includes guitar, bass, cello, and vocals. Having worked with a variety of talent, including Grammy award-winning artists, Rhys is also an accomplished live performer, accompanist, and multi-instrumentalist.
Marrying his intuitive playing abilities on multiple instruments along with his meticulous orchestral understanding and application, Rhys’ innovative and unique scoring talents translate to a rich portfolio of custom curated music for film, TV, commercials, games, apps, and special projects.
With a strong desire to help others break into the industry and a deep respect for musician's wishes to thoroughly understand their DAW as well as gain some insider knowledge about the music production industry, Rhys teaches 1:1 private sessions to help students enhance their skill set and obtain some guidance and mentorship with their personal projects and goals.
Believing that an affinity for and an interest in music should be always nurtured, Rhys also privately teaches piano, guitar, bass, and vocals for ages 14 to adult. Piano, guitar, and bass will be taught as private 1:1 instruction in the student's home, limited to certain zip codes within the PDX metro area. Vocal coaching is geared for singers desiring performance preparation for auditions, solos, choral events, theatre, and similar. Please contact Rhys with your questions and to inquire about rates and availability.
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Rhys Michael Phillips
pianist • composer • producer
Email soundlysonics@gmail.com
Text (971) 219-4814
Visit www.rhysmichaelphillips.com
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© 2024 Rhys Michael Phillips