In the recording studio, it can be a challenge to know how to describe your musical vision without a basic understanding of music theory. Omni core faculty member Lisa Kacos will lead a three hour workshop designed to help you learn how to clearly communicate music theory fundamentals while recording yourself or others.

In the first half of the workshop, class participants will explore the role of a music producer and the common conversations taking place within the studio. Students will then delve into the concepts of rhythm, melody, and harmony and how they work together to create different genres of music.

The second half of the workshop will include a collaborative practice where participants will produce real songs using their new-found music theory skills.

We’ll wrap up the workshop with a very important discussion of how to utilize DistroKid to maximize your producing credit and make sure that the music you’re creating is heard!(Plus, all attendees will receive 30% off your first year of membership.)

Omni Online classes are open to all genders. This workshop is appropriate for those with some basic experience recording music and sound, but adventurous beginners are welcome. Class attendance is limited to allow for participation.

About the teacher:

Lisa Kacos is an artist and educator from Grand Rapids, MI and currently residing in Nashville, TN. She is a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who writes and records her own music and also collaborates with other artists, both live and in the studio. She has performed with groups such as Outer Vibe, Amy Ray of The Indigo Girls, Samuel Herb, and Violet LaVelle. Lisa teaches workshops and classes centered around music production and rhythm for songwriters. Lisa received a Master of Music Theory with a pedagogy emphasis from Michigan State University and a Bachelor of Composition and Music Theory, also from MSU. She has taught at SAE Institute – Nashville, MSU, and Grand Rapids Community College.

This event is sponsored by DistroKid. Founded in 2013, DistroKid distributes approximately one-third of all new music in the world. They have built their business on providing musicians, managers and record labels with online tools and services that are innovative, easy-to-use, and affordable. More than 2 million artists rely on DistroKid, including hobbyists, up-and-coming musicians, top influencers, and international stars like 21 Savage, Ludacris, Janine, Will Smith, and JESSIA, to name a few. DistroKid’s expanding array of services include music distribution, monetization, metadata customization, storage, and promotion. DistroKid’s small staff, coupled with largely automated backend, has enabled DistroKid to process nearly 20 million songs, while simultaneously providing fast, personal & friendly customer service to artists of every size.