J-Dance Music Course
Features
01 Learn Japanese Dance Music!
The J-Dance Music Course at Honey Music School offers one-on-one online lessons via Zoom.
Lessons are taught in English, but you can also use Japanese actively during the lesson if you’d like.
【Recommended for the following individuals】
- Those who are interested in Japanese music and culture!
- Those who love Japanese game music!
- Those who want to create videos or music content inspired by Japanese culture!
- Those who are looking for something more exciting than a regular Japanese conversation class!
02 Boost Your Creative Skills!
This course supports Ableton Live, FL Studio, and Logic Pro.
If you don’t have any music equipment yet, feel free to ask the instructor for advice during the free trial lesson!
If you’re just starting music production, we recommend taking our Music Theory Course first.
Let’s begin your creative journey together!
03 Learn with a Unique Curriculum!
Lessons are 50 minutes each, with a 9-lesson core curriculum.
Lessons after the 10th session are optional and can be customized based on your goals.
| / | Curriculum |
| Free Trial | Counseling, Discuss your musical direction, Check your equipment and setup, Enrollment Guidance |
| Lesson 1 / Chords | How to enter and build chords |
| Lesson 2 / Backing | Create synth sounds based on chords, Use automation for movement and expression |
| Lesson 3 / Rhythm | Build kick and snare patterns |
| Lesson 4 / Melody1 | Create and develop melodies, Compare with melodies from your country or Western music |
| Lesson 5 / Melody2 | Expand on melodic ideas, Try different phrasing and emotional tones |
| Lesson 6 / Melody3 | Learn how to make melodic variations based on structure and genre |
| Lesson 7 / Rhythm2 | Add hi-hats, cymbals, and bass |
| Lesson8 / Sound Effects | Use sound effects to add impact and transitions |
| Lesson 9 / Other | Checking the overall sound image |
| Lesson 10 and beyond / Optional | Optional lessons based on your goals |
※Depending on the progress of the lessons and the number of tracks, it may be necessary to combine sessions.
04 Lessons Can be Video Recorded!!
You can video record your lessons! Use the Video Recording function in Zoom and save it (for PC/Mac only)
We ask that the video recordings are made on the Student side. Recordings using Voice Recorders or Video Recordings using Smartphones etc. are also possible.
※It is strictly prohibited to share the recording of lessons publicly to any third party outside of the Instructor and the Student.
05 Access Exclusive Member Services!
Students enrolled in lessons can enjoy exclusive services!
Currently, we offer the following four initiatives:
- Office BGM Collaboration
- Radio Program
- School Label Music Release
- Counseling Sessions
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Monthly fee
| Price | 1 lesson / 50 minutes |
| 1 time a month | 6,500 yen |
| 2 times a month | 13,000 yen |
| 4 times a month | 24,600 yen |
| Price/Student discount | 1 lesson / 50 minutes |
| 1 time a month | 6,180 yen |
| 2 times a month | 12,350 yen |
| 4 times a month | 23,370 yen |
- Price is in Japanese “yen”.
- No enrollment fee.
- For those who wish to take 5 lessons in a month, we offer a plan of 4 lessons + an additional 1 lesson.
- Payments are only accepted through PayPal. We will send you the PayPal URL on the 25th of each month for payment (Japan time).
- Make-up lessons must be used by the end of the month following the originally scheduled month (Japan time).
- You may adjust the number of lessons each month as needed.
Process
Form
Instructor
KZ Chrome
FAQ
There is a time difference between our countries, what time can we take lessons?
Our business time is from 10am to 10pm. So please check Japanese time in your country.
When is your holiday?
From December 30th to January 3rd in Japan time. It is new year’s holiday.
Will I have the same instructor every time?
Yes, you will be assigned a fixed instructor. If you wish to change your instructor, it is possible. However, we do not offer a new free trial lesson when changing instructors.
How do I book my lessons?
After we confirm your monthly payment, we will send you the booking page. Please note that booking is only available after payment is completed. For more details, please click here.
How can I pay the monthly fee?
We accept payment via PayPal only (credit card payment is also available through PayPal). The payment link is sent on the 25th of each month (Japan time). For the first month, the link will be sent immediately after registration.
Can I take more than one course or choose a different number of lessons than listed?
Yes, both are possible. Please pay the total amount for all selected courses. If you would like a different number of lessons than shown on the price list (for example, 5 lessons per month), we will calculate it as 4 lessons + 1 additional lesson.
Can I reschedule my lesson?
Yes, if you contact us by 6:00 p.m. (Japan time) at least 2 days before the scheduled lesson, we can reschedule it for another day.
Can I carry over my lesson to the next month?
Yes, you can carry over lessons until the end of the following month. (Example: Lessons for December can be carried over until the end of January.)
Are there any opportunities to share what I learned in lessons?
Yes! At Honey Music School, we offer activities like joining FM radio shows, contributing to background music for shops and offices, and music collaboration projects with other students. For more details, please click here!
Can I take lessons even if I don’t speak Japanese?
Yes, you can! However, for some language-related courses such as the Lyrics Course, a certain level of Japanese may be required. Please check the course page for more details.
Are the instructors native Japanese speakers?
Yes, all of our instructors are native Japanese speakers.
What do I need to make dance music?
You will need a computer, DAW software (music production software), an audio interface, a MIDI keyboard, and headphones or speakers.
Which DAW (software) should I use?
We recommend Ableton Live for this course. We currently support Logic Pro, Ableton Live, and FL Studio only.
Can I make dance music even if I don’t know music theory?
Yes, you can create music by using your ears and creativity. However, learning music theory through our Music Theory Course can help you make more polished and professional tracks.
