– DAW Beginner Course –
Features
01Enjoy Online Lessons from Home!
Honey Music School offers one-on-one online lessons via Zoom.
In the DAW Beginner Course, you will learn the basic operation of music production software while sharing your DAW screen in real time. We may also use remote control support during the lesson, so you can learn each step clearly and smoothly.
This course is available for Logic Pro, Ableton Live, and FL Studio.
If you are planning to buy equipment for music production, please feel free to ask us for advice.
Recommended for:
- Those who want to start making music
- Those who want to learn DAW operation before music production
- Those who are not good at using software or machines
- Those who feel that self-study is not enough
- Those who feel frustrated because there are too many things they do not understand
- Those who want to learn slowly from zero
- Those who do not even know what they do not understand yet
02Master a Well-Designed Curriculum!
This course is based on the teaching experience we have built up since our school was founded.
The curriculum consists of 4 lessons, 50 minutes each.
Let’s solve the common problems and questions that many DAW beginners have, and take your first step toward music production!
| / | Curriculum |
| Free Trial | Counseling, setup check, mini lesson, and course guidance |
| Lesson 1 / 50 minutes | Setting up your environment for lessons / Installing your DAW / Connecting and setting up your equipment, such as an audio interface and MIDI keyboard / Understanding the DAW screen / Opening software instruments / Sound recognition quiz / Data backup and storage devices |
| Lesson 2 / 50 minutes | BPM and click tracks / How to add tracks / The difference between audio tracks and MIDI tracks / Recording with software instruments / Audio recording and adding sampled sounds |
| Lesson 3 / 50 minutes | Naming, color-coding, and duplicating tracks / Creating regions / How to use the piano roll / Understanding the grid / Adjusting quantization and velocity / Basic audio editing / Useful MIDI editor functions in each DAW / Markers |
| Lesson 4 / 50 minutes | Understanding the mixer screen / What is panning? / How to use faders / What kinds of effects are included in your DAW? / How to export audio / Unique features of each DAW / Sample rate and bit depth / Practical shortcuts often used by instructors |
| After the Curriculum | Guidance for your next course based on your goals |
- This course does not offer a custom curriculum that combines selected parts from different lessons.
- Please see our equipment guide for recommended music production equipment.
03 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.
04 Access Exclusive Member Services!
Students enrolled in lessons can enjoy exclusive services!
Currently, we offer the following four initiatives:
- Student Collaborations
- Office BGM Collaboration
- World Sings J-POP
- Radio Program
- School Label Music Release
- Counseling Sessions
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-Experience Our Lessons-
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 3 lessons in a month, we offer a plan of 2 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
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Instructors
KZ Chrome
Ryuta Aoki
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.
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.
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 start DTM (Dest Top Music)?
You will need a computer, DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) software, an audio interface, a MIDI keyboard, and headphones or speakers.
Which is better for DTM: Mac or Windows?
Both work well for DTM. It depends on your preferred DAW software, ease of use, and budget. We’ll help you choose what suits you best.
Do I need a MIDI keyboard?
It’s not required, but highly recommended! It makes composing faster and more intuitive. You can still work using only a mouse if needed.
Can I learn from the very basics, as a beginner?
Yes! We teach everything from how to use the software and create MIDI, to making chord progressions. We also offer other courses that focus on each topic, so feel free to ask us what’s best for you.
Do you support students who want to apply for song contests or auditions?
Yes. We regularly share information about BGM opportunities for stores and offices, as well as song submission events.
