Frequently Asked Questions

 


What is QuarksUnited ?

QuarksUnited is not an Institute or a Company, just a platform/website to help students intrested in Making Music via Computer


How many people are there in QuarksUnited ?

Just one person,Adarsh, a freelance web developer and a music teacher


Do I need prior music knowledge to learn Production course ?

No, you will get a crash course in piano and music theory for production course, including composing techniques


What are the requirements for Production couse ?

1) At the minimum level, a PC/Laptop with 4GB RAM if you are running Windows 10 or below and atleast 8GB RAM for Windows 11 and upwards, Recommended is a Dual Core PC, with atleast 4 GB RAM
2) USB MIDI keyboard/controller, it's optional as you can enter notes directly to the DAW with mouse or by playing a virtual keyboard
3) other optional, not necessary components are, AudioInterface/Soundcard (if you are into vocal related stuffs, it will provide less noise and more clarity and also phantom power if you are using condenser mic) else your onboard sound will do, MIDI controller with knobs and sliders are also optional but comes handy for quick works
Studio Monitors (Studio Speakers) again optional, a good 2.1 speaker setup will do if you are on low budget, decent headphones will also work. and a decent Dynamic or Condenser Mic (condenser mic need 48Volt phantom power), if you are only doing music with no vocal then buying microphone is also optional

in case if your system is very very old, then you should try investing on a entry level PC/Laptop, if any doubts on this matter, please call



Classes ?

Adarsh gives in-home tutoring for music production and composing classes, but only places easily accessible from Kadavanthra (Thevara,Panampilly Nagar, GiriNagar, Chilavannoor including Kadavanthra area), otherwise you'll have to visit Adarsh's home (1.5 Km from Kadavanthra Junction via KP Vallon Road) (btw, I don't have a home studio setup )

Will you do orchestration works for my tune/vocal ?

No, though I can teach you the methods in Reaper if you are intrested

Will there be any certificates issued after the course ?

No, that's why the fee is very very low compared to others



Electronic Music Production Course is for 6 weeks ( 2 class per week of 2 hr each ) Total 12 Classes
Advanced Electronic Music Production will run for 10-12 Weeks
(12 Class of Basic Course + 10 Classes of Advanced Materials + 2 Extra Classes for doubt clearing extra advices )


Music Composing Classes are different than Music Production classes, as it mainly focus on teaching Piano and Music Theory,

For those who are far from Kochi/Ernakulam, classes can be provided in continuous slots/days/4hour class a day depending on time availability

Becoming a music composer

Learning Piano/Keyboard along with Music theory, depends on how deep you want to go and how much time you can invest for practicing, let's say 6 months to 1 year for getting to know around music and the instrument, to develop co-ordination, to start develop play by ear, sheet music reading etc ..and 3 years to really come in terms with everything, it all depends on how much time you can practice, concert Pianists dedicate like 4-8 hrs each day, every week and like for 5-10 years ..


So can I make music quickly ?

Yes, ofcourse :) actually you will be able to make music from just few classes, but like I said proper stuffs takes time and lot's of practice .


okay I know you have lot's of doubts why don't you give a call to know more, thanks :)
Contact details are given below
 

 





Provides training in..

~ Digital Audio Workstations
~ Virtual Instruments (VSTi)
~ Sound Designing
~ MIDI Programming
~ Composing / Arranging
~ Mixing and Mastering


Piano / Keyboard
Keyboard/Piano Buying Guide, Kochi Cochin, Kerala


Digital Audio Workstations Guide
Digital Audio Workstation Review 2017


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