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Bridging the Gap Between Classical and Electronic
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Electronic Music Recording Arts (EMRA)
Electronic Music Recording Arts at MacPhail
How Do You Hear the World?
MacPhail’s EMRA program provides comprehensive instruction in a wide range of skills, concepts, and techniques essential for contemporary music-making. From jazz and pop to electronic production, our program integrates traditional styles with cutting-edge approaches, offering students the opportunity to explore their creativity and achieve their musical goals.
Students can learn everything from pop and jazz piano, guitar, and voice to songwriting, digital music production, mixing, DJing, Hip Hop production, film scoring, and more. Whether you’re just starting out or refining advanced skills, EMRA equips you with the tools to create and produce the music you imagine.
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About EMRA
We offer in-person and online one-to-one instruction for instrumentalists, and design a customized curriculum based on each student’s unique aspirations. For electronic music producers, we work seamlessly with any platform—Mac, PC, desktop, laptop, or mobile—adapting to your technological setup to ensure a personalized learning experience
Our state-of-the-art on-site studio, combined with the guidance of world-class instructors, gives students the expertise and resources to realize their artistic ambitions. Whether your dream is to write songs, produce tracks, score films, or master the art of mixing, EMRA helps turn your vision into reality! Discover your individual sound with EMRA!
Skills and Techniques We Teach:
Instruments & Songwriting:
- Jazz and Pop Piano
- Guitar
- Bass
- Voice
- Songwriting
Electronic Music Production:
- Digital Music Production
- Beat Making
- DJing
- Remixing
- Sound Design
- Hip Hop Production
- Mobile Music Making
- Mixing
- Mastering
- Electroacoustic Composition
Creative Applications:
- Film Scoring
- Custom Sound Design
Studio 208
Creative musicians need inspiring spaces. EMRA’s Studio 208 is a state-of-the-art facility designed to help students—from beginners to seasoned professionals—develop and expand their music technology skills and unleash their creativity.
Guided by world-class instructors, students learn to master industry-standard software alongside a variety of tools and technologies, gaining the expertise to create their own music while exploring the foundational practices of electronic music production.
Studio 208 Highlights:
Top-Tier Equipment:
- Steinway L Grand Piano
- Yamaha SY90 Keyboard
- Allen & Heath Digital Mixer
- Sequential Prophet Rev 2 Synthesizer
Comprehensive Software Instruction:
- ProTools
- Ableton Live
- Logic Pro
- FL Studio
- Traktor Pro
- And more
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EMRA Faculty
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Terrell Woods / Carnage The Executioner has spent almost 30 years making music, motivational speaking, performing live as a one-man band, touring the world, and working with youth and adults from various socio-economic backgrounds. He possesses a knack for producing intense, thought-provoking music and establishing strong, healthy relationships. 16 years of teaching human beatboxing/vocal percussion, songwriting, and composing short stage plays have helped Terrell build an impressive artist resume that extends all the way to Europe (5 tours between 2011 and 2013) and Asia (toured in 2018). Terrell stands firm in his support and practice of positive self-expression and nurturing leadership skills building. He also speaks in favor of social justice, human rights, and advocacy for the lives and well-being of animals. Terrell encourages mentees to seek personal and artistic growth through education and music – just as he has done for himself. He emits heart-warming, down-to-earth energy when speaking on his experiences around living in poverty and surviving all forms of abuse – as well as growing up in the foster care system as a youth, in welcoming settings. Terrell’s professional services are highly-respected wherever they are implemented. Even though he plays over 100 live shows a year, Terrell still finds time to teach private lessons, book his own national tours, and be a father.
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