Welcome to the Edexcel AS & A Level Music Technology course.

This program is designed to equip you with practical skills and theoretical knowledge essential for a career in music production. Our tutorials offer a blend of annotated videos, downloadable resources, and quizzes, all aimed at real-world applications.

Course Structure

The course comprises four key components:

1. Recording & Mixing

In this practical module, you’ll record a cover song selected from an annually updated list provided by Edexcel. A Level students are required to include drums and percussion in their recordings, while AS Level students should exclude drums. It’s advisable for A Level students to complete the AS coursework first to build a solid foundation.

2. Sequencing, Sampling, Synthesis & Composition

This module focuses on creating a composition using a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) like Logic Pro X or Ableton. You’ll incorporate two samples supplied by Edexcel, demonstrating proficiency in sequencing, sampling, and synthesis. Starting with the AS coursework is recommended to prepare for the more advanced A Level project.

3. Music Technology in Context

Explore the evolution of music technology and its impact on the industry. Topics include the development of recording techniques, the advent of the electric guitar, and the digital revolution. Assessment is through an exam for both AS and A Level courses. We provide presentations, videos, quizzes, and a comprehensive Music Technology Dictionary to support your learning.

4. Production Techniques & Exam

This component hones your practical skills in modern music production within a DAW environment. Tutorials cover essential techniques such as compression, creative EQ, automation, and effective mixing practices. Assessment is conducted through an exam, for which we offer sample questions and preparatory materials.

By engaging with these modules, you’ll develop a robust understanding of both the creative and technical aspects of music technology, preparing you for further education or a career in the field.

Start with the COURSE OVERVIEW 

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Recording & Mixing. 

This is one of the practical components where you will record a cover version of a song from a list of artists designated by Edexcel as part of the AS and A level Music Technology course. This list will change every year.

The difference between the A Level and AS courses is that the A level course requires you to record drums and percussion, whereas the AS specifies that no drums should be used in the recording.

It is recommended that A level students should complete the AS coursework as a stepping stone to recording their main project (with drums).

Sequencing, Sampling, Synthesis & Composition. 

This is the other practical component where you will undertake a composition. This composition will be completed on a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) such as Logic Pro X or Ableton.

The composition makes use of two samples that are supplied by Edexcel and should show understanding of the component topics.

It is recommended that A level students should complete the AS coursework as a stepping stone to compose their main project.

Music Technology Component 2 Composition Guidance and Tick List

Music Technology in Context.

This component covers how Music Technology has changed over time and what impact it has had on the music industry.

Covering elements such as the development of recording, the electric guitar, the digital era and much more, this component will give you an understanding of the importance that Music technology has on the musical creative process.

This component is assessed by exam for bothe the AS and A level Music Technology courses. You will find powerpoint presentation, videos, quizzes and our amazing MT Dictionary that will help you understand this very broad ranging subject and achieve good results

Production Techniques & Exam.

Component 4 covers the practical skills needed to produce music in the modern age of DAW’s. These topics are covered in the other components so here we aim to improve those production skills rto a point where they can be used in an exam environment.

Here you will find tutorials that cover the basic production techniques needed to achieve good results. The tutorials will cover compression techniques, Creative EQ, Automation and good mixing practice.

This component is assessed by exam. You will find sample questions that will prepare you for the exam.