SEMA
BEGINNER MUSIC PRODUCTION (BMP)
***COURSE ONGOING***
New courses in music production starting Monday, April 15th, 2024.
SEMA BMP
SEMA BMP
SEMA’s progressive Beginner Music Production course will equip any aspiring producer with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to start creating captivating music. SEMA also caters to beginner-level music producers looking to upskill and engage in Santuri’s vibrant community.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
DATES
Excluding Wednesday, May 1st (Labour Day).
In Week 5 (Monday, May 13th) students are required to come in every week day; Monday to Friday.
In Week 6 (Monday, May 20th), SEMA will be hosting wellness training sessions on Monday & Wednesday.
The SEMA Graduation & Showcase will take place on Friday, May 24th.
CLASS TIMES
LOCATION
Santuri East Africa
The Mall (Basement Level), Westlands, Nairobi
Monday, April 15th to Friday, May 24th, 2024
Excluding Wednesday, May 1st (Labour Day).
In Week 5 (Monday, May 13th) students are required to come in every week day; Monday to Friday.
In Week 6 (Monday, May 20th), SEMA will be hosting wellness training sessions on Monday & Wednesday.
The SEMA Graduation & Showcase will take place on Friday, May 24th.
CLASS TIMES
Classes every Monday through Thursday
10 AM to 2 PM EAT
LOCATION
Santuri East Africa
The Mall (Basement Level), Westlands, Nairobi
COURSE CONTENT
SEMA’s Beginner Music Production (BMP) course covers the following modules
- Aesthetic Principles of Music Genres
- The Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)
- Elements of Music Production
- Sampling and Audio Manipulation
- Sound Design
- Composition & Arrangement
- Recording Techniques
- Introduction to Mixing & Mastering
- The Music Industry
- Wellness & Wellbeing
- Final Project
ADDITIONAL LEARNINGS
- Critically evaluating your work using Project Based Learning
- Understanding the possibilities in production with Santuri’s unlimited access to gear
- Exploring the cultural and historical context of East-African and global electronic music
- Developing a professional and respectful process in navigating the electronic music scene
- An understanding of social sensitivities across the music industry
SEMA’s Approach
We believe that the best way to learn is by getting directly into the music production and deejaying process. You will have endless opportunities to immerse yourself in the magic of creating music and deejaying - SEMA will give you the tools, guidance and space to chart your own path to success. SEMA offers access to cutting-edge software and hardware from our global music technology partners including Ableton, Native Instruments, Shure, Elektron, ADAM Audio, and more. As a SEMA student, you will also have access to your own iMac workstation for the entirety of the course.
SEMA’s tutors are all artists in their own right, and are active in the East-African and global music landscape. We understand what you want to get out of the courses. SEMA utilizes Project Based Learning, an approach which inspires as much as it frees you from the traditional classroom environment.
TUITION FEE SCHEDULE
Standard tuition : 32,000 KES
10,000 KES - enrollment fee (must be settled before Monday, April 15th)
22,000 KES - instalment plan offered
SEMA Alums & Partners’ offer : 27,000 KES
10,000 KES - enrollment fee (must be settled before Monday, April 15th)
17,000 KES - instalment plan offered
The SEMA Admission Form will close on Wednesday, April 10th, 2024
Ensure you settle your enrollment fee by then, and email the receipt to admissions@santuri.org
If you need to get in touch with the SEMA Admissions Team, you can:
email admissions@santuri.org (response time - 3 to 7 business days) or
call us on +254 768 226 199 (between 10am and 5pm EAT every weekday)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The final decision to grant admission to any applicant lies solely with the Santuri Electronic Music Academy.
SEMA reserves the right to refuse admission and enrollment to any applicant based on internal protocol, criteria and discretion.
Note: Prospective DJ 101 students can email admissions@santuri.org for 1-on-1 tutoring placements.