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Semester 2
My second semester on the Music Production course at Futureworks is where everything started to click. What felt new and experimental in semester one became more intentional, more technical, and much more creative.
The mixing module completely changed how I listen to music. I stopped hearing tracks as just drums, bass, and synths, and started hearing space, balance, and clarity. Learning how to use EQ, compression, and stereo imaging properly made me realise that a good mix starts long before the final stage — it starts with better production choices.
In Professional Development, creating my own website pushed me to think about myself as an artist, not just a student. Writing about my work and presenting it visually made everything feel more official and gave me a clearer idea of how I want to be seen.
The production module was the most challenging. Creating a track in an irregular time signature forced me out of the 4/4 comfort zone, while the extended chords task pushed me to think more musically and melodically. The free rein piece allowed me to bring everything together into a track that felt the most like my sound.Working in the studio gave me real confidence. Understanding signal flow, mic placement, and working with professional equipment made the process feel serious and industry-level.Overall, this semester helped me grow technically, creatively, and professionally — and my music is starting to reflect that.
Semester 1
My first semester studying Music Production at Futureworks was focused on experimentation and learning to think about sound in a completely different way. Everything felt new, from the studios to the creative approach we were encouraged to take in our projects.
In the production module, we explored sound design through foley recording, using everyday noises and turning them into musical elements. This changed how I think about what can be used in a track. Sounds that would normally be ignored became drums, textures, and rhythmic layers through recording and processing.
We also created an abstract piece that pushed me away from typical structure and into focusing on atmosphere and emotion. It wasn’t about making something for a dancefloor but about exploring creativity without limits. Another project involved creating a track using only sounds that originated from wood. This forced me to be inventive with recording, layering, and processing to build something full from very limited source material.
Alongside this, the marketing module involved creating a video presentation, which made me start thinking about how music is presented as well as produced.
We were also introduced to the studios for the first time, learning the basics of signal flow, recording techniques, and how to work in a professional environment.
Semester one laid the foundations for how I approach sound, creativity, and production.