This course introduces students to the professional tools and techniques used in today’s music and film industries. Students will develop their understanding of musical composition and electronic audio production through the study of the digital audio workstation software Ableton Live, MIDI, using looping and sampling, recording techniques, and analysis of popular works. They will also create podcasts utilizing recorded interviews, underscoring music, and sound design. Lastly, they will explore the world of cinematic sound through the study of the art of foley. Other topics covered include mixing and mastering, audio plug-ins, an introduction to synthesis, file management, and professional opportunities for sound professionals. Each project made in this course will be presented to the class for peer feedback.