Capstone Seminar in Music Innovation

          Module 1: Foundations in Music  
Section 1: Introduction to Music Concepts  
- Lesson 1: What Is Music?  
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1 What Is Music?  
- Lesson 2: The Elements of Sound  
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2 The Elements of Sound  

Section 2: Exploring Rhythm and Beat  
- Lesson 1: Understanding Rhythm  
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1 Understanding Rhythm  
- Lesson 2: Clapping and Counting Beats  
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2 Clapping and Counting Beats  

Section 3: Melody and Harmony Basics  
- Lesson 1: Recognizing Melodic Lines  
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1 Recognizing Melodic Lines  
- Lesson 2: Introduction to Harmonic Support  
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2 Introduction to Harmonic Support  

Section 4: Music Notation and Theory Fundamentals  
- Lesson 1: Reading Basic Notation  
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1 Reading Basic Notation  
- Lesson 2: Understanding Scales and Keys  
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2 Understanding Scales and Keys  

Section 5: Ear Training and Listening Skills  
- Lesson 1: Developing a Critical Ear  
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1 Developing a Critical Ear  
- Lesson 2: Recognizing Instrumental Textures  
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2 Recognizing Instrumental Textures  

Module 2: Music Composition Essentials  
Section 1: The Creative Process in Composition  
- Lesson 1: Generating Musical Ideas  
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1 Generating Musical Ideas  
- Lesson 2: Sketching Musical Themes  
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2 Sketching Musical Themes  

Section 2: Structure and Form  
- Lesson 1: Building Musical Phrases  
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1 Building Musical Phrases  
- Lesson 2: Understanding Song Sections  
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2 Understanding Song Sections  

Section 3: Writing for Different Instruments  
- Lesson 1: Basics of Instrumental Ranges  
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1 Basics of Instrumental Ranges  
- Lesson 2: Arranging Simple Parts  
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2 Arranging Simple Parts  

Section 4: Experimenting with Melody and Harmony  
- Lesson 1: Crafting Memorable Melodies  
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1 Crafting Memorable Melodies  
- Lesson 2: Harmonizing with Simplicity  
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2 Harmonizing with Simplicity  

Section 5: Introduction to Lyric Writing  
- Lesson 1: Exploring Themes and Emotions  
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1 Exploring Themes and Emotions  
- Lesson 2: Writing Basic Verses and Choruses  
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2 Writing Basic Verses and Choruses  

Module 3: Performance and Interpretation Techniques  
Section 1: Fundamentals of Musical Performance  
- Lesson 1: Preparing for a Performance  
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1 Preparing for a Performance  
- Lesson 2: Stage Presence and Communication  
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2 Stage Presence and Communication  

Section 2: Instrument and Voice Fundamentals  
- Lesson 1: Proper Technique Basics  
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1 Proper Technique Basics  
- Lesson 2: Maintaining Consistency in Tone  
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2 Maintaining Consistency in Tone  

Section 3: Interpretation of Musical Works  
- Lesson 1: Understanding Composer Intentions  
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1 Understanding Composer Intentions  
- Lesson 2: Bringing Personal Expression to Music  
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2 Bringing Personal Expression to Music  

Section 4: Ensemble and Group Performance Skills  
- Lesson 1: Listening and Blending with Others  
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1 Listening and Blending with Others  
- Lesson 2: Coordinating Timing and Dynamics  
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2 Coordinating Timing and Dynamics  

Section 5: Performance Practice Through Rehearsal  
- Lesson 1: Practice Strategies and Warm-Up Routines  
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1 Practice Strategies and Warm-Up Routines  
- Lesson 2: Mock Performances and Feedback  
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2 Mock Performances and Feedback  

Module 4: Fundamentals of Music Production  
Section 1: Introduction to Recording Techniques  
- Lesson 1: Understanding the Recording Process  
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1 Understanding the Recording Process  
- Lesson 2: Basic Microphone Techniques  
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2 Basic Microphone Techniques  

Section 2: Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) Basics  
- Lesson 1: Navigating the DAW Interface  
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1 Navigating the DAW Interface  
- Lesson 2: Simple Editing and Arranging  
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2 Simple Editing and Arranging  

Section 3: Sound Editing and Mixing Fundamentals  
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Mixing Concepts  
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1 Introduction to Mixing Concepts  
- Lesson 2: Basic Effects and Processing  
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2 Basic Effects and Processing  

Section 4: Creating Backing Tracks and Accompaniments  
- Lesson 1: Developing Instrumental Backdrops  
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1 Developing Instrumental Backdrops  
- Lesson 2: Layering Sounds for Depth  
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2 Layering Sounds for Depth  

Section 5: Introduction to Live Recording Techniques  
- Lesson 1: Setting Up a Basic Live Session  
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1 Setting Up a Basic Live Session  
- Lesson 2: Balancing Live Sound  
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2 Balancing Live Sound  

Module 5: Analysis and Professional Presentation Skills  
Section 1: Music Analysis and Critique  
- Lesson 1: Listening to and Analyzing Pieces  
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1 Listening to and Analyzing Pieces  
- Lesson 2: Identifying Core Elements in Music  
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2 Identifying Core Elements in Music  

Section 2: Project Planning and Development  
- Lesson 1: Brainstorming and Conceptualizing Projects  
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1 Brainstorming and Conceptualizing Projects  
- Lesson 2: Outlining a Musical Presentation  
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2 Outlining a Musical Presentation  

Section 3: Collaborative Work and Feedback  
- Lesson 1: Working in Teams  
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1 Working in Teams  
- Lesson 2: Constructive Critique and Revision  
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2 Constructive Critique and Revision  

Section 4: Preparing a Capstone Project  
- Lesson 1: Compiling Your Work into a Cohesive Project  
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1 Compiling Your Work into a Cohesive Project  
- Lesson 2: Rehearsing Your Presentation  
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2 Rehearsing Your Presentation  

Section 5: Final Presentation and Reflection  
- Lesson 1: Presenting to an Audience  
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1 Presenting to an Audience  
- Lesson 2: Reflecting on the Creative Journey  
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2 Reflecting on the Creative Journey