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Fragrant Wood Academy · Emotion by Design

Maximising Emotion in Production

A finished production with a clear emotional arc and before/after case study.

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Live online with Gregory Pereira3 days · 9 teaching hoursUSD 480 per courseBasic DAW skills and an existing sketch
Who it is for

Build skills you can use

This programme is designed for learners at this level: basic daw skills and an existing sketch. Work through demonstrations and practical exercises with Gregory, then apply the ideas to a guided project.

What you work towards

A finished production with a clear emotional arc and before/after case study.

The nine live hours introduce and practise the core workflow. Allow time outside class to develop and refine your project; progress depends on your starting point and practice.

Interest list open. Intake dates will be announced when enrolment opens. Registering interest is free, does not reserve a place, and creates no payment obligation.

Three-day learning outline

From understanding to application

Day 1

Build the foundation

  1. Understanding Emotion in Music
  2. Musical Expectation & Emotional Tension
  3. Harmony, Melody & Emotional Colour
  4. Rhythm, Groove & Emotional Energy
Day 2

Develop the technique

  1. Instrumentation & Timbre
  2. Minimalism, Maximalism & Density
  3. Performance Expression & Humanisation
  4. Microphone Placement & Emotional Intimacy
Day 3

Apply and review

  1. Space, Texture & Emotional Depth
  2. Emotional Architecture of a Song
  3. Final Emotional Production
  4. Emotional Impact Evaluation
Prepare for your sessions

What you’ll need

  • A DAW you can navigate confidently installed and tested before your first session.
  • A reliable internet connection and headphones or speakers.
  • A computer capable of running your chosen software and a live online call.
  • Bring an existing session or musical sketch you can edit during the programme.
  • Software licences and equipment are arranged separately. Confirm the software edition, version and any additional tools with Gregory before purchasing anything for the course.
Your instructor

Gregory Pereira

Singapore-based producer, drummer and educator. Learn practical session workflows through live instruction, exercises and project discussion.

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Independent Fragrant Wood Studios teaching. This programme does not award official Avid, Apple, Ableton or other vendor certification.

Start with your goals

Tell us what you want to learn. We’ll use your enquiry to help you choose the right programme.

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