Prerequisites: ENGL 102 with a grade of C or higher, and one History and Humanities GER 200 level course with a grade of C or higher. Students will learn the basics of notebook computer-based music composition and production. Emphasis will be on composition and making of music, learning the aesthetics necessary to get the most out of your machine. Course will require extensive work on your own laptop computer. Computer requirements: A PC or Macintosh system running Ableton Live. This course satisfies the three credit 300 GER in History and Humanities.