Mike Klinger
Finale 2014
Learn the best music notation software in the world!
Self paced
tutorials
Summer 2017 term starts June 12th and ends on August 18th for 10 weeks.
In order to enroll in this course you must first enroll here at wiziq. Once enrolled in the course then you may proceed below to register for the optional graduate college credit thru Seattle Pacific University.
*Optional graduate college credit also available thru Seattle Pacific University below.
Optional (3) graduate college credits available for this course @$150
How the course works?
This is a non-syncronous course, meaning that it is not in realtime. Simply download the tutorial assignment, follow the instructions, submit to the instructor as directed, and receive feedback from the instructor. You can complete the course materials on a weekly basis (usually 2-3 hours per week), or you can proceed at your own pace and finish the course early.
Finale 2014 Music Software Program Training is a great class for the beginner and intermediate user as well as for the older users of Finale who want to catch up with the new version (Finale 2014).
Simple in-class assignments will teach you how to:
- Learn the 5 different note input techniques
- Input a lead sheet with chords and lyrics SATB.
- Input a simple instrumental score and transpose and print the parts
- Import standard midifiles from other programs
- Edit as needed, scan music, save as EPS file for integration into books or magazines
- Learn advanced layout techniques
- Create Smartmusic files
- Create vocal score from a Piano part
- Learn Piano reduction from a vocal score
- Writing percussion
- Scanning
- Creating SmartMusic files in Finale
- Chord input
- Hundreds of music education worksheets
- Audio and playback enhancements, and much more.
- Working with other sound libraries
By the end of Finale 2014 Music Software Program Training online course you will:
- Learn basic steptime inputting techniques using the mouse and midi keyboard
- Learn basic real-time inputting techniques using the midi keyboard
- Learn basic lyric and chord entry techniques
- Transpose, assign instrumentation, mix volumes, panning and other controllers
- Input a simple lead sheet, piano piece, multi-voiced piece (chorale), and small score.
- Extract the parts of a score and printout score and parts.
- Understand the techniques involved of importing and editing SMF’s
- Learn how Finale interprets and recognizes scanned images and then edit as needed
- Learn advanced page layout techniques
- Learn advanced scoring techniques
- Learn how to integrate with Smartmusic Studio
- Write examples as EPS files to be imported into a word processor
- Save your work as Audio and burn to CD
- Work with a word processor and Finale to create tests and quizes
- Students wishing to also take this course for college credit must register within 2 weeks for the college credit with SPU after signing up for the course thru wiziq.
To Register :Click Here and on left side Select the "music" category" and Click on "+" sign for Finale .
Cost for Credit
- (3) Graduate-level quarter credits are available for this course through Seattle Pacific University @$50 per credit.
Language of instruction: English
- Benefits music teachers, students and professional musicians
- Learn the most powerful software for music writing
- Instructor has trained more than 5,000 music teachers
Mike Klinger has over 30 years experience in music technology with over 5,000 music teachers from all over the world haven studied with him. He is the owner of The Synthesis Midi Workshop located in Carson, WA which specializes in educational sales in music technology items and is the home of The Mike Klinger Music Technology Retreat Center.
Qualifications:
- M.M. in Music Composition, University of North Texas, Texas, United States
- B.A. in Music, University of North Texas, Texas, United States
- A.A. in Music, Mt. Hood Community College, Oregon, United States
Testimonial:
I recently completed taking an online course using the Finale 2012 music notation program from Mike Klinger on the WizIQ site. I've used Finale for over 15 years, but only in a very rudimentary way (re-creating lost band parts, transposing songs for use by other instruments, etc.). Mike's approach was extremely intuitive and "hands-on". I really enjoyed the tutorials he took the time to upload and really explore the powerful tools available to the user, many of which I was totally unaware. The most helpful things I learned were several shortcuts and ways to set things up when creating a piece of music. I also got to explore different ways of inputting data that I hadn't tried and will, most definitely, be using from now on! Thanks, Mike, for offering something that I can use right NOW!
Erik Larson, Director of Bands/Guitar Instructor
Fairmont Junior High School
Boise, Idaho
Testimonial:
I’m a music teacher in a small district and a lot of times I need to change parts so a different instrument can play it. While I have been using finale off and on since 1993, I have never felt I had a “good” handle on things. After your course I have noticed a few things about my ability to use the program. 1. I can do so a heck of a lot faster then I could before I started! 2. I’m not afraid to attempt more difficult arrangements of songs. I attribute this, to learning how to set up the program in a fashion so that is functions better then it does out of the box. The tips and tricks I have learned are invaluable.
Dave
Mike Klinger is a great online instructor. I have taken courses from him at his facility, and was curious to see how well his instructional style translated to online learning. Bottom line: Mike did a great job. Pro Tools is software with a steep learning curve, that he made easier with his sequential steps, building confidence right along with content knowledge in the learner (me! As a teacher myself, I can really appreciate this). I am getting a lot more use of my recording set-up, and am much more efficient with it, thanks to this class. Thanks Mike! Looking forward to my next class!
Schedule & Syllabus
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