1. Comparative analysis of production techniques across genres and eras including 1939 vs. 1978 jazz/swing recordings
2. Aural analysis of Pulp, Alicia Keys, Cat Stevens, Ilan Bluestone covering panning, EQ, delay types, stereo imaging, tempo sync, mic placement, ambience
3. Identification of historical vs modern recording tech: 8-track analogue tape, bouncing down, mono close miking, digital sequencer patterns
4. Critical listening tasks evaluating automation, filtering, compression, drum programming, quantization, sampling artifacts, stereo field manipulation
5. Use of DAW concepts in real-world track reconstruction: phase cancellation, reverb types, gated effects, timbral variation, loop manipulation
6. Essay on EDM and jazz remix contrasts: production values, reverb/delay usage, analogue warmth vs. digital clarity, vocal blend, frequency balance