
Music Production Simplified – For Beginners
This is a course that looks at the big picture view of music production. If you’re interested in diving deeper into the craft, then this is the foundation you need. Tailor-made for budding and experienced music producers alike, with this workshop you will learn everything you need to get started on the journey to producing tracks that sound closer to professionally released music, while understanding the ‘why’ of every knob you tweak, rather than just the ‘how’. Demystifying often-heard and equally often misunderstood music production and arrangement concepts, this course is your gateway to the sound you always wanted – ‘your’ sound. Suggested add-on course: Mixing Audio Simplified.
[Captions and quizzes are being added to all courses and will be available soon]
What will I learn?
- The signal-flow of synthesizers, including envelopes and LFOs.
- How to set up your own home studio for optimal production.
- Sound waves and their properties.
- MIDI and how it functions in music production.
- Recording different types of microphones and their specific uses.
- Overdubbing and layering in music production.
- How to arrange your tracks for clarity and impact.
- Tips to develop musical ideas into complete tracks.
- Energy curves in music arrangement that keep the listener hooked through the song.
- Understanding different platforms for music distribution.
- An overview of creating, recording, editing, mixing and mastering music with a focus on production and arrangement concepts.
- Essential equipment, software and sound treatment for home studios.
- An overview of DAWs.
- Sampling, bit rates, EQ, and filters.
- Using and programming virtual instruments effectively with examples of professionally used virtual instruments.
- Techniques for recording vocals and instruments.
- Basic audio editing techniques.
- Comping and its applications in music.
- Strategies to overcome creative blocks.
- Workflow tips to enhance production efficiency.
- Basics of music promotion and using social media effectively.
Course Curriculum
Music Production Simplified – For Beginners
This is a course that looks at the big picture view of music production. If you're interested in diving deeper into the craft, then this is the foundation you need. Tailor-made for budding and experienced music producers alike, with this workshop you will learn everything you need to get started on the journey to producing tracks that sound closer to professionally released music, while understanding the 'why' of every knob you tweak, rather than just the 'how'. Demystifying often-heard and equally often misunderstood music production and arrangement concepts, this course is your gateway to the sound you always wanted - 'your' sound. Suggested add-on course: Mixing Audio Simplified.
Setting up and chitchat
01:44Overview of Music Production Part 1
37:05Overview of Music Production Part 2
30:56Essential Equipment and Software
06:11Setting Up Your Home Studio
06:02Understanding DAWs
06:04The Basics of Sound and Audio Fundamentals
08:46MIDI and Virtual Instruments
11:15Recording Techniques
12:41Audio Editing & Arrangement – Basic Audio Editing
12:22Audio Editing & Arrangement – Arranging Your Tracks
12:08Audio Editing & Arrangement – Introduction to Comping
01:46Creative Process And Workflow
06:02Music Distribution and Promotion
17:05Music Production Simplified – Session Notes