Music Production Simplified – For Beginners

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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.

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What Will You 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 Content

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
    01:44
  • Overview of Music Production Part 1
    37:05
  • Overview of Music Production Part 2
    30:56
  • Essential Equipment and Software
    06:11
  • Setting Up Your Home Studio
    06:02
  • Understanding DAWs
    06:04
  • The Basics of Sound and Audio Fundamentals
    08:46
  • MIDI and Virtual Instruments
    11:15
  • Recording Techniques
    12:41
  • Audio Editing & Arrangement – Basic Audio Editing
    12:22
  • Audio Editing & Arrangement – Arranging Your Tracks
    12:08
  • Audio Editing & Arrangement – Introduction to Comping
    01:46
  • Creative Process And Workflow
    06:02
  • Music Distribution and Promotion
    17:05
  • Music Production Simplified – Session Notes

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