Beat Making Essentials: From Production to Launch
Learn to produce the instrumentals for a song using digital tools, from the beat and samples to mixing and mastering
As the famous phrase goes, “without music, life would be a mistake.” If you want to produce your own instrumental beats on your computer, renowned music producer Felipe Vassão, who’s collaborated with big names in Brazilian music like Rashid, Renan Samam, and Nina Fernandes and won a Latin Grammy for his work on Emicida’s AmarElo, is the perfect person to accompany you on this journey.
In this online course, Felipe teaches you the entire process behind creating a beat. Learn how to choose a sample, work with loops, and add textures and melodic elements, as well as get to know the main DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations). Express your passion for music and get your ideas out there!
Start by meeting your teacher, Felipe Vassão. He talks about his passion for music, his career in the world of production, and shares his main references and influences.
Next, learn about the origin and main elements of beatmaking, one of the pillars of hip-hop culture. Discover how to bring to life loops—repetitions of sound cycles—and choose the best samples—musical clips—to build your beats. Felipe also introduces you to the main DAWs on the market.
Time to create! After choosing a sample according to the emotion you want to convey, work on the rhythm section. Then add the bass and build textures and melodic elements to refine your piece. Design the final structure of your beat, adding dynamism to its different parts.
Now learn the mixing and mastering fundamentals. Felipe also gives valuable tips on how to sample legally, along with register, publicize, and commercialize your work. You’re now ready to use your newfound tools to produce your own tracks and beats!
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