Introduction to Pop Music Production

From rock to cumbia, jazz to electronic, Martín Kano has made nearly 1,300 songs for artists from more than 40 countries. With so many years of experience under his belt, this world-renowned music producer is here to share his secrets with you.

In this online course, learn to produce music with a focus on pop. Experiment with editing, arranging, and mastering, always with the same goal in mind: make it sound good and evoke feelings in your listeners.

Meet Martín Kano as he shares more about his journey through the world of music production, from how he started out to some of the influences from his career spanning almost two decades.

Before you start producing, learn the basics along with different methods for producing a track, depending on the genre. Your teacher also tells you how to conduct a successful first meeting with an artist looking to hire you as their producer.

Time to start producing your song! Explore the different musical arrangements as well as how to add real instruments to the mix. Then discover how to set up the recording session and how to advise the artist in a way that makes them feel comfortable.

Next, Martín talks to you about the importance of post-production in achieving the final result you are looking for. Edit the material you’ve recorded and learn how to fine-tune the vocals, then move on to adding effects, and finally, do the mastering.