Produce
RECORDING, ELECTRONIC MUSIC, & TECHNOLOGY
Unlocking the Emotional Power of Chords
Produce more compelling music by harnessing the underlying emotional power of chords and harmony.
with Ethan Hein
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The Creative Power of Advanced Harmony
Move beyond cliché chord patterns by understanding how to apply more complex harmonic concepts to your music.
with Ethan Hein
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Faders Up I: Modern Mix Techniques
Learn the basics of how to create better mixes of your music with insights from top sound engineers.
with 9 Top Sound Engineers
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Beat Making in Ableton Live
Master the processes and techniques for programming professional-grade electronic drum beats in Ableton Live.
with Dan Freeman
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Faders Up II: Advanced Mix Techniques
Become a quicker, more versatile mixing engineer by exploring how pro mixers approach real songs in different genres.
with 4 Top Sound Engineers
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Intro to Making Music in Logic Pro X
Learn how to create and record music using the powerful production capabilities of the digital audio workstation Logic Pro X.
with Martin Fowler
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The Art of Hip‑Hop Production
Learn the nuances of producing beats, arranging tracks, and creative sampling, drawing on the rich history and influence of hip-hop.
with Charles Burchell
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Advanced Synths and Patch Design for Producers
Learn how to move beyond presets and create a wide array of scintillating synth sounds for your productions.
with John Hull
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Songwriting for Producers
Take all those unfinished ideas and half-developed loops and transform them into fully fleshed out, compelling songs.
with Will Marshall
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Modern Pop Vocal Production
Learn how to produce vocals at home that sound modern, polished, and professional.
with Sırma Munyar
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Theory for Producers
Theory doesn't have to be a bad word. Learn how to use theory in your own music in our free series made in partnership with NYU's MusEDLab.
3 Course Series
13625
FREE
Any Sound Will Do
Learn how to turn any sound into a musical instrument with Ableton Live.
2 Course Series
5270
FREE
Demystifying Synths
What do all those mysterious buttons and knobs actually do? Check out our free intro series on subtractive synthesis.
5 Course Series
5156
FREE
Chiptune Crash Course
Love old video game sounds? Learn how to make full songs using the sound chips of Nintendo's Game Boy and a piece of software called LSDJ.
3 Course Series
2925
FREE
Making Realistic MIDI Strings
Get more mileage out of your string sample libraries with these simple production techniques used by the pros.
2 Course Series
2829
FREE
Demo Recording 101
Learn how to record a professional-sounding demo quickly and effectively using minimal gear.
with Vishal Nayak
3066
FREE
How to Make Your First Beat in Ableton Live
Learn how to program a simple MIDI drum beat using Ableton Live's presets and Drum Rack instrument in 15 minutes.
with Dan Freeman
2198
FREE
Synth Bass for Bass Players
Expand your low-end sonic palette by learning the ropes of synth bass setup and performance.
with Grant Zubritsky
2007
FREE
Live Clicks & Backing Tracks
Learn how to add live click tracks and backing tracks into your performances using Ableton Live.
with Alex Wilson
1628
FREE
Write
SONGWRITING, COMPOSITION, & THEORY
The New Songwriter's Workshop
Go from performing other people's music to writing your own by exploring the fundamentals of creating great songs.
with Oli Rockberger
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Orchestration for Strings
Arrange and compose your own original pieces for the string section of an orchestra.
with Ian Davis
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Introduction to the Composer's Craft
Write more interesting pieces of music by better understanding the foundational elements of composition.
with Tim Hansen
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Writing Funk Grooves for Drums and Bass
Learn the fundamentals of a great funk groove and how to adapt them to create better beats and bass lines in your music.
with Efa Etoroma, Jr. and Carter Lee
1826
FREE
Play
PRACTICE, PLAY, & IMPROVE
Alternate Tunings for the Creative Guitarist
Stuck in a creative rut? Dive in to learn some popular alternate tunings and how you can use them in your playing.
4 Course Series
2422
FREE
How to Read Music
Learn to read music and master a new, expressive language that instantly connects you to all your favorite tunes.
with Ian Temple
6659
FREE
Building Blocks of Piano
Whether piano is your first instrument, or the next in your arsenal, we'll help you learn how to play songs and improvise from scratch.
with Ian Temple
3779
FREE
Music Theory for Beginner Pianists
Learn to play piano without the need of sheet music by learning the basics of scales, chords, and harmonies.
with Ian Temple
2254
FREE
The Improviser's Toolkit
Arm yourself with some tools for throwing down amazing solos over chord changes!
with Mahea Lee
1616
FREE
Digital Pedalboards with Kaki King
Lighten your rig and streamline your live performances by using Apple MainStage to create a digital pedalboard.
with Kaki King
841
FREE
Hustle
Music Business, Marketing, & Making Money
TheoryWorks I: Music Theory for Broadway Actors
Six weeks of one-on-one coaching to learn how to read sheet music, prepare audition sides accurately and quickly, and learn the basics of music theory.
with TheoryWorks
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TheoryWorks II: Sight Singing & Harmony Essentials
Six weeks of one-on-one coaching to learn how to sight sing, hold down a tricky harmony, and navigate a music rehearsal.
with TheoryWorks
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Touring on a Shoestring
Bring your music on the road with our guide to the ins and outs of DIY touring.
with Jeremy Young
2813
FREE
Building a Better Band
Become your own manager with our course on how to be an effective and successful bandleader.
with Carter Lee
2382
FREE
How to Get All the Royalties You Never Knew Existed
Learn to navigate the complex world of royalty collection and make sure you're getting all the revenue you deserve.
with Ari Herstand
2115
FREE
The Definitive Guide to Building Your Audition Book
Discover exactly what top Broadway casting directors, actors, and accompanists really think about audition books in this new free course from TheoryWorks.
with TheoryWorks
1329
FREE
Crowdfunding for Musicians
Master the art of project-based crowdfunding as a way to build a more engaged, supportive fanbase for your musical career.
with Jay Coyle
1104
FREE
How to Create a Killer Musician Website
Learn how to create a website that reflects who you are as an artist and launches you closer to your dreams.
with Delaney Gibson
962
FREE
Discover
Musings, Inspiration, & Nerdy Stuff
Themes and Variation Companion Courses
A companion course to our podcast, with additional lessons, creative activities, and more info for the musically inclined.
2 Course Series
62
FREE
A Conversation with the Blues
The blues has influenced everything that has come after it. How and why?
with Vince Di Mura
1957
FREE
The West Side Story Companion
Explore the music, dance, drama and impact of this timeless work with some of the world's foremost experts.
with Carnegie Hall
1871
FREE