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How do some producers make great music after just one year of producing?
It’s not that they’re more talented.
It’s not that they have more money.
And it’s not even necessarily that they have more time…
The answer? It’s how they learn and practice.
The most successful new producers have these things in common:
- They work quickly and focus on finishing songs (not just starting 'em)
- They develop real skills rather than picking up a bunch of random techniques from YouTube tutorials
- They build habits that help them learn quickly and practice effectively
But most importantly, they get a good start.
They get the right education and advice from the get-go.
This saves them hundreds of hours of time over the course of their journey.
It helps them forge good habits (and avoid bad ones). And it’s a lot less frustrating than the path most new producers take.
If you’re a new producer, you’re likely thinking about all of this. Anxiously.
You love electronic music, and you want to produce music that you enjoy. Music that you’re proud to show others.
But you just can’t seem to gain traction.
You’ve read a few articles… watched a few videos…
But instead of giving you answers, they left you with more questions.
Or maybe you’ve already tried. You’ve taken an online course or program, but it was too confusing (and if you’re honest, a bit boring).
All YOU want to do is skip the nonsense and start off on the right foot.
Introducing: EDM Foundations
The #1 online course that teaches electronic music production through action and practice
You do not become a good producer by being fed endless amounts of information.
You become a good producer when you put concepts into practice, over and over again.
Anyone can read a book about writing melodies and come away with more knowledge. But the producers who consistently write great melodies? They’ve done it over and over again. They’ve developed the skill of melody writing.
The best course of action for learning production should focus on exactly this: skill development, intuitive learning, finishing songs, and having fun.
In other words, a course that actually helps.
That’s what EDM Foundations is.
It’s an in-depth, self-paced online course that teaches you the basics of everything you need to know about electronic music production.
You’ll start with the fundamentals and progressively learn more complex and advanced techniques and concepts as you progress through the course.
You won’t get overwhelmed, and you won’t get bored. We’ll walk you through everything.
Once you’ve gone through the course, you’ll have 4 finished songs that you can share with others.
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The full package breakdown
(everything you get access to)
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The Complete Foundations Course
You get full, lifetime access to the course that has helped over 5,000 producers master the fundamentals of electronic music production.
4 professional project walkthroughs that teach you production techniques and concepts step-by-step, without the frustration. All project files & resources are included.
Note:We have three versions of the course. One for Ableton Live, one for FL Studio, and one for Logic Pro X.
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The Foundations Guidebook
Quickly reference techniques and concepts with the included 100+ page guidebook (so you don’t always have to go back into and re-watch videos)
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Live Feedback + Q&A Sessions
We’re not here to enroll you in the course and then forget about you. We’re committed to getting you results as a producer.
That’s why you get personalized feedback, mentorship and guidance from us course instructors during our live feedback group calls every month.
You get lifetime access to these calls, along with all the recordings. That’s thousands of dollars of value.
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EDM Foundations Legacy & Classic
When you enroll in the Complete Package, you also get access to the two previous versions of EDM Foundations.
Why would you want these? Because it’s 6 extra walkthroughs. The old versions aren’t obsolete, and they’re great practice to go through after taking the new version of the course.
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Want to master sound design with Serum? This 2+ hour masterclass takes you from newbie to pro. Learn the basics, then move on to advanced functions like the wavetable editor. You’ll gain a bunch of Serum workflow tips too.
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Songwriting Bootcamp
If you can’t write good melodies and chord progressions, your music will sound stale. Our Songwriting Bootcamp takes you through the theory and framework behind writing great chords, progressions, and catchy melodies.
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This program will help you develop a rock-solid creative mindset and framework for rapidly developing music production skills. If you find it hard to finish music, be creative, or you just face resistance every time you sit down to make something—this is for you.
(Coming July 31st)
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Remixing has traditionally been seen as “easier” than producing originals. This isn’t always true. There’s an art to producing a great remix that few producers talk about, until now. This 6-module masterclass will run you through all you need to know.
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Here's How it Works
EDM Foundations is apracticalcourse. You’ll spend 90% of your time in your DAW following along step-by-step with what we’re doing, learning as you go.
By the end of the course, you’ll have developed four core production skills:
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1. Idea Generation
You’ll be able to write catchy melodies, craft solid chord progressions, program detailed drum sequences, and more.
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2. Arrangement
You’ll know how to turn an idea into a full song, create build-ups, use tension & energy, and keep the listener interested.
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3. Sound Design
You’ll understand the tools & techniques used to make unique sounds, as well as audio manipulation and sample tweaking/refinement.
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4. Mixing
You’ll know how to use faders and effects to balance the instruments and sounds in your song, making it sound clear and polished.
You’ll develop these skills through copying, repetition, and experimentation.
Here’s how: we’ll work on fourfullsongs together throughout the course. Essentially, we’ll walk you through the song creation process, step-by-step, from start to finish, three times.
Each song should take roughly one week to complete (though, you’re welcome to go at your own pace. There’s no deadline). After the course, we’ll give you guidance on how to produce your own original.
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What You'll Learn in Each Module & Project
Introductory Modules
If you’re completely new to production, or even music as a whole, these first two modules will quickly help you understand how a D.A.W (Digital Audio Workstation) works and also how music fundamentally works.
MODULE 1
Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) Basics
For Ableton Live & FL Studio
Whether you’re an FL Studio or Ableton Live user, we’ll help you master the fundamentals of your DAW and quickly build a professional workflow.
You’ll learn:
- How DAWs work (it's less complicated than you think)
- The best way to set up FL Studio or Ableton Live
- How to best navigate the interface and build a workflow
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MODULE 2
Music Theory Basics
Most new producers skip learning music theory. Bad idea. This module will run you through what you need to know about music theory in less than one hour.
You’ll learn:
- How the major and minor scales work
- The importance of intervals and how to use them
- How to build chords and chord progressions
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Step-by-Step Project Walkthrough Modules
After learning the basics, you’ll dive in to the four walkthrough projects. You’ll download the resource files, be given a quick overview, and then I’ll walk you through each step.
(full syllabus available below this section)
MODULE 3
Project 1: Future Bass
In the first project, you’ll learn the fundamentals of chord writing, vocal arrangement, and track arrangement. Specifically, we’ll focus on building a powerful drop by layering multiple instruments.
You’ll learn:
- How to arrange and layer multiple instruments
- The secrets behind an energetic and engaging arrangement
- The foundational approach to getting a clean mixdown
MODULE 4
Project 2: House
Having learned the basics during project one, we’ll step things up in the second walkthrough and focus heavily on building a powerful house groove. In this project, we’ll spend most of our time programming a solid drum loop and layering bass instruments.
You’ll learn:
- How to create a powerful groove with just drums and bass
- Layering techniques to create a "wall of sound"
- How to build tension and energy into a drop
MODULE 5
Project 3: Melodic Bass
The third project is an instrumental one, which means we have to compensate with our composition and percussive programming to keep the song interesting. We’ll do this again through layering, careful placement of sounds, and an impactful drum sequence.
You’ll learn:
- How to layer drums for maximum impact
- Creating a unique second drop (using existing elements)
- Techniques and tactics for keeping your arrangement interesting
MODULE 6
Project 4: Future Pop
Our final project is by far the most complex track to produce, but it’s also the most rewarding. You’ll be using a professionally recorded vocal to start with, arranging elements and instruments around it. We’ll focus heavily on instrumentation and layering to build the hit.
You’ll learn:
- How to build a song around a vocal
- Group processing and mixing for clarity and punch
- How to take a project from average to great
What do I need?
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All you need is a copy of Ableton Live, FL Studio or Logic Pro X and XFER Records Serum.
- Ableton Live has a free 30-day trial which you can learn more about here. We recommend Standard.
- FL Studio has an unlimited trial where you can save and export – you just can’t open projects. Learn more here.We recommend the Producer Edition.
- Logic Pro X can be purchased from the Mac App Store.
- You can start using Serum for just $10 per month on a “rent-to-own” plan (this is an affiliate link).
Note that we havededicatedversions of the course for each of the DAWs. The curriculum and structure are the same across all of them, but the teaching and techniques shown are specific to each DAW so that you can follow along step-by-step.
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The Full Course Syllabus
We’ll help you master the fundamentals of production and take your music to the next level. Here’s how…
- Ableton Live Version
- FL Studio Version
- Logic Pro Version
- What is a DAW?10:34
- Arrangement View07:16
- Session View07:27
- The Browser04:26
- The MIDI Editor06:07
- Clip View04:59
- Rhythm: The basics02:49
- The Major Scale: How to build & remember it07:59
- The Minor Scale: How to build & remember it06:16
- Intervals – why they’re important 05:25
- Chords, the easy way10:51
- The simple approach to chord progressions08:06
- Making progressions sound great with variation05:30
- 1. Building the chorus drums14:11
- 2. Adding extra percussion11:37
- 3. Arranging the verse vocal08:51
- 4. Creating the verse chord progression27:49
- 5. Making our verse interesting: adding extras14:44
- Workshop: Arrangement Basics14:50
- 6. Pre-chorus synths (part 1)14:43
- 7. Pre-chorus synths (part 2)12:38
- 8. Pre-chorus automation09:49
- 9. Pre-chorus effects16:23
- Workshop: Mixing Basics30:04
- 10. Drop supersaw build17:35
- 11. Drop bass build12:44
- 12. Drop chord layers08:08
- 13. Drop chord layers19:00
- 14. Creating sends & returns09:30
- 15. Drop effects & arrangement11:20
- 16. Drop bass layer11:50
- 17. Building out the rest of the arrangement12:42
- 18. Creating the post-chorus (part 1)08:23
- 19. Creating the post-chorus (part 2)25:17
- 20. The outro: taking the energy down06:10
- 21. Final additions16:44
- 22. Mixing (part 1)21:36
- 23. Mixing (part 2)15:02
- 24. Mixing (part 3)13:58
- 25. Mastering & exporting14:42
- 1. Drop drum loop17:44
- 2. Vocal arrangement 07:26
- 3. Drop bass10:09
- 4. Verse chords18:20
- 5. Verse layers (part 1)14:25
- 6. Verse layers (part 2)13:05
- 7. Full arrangement06:51
- 8. Drop layers14:25
- 9. Drop sub bass + sends11:21
- 10. Drop extras08:45
- 11. Drop FX12:08
- 12. Verse 210:33
- 13. Groove pools08:51
- 14. Second build10:56
- 15. Final arrangement12:54
- 16. Extras27:44
- 17. Group processing (part 1)15:30
- 18. Group processing (part 2)08:59
- 19. Mixing (part 1)22:33
- 20. Mixing (part 2)22:37
- 21. Mixing (part 3)21:21
- 22. Mastering & exporting15:35
- 1. Verse drums & bassline21:55
- 2. Verse chord progression11:42
- 3. Verse vocals FX & sends17:47
- 4. Verse counter melodies & percussion11:22
- 5. Intro + verse FX08:26
- 6. Build drums & effects11:44
- 7. Drop drums10:26
- 8. Drop bassline17:07
- 9. Drop bass layers12:16
- 10. Drop lead melody15:48
- 11. Drop mixing & sidechain19:22
- 12. Drop extras & effects26:36
- 13. Pre chorus synths20:45
- 14. Post chorus/verse17:17
- 15. Second build09:58
- 16. Outro07:20
- 17. Second drop variation11:34
- 18. Extras & cleanup18:11
- 19. Mixing (part 1)22:25
- 20. Mixing (part 2)32:10
- 21. Mixing (part 3)28:25
- 22. Pre-master effects10:16
- 23. Mastering13:46
- 1. Verse lead vocal & chords13:58
- 2. Verse basses & tonal plucks11:05
- 3. Verse drums & FX17:52
- 4. Verse synths (part 1)13:51
- 5. Verse synths (part 2)12:04
- 6. Pre-chorus bass15:09
- 7. Pre-chorus drums07:36
- 8. Pre-chorus FX09:33
- 9. Pre-chorus vocals08:09
- 10. Chorus drums14:42
- 11. Chorus lead melody19:47
- 12. Chorus extras14:48
- 13. Chorus bass06:53
- 14. Chorus FX11:07
- 15. Chorus variation11:43
- 16. Verse 215:08
- 17. 2nd pre-chorus11:08
- 18. Full arrangement09:31
- 19. Extras & cleanup16:10
- 20. Mixing (part 1)23:26
- 21. Mixing (part 2)26:25
- 22. Mixing (part 3)25:32
- 23. Mastering + celebration14:03
- 1. How to start a project (tips & advice)09:46
- 2. Using reference tracks to “hack” production08:42
- 3. The song palette strategy03:16
- 4. Expectations & creativity05:22
- 5. Five 1-hour track builds54:50
- 6. Further resources & reading
- 1. What is DAW?06:39
- 2. Browser02:09
- 3. Channel rack03:07
- 4. Piano roll03:27
- 5. Clip view/sampler02:09
- 6. Playlist03:08
- 7. Mixer03:50
- 8. Making your first loop04:12
- 1. Rhythm03:48
- 2. The major scale05:04
- 3. The minor scale05:06
- 4. Intervals05:28
- 5. Chords10:37
- 6. Chord progressions06:47
- 7. Chord variations & inversions05:31
- 1. Chorus drums14:18
- 2. Chorus percussion06:28
- 3. Verse vocal16:19
- 4. Verse chords11:06
- 5. Verse extras18:21
- 6. Pre-chorus synths (part 1)07:10
- 7. Pre-chorus synths (part 2)12:40
- 8. Pre-chorus effects12:59
- 9. Pre-chorus automation10:31
- 10. Drop supersaw21:14
- 11. Drop bass15:34
- 12. Drop chord layers (part 1)10:56
- 13. Drop chord layers (part 2)06:54
- 14. Drop development + fill09:28
- 15. Extra drop bass layer09:39
- 16. Drop bass layer07:01
- 17. Arrangement + verse 208:56
- 18. Post-chorus (part 1)13:44
- 19. Post-chorus (part 2)12:00
- 20. Outro08:32
- 21. Final additions10:04
- 22. Mixing (part 1)12:33
- 23. Mixing (part 2)05:59
- 24. Mixing (part 3)15:52
- 25. Mastering & exporting13:51
- 1. Drop drum loop19:15
- 2. Vocal arrangement 07:14
- 3. Drop bass09:12
- 4. Verse chords16:47
- 5. Verse layers (part 1)07:51
- 6. Verse layers (part 2)09:55
- 7. Full arrangement06:51
- 8. Drop layers26:24
- 9. Drop sub bass + sends16:13
- 10. Drop extras04:51
- 11. Drop FX15:15
- 12. Verse 218:53
- 13. Adding groove10:39
- 14. Second build19:48
- 15. Full arrangement17:46
- 16. Extras06:05
- 17. Group processing09:37
- 18. Mixing10:10
- 19. Mastering & exporting07:02
- 1. Verse drums & bassline18:02
- 2. Verse chord progression15:42
- 3. Verse vocal FX & sends11:14
- 4. Verse counter melodies & percussion09:34
- 5. Intro + verse FX05:50
- 6. Build drums & effects12:35
- 7. Drop drums14:18
- 8. Drop bassline09:25
- 9. Drop bass layers08:02
- 10. Drop lead melody08:02
- 11. Drop mixing & sidechain17:34
- 12. Drop extras & effects18:02
- 13. Pre chorus synths12:38
- 14. Post chorus/verse 209:02
- 15. Second build05:07
- 16. Outro06:03
- 17. Second drop variation08:35
- 18. Extras & cleanup06:52
- 19. Mixing (part 1)11:04
- 20. Mixing (part 2)05:56
- 21. Pre-master effects05:58
- 22. Mastering09:22
- 1. Verse lead vocal & chords17:35
- 2. Verse basses & tonal plucks06:29
- 3. Verse drums & FX12:15
- 4. Verse synths (part 1)11:11
- 5. Verse synths (part 2)09:38
- 6. Pre-chorus bass13:13
- 7. Pre-chorus drums06:11
- 8. Pre-chorus FX07:52
- 9. Pre-chorus vocals04:54
- 10. Chorus drums11:29
- 11. Chorus lead melody08:56
- 12. Chorus extras13:39
- 13. Chorus bass08:17
- 14. Chorus FX12:57
- 15. Chorus variation10:11
- 16. Verse 214:53
- 17. 2nd pre-chorus11:43
- 18. Full arrangement05:06
- 19. Extras & cleanup05:27
- 20. Mixing (part 1)17:41
- 21. Mixing (part 2)07:07
- 22. Mastering + celebration04:10
- 1. How to start a project (tips & advice)09:46
- 2. Using reference tracks to “hack” production08:42
- 3. The song palette strategy03:16
- 4. Expectations & creativity05:22
- 5. Five 1-hour track builds54:50
- 6. Further resources & reading
- Setup and Navigation13:35
- Working With Audio11:42
- Working With MIDI07:35
- Mixing and Exporting07:04
- Notes and Intervals06:49
- The Major Scale06:15
- The Minor Scale04:56
- Intervals – Part 2 07:09
- Rhythm09:05
- Chords and How to Build Them08:59
- Understanding and Creating Chord Progressions 05:20
- 1. Building the Chorus Drums12:18
- 2. Adding Extra Percussion10:51
- 3. Arranging the Verse vocal12:35
- 4. Creating the Verse Chord Progression18:11
- 5. Making our Verse Interesting: Adding Extras27:47
- Workshop: Arrangement Basics14:50
- 6. Pre-chorus synths (part 1)11:17
- 7. Pre-chorus synths (part 2)17:13
- 8. Pre-chorus Build and Effects21:34
- 9. Pre-chorus Automation13:27
- Workshop: Mixing Basics30:04
- 10. Drop Supersaw Build24:01
- 11. Drop Bass Build18:16
- 12. Drop Sidechain12:03
- 13. Drop Chord Layers19:52
- 14. Creating Sends & Returns07:27
- 15. Drop Effects & Arrangement14:46
- 16. Drop Bass Layer09:35
- 17. Arrangement04:13
- 18. Building Verse 208:01
- 19. Creating the Post-Chorus (Part 1)13:45
- 20. Creating the Post-Chorus (Part 2)30:05
- 21. Building the Outro10:08
- 22. Final additions11:14
- 23. Mixing (Part 1)22:21
- 24. Mixing (Part 2)16:41
- 25. Mixing (Part 3)28:30
- 26. Mastering & exporting22:27
- 1. Drop drum loop13:43
- 2. Vocal Arrangement 06:46
- 3. Drop Bass13:10
- 4. Verse Chords16:11
- 5. Verse Layers (Part 1)11:30
- 6. Verse Layers (Part 2)11:45
- 7. Full Arrangement04:24
- 8. Drop Layers20:52
- 9. Drop Sub Bass + Sends13:00
- 10. Drop Extras14:48
- 11. Drop FX14:09
- 12. Verse 219:30
- 13. Second Build10:04
- 14. Final Arrangement13:29
- 15. Filling in the Gaps with Extras21:37
- 16. Group processing (part 1)27:31
- 17. Mixing (Part 1)19:47
- 18. Mixing (Part 2)19:37
- 19. Mastering & exporting16:04
- 1. Verse Drums & Bassline27:29
- 2. Verse Chord Progression14:08
- 3. Verse Vocals FX & Sends16:23
- 4. Verse Counter Melodies & Percussion11:22
- 5. Intro + Verse FX10:11
- 6. Build Drums & Effects11:11
- 7. Drop Drums14:48
- 8. Drop Bassline17:47
- 9. Drop Bass Layers14:23
- 10. Drop Lead Melody16:28
- 11. Drop Mixing & Sidechain121:15
- 12. Drop Extras & Effects20:34
- 13. Pre Chorus Synths19:45
- 14. Post Chorus/Verse18:46
- 15. Second Build11:17
- 16. Outro08:48
- 17. Second Drop Variation10:06
- 18. Extras & Cleanup19:36
- 19. Mixing (Part 1)20:05
- 20. Mixing (Part 2)13:32
- 21. Mixing (Part 3)16:31
- 22. Pre-master Effects09:05
- 23. Mastering12:22
- 1. Verse Lead Vocal & Chords15:31
- 2. Verse Basses & Tonal Plucks07:41
- 3. Verse Drums & FX16:24
- 4. Verse Synths (part 1)11:51
- 5. Verse Synths (part 2)14:39
- 6. Pre-chorus Bass16:31
- 7. Pre-chorus Drums08:32
- 8. Pre-chorus Textures & FX08:44
- 9. Pre-Chorus Vocals06:57
- 10. Chorus Drums12:35
- 11. Chorus Lead Melody21:43
- 12. Chorus Bass08:00
- 13. Chorus Extras16:58
- 14. Chorus Variation16:21
- 16. Verse 216:12
- 17. 2nd Pre-chorus11:20
- 18. Full Arrangement06:57
- 19. Extras & Cleanup13:17
- 20. Mixing (Part 1)16:48
- 21. Mixing (Part 2)15:01
- 22. Mixing (Part 3)08:19
- 23. Mastering + Celebration10:40
- 1. How to start a project (tips & advice)09:46
- 2. Using reference tracks to “hack” production08:42
- 3. The song palette strategy03:16
- 4. Expectations & creativity05:22
- 5. Five 1-hour track builds54:50
- 6. Further resources & reading
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EDM Foundations teaches you EXACTLY what you need to get started making your own electronic music, as quickly as possible
Here’s how…
- It teaches you how to use your software effectively and productively, so you create good working habits from the get-go
- You learn by doing. The course walks you through the creation of FOUR songs, step-by-step (without missing anything).
- It teaches you what you need to know when you need to know it. We don’t throw everything at you straight away and leave it up to you to figure out.
Here’s a taste of what you’re getting inside the course:
- How to use your DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) and set it up like the professionals do (for both FL Studio, Logic Pro X and Ableton Live users)
- FOUR different step-by-step song walkthroughs that help you rapidly learn music production skills. Genres include: House, Future Bass, Trap, Melodic Bass
- The best crash course for learning music theory in the context of electronic music production (so you know how to make music that isn’t boring).
- Building a creative mindset and habits so you can crush music production during the course and afterwards.
- A proven framework for starting and finishing your own original songs after going through the course (so you don’t get stuck)
- Project files, resources, and downloads so you can follow along with exactly what we’re doing, step-by-step, without missing ANYTHING.
- Unlimited questions and answers, so even if you do get stuck, we’re here to help
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Meet the course instructors
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Sam Matla
Founder
I’m the founder of EDMProd and co-author of EDM Foundations, our flagship course that’s helped over 5,800 people master the fundamentals of electronic music production. I split my time between EDMProd, reading, drinking coffee, and making music.
Connor O'Brien
Course Instructor
My original productions have gained over 3 million streams on Spotify and YouTube, with features by Billboard and Earmilk. I’m also the author of Songwriting For Producers and co-author of EDM Foundations.
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Aden Russell
Director
With 12+ years of music production experience, I’m the current head of EDMProd and creator of the Serum Masterclass. I’m also the creator ofBreakthrough Sound Design & Drums By Design. I produce D&B under Artseaand my pastimes include reading, drinking coffee, and taking photos.
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Most frequent questions and answers
All you need is a computer, a copy of a DAW, and headphones (or monitors). We also strongly recommend Xfer Serum.
Throughout the course, we predominately use stock (built-in) plugins and devices for each DAW, meaning you don’t need to spend hundreds on third-party plugins.
Yes, all videos from both the Ableton Live and FL Studio versions of the EDM Foundations course have accurate English captions. The bonus courses do not have captions. All videos and courses are presented in the English language.
The course itself consists of online videos, split up by walkthroughs and modules.
You’ll also get access to the project files, samples and presets you need.
Since this course is focussed on teaching you the fundamentals, the principles learned can be applied to ALL genres of electronic music.
For the 4 walkthroughs, we cover a wide variety of genres: future bass, future house, trap, and electronic pop. However, these genres are just examples and are designed to teach you universal skills.
There are further genre walkthroughs at the end for other genres, which will help you when creating your own original.
A common concern people have when signing up to a course of this size is that they’ll run out of time and fall behind.
That can’t happen with this program as it’s self-paced. You can go through it in a matter of weeks if you’re extremely diligent and have a lot of time, or you can go through it at a slower pace and take it all in. Whether it takes weeks, months, or even years—it doesn’t matter. You’ll always have access to the course material.
Nope! Although EDM Foundations is taught in Ableton Live, FL Studio & Logic Pro X, you can use practically any other DAW and still follow along just fine.
You may just need to Google something here and there to figure out how it works in your DAW.
Yes! It’s precisely the program for you. It’s designed in a way to help complete beginners master the fundamentals and get going quickly. If you’re brand new, you’ll get value out of this.
It depends.
Are you consistently finishing music that you’re proud of? Do you feel like you have a solid grasp of the fundamentals?
If so, then it’s probably not for you. But if you’ve been producing for a while but feel like you never really got a good start—I recommend it.
Our students love our courses because they are not designed just like any course out there. We create them with three principles in mind:
Action-based. Not boring. Comprehensive.
Our courses aren’t just videos to be watched – each step encourages you to follow along in your own DAW.
We aren’t just regurgitating a bunch of information – we’re keeping it interesting by helping you develop skills.
And lastly, this isn’t just a few tips thrown together – this course was deliberately designed to give you the full picture when it comes to music production. We don’t miss any detail, and if you think we did, let us know.
The EDM Foundations course is completely online-based.
As soon as you make your payment, you’ll be instantly enrolled in the course platform and you can start the course straight away.
While we recommend you go through the course in 4 weeks,EDM Foundations is a self-paced course.
You can go through it as quickly or as slowly as you like. If you have a busy schedule, no worries. Take your time. You have lifetime access to this material. It’s not going anywhere.
This is a fully comprehensive course that teaches you electronic music production from the foundations up – step-by-step.
You won’t find anything this comprehensive just lying around on YouTube – and while you might find a few tips or tricks that we use throughout this course in a tutorials, it won’t provide you with the full picture.
Yep! Our money-back guarantee ensures that if you don’t like the course,we’ll give you 100% of your money back within the first 30 days.No questions asked.
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“Before taking this course I felt lost and overwhelmed by the wealth of resources available. This course provided me with an actual plan of action. Thank you Sam!”
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"The flow from basics to more advanced topics was really useful and I learnt a lot more going through things in a structured way."
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“The hands-on approach has really helped me to actually learn to make and finish multiple songs. While most courses focus on teaching people about making music, EDM Foundations teaches you how to make music. I recommend this course for any new or aspiring producer, or anyone who needs to revisit the fundamentals.”
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This program will help you develop a rock-solid creative mindset and framework for rapidly developing music production skills. If you find it hard to finish music, be creative, or you just face resistance every time you sit down to make something—this is for you.
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Remixing has traditionally been seen as “easier” than producing originals. This isn’t always true. There’s an art to producing a great remix that few producers talk about, until now. This 6-module masterclass will run you through all you need to know.
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