Workflow Foundations

Course Curriculum

Module 0: Introduction

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Course Syllabus
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Course Guide & Expectations

Module 1: How to Listen & Write Like the Pros

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Why this module? (2:25)
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Active Listening (5:03)
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Stealing Ideas Like a Pro (6:51)
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Module 1 Homework

Module 2: Pre-Production

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What is pre-production? (6:06)
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File Organization (Part 1—Samples, Presets & Plugins) (11:24)
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File Organization (Part 2—The 5-Folder Method for Organization Project Files) (6:24)
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Building Your Personal Library (5:32)
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5 Tips for a Creative and Productive Session (11:05)
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Module 2 Homework

Module 3: Creative Strategies

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Creative Prompts (1:06)
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Presets as Starting Points (2:27)
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Reference Tracks as Starting Points—Copying a Single Element (15:49)
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Reference Tracks as Starting Points—Instrument Imitation (5:56)
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Reference Tracks as Starting Points—Write on Top (7:01)
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Module 3 Homework

Module 4: Melodic Development

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Figuring out the key/notes (9:21)
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The Ultimate Guide to Writing Better and More Memorable Melodies (14:23)
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Adding Chords to a Melody (8:08)
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Extending a Melody (8:07)
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Module 4 Homework

Module 5: Instrumentation

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Less is More (6:00)
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How to Know When Your Idea is Ready (The Mute Trick) (6:51)
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Core Instruments (4:24)
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Background & Minor Instruments (2:27)
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Idea Finishing Checklist (2:47)
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Module 5 Homework

Module 6: Real Time Strategies - Idea Expansion

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Building Off a Vocal (14:22)
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Building Off a Kick & Bass (10:45)
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Building Off a Chord Progression (12:04)
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Building Off a Melody (22:16)
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Module 6 Homework

Module 7: Expanding Ideas

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Tension & Development Within a Section (3:38)
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Subtracting Elements to Expand a Section (6:42)
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Rhythmic Development and Variation (4:32)
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Harmonic Additions (9:19)
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Module 7 Homework

Module 8: Expanding to a Full Track

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Writing Multiple Ideas (2:48)
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Linear Production—What is it? (2:55)
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Linear Production—Practical Example (15:18)
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Linear Production—Benefits & Drawbacks (4:30)
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Same Chords, Different Presentation (7:45)
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Using Existing Sections to Inspire New Melodies (4:34)
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Module 8 Homework

Module 9: Professional Track Analysis

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Professional Track Analysis 1 - Connor (26:46)
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Professional Track Analysis 2 - Sam (34:00)
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Module 9 Homework

Module 10: The Last 10% - Finishing More & Better Music

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Why It's Essential That You Finish More Music (4:26)
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Expectation: Why You Don't Finish Music (4:53)
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The Importance of Feedback (and How to Get It) (9:04)
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Feedback From Producers vs. Non-Producers (2:41)
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Keys to a Loud Mix (5:55)
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Overproducing (2:59)
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The To-do List Method (2:42)
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Module 10 Homework

Finished Track Checklists

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Finished Track Checklists Introduction (1:55)
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Arrangement Checklist (2:47)
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Mixing Checklist (3:01)
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Mastering Checklist (1:12)
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Module 11 Homework

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