I'm gonna show you how to put meaning and conviction behind what you are saying. Your first assignment will be this: Stop saying things you don't really mean! Start saying what you really believe in and want to say. The music we make comes from our souls, and if our soul hasn’t learned this very valuable life lesson of conviction and honesty, then our ignorance will show up in our music. You’ll play and say all sorts of things you don’t really mean until you understand this. Got it? Good? Great, let's get going...

Meaningful Chords, Meaningful Soloing

I'm gonna show you the basics of music production and mixing: How to EQ, how to use compression, how to tastefully use modulated effects such as delay and reverb, as well as showing you recording techniques and some plugins that I love to use from my own professional sessions I've produced! In this 8 week course, we'll cover the fundamentals of audio production that will help you conquer the initial learning curve of documenting your own song ideas.

Music Production & Mixing for Beginners

I'm a big fan of funk / r&b / rock stuff. My top 3 influences include George Benson, John Mayer, and Nile Rogers, so we'll place a big emphasis on chords, soloing, and groove.

Jude Smith

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