This introductory level course is is aimed at budding music producers who are just starting out, and are looking to start writing dance music.

Who is the course for?

• Individuals with no previous music production experience

• Individuals with a small amount of experience who are looking to get more creative with their productions, and finish more music.

What do you need to take the course?

• The 90 day free trial of Ableton 11 Suite, available to download on the Ableton website (linked in the course)

What's included in the course?

• 8 hours of detailed video content, covering every aspect of creating a track from start to finish - available to watch as many times as required

• 5 Assignments based on the modules, which if followed will result in a finished track

• Over 1000 free samples from James' personal sample library

• An insight into James' personal methodologies for creating interesting sounds easily

• The opportunity to ask questions directly to James through the video comments for added clarity

• The opportunity to submit a track to James for personalised feedback

• EQ'ing cheat sheet & Key music production terminology glossary

After completing the course you will:

• Be able to write a track from start to finish

• Understand how to program house, garage and breakbeat drum patterns

• Understand how to create groovy basslines

• Understand how to create all the synth parts required for a track

• Be able to incorporate samples from other music into your tracks

• Understand EQ'ing & Mixdown

• Have basic music theory knowledge

• Have all the knowledge necessary to take James' intermediate / advanced music production course