Music courses

No question about it, podcasts are primarily about the audio. However, to be successful, you've got to attend to a number of non-audio assets to help get your podcast noticed and appreciated. Using examples from...

Music legend Ringo Starr helped create rock ’n’ roll drumming as we know it today. Now the 9-time Grammy Award winner wants to inspire new and seasoned drummers alike. Through demonstrations behind the kit and...

Start by getting to know your teacher Sergio Zamora. He tells you about his background in voice-over narration and some of the biggest influences on his work. He also shares how he got into dubbing...

AFTER THIS CLASS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO: Get your body ready for a voice-over performance with a good warm-up. Present an emotional delivery and nail your client's vision for their script every time. Avoid getting...

In this two-day course, prolific producer Kurt Ballou will take you behind-the-scenes of GodCity Studios to show you exactly how the magic happens. This all-access studio pass will immerse you in every aspect of Kurt’s...

Ahmir Thompson—better known as Questlove—is an iconic DJ, the drummer for the Roots, and the “coolest man on late-night,” but his first love is collecting and mixing music. Now the Grammy winner is sharing his...

Producing a podcast week after week can be a challenging and exhausting undertaking. Coming up with new ideas, creating a sustainable workflow, and keeping up with a hectic production schedule can suck all the fun...

ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT WILL BE DONATED TO O. A. R. 'S HEARD THE WORLD CHARITABLE FUNDClassic American author Thomas Wolfe famously stated "you can't go home again," but don't tell that to the...

This is a class designed for the electronic musician who wants to bring new energy and compositional strength to their tracks. In this class, we'll focus on learning how to organize pitches and rhythms to...

Begin by getting to know Charles Jaques, songwriter, recording artist, and producer. He talks through his journey to becoming a musician before sharing the influences which have inspired him throughout his career. Delve into the...

In the first part of Music Theory for Electronic Musicians, we learned how to work with the piano roll editor in a DAW to make harmonies, melodies, and whole tracks. In this second part, we'll...

In today’s tech-driven world, it’s easier than ever to record, distribute, and market your own music, but what about actually making money? During this course, longtime industry professionals and best-selling authors Randy Chertkow and Jason...

It’s easy for musicians to get so caught up in the latest gear, plugins, and presets, and forget that ultimately, it’s all about the music. Join Eyal Levi and special guests Ryan Clark (Demon Hunter),...

Christina Aguilera teaches you how to expand your range, find your voice, and master the techniques that have earned her five Grammy Awards. In her first-ever online singing class, you’ll learn warm-up exercises, breath control,...

There's a big difference between a great idea and a great podcast. Just ask Jeff Emtman, who founded the successful documentary podcast "Here Be Monsters. " Before he ever picks up the microphone, Jeff has...

To be successful at podcasting, you've got to have a solid understanding of the mixing process and sound design. But even experienced producers can feel overwhelmed by the intricacies of mixing and the cornucopia of...

It takes more than raw talent to make a living as a musician – and it doesn’t happen overnight. In this online course, Modern Drummer’s 2013 Best Metal Drummer of the Year and founder of...

We’ve got the training you need to get started with home music recording. In this course audio engineer, Zach Varnell breaks home recording down into simple, easy-to-understand steps and sets you up with the skills...

From The Simpsons theme to the soundtracks of Tim Burton’s Pee-wee’s Big Adventure and The Nightmare Before Christmas, Danny Elfman’s compositions are original, memorable, and exuberantly weird. Now the Oingo Boingo founder and four-time Oscar...

Learn the basics of producing electronic music from DJ and producer, Ed Solo. Ed has worked with DJ Fresh, Krafty Kuts and FreakNasty, and in this class he'll show you how to drop the beat...