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Music Production: Theory, Concept, Business - Beginner
2 students
Last updated 3/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • The first 6 classes are FREE!
  • You'll learn how to interpret your musical thoughts into beats.
  • You'll learn the three key parts – from understanding the theory of music, to mastering the concept of production, to learning the essential business side.
  • Also, you will learn how to navigate intellectual property, royalties, and beat maker rights like a pro.
  • You'll be equipped with (not just the mindset of a professional Record Producer but also) the knowledge necessary to run your music business.

Course content

4 sections40 lectures3h 8m total length
  • Welcome Aboard!5:15

    Welcome To The Producer Genesis Course!


    Kindly watch.

  • Introduction To Music Production - Class6:37

    In this video, I explore two key approaches to defining concepts: statutory definitions and functional definitions.

    I focus on functional definitions to simplify the learning process for students.

    I explain what Music Production is, who a Music Producer is, and the essential principles of the craft.

    I also describe the purpose of music production, providing a clear foundation to help you understand its role and importance.

  • Three Parts To Music Production2:01

    In this video, I introduce the three key parts of music production:

    1. The Theory of Music.

    2. The Concept of Music.

    3. The Business of Music.

  • Music Creation Funnel3:11

    In this video, I explain the Music Creation Funnel, a simple yet powerful concept that helps you understand the journey from idea to finished music.


    1. Top Wide Part – Inspiration: Every great piece of music begins with inspiration. This is where ideas flow freely and creativity takes shape.

    2. Top Thin Part – Talent(s): Next, raw talent enters the funnel. Whether it’s songwriting, producing, or performing, this stage channels your abilities into focused action.

    3. Middle Thin Part – Discipline: Here, consistency and effort refine your work. Discipline turns inspiration and talent into structured, polished music.

    4. Bottom Thin Part – Interpretation: Finally, your music takes its form, ready to be shared and interpreted by others. This is where it truly comes to life.


    Each part of the funnel plays a vital role in transforming your ideas into music that resonates.


  • Five Stages of Music Production9:31

    In this video, we explore the secret to The Five Stages of Music Production, a step-by-step process that takes your music from concept to completion. Here's a breakdown of each stage:


    1. Conceptualisation: This is the crucial first step where you capture the core idea of your music. It's about clarifying your vision, whether it's for a single song or an entire career. Artists often stick with a concept for years, but being clear and flexible in this stage will save time and money down the road. If you're unsure about your concept, a session with a music consultant can provide valuable direction.

    2. Strategy: This is where you plan out how to bring your idea to life. Your producer and production team assemble the right people, equipment, and skills necessary to execute your vision. A solid strategy also requires a great A&R (Artists and Repertoire) person to guide the project.

    3. Physical Work: Now, it’s time to get into the studio. This stage includes creating the instrumental, writing the melody and lyrics, recording, and doing a premix. It's where the magic happens and the song starts taking shape.

    4. Mixing & Mastering: In this stage, your music gets its final polish. The mixing engineer blends all the elements together, ensuring clarity and balance. Then, the mastering engineer adds the finishing touches to make the track sound great across all platforms. The result is your final ‘master recording’.

    5. Revelation: Now it's time to share your creation. The master recording is presented to your team and possibly to a select group of listeners for feedback. This is your opportunity to gather reactions and make final adjustments before the official release.


    In the second part of the video, we walk through a practical example, showing how these stages come to life in a real music production project.

  • Setting Up Your Workspace8:50

    In this video, I share my personal journey and the mistakes I made early on in my music career, particularly during my time with Chocolate City. I didn't invest enough in my craft, and the consequences were significant. This is exactly why we created this course — to help you avoid those same costly mistakes.

    Setting up your home studio is a critical step in your music production journey, and it can vary depending on the purpose and scale of your work. There are different types of studios based on what you're looking to achieve:

    • Beat Making & Individual Recording: For creating beats and recording vocals on a smaller scale.

    • Recording Studio for Big Live Bands: For accommodating a full band with live recording capabilities.

    • Vocal Recording, Engineering, & Mixing Studio: A specialized space focused on vocals, engineering, and mixing.

    • Mastering Studio: A dedicated setup for the final stage of music production — mastering your tracks.

    • Unique Function Studios: Tailored setups for niche or specialized needs in music production.

    I also provide a list of essential equipment and tools that you’ll need to build and set up your music studio, so you can start creating high-quality music right from the comfort of your own space.

Requirements

  • The tools you need to get started are available within the course. Whether you're a complete beginner or just looking to sharpen your skills, this course is your ticket to creating and selling music with confidence.

Description

This is a comprehensive music production journey broken down into three key parts – from:

  1. Understanding the theory of music

  2. To mastering the concept of music

  3. To learning the essential business side that every successful producer needs.


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MUSIC THEORY MADE SIMPLE!

  • The foundation of music theory: octaves, notes, scales, and chords made simple.

  • A solid introduction to rhythm—the heartbeat of any great song.

  • Master chord progressions, intervals, and inversions.

HANDS-ON PRACTICAL LESSONS!

  • Get started with FL Studio and create your first Afrobeats track.

  • Explore the magic of MIDI basics, creating tracks, reverb, and delay.

  • Your guide to DAWs and plugins—find the right tools to bring your music to life.

MASTER THE BUSINESS OF MUSIC!

  • How to navigate intellectual property, royalties, and beat maker rights like a pro.

  • Learn how to identify your audience and turn your passion into a sustainable career.

  • The products and services you can offer as a music producer—and how to turn your skills into income!


This is more than a course—it’s your launchpad to creating the music you’ve always imagined.

Learn at your own pace with over 25 engaging video lessons, interactive PDFs, and practical demonstrations.


This course is designed to make it simple, clear, and achievable.


Instructor: Reinhard Tega.


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Who this course is for:

  • This course is especially for beginners with zero knowledge about where and how to start their journey as a music producer.