What you'll learn

find a niche genre that they fit into
create their very own home studio
successfully brand themselves as a producer
promote their music to a wide audience
network with other producers and grow their name
perform their music publicly

Course content

8 sections • 36 lectures • 1h 33m total length

Introduction1:55
In this section, I will give a brief outline of the course (i.e. what we will be covering) and introduce myself as your Udemy instructor.
Preparation0:59
Before we begin the course, I will give some tips on what you'll need before embarking on this journey of ours and give a bit more detail on how I will structure the course.

Questions to ask yourself0:27
We will quickly overview in this section some of the questions you should ask yourself before going and picking your genre.
Types of music1:17
Here we will explore some of the countless types of music your productions may fall under. This could be anything from electronic music to indie music.
Genres1:28
In this lecture, we will delve deeper into what constitutes a genre and the different types of genres you can encounter.
Sub-genres2:12
In this penultimate lecture to the lecture, we will explore the final level of depth you have to go to in order to classify your music.
Be unique1:45
In the final part of this section, we will try to understand what it means to be unique with your music.

What you will need1:36
We will briefly go over what a home studio is for and a list of what you will need.
Audio Interfaces2:50
We will explore some of the different audio interfaces out there.
Microphones & Equipment4:24
We will look into the different types of microphones you can find and some of the equipment needed to accompany them.
Studio Monitors (Speakers)3:52
We will look at various studio monitors and why you need them.
Headphones3:38
We will look at the importance of having headphones when producing and which ones are out there.
MIDI Keyboards & Controllers4:34
We will look at why MIDI keyboards and/or controllers are necessary.
DAWs, Plugins, VSTs4:25
We will look into what DAWs, Plugins and VSTs are and how they can help you improve your music.
Setting up your home studio & studio etiquette3:28
We will look at the best way to set up your home studio and some basic rules to abide by.

Why is branding so important1:56
We will discuss why having a strong brand is so important.
Finding a name2:17
In this lecture, we will look at how you can find a suitable name for your producer brand.
Getting a logo3:17
We will look at your different options of getting a logo, and why it is important to have one.
Album artwork2:28
We will now look at the best way to go about creating your album artwork and why being repetitive is key.
Social media presence2:34
We will learn about how to present yourself on social media and the importance of branding imaging.
Consistency2:59
In this lecture, we will learn about the importance of staying consistent across the board with our branding.

Why promotion is essential2:49
We will learn about why promotion is the key to opening the gate to success as a music producer.
Hype Machine Blogs3:48
We will look at the importance of utilising Hype Machine-listed blogs for promotion.
Promotional Soundcloud networks3:25
In this lecture, we will look into how you can use Soundcloud Networks to promote your songs.
YouTube Music channels3:13
We will look at the various music channels on YouTube which you can submit your music to for promotion.
Contacting DJs and other producers2:54
We will look at how you can contact artists' management to request support from them as well as local DJs.

What does a label do1:58
We will learn what record labels actually do, what they can be used for and why people focus so much on signing to them.
Pros and cons of major labels2:54
In this lecture, we will look at both the pros and the cons of signing to a major label.
Pros and cons of indie labels3:08
We will learn about the pros and cons of signing to an independent label.
Pros and cons of self-publishing2:53
We will learn about the pros and cons of publishing your own music.

Ways of performing your songs1:51
We will learn about the various ways in which you can physically perform your songs and the pros and cons of each.
Playing your songs as a DJ2:28
Students will learn in this lecture about playing their songs as a DJ and the equipment you will require.
Performing your songs as a musician2:02
Students will learn in this lecture about performing their songs as an artist and the equipment you will require.
Getting gigs at bars, clubs and festivals2:28
We will learn of the many different ways in which you can get gigs at bars, clubs and also festivals to perform your music.

Requirements

You should have a computer
You should have a basic musical understanding
You should have a genuine interest in the music industry
You should want to become a successful music producer

Description

This course is a simple step-by-step guide on how you can become a successful music producer in a competitive industry.

At the end of this course, you will have learned about all the necessary tools that you will need in order to become a successful producer:

Organising and structuring your musical brand
Creating captivating and interesting content
Setting up a high quality professional home studio
Networking and creating invaluable contacts with other producers
Exploring different genres and which niche sub-genre you fit into

This is a course worth taking if you have a passion for creating music and want to spread it with a wider audience, and even make money from it through signing major deals with record labels to simply getting a job as a DJ.

What I've done is simplify what can be a confusing and troubling path through unknown territory in this cutthroat musical industry, so that pretty much anyone can become a successful music producer.

Who this course is for:

This course is intended for those people who love music and what to be a part of the process and begin making a name for themselves in the industry.
This course isn't for those people who are looking to specifically learn how to use a piece of music production software.
This course is intended for those people who wish to learn more about the business side of becoming a successful music producer, rather than the technical side.

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Course content

Introduction2 lectures • 3min

Finding your genre5 lectures • 7min

Setting up your home studio8 lectures • 29min

Branding yourself6 lectures • 16min

Promoting your songs5 lectures • 16min

To sign or not to sign to a label4 lectures • 11min

Performing your songs4 lectures • 9min

Recap & Conclusion2 lectures • 3min

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