Master a simple formula to play major scales on piano. Begin at the root, go two whole steps, one half step, then three whole steps to finish on the root.

Learn how to track out your beats by crafting clear transitions, distinct sections, and labeled elements for intro, verse, chorus, bridge, and outro to elevate your song.

Joseph Avins delivers a practical, jargon-free beat-mixing guide with universal concepts, step-by-step workflows, and real-life before-and-after examples, including reference tracks, levels, eq, compression, panning, and effects.

Balance your instruments by aligning their frequencies and preventing clipping so every element stays audible. Mix cleanly before mastering, using compression and subtle effects to add depth.

Ensure audio is clean and undistorted by properly setting up the mic to avoid static and phasing. Keep tracks simple to prevent frequencies from overlapping and achieve clarity before mixing.

Organization drives productivity and helps achieve great mixes by keeping a quiet, clean production space. Name and group tracks and use bus tracks to separate drums and melodies for balance.

Use presets in Logic Pro to start beat making, assign keys to instruments, and apply compression and reverb; adjust presets as you learn mixing.

Explore the fundamentals of eqing by understanding the 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency range. Learn how to cut or offset frequencies to create space for kicks, bass, and highs.

Master subtractive eqing by surgically removing annoying frequencies from vocals and instruments, sweeping across the 20 Hz to 20 kHz range to tighten the mix.

Burn your tracks onto a blank cd for a one-off to hear the mix in mp3 and lossless formats, then listen with your reference track on car speakers and headphones.

Watch a live Logic Pro beat mix from scratch, using bus routing, headroom, and EQ to balance drums and melody, then bounce and prepare for mastering in the next lecture.

Listen to the beat we will make in GarageBand to guide beginners through the process of beat making.

Explore GarageBand's built-in presets and instrument sounds, from hip-hop kits to arpeggiated bells, and quickly create tracks to spark inspiration.

Finish tracking a hip-hop beat by organizing sections and adding drama to the intro. Build up the chorus, test transitions, and experiment with edits and loops to shape the groove.

Mix your beat in GarageBand by balancing drums and bass with smart controls, then export. Use presets and a reference track, and consider upgrading to Logic X for more control.

Learn to create a custom production tag as your branded stamp for beats, using a looped tag, compression, delay, and effects to stand out.

Open the sampler in GarageBand, load a stereo instrument, and drag samples from your sample pack into groups and splits to build a drum kit with kicks and snares.

Edit and customize drum samples by adjusting release and grouping, create a custom kit, and save your loaded and manipulated sounds for future use.