Make Pop Music Courses

5 Tips That Will Make You a Better Producer

Discover 5 game-changing production tips to elevate your music-making skills, from avoiding overproduction to maintaining creative momentum and embracing intentionality over perfection.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Make a Song Like "The Life of a Showgirl" - Taylor Swift Style Production Tutorial

Discover how to create a Taylor Swift-inspired pop song by programming drums, layering instruments, arranging synths, and mixing vocals in this comprehensive production walkthrough.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Best and Worst Mic Preamps - Mic Preamp and Channel Strip Tierlist

Discover the best and worst mic preamps through an in-depth tierlist review of 30+ units, covering 1073/1081 styles, boutique options, channel strips, and 500 series with pros/cons analysis.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Key to Cleaner, Bigger, Better Mixes

Master essential mixing techniques to achieve cleaner, bigger, and wider pop music productions through strategic low-end definition, midrange sculpting, and spatial effects optimization.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

5 Production Tricks You Should Borrow From Bon Iver

Discover 5 unique production techniques from Bon Iver's "Sable, Fable" album, including vocal tape effects, piano sample chopping, fuzz guitar tones, warm vocal mixing, and granular piano loop processing.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Make a Folk Pop Song

Master the art of folk pop production with techniques for guitar processing, drum programming, vocal layering, and mixing to achieve sounds like Gracie Abrams, Noah Kahan, and Bon Iver.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Program Realistic Drums - Step by Step Tutorial

Master the art of realistic drum programming with step-by-step techniques for creating grooves, adding fills, humanizing velocities and timing, and crafting professional-sounding drum arrangements.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Creating a Genre-Less Pop Song with Cradle Audio State Machines

Discover experimental music production techniques by creating a genre-defying track using Cradle Audio State Machines, covering bass layering, vocal processing, and innovative sound design.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

5 Simple Things to Improve Your Music Production Skills

Discover 5 essential tips for music producers from an 8-year professional, covering live instrument study, workflow changes, diverse references, gear mastery, and selective listening for improved production skills.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Produce a Song in The Weeknd's Style - Music Production Tutorial

Master the art of producing music in The Weeknd's signature style through hands-on guidance in programming retro synths, crafting hard-hitting drums, and creating lush vocal arrangements with professional production techniques.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Make a Song Like Justin Bieber - Pop Production Techniques and Gear

Discover how to create pop songs inspired by Justin Bieber's latest album using advanced production techniques, guitar pedals, vocal processing, and professional mixing methods.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Ranking The Best and Worst Reverb Plugins

Discover expert rankings and insights on 25 reverb plugins, including usage tips and detailed analysis to help you choose the best reverb tools for your music production needs.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Produce Paid Projects Remotely - Step by Step Production Process

Discover the complete step-by-step workflow for producing paid music projects remotely, from initial artist communication to final mix delivery and revision processes.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Pick the Perfect Sounds Every Time - Sound Selection 101

Master essential sound selection principles for music production with key techniques for choosing the perfect sounds that fit your artistic vision and genre.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Professional Techniques for Better Reverb and Delay in Music Production

Master professional reverb and delay techniques to achieve perfect mix placement, from effect selection and refinement to advanced processing methods like mid-side EQ and dynamic suppression.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video