Hip-Hop Courses and Certifications

Make Pop Music

How to Produce Dark Ambient Hip Hop Music - Tutorial

Master the production techniques for dark, ambient hip-hop tracks, exploring synth beds, vocal effects, and layered production elements inspired by artists like Chase Atlantic and Riley.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

GDC

To the Beat Y'all - What Designers Can Learn From Hip Hop

Explore hip hop's literary techniques and their application to game story structure and dialogue, focusing on economy of language, terminology, and language hierarchy in both music and game design.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Aspen Institute

Hip-Hop Collision: Music, Race, and the Law

Explore the intersection of criminal justice, race, and hip-hop with defense attorney Drew Findling. Discuss recent events, societal issues, and how artists inspire conversations and mobilize fans to act.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Make Pop Music

How to Make R&B and Melodic Hip Hop - Production and Vocal Processing Tutorial

Master the art of modern R&B and melodic hip-hop production, from crafting spacey synths and hard-hitting drums to achieving silky vocal processing with professional mixing techniques and effects.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Native Instruments

Elevating a Cinematic Hip Hop Score with LCO Producer Strings

Discover how to enhance cinematic hip hop scores using LCO Producer Strings with producer Alex Elliott, adding orchestral depth and drama to film music without a live orchestra.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

EDMProd

How to Make LoFi Hip Hop: Full Beginner's Guide

Learn the fundamentals of creating LoFi Hip Hop music with this comprehensive beginner's guide that walks through essential techniques and production elements in just 36 minutes.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Music Production in Logic Pro x - Hip Hop Course Logic Pro x

39 ratings at Udemy

Become a professional Music Producer and Learn how to Mix and Record a Song

• Udemy
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Hip-Hop Grooves With tWitch

Now's your chance to learn some of tWitch's favorite hip-hop grooves! This course will walk you through easy-to-learn steps you can incorporate into your freestyle or show off at a...

• Craftsy
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• $39.00

Waves Audio

R&B and Hip-Hop Vocal Mixing Masterclass - Mixing T-Pain ft. Chris Brown

GRAMMY-winning producer Fabian Marasciullo reveals mixing techniques for R&B/Hip Hop vocals, demonstrating his process on T-Pain and Chris Brown's "Wake Up Dead" track using various plugins and professional tricks.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Waves Audio

Hip Hop Production Masterclass - Mixing and Arrangement Techniques

Acclaimed producer Focus... reveals personal tips for hip hop mixing and production, covering beat-making, sample manipulation, and arranging for vocals using various plugins.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Logic Pro: Learn Mixing & Mastering Music in Logic Pro

226 ratings at Udemy

Mix and Master Music in Logic Pro in One Day—Learn Mixing and Mastering Two Tracks + Project Files, All Skill Levels

• Udemy
• 2 hours 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

American Culture for English Learners

105 ratings at Udemy

Dive into American culture, start thinking like a native English speaker, and boost your English fluency along the way.

• Udemy
• 10 hours 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Pop Music Producer Program (Live Online)

1 rating at CourseHorse

Master Logic Pro and produce professional-sounding pop, hip-hop, and singer/songwriter tracks through hands-on learning, group mentoring, and exclusive industry resources.

• CourseHorse
• 120 hours
• On-Demand
• $5,199.00

Waves Audio

How to Make Boom Bap - Hip Hop Production Tricks

Discover 10 essential boom bap production techniques from sampling to mixing, demonstrated through the creation of a 90s-inspired hip-hop track by experienced rapper/producer duo.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Make Pop Music

4 Ways to Mix Ad-Libs in Modern Pop and Hip-Hop Production

Master professional ad-lib mixing techniques with 4 proven methods used in modern pop and hip-hop production to add depth and character to your tracks.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video