Master the Fundamentals of Electronic Music

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Master the Fundamentals of Electronic Music

 

How do some producers make great music after just one year of producing, while others still sound average?

It’s not that they’re more talented.

It’s not that they have more money.

And it’s not even necessarily that they have more time…

The answer? It’s how they learn and practice.

The most successful new producers have these things in common:

They work quickly and focus on finishing songs (not just starting them)…
They develop real skills rather than just watching an endless amount of tutorials…
They build habits that help them learn quickly and practice effectively…

But most importantly, they get a good start.

They get the right education and advice from the get-go. This saves them hundreds of hours of time over the course of their learning trajectory. It helps them forge good habits (and avoid bad ones). And it’s a lot less frustrating than the path most new producers take.

If you’re a new producer, you’re likely thinking about all of this. Anxiously.

You love electronic music, and you just want to make it.

But you don’t know where to start.

You’ve read a few articles… watched a few videos…

But instead of giving you answers, they left you with more questions.

Or maybe you’ve already tried. You’ve taken an online course or program, but it was too confusing (and if you’re honest, a bit boring).

All YOU want to do is skip the nonsense and start off on the right foot. You want to find the best education at an affordable price.
Don’t do what I did

I’m Sam Matla. I’ve been producing music for over 10 years and teaching it professionally for the last 6 years.

I wasted a lot of time learning how to make electronic music. What took me months to learn could have been shortened to a few weeks.

I had no direction. I was completely on my own.

Sure, I picked up some techniques and ideas from various tutorials… which helped. But I still didn’t understand how everything worked together.

Those first few months left me confused and discouraged.

I almost quit.

In fact, I took a break for several months before returning, simply because I found it too difficult.

Looking back, I realized I made three key mistakes during those first few months:

I focused too much on theoretical learning, instead of actually doing…
I developed bad habits. I cut corners, worked slowly, and didn’t finish what I started…
I had no framework for learning. I split my attention between too many different areas of production, and progressed at an incredibly slow rate.

Introducing: EDM Foundations
The 4-week online course that teaches electronic music production through action and practice.

Three years ago, I noticed that thousands of new producers were coming to our website every day desperately looking for answers.

After talking to many of them, I realized something…

True learning isn’t just about being fed endless amounts of information. True learning takes place when you put concepts into practice, over and over.

See, anyone can read a book about writing melodies and come away with more knowledge. But the people who consistently write great melodies? They’ve done it over and over again. They’ve developed the skill of melody writing.

This realization led me to develop a course for new producers that focuses on exactly this. Skill development. Intuitive learning. Finishing songs. And having fun.

In other words, a course that actually helps.

That’s what EDM Foundations is. It’s an in-depth, self-paced online course that teaches you the basics of everything you need to know about electronic music production. You’ll progressively learn more complex and advanced techniques and concepts as you progress through the course. You won’t get overwhelmed, and you won’t get bored. I’ll walk you through all of it.

Once you’ve gone through the course, you’ll have 4 finished songs that you can show friends and family.
EDM Foundations teaches you EXACTLY what you need to get started making your own electronic music, as quickly as possible

Here’s how…

It teaches you how to use your software effectively and productively, so you create good working habits from the get-go
You learn by doing. The course walks you through the creation of FOUR songs, step-by-step (without missing anything).
It teaches you what you need to know when you need to know it. We don’t throw everything at you straight away and leave it up to you to figure out.

Here’s a taste of what you’re getting inside the course:

How to use your DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) and set it up like the professionals do (for both FL Studio and Ableton Live users)
FOUR different step-by-step song walkthroughs that help you rapidly learn music production skills. Genres include: House, Future Bass, Trap, Melodic Bass
The best crash course for learning music theory in the context of electronic music production (so you know how to make music that isn’t boring).
Building a creative mindset and habits so you can crush music production during the course and afterwards.
A proven framework for starting and finishing your own original songs after going through the course (so you don’t get stuck)
Project files, resources, and downloads so you can follow along with exactly what we’re doing, step-by-step, without missing ANYTHING.
Unlimited questions and answers, so even if you do get stuck, we’re here to help

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The full package breakdown (everything you get access to)
The full EDM Foundations course

You get full, lifetime access to the course that has helped over 2,800 producers master the fundamentals of electronic music production.

4 professional project walkthroughs that teach you production techniques and concepts step-by-step, without the frustration. All project files & resources are included.

Note: We have two versions of the course: one for Ableton Live users, and another for FL Studio users.

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The EDM Foundations Guidebook

Quickly reference techniques and concepts with the included 100+ page guidebook (so you don’t always have to go back into and re-watch videos)
Live Q&A & Feedback Sessions

We’re not here to enroll you in the course and then forget about you. We’re committed to getting you results as a producer.

That’s why you get personalized feedback, mentorship and guidance from us course instructors during our live Q&A group calls every month.

You get lifetime access to these calls, along with all the recordings. That’s thousands of dollars of value.
Interactive producer community

Doing the whole music production thing alone? It can get boring. Enrolling in EDM Foundations enables you to join our private community of producers—all on the same wavelength as you.

Build connections, get inspired, ask questions, share your wins, get feedback, and have fun!
You also get access to the following bonuses to take your production game to the next level
Serum Sound Design Masterclass

Get immediately download Master the Fundamentals of Electronic Music

Want to master sound design with Serum? This 2+ hour masterclass takes you from newbie to pro. Learn the basics, then move on to advanced functions like the wavetable editor. You’ll gain a bunch of Serum workflow tips too.
Songwriting Bootcamp

If you can’t write good melodies and chord progressions, your music will sound stale. Our Songwriting Bootcamp takes you through the theory and framework behind writing great chords, progressions, and catchy melodies.
Mixing & Mastering Start-to-Finish (Hyperbits)

Get hours of mixing and mastering advice from world-class producer Hyperbits. This bonus includes start-to-finish walkthroughs for mixing, mastering, and stem mastering.
EDM Foundations Legacy & Classic

When you enroll in the Complete Package, you also get access to the two previous versions of EDM Foundations.

Why would you want these? Because it’s 6 extra walkthroughs. The old versions aren’t obsolete, and they’re great practice to go through after taking the new version of the course.
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Here’s how it works

EDM Foundations is a practical course. You’ll spend 90% of your time in your DAW following along step-by-step with what we’re doing, learning as you go.

By the end of the course, you’ll have developed four core production skills:
1. Idea Generation

You’ll be able to write catchy melodies, craft solid chord progressions, program detailed drum sequences, and more.
2. Arrangement

You’ll know how to turn an idea into a full song, create build-ups, use tension & energy, and keep the listener interested.
3. Sound Design

You’ll understand the tools & techniques used to make unique sounds, as well as audio manipulation and sample tweaking/refinement.
4. Mixing

You’ll know how to use faders and effects to balance the instruments and sounds in your song, making it sound clear and polished.

You’ll develop these skills through copying, repetition, and experimentation.

Here’s how: we’ll work on four full songs together throughout the course. Essentially, we’ll walk you through the song creation process, step-by-step, from start to finish, three times.

Each song should take roughly one week to complete (though, you’re welcome to go at your own pace. There’s no deadline). After the course, we’ll give you guidance on how to produce your own original.
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What You’ll Learn in Each Module & Project
Introductory Modules

If you’re completely new to production, or even music as a whole, these first two modules will quickly help you understand how a D.A.W (Digital Audio Workstation) works and also how music fundamentally works.
MODULE 1
Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) Basics
For Ableton Live & FL Studio

Whether you’re an FL Studio or Ableton Live user, we’ll help you master the fundamentals of your DAW and quickly build a professional workflow.

You’ll learn:

How DAWs work (it’s less complicated than you think)
The best way to set up FL Studio or Ableton Live
How to best navigate the interface and build a workflow

MODULE 2
Music Theory Basics

Most new producers skip learning music theory. Bad idea. This module will run you through what you need to know about music theory in less than one hour.

You’ll learn:

How the major and minor scales work
The importance of intervals and how to use them
How to build chords and chord progressions

Step-by-Step Project Walkthrough Modules

After learning the basics, you’ll dive in to the four walkthrough projects. You’ll download the resource files, be given a quick overview, and then I’ll walk you through each step.

(full syllabus available below this section)
MODULE 3
Project 1: Future Bass

In the first project, you’ll learn the fundamentals of chord writing, vocal arrangement, and track arrangement. Specifically, we’ll focus on building a powerful drop by layering multiple instruments.

You’ll learn:

How to arrange and layer multiple instruments
The secrets behind an energetic and engaging arrangement
The foundational approach to getting a clean mixdown

MODULE 4
Project 2: House

Having learned the basics during project one, we’ll step things up in the second walkthrough and focus heavily on building a powerful house groove. In this project, we’ll spend most of our time programming a solid drum loop and layering bass instruments.

You’ll learn:

How to create a powerful groove with just drums and bass
Layering techniques to create a “wall of sound”
How to build tension and energy into a drop

MODULE 5
Project 3: Melodic Bass

The third project is an instrumental one, which means we have to compensate with our composition and percussive programming to keep the song interesting. We’ll do this again through layering, careful placement of sounds, and an impactful drum sequence.

You’ll learn:

How to layer drums for maximum impact
Creating a unique second drop (using existing elements)
Techniques and tactics for keeping your arrangement interesting

MODULE 6
Project 4: Future Pop

Our final project is by far the most complex track to produce, but it’s also the most rewarding. You’ll be using a professionally recorded vocal to start with, arranging elements and instruments around it. We’ll focus heavily on instrumentation and layering to build the hit.

You’ll learn:

How to build a song around a vocal
Group processing and mixing for clarity and punch
How to take a project from average to great

What do I need?

All you need is a copy of Ableton Live or FL Studio and XFER Records Serum.

Ableton Live has a free 30-day trial which you can learn more about here.
FL Studio also has a free trial which you can learn more about here.
You can start using Serum for just $10 per month on a “rent-to-own” plan (this is an affiliate link).