BACKGROUND
The Artist Development Program is a 6-month masterclass in electronic music production. In this course, we explore advanced synthesis, music theory, Max For Live, and world-class production techniques. Learn how to create, mix and master your own 4 track EP. The program will help develop you into the artist you want to become. Learn how to build your tracks step-by-step by implementing the skills and knowledge you’ve learned from your weekly lectures.
WHO IT'S FOR
It's designed for artists who want to get their music to a professional level, where they feel confident playing their tracks at clubs/festivals or sending their music to the industry's top DJs and labels.
WHAT YOU LEARN
Setting SMART goals & career planning
Case studies on industry influential artists: Jeff Mills, Chris Liebing, Laurent Garnier, Surgeon
Advanced production techniques
FM, granular, additive, drum synthesis
Drum / percussion production
Rhythm programming
Advanced sampling
Arrangement & post-production
Introduction to music theory
How the industry works: labels, publishing & social media
GET YOUR MUSIC RELEASED
Graduates of the program are eligible to submit music for our forthcoming ELEVATOR PROGRAM LABEL. We listen to and provide feedback on all label submissions. Our goal is to nurture a global network of underground electronic music artists and to provide a professional platform for their creativity.
COURSE CURRICULUM
WEEK 1: GOAL SETTING
How to use the Program
Introducing the Program
Introduction to Ableton Live (15:59)
Introduction to Goal Setting & Extensive Research
Goal Setting: Types of Goals & Working SMARTER
Goal Setting: Getting Started
Assignment
Case Study: Hybrasil Top 5 Studio Tips
WEEK 2: KICK DRUM PRODUCTION
Introduction
Recommended Samples
Masterclass: Kick Drum Production (37:23)
Assignment
WEEK 3: RHYTHM PROGRAMMING & PRODUCTION
Introduction
Masterclass: Rhythm Programming & Production (40:32)
Assignment
WEEK 4: HI HATS PRODUCTION & PROGRAMMING
Introduction
Masterclass: Hi Hat Production, Synthesis & Groove Templates (35:27)
Assignment
WEEK 5: INTRODUCTION TO SYNTHESIS & OPERATOR
Introduction
Masterclass Theory: Synthesis (9:50)
Masterclass Practical: Synthesis & Operator (13:52)
Assignment
Case Study: Chris Liebing Studio Talk
WEEK 6: OPERATOR, ADVANCED SYNTHESIS & BASS LINES
Introduction
Masterclass: FM, Additive & Subtractive Synthesis with Operator (16:50)
Masterclass: Synthesis & Creating Bass lines (20:12)
Masterclass: Bass Production & Processing (18:22)
Assignment
WEEK 7: BASS LINE PROGRAMMING, SYNTH LEADS & FX
Introduction
Masterclass: Bass Line Programming (13:36)
Masterclass: Creating Synth Leads & Synthetic Layers (17:52)
Masterclass: Synth Processing & FX (11:19)
Assigment
WEEK 8: DRUM SYNTHESIS
Introduction
Masterclass: Kick Drum Synthesis (8:13)
Masterclass: Snare Drum & Clap Synthesis (14:44)
Masterclass: Hi Hat & Percussion Synthesis (13:18)
Masterclass: Processing & Production (12:52)
Elevator Interview with Surgeon (7:45)
Assignment
WEEK 9: WAVETABLE SYNTH
Introduction
Masterclass: Wavetable Synth (17:34)
Masterclass: Wavetable in action (12:22)
Case Study: Laurent Garnier - a life in electronic music
Assignment
WEEK 10: NATIVE INSTRUMENTS & KOMPLETE START
Introducing KOMPLETE START & KOMPLETE KONTROL
Masterclass: Getting STARTed with KOMPLETE KONTROL (12:49)
Masterclass: REAKTOR Player (10:19)
Masterclass: Processing with Supercharger (8:17)
Recommended Product: MASCHINE MIKRO
Recommended Product: KOMPLETE KONTROL M32
Assignment
WEEK 11: WARPING AUDIO & CREATIVE SAMPLING
Introduction
Masterclass: Introduction to Audio Warping (8:15)
Masterclass: Beat Slicing & Drum Sampling (14:43)
Masterclass: Sampling Synths, Tones & Textures (10:00)
Assignment
Case Study: Jeff Mills & the world of orchestra
WEEK 12: ABLETON SAMPLER INSTRUMENTS
Introduction
Masterclass: Ableton Simpler (5:28)
Masterclass: Ableton Sampler (20:05)
Assignment
WEEK 13: AUDIO & MIDI EFFECTS
Introduction
Masterclass: Drum Racks, Macros & Audio Effects (6:25)
Masterclass: Audio Effect Rack (12:24)
Masterclass: MIDI Effects (18:50)
Assignment
WEEK 14: MAX FOR LIVE INSTRUMENTS
Introduction (1:39)
Masterclass: Max for Live Drums (18:45)
Masterclass: Getting started with Max For Live Instruments (17:45)
Assignment
Case Study: Eddie Fowlkes Studio Talk
WEEK 15: GRANULAR SYNTHESIS & MAX FOR LIVE MIDI SEQUENCING
Introducing Granular Synthesis
Artist Profile: Robert Henke aka Monolake
Masterclass: Granulator II by Robert Henke (19:05)
Masterclass: Max For Live Drum Sequencing (13:38)
Masterclass: Max For Live Probability Pack (17:16)
Assignment
Recommended: Nebulae Module & Free Samples
WEEK 16: INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC THEORY & MAX FOR LIVE APPLICATIONS
Introduction (4:06)
Masterclass: Major & Minor Scales (8:48)
Masterclass: Major & Minor Chords (11:47)
Masterclass: Theory in action with MIDI Effects (13:05)
Masterclass: Theory in action with Schwarzenator II (5:43)
Assignment
WEEK 17: THE ELEVATOR PHILOSOPHY & PREPARING FOR ARRANGEMENT
The Elevator Philisophy (6:47)
Masterclass: Drums (10:48)
Masterclass: Effect Racks, Processing & Adding Percussion (9:41)
Masterclass: Synths, Bass, Leads (14:36)
Masterclass: Vocoder, Granulator II & Max for Live Audio Effects (11:30)
Masterclass: Send & Return Effects (9:42)
Assignment
WEEK 18: ARRANGEMENT
Introduction (0:48)
Masterclass: Pre Arrangement (13:13)
Masterclass: Arrangement with Clip View (14:50)
Masterclass: Recording & Sequencing (14:05)
Assignment
WEEK 19: POST PRODUCTION
Introduction (5:36)
Masterclass: Post Production Techniques (18:18)
Masterclass: Hybrasil Track Deconstruction (15:09)
Elevator Interview: Robert Hood's Minimal Nation (20:55)
Assignment
WEEK 20: MIXING 101 - PLACEMENT, BALANCE & PANORAMA
Welcome to Mixing 101 (0:53)
Introduction to Mixing (3:26)
Mixing Theory: 6 Key Elements in a Mix (1:47)
Mixing Theory: Balance & Placement (4:06)
Masterclass: Balancing Your Mix (2:59)
Masterclass: Placement (14:39)
Mixing Theory: Panorama (2:15)
Masterclass: Panorama (9:42)
Assignment
WEEK 21: MIXING 101 - FREQUENCY & EQ
Introduction to Frequency & EQ (1:07)
Mixing Theory: EQ Goals (2:43)
Mixing Theory: Magic Frequencies (3:50)
Masterclass: EQ (26:11)
Recommended Reading: The Mixing Engineers Handbook by Bobby Owsinski
Assignment
WEEK 22: MIXING 101 - COMPRESSION, REVERBS & DELAYS
Introduction to Dynamics & Compression (1:24)
Masterclass: Compression & Gating (17:58)
Mixing Theory: Dimension (3:35)
Mixing Theory: Tips for Reverbs & Delays (3:07)
Mixing Theory: Reverb types & parameters
Masterclass: Drum Reverb (4:02)
Masterclass: Reverb Continued (6:48)
Masterclass: Delay (7:28)
Assignment
WEEK 23: MASTERING
Mixing Theory: Interest & the Key to a Great Mix (1:34)
Mixing Theory: Mixing Philosopy (1:49)
Masterclass: Preparing for Mastering (27:03)
Introduction to Mastering (1:10)
Masterclass: Mastering 101 (30:51)
Rendering Mastered Audio (1:16)
Assignment
WEEK 24: STRATEGIC INDUSTRY GUIDELINES
Strategic Industry Guidelines by Conor Russell
Artist Business Set Up
Setting up a Label
Artist Publishing
Label & Artist Contracts
Social Media Guidelines
Release Your Music with the Elevator Program Label
Closing Comments with Will Kinsella (2:14)
YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Elevator Program was founded by Berlin-based artist and sound engineer Will Kinsella aka Hybrasil, who has performed at some of the world's leading clubs such as Panorama Bar Berlin, Amnesia & Space Ibiza. Over the years, he has built a wealth of experience, a deep record bag, and world-class production skills which have all landed him various successful releases on well-established labels.
WHEN DOES THE COURSE START AND FINISH?
The course is on demand and starts when you sign up. The masterclass content is drip fed weekly over 6 months. If you have purchased the upfront payment ($899) you can request full access to the course and move faster through the program.
WHAT ARE THE DESIRED OUTCOMES FROM THIS COURSE?
This course is about finding your unique voice as an artist. Our goal is that all participants are able to create, mix and master their own tracks by the end of the program. We encourage everyone to put as much work and time into the program as possible while doing it as this will yield the best results. The more time you put in, the better you become as an artist.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM THIS COURSE?
This course is an intense 6-month Ableton Live master class in advanced electronic music production. Created for music producers who want to push past their limits, be the best artists they can be and take their music production to the next level.