Beat Making Essentials: From Production to Launch
A course by Felipe VassãoMusic Producer
A course by Felipe Vassão, Music Producer
Learn to produce the instrumentals for a song using digital tools, from the beat and samples to mixing and mastering
As the famous phrase goes, "without music, life would be a mistake." If you want to produce your own instrumental beats on your computer, renowned music producer Felipe Vassão, who's collaborated with big names in Brazilian music like Rashid, Renan Samam, and Nina Fernandes and won a Latin Grammy for his work on Emicida's AmarElo, is the perfect person to accompany you on this journey.
In this online course, Felipe teaches you the entire process behind creating a beat. Learn how to choose a sample, work with loops, and add textures and melodic elements, as well as get to know the main DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations). Express your passion for music and get your ideas out there!
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 27 downloads
Beatmaking History
8 minutes, 12 seconds
"Loop" music
6 minutes, 43 seconds
Basics of sampling and music production
4 minutes, 15 seconds
Introduction to DAWs
9 minutes, 49 seconds
Samples and harmony
8 minutes, 19 seconds
The battery
14 minutes, 17 seconds
What's included in this course?
Start by meeting your teacher, Felipe Vassão. He talks about his passion for music, his career in the world of production, and shares his main references and influences.
Next, learn about the origin and main elements of beatmaking, one of the pillars of hip-hop culture. Discover how to bring to life loops—repetitions of sound cycles—and choose the best samples—musical clips—to build your beats. Felipe also introduces you to the main DAWs on the market.
Time to create! After choosing a sample according to the emotion you want to convey, work on the rhythm section. Then add the bass and build textures and melodic elements to refine your piece. Design the final structure of your beat, adding dynamism to its different parts.
Now learn the mixing and mastering fundamentals. Felipe also gives valuable tips on how to sample legally, along with register, publicize, and commercialize your work. You're now ready to use your newfound tools to produce your own tracks and beats!
Recommended software & tools for this course
What is this course's project?
Create an original track using DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations).
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Music lovers and anyone interested in getting to know the world of beat creation better.
Requirements and materials
To take this course, it's recommended you have a basic understanding of how DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations) work.
For materials, you need a computer with a digital audio workstation program such as Ableton Live, Fruit Loops, or Pro Tools.
Reviews
- 24 days ago
Muy bueno, profesional y simpático.
- 2 months ago
Muy bueno!
- 3 months ago
Muy bueno
- mrendPLUS4 months ago
I appreciate this teacher's rhythm cutting and usage. The course is suitable for creating simple melodies for beginners, not complicated or elaborate. I need more courses to improve my skills. This is a good course and deserves recommendations.
- 4 months ago
Excelente
Content
- U1
Introduction
- About Me
- Influences
- U2
Beatmaking Theory and Bases
- Beatmaking History
- "Loop" music
- Basics of sampling and music production
- Introduction to DAWs
- U3
Creating Your Beat
- Samples and harmony
- The battery
- The bass
- Textures and melodic ideas
- Creating dynamics
- Finding your style
- U4
Mixing and Promotion
- Mixing and Mastering Basics
- How to promote and monetize your beat
- Registration and the basics of legislation
- FP
Final project
- Beat Making Essentials: From Production to Launch
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FAQs
The course is intermediate level, ideal for those with basic music production knowledge who want to deepen their skills in beatmaking, sampling, and arranging.
You’ll need a computer, a DAW (like Ableton Live), a MIDI controller, headphones, and access to samples. Having all physical gear isn’t mandatory since the course also covers digital alternatives.
You’ll learn beatmaking techniques, sampling, arranging, mixing, loop creation, sample manipulation, using DAWs and drum machines, plus strategies for promoting and monetizing your beats.
Yes, the course goes in-depth on creating rap beats, including boom bap, covering everything from sample selection to rhythm programming and mixing.
The course teaches specific techniques for producing soundtracks and jingles, including arranging adaptations and using historical references for various advertising contexts.
Yes, the course explores the historical and practical use of classic gear like the MPC, TR-808, and Tascam portastudio, and shows how to emulate their functions digitally.
The course explains legal procedures for using samples, including clearance, copyrights, work registration, and negotiating authorship percentages.