- Learn how to transform mediocre melodies into great tunes
- 9-page neatly structured step-by-step PDF guide, with MIDI screenshots
- Multitrack MIDI file, allowing you to access all the notes in the example
Melody
- Learn how to write an unpredictable melody using non-diatonic notes
- 3-page neatly structured step-by-step PDF guide, with MIDI screenshot
- Multitrack MIDI file, allowing you to access all the notes in the example
- Learn how to write layered melodies using rhythmic displacement
- 3-page neatly structured step-by-step PDF guide, with MIDI screenshot
- Multitrack MIDI file, allowing you to access all the notes in the example
- Learn how to write exotic melodies using a non-western scale
- 4-page neatly structured step-by-step PDF guide, with MIDI screenshot
- Multitrack MIDI file, allowing you to access all the notes in the example
Chords
- Learn how to instantly improve your chord progressions
- 6-page neatly structured step-by-step PDF guide, with MIDI screenshots
- Multitrack MIDI file, allowing you to access all the notes in the example
- Learn how to write chillout chord progressions
- 8-page neatly structured step-by-step PDF guide, with MIDI screenshots
- Multitrack MIDI file, allowing you to access all the notes in the example
- Learn how to write a beautiful piano chord progression and melody
- 4-page neatly structured step-by-step PDF guide, with MIDI screenshots
- Multitrack MIDI file, allowing you to access all the notes in the example
- Learn how to write chord progressions using chords not in the key
- 5-page neatly structured step-by-step PDF guide, with MIDI screenshots
- Multitrack MIDI file, allowing you to access all the notes in the example
Bass
- Learn the secret 80/20 rule that will forever change the way you write bass
- 4-page neatly structured step-by-step PDF guide, with MIDI screenshots
- Multitrack MIDI file, allowing you to access all the notes in the example
- Learn our 6 game-changing hacks that will transform your bass lines
- 8-page neatly structured step-by-step PDF guide, with MIDI screenshots
- Multitrack MIDI file, allowing you to access all the notes in the example
- Learn how to write epic EDM bass drops in 7 simple steps
- 7-page neatly structured step-by-step PDF guide, with MIDI screenshots
- Multitrack MIDI file, allowing you to access all the notes in the example
- Learn how to write a heavy grime bass line using the "Skepta scale"
- 3-page neatly structured step-by-step PDF guide, with MIDI screenshot
- Multitrack MIDI file, allowing you to access all the notes in the example
- Learn how to write a funky bass line using the four funk essentials
- 4-page neatly structured step-by-step PDF guide, with MIDI screenshot
- Multitrack MIDI file, allowing you to access all the notes in the example
Drums
- Learn how to make basic drum beats more advanced
- 8-page neatly structured step-by-step PDF guide, with MIDI screenshots
- Multitrack MIDI file, allowing you to access all the notes in the example
- Learn how to make drum beats from bass lines
- 8-page neatly structured step-by-step PDF guide, with MIDI screenshots
- Multitrack MIDI file, allowing you to access all the notes in the example
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In 12 step-by-step videos (56 minutes), you'll learn how to make music with all the layers working together. You'll also learn our essential hacks for melodies, chord progressions, bass lines, drum beats, and more! You don't need to play an instrument, you only need a digital audio workstation. Course includes our bestselling Songwriting & Producing PDF.
Our bestseller! All the essential songwriting & producing hacks, with MIDI file examples. 14 hacks cover bass lines, chord progressions, lead melodies, counterpoint harmonies, riffs, modes, key signatures, changing keys, and more! The PDF also contains Ray's world-famous "Melody Checklist". If you're a beginner, then first read Hack Music Theory, Part 1.
Drawing on two decades of teaching experience combined with his minimalist methods of explaining, Ray breaks down music theory into its simplest form via a series of simple hacks, deep insights, and bad jokes! Download includes PDF, EPUB & MOBI files.
Everything you need to know for making beats in one PDF! Learn how to write for each element of the drum kit, based on its function in a beat. Discover our game-changing "Kick Drum Rule", guaranteed to make your beats stand out! Includes MIDI and WAV examples.
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