Every week, Armin van Buuren puts 41 million listeners into A State of Trance on his radio show. In his first-ever online class, the platinum-selling DJ breaks down his hits and builds a track from scratch to show you how he produces, performs, and promotes dance music. You’ll learn his technical process for using samples and plug-ins, mixing, recording vocals, and how to DJ a set. Your crowd is waiting.
Armin van Buuren Teaches Dance Music | MasterClass
6h 50m 39s
English
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Armin van Buuren Teaches Dance Music | MasterClass is a 33-lesson 6 hours 50 minutes self-paced course by MasterClass. Every week, Armin van Buuren puts 41 million listeners into A State of Trance on his radio show.
Course facts
- Lessons
- 33
- Duration
- 6 hours 50 minutes
- Level
- All levels
- Language
- English
- Updated
- Instructor
- MasterClass
- Price
- Premium
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MasterClass is a US online learning platform launched in 2015 that publishes celebrity-taught video courses across creative, business, and lifestyle disciplines. Each class is taught by a recognised practitioner — film directors teach filmmaking, professional musicians teach composition and production, athletes teach training. The format is high-production-value documentary-style video rather than the traditional screencast or lecture model used by most technical platforms.
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What lessons are included in Armin van Buuren Teaches Dance Music | MasterClass?
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/ #1: Introduction
All Course Lessons (33)
| # | Lesson Title | Duration | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction Demo | 06:18 | |
| 2 | Finding Melodic Inspiration | 12:53 | |
| 3 | Building Your Home Studio | 09:24 | |
| 4 | Templates and Organization in Logic Pro | 07:39 | |
| 5 | In the Studio, Part 1: Melody | 12:51 | |
| 6 | Working With Pads and Leads | 10:36 | |
| 7 | In the Studio, Part 2: Pads and Leads | 16:46 | |
| 8 | In the Studio, Part 3: More Leads | 12:40 | |
| 9 | Creating A Groove, Part 1 | 11:55 | |
| 10 | Creating A Groove, Part 2 | 16:44 | |
| 11 | In the Studio, Part 4: Adding Groove and Bass | 08:56 | |
| 12 | In the Studio, Part 5: The Big Payoff | 14:41 | |
| 13 | Mixing and Mastering, Part 1 | 10:12 | |
| 14 | Mixing and Mastering, Part 2 | 15:31 | |
| 15 | In the Studio, Part 6: Cleaning up and Mixing | 17:08 | |
| 16 | Mix & Arrangement Case Study: "Be in the Moment" | 11:06 | |
| 17 | Arranging | 16:57 | |
| 18 | In the Studio, Part 7: Percussion and Arranging | 20:18 | |
| 19 | In the Studio, Part 8: Building the Drop, Reviewing the Track | 23:53 | |
| 20 | Working With Lyrics and Vocals | 12:13 | |
| 21 | Vocal Session, Part 1: Tracking | 10:06 | |
| 22 | Vocal Session, Part 2: Comping | 11:20 | |
| 23 | Vocal Session, Part 3: Editing and Mixing | 16:53 | |
| 24 | Singles, Club Mixes, and Edits | 08:44 | |
| 25 | Approaching Your DJ Set | 10:35 | |
| 26 | Building a Set: Edits and Mashups | 18:28 | |
| 27 | Using the Decks: Basics | 09:36 | |
| 28 | Using the Decks: Armin's Techniques | 11:49 | |
| 29 | Performance Tips | 12:00 | |
| 30 | Hosting A Radio Show | 12:00 | |
| 31 | Armin's Early Influences | 07:24 | |
| 32 | Starting and Growing Your Career | 11:20 | |
| 33 | Closing | 01:43 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the prerequisites for enrolling in this course?
While there are no formal prerequisites for enrolling, having a basic understanding of music production and familiarity with digital audio workstations like Logic Pro can be beneficial. The course includes lessons on using Logic Pro for templates and organization, which might be more accessible to those with some prior experience.
What track or project will I be working on during the course?
Throughout the course, you will work on building a track from scratch with Armin van Buuren. The lessons guide you through the entire production process, from finding melodic inspiration and creating a groove to mixing, mastering, and arranging a complete track.
Who is the target audience for this course?
The course is designed for aspiring dance music producers and DJs who want to learn from a platinum-selling artist. It is suitable for both beginners and intermediate learners interested in enhancing their skills in producing, performing, and promoting dance music.
What specific tools or platforms are taught in this course?
The course focuses on tools and techniques used in dance music production. Armin van Buuren shares his process with Logic Pro for templates and organization, and covers the use of samples and plug-ins extensively during production and mixing sessions.
What topics are not covered in this course?
The course does not cover genres outside of dance music or delve into advanced music theory. It focuses primarily on production, performance, and promotion techniques specific to dance music as demonstrated by Armin van Buuren.
How much time should I expect to commit to complete this course?
The course consists of 33 lessons, each varying in length. With lessons covering everything from melodic inspiration to DJing and hosting a radio show, students should be prepared to invest significant time to fully engage with all aspects of the curriculum.
How can the skills learned in this course be applied to other areas or careers?
Skills acquired in the course, such as mixing, mastering, and arranging, are valuable across various roles in music production and audio engineering. Additionally, knowledge of performing and promoting can be beneficial for careers in music management, live event production, and digital content creation.