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Music Production Pop Songwriting Intermediate

Learn to Produce Hit-Level Pop Songs

Multi-platinum pop star, producer, and "music nerd". Holds title for the longest-reigning No. 1 song on the Billboard charts. Has written/produced some of the...

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1 hr 10 min · 6 chapters · 12 lessons

Learn to Produce Hit-Level Pop Songs course
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A working method, not a highlight reel.

Multi-platinum pop star, producer, and “music nerd”. Holds title for the longest-reigning No. 1 song on the Billboard charts. Has written/produced some of the…

Course curriculum

6 chapters · 12 lessons

  1. 1. Lesson 1.1: Understanding What Makes a Hit Song
  2. 2. Lesson 1.2: Writing Catchy Lyrics and Melodies

  1. 1. Lesson 2.1: Building a Modern Pop Instrumental
  2. 2. Lesson 2.2: Recording and Layering Pop Vocals

  1. 1. Lesson 3.1: Mixing and Mastering Your Pop Song
  2. 2. Lesson 3.2: Final Project – Create Your Own Pop Hit

  1. 1. Lesson 4.1: Sound Design and Synthesizer Programming
  2. 2. Lesson 4.2: Using Automation and Effects Creatively

  1. 1. Lesson 5.1: Creating Dynamic Song Structures
  2. 2. Lesson 5.2: Developing Your Signature Pop Sound

  1. 1. Lesson 6.1: Preparing Your Track for Commercial Release
  2. 2. Lesson 6.2: Final Review and Professional Production Workflow
Charlie Puth

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Charlie Puth

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A thoughtful approach to the craft.

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Questions for reflection

Consider what worked, what changed, and what you would explore differently next time.

A documented outcome

Bring the process together in a short presentation of your choices and observations.

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