Recording mixing and mastering 101. How to make a radio worthy song from start to finish

From 5.28 £ /h

Making your own song seems like a piece of cake but once you get into it its a lot harder than most people would imagine. However this course breaks down all the steps from starting to write a song all the way down to having a finished radio worthy song. I break this process down into three main things. Writing, recording and then mixing. Each of these three catagories I explain in great depth and once you finish this course you will have the knowledge needed in all of these areas for you to begin your music career.

Extra information

Bring your own laptop

Location

Online from New Zealand

About Me

I' m an easygoing musician from new Zealand with over ten years experience on stage in the booth and in street battles. I specialize in rap music but I have a strong passion for all types of music. My stage name is 4sayken and over the last ten years ive achieved more than most. Last year I was lucky enough to be the halftime show for the mma world cup I have been opening act for international artists such as tech n9ne, ritz, Obie trice, necro and many others. Music is my life and so I'm keen to spread my knowledge to any ears keen enough to listen. Helping that eager musician to pursue his or her career

Education

Level 3 ncea
Hip hop workshops
Hip hop rehab
Apo remix workshops
Introduction into daws
Mains
Waitakere college
Advanced sound engineering and songwriting workshops

Experience / Qualifications

I tutored a course called hip hop rehab which tried to rehabilitate and reintegrate prisoners back into society through the use of hip hop music as a way to convey themselves
I performed with the apo orchestra with king kapasi I've got over ten years worth of experience producing, mixing, mastering and recording music for artists including myself. I'm one of the country's top tier battle rappers from the one outs street battle league

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

Sound (music)

Audio recording

Song writing

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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Camille

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(4)

Folk or classical acoustic guitar.

The teaching philosophy is adapted to the level of each individual, according to the pace of work and motivation.

For example, for beginners: Technique of the plectrum or fingers, coordination and correction of the right and left hand. Learning basic chords, simple themes, simple rhythms, reading tablatures (...).

For intermediaries: development of rhythm, construction of chords, writing of tablatures, basic notions of harmony (...).

Depending on your goals, you can learn, if you wish, to play 60 to 80% of current music from the first lessons, which often use the same chords and the same techniques. The objectives take into consideration the following points:

-Study of various playing techniques, chords, harmony, music of your choice, rhythm, with reading of tablature, teaching structured around the repertoire you like, technique of developing the musical ear
- Discovery of the neck, notes and basic positions of open chords
- Left / right hand coordination and rhythm exercises for the right hand
- Learning of different pieces of your choice
- Left hand control exercises, speed and precision
- Learning arpeggios
- Work around muscle memory
- Learning improvisation, musical play with others
- Ear training: use your ears to find chords, melodies, sounds and techniques used
-Spend a pleasant moment of exchange, without unnecessary institutional pressure, while obtaining concrete results
-Understand and discover the many facets of an exciting and user-friendly instrument
- Benefit from personalized advice on your posture and certain pitfalls to avoid when starting alone
-Adjust and clarify your self-taught knowledge
- Learn tablatures / tabs & in English.

Note :
- Possibility to use the guitar available on site, during the test phase.
- As our teacher is also a singing teacher, it is possible to combine the two disciplines: guitar + vocal instrument, and to work on synchronization, style and accuracy.
- Possibility of offering this course (birthday, party, Christmas, event ...) to the person of your choice.

THE TEACHER :
Trained in Grande Ecole post-preparatory classes & Ivy League university in the United States, our teacher has specialized and has worked for more than 15 years, in Europe and North America, in the field, in renowned international public and private establishments, with careful pedagogy and methodology as the watchwords.

PLACES :
- Locations: Geneva-Lausanne-Friborg-Neuchâtel-Montreux-Bâle-Sion-Sierre-Morges-Bienne. But currently, only by videoconference in accordance with national recommendations on Covid. These sessions also seem to be perfectly unanimous since they have the advantages of direct (example: quality of the interaction), without its disadvantages (ex: loss of travel time), with additional advantages (ex: of notes on the chat, which can be reread afterwards). In this context, these videoconference sessions for which you have requested me, seem to arouse a certain enthusiasm (and a certain enthusiasm). At your request, I therefore continue to offer them.

Şule

5.0

(4)

Turkish reed flute is an essential instrument of Turkish Classcial Music. It has a deep and dense culture dating from 13. century around. If you want to learn about how to perform it you first need a teacher educated by masters on this field. As of many teachers you can find online but you make sure that not every tutor meets with traditional style.
Solfege and method are inseperable parts of the lessons. So for beginners and intermediate students must follow a compotent tutor to learn about the way of classic form.

Stefano

5.0

(4)

Discover your inner musician and take your talent to the next level with my classes in songwriting, music theory, and arrangement! Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned musician, I'll provide you with the tools and guidance you need to unlock your full potential and unleash your creativity.

As a musician, singer, piano player, composer, and songwriter myself I am experienced in a variety of genres, including pop, jazz, soul, and classical music, so you can choose the style that speaks to you. With my personalized approach, I'll help you develop the skills and techniques you need to create your own unique sound.

In my songwriting classes, you'll learn how to craft compelling lyrics and melodies that truly resonate with your audience. In my music theory classes, you'll delve into the fundamentals of music and gain a deeper understanding of the building blocks of your favorite songs. And in my arrangement classes, you'll discover how to take your songs to the next level with intricate, thoughtful instrumentation.

Join me today and take the first step towards realizing your musical dreams! My classes are designed to be fun, engaging, and inspiring, so you'll never want to put down your instrument. Let's make some beautiful music together!

Shubha

5.0

(4)

Hii, I'm a Professional Music Tutor. I teach Hindustani Classical Music Vocal and Music Therapy Which improves vocal cords and Singing Voice and also teaches Bollywood songs,Thumri, Dadra, Ghazal, Light Classical Music etc. I have 7 years teaching experience in online platform. My Bachelor's & Master's degree has completed in Hindustani Classical Music Vocal. I teach all ages students. From Beginners to Advanced Level. Interested students contact me.

Teaching method: My teaching method is very simple. I start with the pronunciation of 'SA' by getting you accustomed to Tanpura, eventually moving to other swaras. Then go Music Therapy Which improves vocal cords and singing voice. Then go advanced training Hindustani Classical Music Singing With Rhythm and Taal session and Thumri, Dadra, Ghazal, Light Classical Music, Bollywood songs etc. that's students choice. I have designed a very simple customized syllabus, which should meet the expectations of any beginner to advanced and Professional level singers.

Thanks,

Jermaine

5.0

(4)

Welcome to my song writing session, within these sessions you will learn

1. How to structure a song
2. How to think of topics to write a song
3. Finding and creating music to match song ideas
4. How to put words and rhymes together

My tutoring sessions are very relaxed and easy going my first approach when starting out in the sessions is finding out about my students personality and what topics they like and means the most to them, after that we will write down all the ideas they come up with and build from there until we have a finished song.I can teach a various genres of song writing techniques for example Hip Hop, Grime R&B Gospel, Soul and many more

Looking forward to teaching you
Jermaine

Caterina

5.0

(4)

Hi!

My name is Caterina, I'm Italian and I'm an international student in Bern. I'm studying Composition Creative Practice. I have a bachelor degree in oboe.
I have experiences with music technologies, live electronics, creating sound designs for videos etc. the software that I use the most is Ableton Live, if you are interested in this field please don't hesitate to contact me!

My schedule is very flexible I changes from one week to another. It's better to organize directly together but it will not be hard to find a moment!

Gabriela

5.0

(4)

I'm a singer-songwriter from the UK and recently moved to Brussels! I have over 15 years of performance experience both in choirs and with my own artist project, including performances on BBC Radio 4 and at Glastonbury Festival. I was classically trained which helped me to develop my technique and an innate understanding of singing. I love to help singers of all genres from musical theatre to soul, pop and a bit of jazz! Equally, I work with students of all abilities, whether you're looking to try singing, you'd like to work on your technique, practice for an audition, or simply gain the confidence to perform, then I can help! Additionally with 9 years of songwriting experience and 8 singles released through my artist project, I offer 1-2-1 songwriting lessons for those looking to start out!

Marli

5.0

(4)

Are you interested in writing songs but don't know where to start? Is your notes app full of unfinished written ideas? Do you have hundreds of voice memos but suffer from writer's block? If any of these questions remind you of yourself, then this class is the perfect fit for you.

This masterclass is hosted pro-music coach Marli(ii) - with over 10 years of experience as a music coach, Marli helps you find inspiration, introspection and innovation in your songwriting journey during the masterclass. Marli has her Bachelor Degree in music from Hofstra University (NY), holds music accolades from the National Association of Music Merchants and from HARMAN JBL, has live performance experience across reputable music festivals, tours, and performed as the opening act for Portugal. The Man.

Jeff

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(4)

Let's look at how you are playing and talk about how you feel about what you are doing with your music. I will help you find alternatives in many dimensions of technique and explore with you extended techniques and physical applications to individualize, clarify and amply your talents. And I don't mean "effects pedals" or plugins, although I can go in this direction too. The focus of my instruction moreover is on intention, sound projection and expression, the mind, the breathing body, listening and clean use of the hands. Concerning my availability: generally I am able to meet anytime between 10 am and 20 pm in my time zone. So don't worry about the availability schedule provide fro you here. Let's just find out when we are mutually available. I can meet online or if you live in Poznan, Poland, we can meet at my studio or, in some cases, I may be able to come to you, although my fee goes up when I have to travel.

Emma

5.0

(4)

Studying music can be a great joy and source of profound fulfillment, but it can also be stressful and overwhelming. Learning how to balance workloads, develop practice habits that actually work for you, and also trying to avoid falling into the trap of comparing yourself to other artists can feel like an insurmountable task. Music also tends to lead the musician into perfectionism, and a feeling that no matter what you do, you're never really measuring up.

I am in the last semester of a Masters program in Vocal Performance. Throughout the 7 years I have studied voice academically throughout my Associates degree, Bachelors degree, and now my Masters degree, I've had to learn how to develop a more holistic approach towards my music studies, and strengthen my relationship to myself and my voice. In this class, I will share everything that I've learned in my journey, and tips on how to approach practice in a way that feels manageable, and yes, even enjoyable! We will discuss how to develop a mindset that can work FOR you, not against you. By the end of this class, I guarantee that you will feel happier as a musician, you will have a handle on how to structure practice sessions and tailor them to your specific needs, and you will feel confident as a musician, and perhaps also as a person.

Justin

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(4)

My lessons focus on creating bass-heavy music with a strong emphasis on rhythm, groove, and impact. We'll work in-depth with 808s, drums, and sound design, so you'll learn how to create powerful low-end that truly works in the mix. I'll share my signature sound and approach, developed through years of industry experience, and teach you how to translate this into a unique sound that suits you as a producer.

Veronika

5.0

(4)

I am a passionate violinist with experience in ensembles, orchestras, and solo performances. For me, music means expression, connection, and growth. In my lessons, I want to share this joy, address each student's individual needs, and help them develop their technique, sound, and musicality with enthusiasm.

My lessons are aimed at beginners and advanced students who want to deepen their technique, musicality, and expressiveness. I place great emphasis on sound quality, intonation, posture, and musical understanding. Each lesson is individually tailored – with patience, structure, and inspiration. The goal is to awaken a joy of making music and foster personal growth.

These guitar classes are taught in English and are tailored to your individual goals, level, and musical taste. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an intermediate player looking to improve technique and confidence, the lessons are designed to be practical, structured, and enjoyable.

We’ll focus on building a strong foundation while playing real music from the start. Lessons can include chords, strumming, fingerstyle, scales, rhythm, timing, music theory explained simply, and learning songs you actually want to play. If you’re interested in songwriting, improvisation, or understanding how music works on the guitar, those areas can also be explored.

Each class is adapted to your pace and interests, with clear exercises and guidance so you know exactly what to practice between lessons. The aim is not just to play songs, but to help you become an independent guitarist who understands the instrument and enjoys playing it.

Classes are suitable for adults and older teens, and can be held online or in person. No previous experience is required, just curiosity and a willingness to play

Stephen

5.0

(4)

Have you ever wanted to dive deep into your unique creative flow and bring forth your authentic songwriting voice?

If so, this is the class for you. I'm Stephen: singer/songwriter/producer/guitarist and host of the creativity podcast Tapping the Flow.

I can help you use your words to unearth what your spirit is trying to tell you. We'll explore acoustic guitar alongside this quest as we learn to trust our inner processes and set that flow free from within.

You'll pick up songwriting tricks and tips, plus fingerpicking and strumming techniques, so you can unblock the voice inside you, perform with fluidity, and—most importantly—express your own creative voice.

In an AI-centric world, it's time we stand strong and set our own voices free.

I look forward to meeting you.