1.

Intro to Music Production

Pre-production
• Composing/Songwriting (harmony, melody, structure, lyrics)
• Arranging (writing drums, keyboards, strings, etc.)
• Logistics
◦ Equipment, location (studio) and crew (musicians, producers, engineers, etc.)

Production
• Recording/tracking
• Editing
• Mixing
• Mastering

2. Simplifying Music Creation

1. Thinking about the mood (guiding chords and lyrics)

2. Choosing the music genre
3. Using reference tracks
4. Looking for gear (instruments, mics, preamps, etc.)