Hip Hop Production Course | Lisbon
Beats & Pieces
- →History of the 808, exploring sample-based 808s, and its origins. Learn to make designer 808s using synthesis
- →Programming drums and exploring creative ways to use rhythm patterns effectively
- →Design drums from scratch using synthesis
- →Custom drum kits
- →Exploring different compression techniques for drums and bass
- →Creative practices editing and modulating drum loops
- →In depth to FX on drums
Sampling
- →Exploring sampling styles and techniques using sample-based instruments
- →Creating custom sound patches using various sound design concepts
- →In-depth look at FX in samples
- →In depth look at some of the more popular sample-based used in modern Hip Hop
Synthesis and Sound Design for Hip Hip
- →In depth look at some of the more popular virtual instruments used in modern Hip Hop
- →Create sounds from scratch using synthesis
- →In-depth look into Waveforms, ADSR, Envelopes, and Filters
- →Explore additive and subtractive synthesis used in Hip Hop
Recording Vocals and Working with Artists
- →How to write instrumentals with a vocalists in mind.
- →Learning to leave space in frequency and time for vocals
- →Practice working and recording with a professional rapper (TBA)
- →Tips and tricks from a professional rapper writing lyrics and melody
- →Pitch correction, FX, compression and EQ techniques working with vocals
Mixing & Mastering for Hip Hop
- →Creative mixing & mastering techniques to achieve desired mix ready for commercial release unique to Hip Hop
- →Song structure and writing Hip Hop songs for different platforms, including radio, TV/film, and commercial stings
- →Creative strategies and practices for finishing songs
Business
- →All about sample clearance
- →Collaborations
- →Discussions throughout course on marketing, branding and distribution of material
- →Different ways to monetize and release music
Instructors
Questions we hear a lot.
The Hip Hop Production Course runs 18 hours. Tuition at Garnish Lisbon: 18 Hours - In-Person: €599 + €100 Registration fee - 33% off for Online Remote Attendance.
Yes. The Hip Hop Production Course runs in person at Garnish Lisbon and live online in the same sessions, using our music collaboration software, Muse - you join whichever suits you.
Yes. The Hip Hop Production Course can be taught one-to-one, in person in Lisbon or online, built around your own projects - ask admissions about private instruction.
Designer 808s and custom drum kits of your own, drums that hit, and beats recorded, mixed and mastered - not left in the project folder.
Boom Bap, Lo-Fi, East Coast, West Coast, Southern and trap - and the history of the 808 behind all of them.
Yes - you should know your way around your DAW. Take one of our DAW classes first if you are not there yet.
18 Hours | In-Person: €599 + €100 Registration fee | 33% off for Online Remote Attendance
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