Rhythm Section Programming Course | Lisbon
Rhythm Section Programming
Lisbon's course runs in small groups at our studio, taught by working producers, with live-online attendance for students elsewhere in Portugal, using our specialist music collaboration software, Muse. The city's fast-growing electronic scene makes it a good place to learn this.
Drumming Insights
- →Step into the mindset of a drummer. Explore the art of crafting realistic drum patterns and fills that groove with authenticity, adding a rhythmic heartbeat to your music.
Guitar and Bass
- →Elevate your stringed instrument programming to new heights. Learn techniques to infuse your guitar and bass parts with musicality, creating layers that complement and enrich the overall sound.
Session Musician Secrets
- →Peek behind the curtain of top session musicians. Understand how they approach their instruments, picking up invaluable tips to infuse your production with the finesse and expression that sets the pros apart.
Rhythm Section Mastery
- →Uncover the secrets of the rhythm section—the backbone of your beat. Master the essential building blocks that bind your music together, creating a solid foundation that propels your compositions forward.
What our students say.
“I came into the program with no idea how to work Logic, and after the intensive week, I worked out programming beats, using loops and samples…I feel like I can take my music to the next level now. Thanks :)”
Christy Thompson
Instructors
Questions we hear a lot.
Yes - the drumming, bass and guitar programming techniques apply across genres, not just live or acoustic-style production.
Yes - see the Rhythm Section Programming Private Instruction page to connect with a specialist.
Use the "Connect" button to request the schedule; a placement expert will follow up within a business day.
It's built around four areas: realistic drum patterns and fills, musical guitar and bass parts, session musician technique, and rhythm section fundamentals.
18 hours in a group setting, or 11 hours as 1-on-1 instruction.
€599 + €100 Registration if booked 14 days before start or €699 + €200 Registration
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