Release Year: 2016
Producer: Skillshare
Producer Website: www.skillshare.com/classes/music/Songwriting-for-EDM/1865261481
Author: Boris Berlin
Duration: 00:52:09
Type of Material Handout: Video Lesson
Language: English
- 981.6 MB
Description: Writing songs in the EDM (Electronic Dance Music) style poses unique challenges and warrants the inclusion of the production track in the writing process. In this masterclass with composer and producer Boris Berlin, you’ll learn the fundamentals of songwriting that works effectively in EDM. Boris teaches various ways to create contrast and dynamics to keep the music exciting, while maintaining certain aspects. In this 52 minute class with songwriter, producer and film composer Boris Berlin you will learn the fundamentals of writing songs that work effectively in EDM. Boris teaches different ways of creating contrast and dynamics to keep the music exciting while certain aspects remain constant.
Boris draws from years of experience writing, producing and remixing for various artists, bands and record labels. Prior to coming to New York, he had earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Songwriting and Music Production & Engineering at Berklee College of Music.
This class is geared towards aspiring songwriters, producers and DJ’s in the EDM genre. Some basic experience in a Digital Audio Software (DAW) is useful for the completion of the class project but not required as you can also collaborate with a producer or DJ to help complete the assignment.
Contents :
01. Introduction
02. Process & Project – Write & Produce a Song
03. Groove
04. Chord Progressions (or Not)
05. Song Form
06. Lyrics
07. Chorus Design
08. Bass
09. Production
10. Closing Thoughts
Sample files: none
Video format: MP4
Video: AVC, 1280×720, 16:9, 23.976 fps, 2507 kbps
Audio: AAC, 48.0 kHz, ~129 kbps, 2 channels
