Introduction to the course
With
Paul WhalleyPaul walks through how the course works and the track you'll take apart, his song "Red" with Emmy Green, covering its hooks, arrangement, drums, synths and mastering.
What's in the course
26 lessons (1h 42m) · 1 free
01. Guitar part - concepts
1:37
02. Guitar part
4:58
03. Vocals - concepts
1:22
04. ASSIGNMENT: Recreate the guitar production
0:37
05. Vocals
9:42
06. CHALLENGE #1: BUILD THE VOCAL ARRANGEMENT AND HOOK
07. Backing vocals
4:07
08. Keys and synths - concepts
0:54
09. Keys & synthesizers
9:38
10. Bass - concepts
1:01
11. Bass
5:24
12. Drums - concepts
0:58
13. Drums
9:49
14. ASSIGNMENT: Recreate the drum production
0:32
15. Effects and Atmospheric parts - concepts
1:09
16. Effects and Atmospheric parts
5:53
Lesson transcript
Welcome to the Course!
Hey, guys!
My name is Paul Worley. Thank you very much for purchasing the course, and I hope you really enjoy it.
Today's Lesson: Breaking Down "Red"
Today, we're going to be breaking down a song that I've written called "Red," featuring the artist Emmy Green. We will explore various key elements of the song, including:
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Identifying the main parts and hooks
- What role do they play in the overall composition?
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Examining the arrangement
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Discussing rejected versions of the song
- Why didn't they work?
- What parts did we choose to keep from those versions?
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Taking an in-depth look at various sections of the song
- Examining the drum track
- Analyzing the bass track
- Exploring the synths, all effects, ambience, and vocals
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Understanding the mastering process
- What I do to get a track sounding polished, ready for radio, or for presentation to managers, A&R reps, or artists.
By the end of this lesson, you will be ready to hear the song.
I hope you enjoy it, and thank you once again for purchasing the course!
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Meet your guru
Meet your guru
Paul Whalley is a multi-instrumentalist, producer and songwriter with a deliberately broad sound. He spent years on the road as a touring session musician with artists including Mumford & Sons and Ellie Goulding. Classically trained, he holds an undergraduate degree in instrumental performance and a Master's in composition from the Guildhall School of Music. Since moving from touring into production and songwriting he has worked with artists such as NAO, Wretch 32 and Nina Nesbitt, and played on top-40 records around the world, including Little Mix's 'Shout Out to My Ex'. He is based at Tileyard Studios in north London, where he writes and produces for major UK labels and develops new artists. On MusicGurus he and Emmi Green deconstruct a pop record from scratch - every arrangement and production decision laid bare - for songwriters and producers who want to hear how hit records are really built.
