JAZZTRONICA & LO-FI PRODUCTION 101
Learn how to manage and modify the harmony of a song and discover the main techniques of reharmonization by following Valerio Silvestro’s advice.
Author of the Best Seller, with over 5,000 courses sold, “HOLY HARMONY VOL.1”
Who is the video course for?
Would you like to learn about the production process of a track? “Jazztronica & LOFI production 101,” curated by J3PO Julian Pollack, is the course for you. You will study all the necessary steps for producing a track, from constructing sections to developing melodic ideas, and from choosing sounds to harmonizing the piece.
The main topics covered include:
– Song structure & essential elements
– Searching for melodic ideas
– The importance of bass
– The rhythmic concept of a track
– Creating sonic movement within the track
– Sound selection and usage
– Improvisation
– Finalizing the track
The course is suitable for anyone interested in delving into the construction of a track and discovering the perspective of a great producer. It’s suitable for both beginners and those with previous knowledge.
IMMEDIATELY AFTER PAYMENT YOU WILL FIND THE PURCHASED CONTENT IN YOUR ACCOUNT UNDER THE USER SECTION “MY COURSES”
INCLUDED IN THE COURSE
- 170 MINUTES OF CLASSTIME
- MIDI & STEMS SOUNDS
- Practical examples
- ENG
WHAT DO THE CLASSES LOOK LIKE?
TOPIC INDEX
| 1 – INTRODUCTION | ||
| 2 – COMPOSITION AND TRANSCRIBING | ||
| 3 – COMING UP WITH AN IDEA | ||
| 4 – ADDING BASS; “FEEL” DISCUSSION | ||
| 5 – DEVELOPING THE IDEA | ||
| 6 – COMING UP WITH MELODY | ||
| 7 – FILTERING, TEXTURE & MOVEMENT | ||
| 8 – CREATING A “B” SECTION | ||
| 9 – MORE SOUNDS & TRANSITIONS | ||
| 10 – FINALIZING THE PRODUCTION | ||
TO RECAP:
- 170 MINUTES OF CLASSTIME
- MIDI & STEMS SOUNDS
- Practical examples
- ENG
120 euros
MEET THE TEACHER
Julian “J3PO” Pollack is a Los Angeles-based keyboardist/producer and is known for his innovative use of synthesizers and sound design in jazz, fusion, hip-hop, and electronic styles of music. In addition to touring and releasing his own music, he has toured extensively with the legendary Marcus Miller, as well as Chris Botti, and has performed and/or recorded with Herbie Hancock, Santana, David Sanborn, Talib Kweli, Cindy Blackman, Joe Lovano, Mike Stern, Ledisi, David Foster, Lisa Fischer, Eric Harland, Marcus Gilmore, Michael League, Kamasi Washington, and many others.
In 2019 Julian released his first album Small Plates under his moniker J3PO. The album is a collection of 12 compositions that range from simple lo-fi beats to complex jazztronica future house tracks. Inspired by analog synths and sample-based music, J3PO’s music fuses his love for today’s contemporary production styles with a nod to the jazz tradition and the spontaneity of live music and improvisation. In 2021, Julian released his follow-up album Mains (2021 – Ropeadope) to much critical acclaim. The end of 2023 saw the release of the final album in the trilogy, Sweet Treats, a beat tape.
Julian has worked closely as a sound designer with keyboard/synth companies Nord Keyboards, Sequential, and Oberheim, and has created factory presets for the Prophet 5, the Oberheim OB-X8, Trigon-6, Nord Stage 3, Nord Stage 4, and many others. In addition to these hardware keyboard companies, Julian has done sound design for Universal Audio, Softube, and Cherry Audio. Currently, Julian works closely with Spectrasonics, developers of Omnisphere and Keyscape. His online store continues to supply the music production and synth community with abundant preset libraries that can be heard on many of today’s top music charts and movie scores.
faq
Who is it designed for ?
These instructional videos are designed for those who want to learn to synthesis and sound design. These video lessons cover the most important topics with practical examples and explanations to improve your knowledge of synthesis and sound design in a practical and comprehensive way.
Is it suitable for my level ?
From beginners who know nothing about synthesis, all the way to those who already know quite a bit about sound design, all users will gain knowledge from this course. This course is designed for all instrumentalists, singers, artists, and producers. All you need is your computer to view the course, and a MIDI keyboard, if possible.
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Once purchased, the courses are yours forever. You can practice whenever you want, according to your own time and needs.
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Some lessons include course materials that can be downloaded at any time.
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Are the videos downloadable ?
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Are refunds provided?
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