REQ: Ramon Robbemont Hardstyle Course instructor, MPA
stage one
MORE ABOUT SOUND THEORY AND BASIC SKILLS
Before one starts building a house, one first has to start with the foundation. The same principle applies to music production: What is sound really? How do our ears work? How does sound manifest itself? What are the characteristics of sound and how do you manipulate these with techniques such as compression and the use of equalisers? We also take a dive into the history of hardstyle and work out your personal learning goals.
stage two
MORE ABOUT ARRANGEMENT & COMPONENTS
What are the different components needed for hardstyle? And how do you place these components in a good sounding arrangement? At this stage we cover the most important tools in the genre. Kicks, screeches, leads and vocals will all be discussed. You learn how to apply those and edit them to your liking. Whilst shaping your sound, you will learn how to use your newly gained knowledge by turning on a switch and actually know what the effect will be.
stage three
MORE ABOUT APPLYING COMPONENTS
Entering stage 3, you will be able to make a basic production. Time to take that knowledge and skill to the next level by working on making your own sounds and working with hardware synthesizers, so that you that can produce without having to depend on presets. This way you will continue the search for your own sound by stripping down the techniques used in both euphoric as raw hardstyle. How do you apply sampling and layering? How do you create melodies and make them work as a composition? Another important aspect of making good hardstyle are vocals, which you will learn to work with by working with vocalists in our studios. Microphone techniques, placing and implementation of a vocal in your production will then be added to your skill set. The stage ends with a mixdown class, preparing you for your final Course project in which you will produce your own track.
stage four
MORE ABOUT YOUR OWN PRODUCTION (FINAL ASSIGNMENT)
So you are now able to create an excellent production. Great, but what now? How does the market work and how do you position yourself? We familiarise you with the world of copyright, publishers, online & offline marketing and contracts. So you are truly prepared to work as a professional artist in the music industry. You will add more diversity to your portfolio by working on a media project of your own choice. For example, a jingle for radio or TV. The Course will be completed with a final exam and evaluation. Afterwards you own a diverse portfolio, a certificate and of course plenty of knowledge, skills and experience!
also for hardcore producers.
The MPA Hardstyle Course is meant for a wide range of producers; we do not only sort students per class based on the starting level, but also based on genre. With a teacher who has a lot of experience in the hardcore scene, you can also follow this course as a hardcore producer. Want to learn more? Plan a free appointment with the teacher!
the hardstyle course as private lessons.
It is also possible to follow the Hardstyle Course as private lessons. You will get the same student extras as regular Hardstyle Course students. Ask us for the conditions!
student extras
Besides the 20 classes, you will receive several extras as a Harstyle Course student. Including free studio time throughout the school year, free access to all of our events including guest workshops & masterclasses and discounts on software and hardware.
MORE ABOUT SOUND THEORY AND BASIC SKILLS
Before one starts building a house, one first has to start with the foundation. The same principle applies to music production: What is sound really? How do our ears work? How does sound manifest itself? What are the characteristics of sound and how do you manipulate these with techniques such as compression and the use of equalisers? We also take a dive into the history of hardstyle and work out your personal learning goals.
stage two
MORE ABOUT ARRANGEMENT & COMPONENTS
What are the different components needed for hardstyle? And how do you place these components in a good sounding arrangement? At this stage we cover the most important tools in the genre. Kicks, screeches, leads and vocals will all be discussed. You learn how to apply those and edit them to your liking. Whilst shaping your sound, you will learn how to use your newly gained knowledge by turning on a switch and actually know what the effect will be.
stage three
MORE ABOUT APPLYING COMPONENTS
Entering stage 3, you will be able to make a basic production. Time to take that knowledge and skill to the next level by working on making your own sounds and working with hardware synthesizers, so that you that can produce without having to depend on presets. This way you will continue the search for your own sound by stripping down the techniques used in both euphoric as raw hardstyle. How do you apply sampling and layering? How do you create melodies and make them work as a composition? Another important aspect of making good hardstyle are vocals, which you will learn to work with by working with vocalists in our studios. Microphone techniques, placing and implementation of a vocal in your production will then be added to your skill set. The stage ends with a mixdown class, preparing you for your final Course project in which you will produce your own track.
stage four
MORE ABOUT YOUR OWN PRODUCTION (FINAL ASSIGNMENT)
So you are now able to create an excellent production. Great, but what now? How does the market work and how do you position yourself? We familiarise you with the world of copyright, publishers, online & offline marketing and contracts. So you are truly prepared to work as a professional artist in the music industry. You will add more diversity to your portfolio by working on a media project of your own choice. For example, a jingle for radio or TV. The Course will be completed with a final exam and evaluation. Afterwards you own a diverse portfolio, a certificate and of course plenty of knowledge, skills and experience!
also for hardcore producers.
The MPA Hardstyle Course is meant for a wide range of producers; we do not only sort students per class based on the starting level, but also based on genre. With a teacher who has a lot of experience in the hardcore scene, you can also follow this course as a hardcore producer. Want to learn more? Plan a free appointment with the teacher!
the hardstyle course as private lessons.
It is also possible to follow the Hardstyle Course as private lessons. You will get the same student extras as regular Hardstyle Course students. Ask us for the conditions!
student extras
Besides the 20 classes, you will receive several extras as a Harstyle Course student. Including free studio time throughout the school year, free access to all of our events including guest workshops & masterclasses and discounts on software and hardware.