REQ: Bryan-Michael Cox TEACHES YOU HOT TO MAKE R&B
Hi Guy,
It would be nice to have this gem, pls share if you have it
INFO:
Bryan-Michael Cox
Join your instructor 9x grammy music producer Bryan – Michael Cox as he educates aspiring music producers on the music industry. In this course you will learn everything from making beats with songwriters in mind, how to land publishing deals, beat placements to understanding what to look for in a production manager.
LESSON PLAN
1
Meet Instructor Bryan-Michael Cox
Introduction
2
Growing up in Houston
Going to High School with Beyonce, Moment when I knew what I wanted to do in life
3
Influences
The music my mother played around the house. Quincy Jones advice
4
Moving to Atlanta
Searching for recording studios to intern. Self check (when I knew my music was ready). Contacting recording studios. Jazzy pha advice. Signing first deal gave me the confident
5
Hardware Gear
Equipment I started on. Set up I had in 2001. The success came as I invest in my gear
6
Software Gear
Daw of choice. Go to VST Plugins
7
Working in the studio with an artist
Making usher records from scratch. Human ATM for creativity.
8
Challenging yourself as a producer
Why people are not challenging themselves. Producer Tags on beats
9
Layering
How I Layer instruments. How I compliment the main chord progression. Balance of space. Its about the song, Not the beat
10
Counter Melody
Where the sauce lives. Enhancing the chord progression. Mary J Blige (Be without U) example
11
Drums & Rhythm
The foundation. Quality sounds. Invest time creating own drum sounds
12
Humanizing Beats
The vibe. Something has to Live off the grid
13
Swing on drums
Finding the right swing
14
Double-time Tempo
Speeding up tempos. How to get songs to live longer. 808 drum machine in our culture. Warnings to producers using the 808
15
Lesson 15: Synth lead lines
Essential in R&B ballads
16
Creating melodies with Lead lines
Lead line solos. Simple is the key
17
Tonality synth leads
What mood you are trying to set
18
Songwriting 101
Producers Leave room for the artist. Tank learning not to over sing demos
19
Songwriting 102
Story of Monica
20
How to land a placement
How the game has changed. Landing placements in this era. Why you need to discover an artist. Submitting music to major artist. Create & Grow
21
Working with young creatives
Teaching about the business
22
How to choose a Manager
What I look for in a manager. Managers can make or Break your career
23
Everything about Publishing Deals
Hold on to your publishing. What to make sure you understand before signing. How deals are structured. How publishing companies look at producers. Why it makes sense for producers. How to negotiate song deals. What your up against
24
Advice to younger self
Life lessons learned. Advice on money. Advice on success
25
Course wrap up
Submit your beats for Bryan-Michael cox to listen to.
It would be nice to have this gem, pls share if you have it
INFO:
Bryan-Michael Cox
Join your instructor 9x grammy music producer Bryan – Michael Cox as he educates aspiring music producers on the music industry. In this course you will learn everything from making beats with songwriters in mind, how to land publishing deals, beat placements to understanding what to look for in a production manager.
LESSON PLAN
1
Meet Instructor Bryan-Michael Cox
Introduction
2
Growing up in Houston
Going to High School with Beyonce, Moment when I knew what I wanted to do in life
3
Influences
The music my mother played around the house. Quincy Jones advice
4
Moving to Atlanta
Searching for recording studios to intern. Self check (when I knew my music was ready). Contacting recording studios. Jazzy pha advice. Signing first deal gave me the confident
5
Hardware Gear
Equipment I started on. Set up I had in 2001. The success came as I invest in my gear
6
Software Gear
Daw of choice. Go to VST Plugins
7
Working in the studio with an artist
Making usher records from scratch. Human ATM for creativity.
8
Challenging yourself as a producer
Why people are not challenging themselves. Producer Tags on beats
9
Layering
How I Layer instruments. How I compliment the main chord progression. Balance of space. Its about the song, Not the beat
10
Counter Melody
Where the sauce lives. Enhancing the chord progression. Mary J Blige (Be without U) example
11
Drums & Rhythm
The foundation. Quality sounds. Invest time creating own drum sounds
12
Humanizing Beats
The vibe. Something has to Live off the grid
13
Swing on drums
Finding the right swing
14
Double-time Tempo
Speeding up tempos. How to get songs to live longer. 808 drum machine in our culture. Warnings to producers using the 808
15
Lesson 15: Synth lead lines
Essential in R&B ballads
16
Creating melodies with Lead lines
Lead line solos. Simple is the key
17
Tonality synth leads
What mood you are trying to set
18
Songwriting 101
Producers Leave room for the artist. Tank learning not to over sing demos
19
Songwriting 102
Story of Monica
20
How to land a placement
How the game has changed. Landing placements in this era. Why you need to discover an artist. Submitting music to major artist. Create & Grow
21
Working with young creatives
Teaching about the business
22
How to choose a Manager
What I look for in a manager. Managers can make or Break your career
23
Everything about Publishing Deals
Hold on to your publishing. What to make sure you understand before signing. How deals are structured. How publishing companies look at producers. Why it makes sense for producers. How to negotiate song deals. What your up against
24
Advice to younger self
Life lessons learned. Advice on money. Advice on success
25
Course wrap up
Submit your beats for Bryan-Michael cox to listen to.