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Description
Finally Finish Your Tracks.
Master the art of arrangement and complete your music with confidence.
About This Course
Struggling to finish your tracks? The Arrangement Academy is your ultimate course to transforming loops into full, polished productions.
What You Are Getting
- 2-Step Online Course Program – Theory and practice
- Essential Arrangement Concepts – Tension and release
- Song Structure – Verse, build-up, bridge, and impactful transitions
- Practical Studio Sessions – With approaches from established artists
- Pro Track Analysis – Learn from proven methods used by industry pros
- Escape the 8-Bar Loop – Practical strategies to expand your ideas
- PDF Key Concepts of Arrangements - Drop techniques and energy flow
- Free Bonus: 14 Ableton Project Files that are used in the courses
Software Requirements: No specific software needed. These techniques apply universally.
Arrangement Academy Trailer
Your Ultimate Arrangement Guide
Get instant access to exclusive handout slides summarizing key lessons from each chapter. Explore drop techniques, sound characteristics, track structures, and essential methods for creating tension and release across different genres—all in one comprehensive PDF.
Turn Your Ideas Into Complete Tracks
Arrangement is storytelling through sound. Master contrast, tension, and structure to keep your music engaging. Learn from five releasing artists.
Part 1: The Foundation and Key Concepts
Analysis and Deconstructing Tracks
Learn essential arrangement concepts, from beats and time signatures to advanced structures used in electronic music.
- Understand the basics and fundamentals
- Discover different arrangement forms
- How to create tension and release
- Understand energy flow
- DJ friendly intro and outro
- How to get dynamic tracks
From Loop to Track
Guide energy through track sections, and add movement to keep listeners engaged the entire arrangement.
- Referencing techniques
- Breaking down arrangement patterns from successful tracks
- Active listening sessions
- Using automation and breaks strategically
- Identifying emotional peaks and contrast points
- Speed and efficiency: Faster track Finishing
Part 2: Emotional Storytelling
Yannek Maunz, co-label owner of YION, specialized in Melodic House. Here's what you'll learn from his approach.
- Focus on long, evolving melodies and hypnotic grooves
- Layering techniques for warmth & depth
- How to create tension and resolution while keeping the groove flowing
Part 3: Deep & Evolving Arrangements, High Contrasts
Tantum, Berlin based Producer and Artist (Radikon, Lost & Found), shares his Melodic Techno influenced arrangement approach.
- Contrast between two sound worlds
- Techniques for creating an immersive journey over time
- Powerful drop concepts
Part 4: High-Energy & Hypnotic Structures
Kirk Spencer, Producer, Artist (KPM, Strangerzoo) explains his powerful Techno arrangement techniques.
- Repetitive but evolving loops to maintain movement
- Effective use of drop structure and tension-building automation
- Layering minimal changes for maximum impact
Part 5: Bounce & Flow: Groove-Based Arrangements
Fab Massimo, Berlin based Producer and Artist (Dirty Bird, Glasgow Underground) explains his energetic Tech House arrangement approach.
- Groove is king: Percussion, swing, and bassline interaction
- Creating effective breakdowns and buildups without overcomplicating
- Call-and-response elements to create movement and energy
Part 6: Organic Rhythms & Percussive Flow
Pierre Johnson, Cape Town based and Afro House Artist, takes you on a deep dive into vibey afro house arrangements.
- Groove-driven arrangements with rich percussive textures
- Layering organic instruments for warmth and depth
- How to maintain flow while introducing subtle variations
Escape the Loop Trap
Master referencing, tension, release, and dynamic flow to break free from repetitive loops.
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Academy Curriculum
Improve your skills with online courses by industry professionals with lifetime access. This academy is designed to level up your arrangements and help you finish more music!
I. The Foundation and Key Concepts
- I. General Introduction to the Course (+ Downloads) (1:06)
- 1.0 Introduction to Music Arrangement Basics (2:17)
- 1.1 Tempo, Beats, and Rhythm Fundamentals (5:35)
- 1.2 Understanding Pop Form and Arrangement (4:33)
- 1.3 Key Elements of Track Structure (3:17)
- 1.4 Mastering Tension and Release in Music (4:23)
- 2.1 Analyzing Energy and Tension in Track Arrangement (7:44)
- 2.2 Energy and Tension Analysis (6:57) Free Preview
- 3.1 Track Structure and Element Comparison (12:46)
- 3.2 Genre-Specific Techniques in Track Arrangements (8:31)
- 3.3 Key Concepts in Track Arrangement (3:55)
II. Arrangement Analysis: Emotional Storytelling (Melodic, Deep House)
II. Practical Sessions: Emotional Storytelling (Melodic, Deep House)
- 2.1 Example 1: Foundation of Arrangement (12:20)
- 2.2 Crafting Impactful Intros (9:10) Free Preview
- 2.3 Fake Break (13:16)
- 2.4 Refining Build ups and Breaks (22:13)
- 2.5 Fine-Tuning the Arrangement (19:01)
- 2.6 Example 2: Arranging Hewlett Track (16:57)
- 2.7 Drop Dynamics (12:12)
- 2.8 Breaks & Build Techniques (15:43)
- 2.9 Final Touches (10:17)
- 3. Melodic House Summary (7:46)
III. Arrangement Analysis: Deep and Evolving (Melodic Techno)
III. Practical Sessions: Deep and Evolving (Melodic Techno)
- 2.1 Approaching Track Arrangement with Essentials (19:33)
- 2.2a Building Energy and Structure in Tracks (12:07)
- 2.2b Building Energy and Structure in Tracks (14:49)
- 2.3a Structuring Dance Track Drops and Transitions (16:19)
- 2.3b Structuring Dance Track Drops and Transitions (13:57)
- 2.4 Refining the Mid-Part Details in a Track (19:46)
- 2.5 Finalizing Track with Effects and Transitions (7:20)
- 2.6 Fine-Tuning Track with Effects and Transitions (10:37)
- 2.7 Fine-Tuning Vocal Effects and Transitions (16:30)
- 2.8 Finalizing and Reflecting on Track Arrangement (13:16)
- 3.1a Subtractive Approach to Track Arrangement (11:27)
- 3.1b Subtractive Approach to Track Arrangement (16:21)
- 3.2 Crafting the Middle Section of a Track (23:01)
- 3.3a Finalizing a Melodic Techno Track Arrangement (19:12)
- 3.3b Finalizing a Melodic Techno Track Arrangement (10:57)
- 4. Melodic Techno Summary (9:53)
IV. Arrangement Analysis: High-Energy and Hypnotic Structures (Techno)
IV. Practical Sessions High-Energy and Hypnotic Structures (Techno)
- 2.1a Arranging Techno Tracks with References (11:53)
- 2.1b Arranging Techno Tracks with References (12:44)
- 2.2a Refining Intro and Pre-Drop Elements (15:28)
- 2.2b Refining Intro and Pre-Drop Elements (11:04)
- 2.3 Enhancing Track Cohesion and Dynamics (22:35)
- 2.4 Preparing and Refining the Drop (9:37)
- 2.5a Refining the Energy of a Drop (13:16)
- 2.5b Refining the Energy of a Drop (12:09)
- 2.6 Enhancing Track Dynamics and Flow (14:12)
- 2.7 Crafting a Dynamic Breakdown and Drop (20:24)
- 2.8 Enhancing Your Track with Creative Elements (22:42)
- 2.9 Creating a Dynamic Track Outro (11:19) Free Preview
- 2.10a Finalizing a Techno Track Arrangement (19:11)
- 2.10b Finalizing a Techno Track Arrangement (16:12)
- 3.1a Creating and Structuring a Pre-Drop Section (10:05)
- 3.1b Creating and Structuring a Pre-Drop Section (13:58)
- 3.2 Crafting a Pre-Drop with References (15:25)
- 3.3 Creating a Dynamic Drop in Music Production (10:43)
- 3.4 Evolving the Drop in Music Production (16:04)
- 3.5 Creating a DJ-Friendly Outro (9:47)
- 4. Techno Summary (9:09)
V. Arrangement Analysis: Bounce and Flow (Tech House)
V. Practical Sessions: Bounce and Flow (Tech House)
- 2.1 Expanding from 8-Bar Loop to Full Track (7:12)
- 2.2 Enhancing Rhythm with Instrument Layers (7:05)
- 2.3 Filling Gaps and Adding Movement (9:28)
- 2.4 Refining Drops with Dynamic Layers (5:13)
- 3.1 Building Tension in the Track Intro (9:02)
- 3.2 Creating Build-Up and Drop Tension (11:37)
- 3.3 Adding Instrumentation for Breakdown and Build-Up (13:13)
- 3.4 Finalizing the Track with Automation and Effects (9:23)
- 4.1 Building Tension with Extended Vocal Loop (11:33)
- 4.2 Finalizing Build-Up with Effects (10:14)
- 4.3 Creative Pre-Drop Stutter Effect (6:48) Free Preview
- 4.4 Final Drop Tweaks and Enhancements (13:37)
- 5.1 Creating an Outro for DJ Mixing (5:17)
- 5.2 Finalizing with Track Review and Tweaks (12:27)
- 6. Tech House Summary (8:32)
VI. Arrangement Analysis: Organic Rhythms and Percussive Flow (Afro House)
VI. Practical Sessions: Organic Rhythms and Percussive Flow (Afro House)
VII. Free Bonus Sessions (Legacy Arrangement Course)
- I. - Welcome and Introduction (1:19)
- II. - Downloads
- III. - What is a Bar? (3:13)
- 1.1 - The Pop Form (8:00)
- 1.2 - Pop Form vs. Descriptive Arrangement (7:28)
- 1.3 - Concept of Contrast - Practical Tips (5:27)
- 1.4 - Concept of Tension & Release (2:27)
- 1.5 - Tension & Release - Practical Tips (3:11)
- 1.6 - Proportions (2:02)
- 2.1 - Build Up (4:28)
- 2.2 - The Drop (8:14)
- 2.3 - Verse - Construction Part (3:15)
- 2.4 - Analysis of a Melodic Techno Track (9:34)
- 3.1 - From an 8 Bar Techno Loop to Full Arrangement (25:49)
- 3.2 - From an 8 Bar Melodic Techno Loop to Full Arrangement (20:08)
- 4.1 - Practical Session - Arrangement Tips To Make Your Tracks More Interesting (Techno, Deep) (21:54)
- 4.2 - Studio Session - Arranging An 8 Bar Melodic Deep Loop Into A Full Song In Ableton (30:27)
- 4.3 - Studio Session - 7 Arrangement Tips (While Finishing a Classic Trance Track with Ableton Live) (39:53)
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When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online
course -
you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the courses?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to
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What type of audio files are the samples?
24bit 44.1K WAV Files
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After purchase you will receive an email with your personal download link - it
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Are the samples royalty free?
Yes, they are! When you purchase a royalty-free sample pack, you're allowed to
use
all samples in your private and commercial music without having to pay any
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What if I am unhappy with my order?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your
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contact us in the first 48 hours and we will give you a full refund - due to the
digital
download nature of the optional sound packs, we can only refund the courses parts.
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refund on bulk / pack orders. One refund per person.
How do I access course files, if any are included?
If you're getting the basic course option, a download link will be provided
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Downloads'). In case you're getting the course with one of the pack options, the
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Is this a subscription to future products?
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What if I have further questions?
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Software Requirements
- Use with any DAW. No additional software required to take this Academy.
- Free Bonus Ableton Templates require Ableton 11.1 or higher - Ableton is not included with this Academy
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