Your Instructor
Dowden is an Electronic Music Producer, content creator, and touring DJ from Toronto, Canada, who is currently living in Berlin, Germany. Dowden’s unique and wide range of style has signed him to some of the industry's biggest labels, including Mango Alley, The Soundgarden, Meanwhile, JOOF, Solis, Hoomidaas, and many more.
Gaining support from some of the worlds biggest DJ’s, including Guy J, Lane 8, Eelke Kleijn, Hernan Cattaneo, Nick Warren, Armin Van Buuren, Guy Manztur, Cid Inc., Markus Schulz, and many more. He continues to rise in the Progressive House scene with releases on over 50 labels, and playing clubs and festivals all over the world.
Course Curriculum
Sample Pack & PDF Downloads
Available in
days
days
after you enroll
Module 1: Beginner Sound Design & Beginner Processing
Available in
days
days
after you enroll
-
StartIntroduction to Module 1 (0:51)
-
StartIntroduction to Stock Instruments (7:00)
-
StartIntroduction to Presets (8:33)
-
StartUnderstanding Waveforms, Oscillators, & Transients (10:39)
-
StartUnderstanding Amplitude, Pitch, and Frequency (6:39)
-
StartWhat is ADSR and why it's so important (10:38)
-
StartHow to use Equalization (EQ) (7:48)
-
PreviewIntroduction to Filters (8:46)
-
StartIntroduction to LFO's (8:54)
-
StartIntroduction to Voices & Detune (8:04)
-
StartHow to Use MIDI vs Audio (7:35)
-
StartHow to use Velocity to Make your Music Sound More Interesting! (15:46)
-
StartLet's Create 3 Fundamental synths! (Pad, Pluck, Supersaw) (16:38)
Module 2: Songwriting, Music & Composition Theory
Available in
days
days
after you enroll
-
StartIntroduction to Module 2 (0:50)
-
StartScales & Chords (Major & Minor) (17:08)
-
StartHow to Write GOOD Basslines (11:46)
-
StartHow to Write Melodies and Leads (16:01)
-
StartHow to Program & Write Drums (16:59)
-
PreviewWriting with Arpeggios (3:57)
-
StartHow to use Groove and Swing to Make your Tracks more Interesting! (13:16)
-
StartHow to Write for the DJ, Dancefloor, and the Average Listener (3:41)
-
StartHow to Structure a Song Efficiently as a Beginner (4:50)
-
PreviewHow to Stay Motivated as a Producer (5:35)
Frequently Asked Questions
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 course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.