Remixing Dance Music: Digital Production Basics

Song remixes can be a great way to crack into the music industry and build your name as a producer. In this 60-minute class with globe trotting DJ King Arthur (Hexagon/Spinnin Records), you'll follow along as he builds a remix from scratch – a skill that has been instrumental in getting him to where he is today. You'll learn:

• How to define the purpose of your remix - where will it be played?
• Creating a groove for your new version of the song with baselines and leads
• Utilizing percussion to set the tempo
• Adding in transitions to polish a track
• Including intros and outros so DJs can easily feature your track in a mix
• Tips on sharing and spreading the track

Whether you're a seasoned producer or an aspiring up and comer, this class will give you the ins and outs for what you should consider when creating a dance remix meant to get spins. After going through the lessons, you'll share a remix of your own.

It is recommended that you have a basic understanding of digital music production (any digital audio workstation will suffice) to fully utilize the lessons King Arthur shares in this class. 

• Introduction: The Role of Remixes
• Pre-Production: Determine the Vibe
• Benefits of Using Stems
• Building the Groove
• Percussion and Lead Melody
• Sequencing the Track
• Adding Transitions
• Intro and Outro for DJs
• Legal & Sharing