Course: Indie Dance From Start to Finish

Indie Dance From Start to Finish Produce powerful, club-ready tracks from start to finish. About this Course Learn how to produce a modern Indie Dance track from start to finish, guided through every stage of the production process. From the initial 8-bar idea to the final master, this course shows how to create a track that feels cohesive, energetic, and ready for release. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Max Styler, Brunello, and TwoForAll, you'll explore modern techniques in sound design, groove, arrangement, mixing, and mastering using Ableton Live and Serum 2. Required Software: Ableton Live 11.1 (or higher) & Serum 2 V. 2.0.18 (or higher) What You Are Getting 3+ Hours of Studio Sessions – Full track creation from start to finish Track Foundation – Build a complete 8-bar loop from scratch Drums & Groove – Create punchy drums, percussion, and movement Bass & Low-End – Design layered basslines and powerful low-end Leads & Atmospheres – Craft melodies, stabs, vocals, and textures Arrangement – Expand a loop into a complete song structure DJ-Friendly Intro & Outro – Build sections designed for seamless mixing Mix & Master – Final polish, balance, and loudness Included Ableton Projects – Study every section and follow the process Listen to the Course Track Samples and presets are 100% royalty free for both professional and personal projects. Course Impressions Course Curriculum Part 1: Course Set Up 1.1 Introduction (+Downloads) 1.2 Track Walkthrough 1.3 Ableton Shortcuts 1.4 Project Organization Part 2: Building The Full 8-Bar Loop Free Previews 2.0 Module 2's Focus 2.1 Adding the Kick 2.2 Adding the Bass 1 Free Preview 2.3 Adding Sidechain 2.4 Adding the Bass 2 2.5 Adding Groups 2.6 Adding the Clap & Hats 2.7 Adding More Percs & Bass 2's Preset 2.8 Adding Percs 2.9 Adding Swing with Leads and Kicks 2.10 Enhancing the Leads Free Preview 2.11 Adding Rhytmic Vocals 2.12 Adding more Rhythmic melodies 2.13 Adding more Rhythmic melodies Pt. 2 2.14 Project Recap 2.15 Adding more drums 2.16 Adding the last melodics 2.17 Adding FX 2.18 Finishing Drop 2 Part 3: Arranging Drop, Break, Build Up Free Preview 3.1 Talking about the Arrangement 3.2 Starting the Drop 1 3.3 Finishing the Drop 1 3.4 Starting the Break 3.5 Adding a new vocal Free Preview 3.6 Finishing the Break 3.7 Starting the Build Up 3.8 Finishing the Build Up 3.9 Adding tension to the Build Up Part 4: Outro and Intro 4.1 Intro & Outro 4.2 Building the Outro 4.3 Starting the Intro 4.4 Finishing the Intro Part 5: Mixing and Mastering 5.1 Mix & Mastering Notes 5.2 Taming the Drums 5.3 Taming the Basses 5.4 Taming the Melodics 5.5 Mastering 5.6 Comparing to a Reference 5.7 Track Playthrough 5.8 Congratulations Thank you and Feedback! Course Details Samples and presets are 100% royalty free for both professional and personal projects. Your Instructor Leo Lauretti Born in São Paulo, Brazil, Leo Lauretti started his music career in 2013. With releases on SONY Music/Liboo, Armada, Enhanced Music, Colorize, Sekora, Leo has received multiple supports from producers like Armin Van Buuren, Above & Beyond, Paul Van Dyk, Ferry Corsten, Cosmic Gate, Nicky Romero, Sultan + Shepard, and many more. Leo has a vast knowledge in music production, having worked in many genres like Melodic House, Progressive House, Progressive Trance, Dubstep, Techno, Melodic Techno, and many more. Leo owns his school and YouTube channel, Abstrakt Music Lab, in which he helps music producers develop their sounds, their production skills and the overall quality of their productions. Get Now FAQs and Requirements FAQs 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 the courses for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own. How do I download files? After purchase you will receive an email with your personal download link - it will be sent to the email you use for the purchase. If you don't see it, quickly check your spam folder and if you have any issues, email support@productionmusiclive.com. What if I am unhappy with my order? We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, 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. No 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 above or below the video of the first or second lecture of the course (usually named 'Setup & Downloads'). In case you're getting the course with one of the pack options, the additional packs will be delivered to you via email. Where will I be able to log into my course? The courses are hosted on another server. Once you've bought a course, you'll be getting a mail saying "Redeem your copy of "Course …"". Follow the "Confirm your account" link in that mail and you will end up on the course-platform. There, you'll need to pick your password and log in. Your profile info will be already prepared for you. You can then always log in here: PML Courses Login. If you already have a courses account, the new course will be added to your profile (assuming you buy it using the same email address associated with that account). If you have an account but buy a new course using a different email, get in touch and we will manually add it to your existing account. There is one way of watching videos offline for example if you are traveling with an iPad and you are not always within reach of a stable internet connection: We have activated the option of MyTeachable accounts on our videos so you can watch videos offline through the "Teachable Online Courses" iOS App. I already own some courses/packs. Can I upgrade? You already bought some courses / packs and want to upgrade? Get in touch for your custom offer! What if I have further questions? We are available to help you with any questions, get in touch via: support@productionmusiclive.com Software Requirements Ableton Live 11.1 Suite (or higher) Serum 2 V. 2.0.18 (or higher) Email us anytime for further questions or concerns!