3.1a Creating and Structuring a Pre-Drop Section

Arrangement Academy (PML361)

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)
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)

1.1 Mastering Track Arrangements (7:27)
1.2 Arranging the Perfect Intro (6:59)
1.3 Crafting Tension in Arrangement (5:12)
1.4 Mastering Dynamic Arrangement Techniques (18:11)
1.5 Dynamic Arrangements- Fake Outs and Flow (13:21)
1.6 Unlocking Arrangement Creative Structure (17:03)

II. Practical Sessions: Emotional Storytelling (Melodic, Deep House)

2.1 Example 1: Foundation of Arrangement (12:20)
2.2 Crafting Impactful Intros (9:10)
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)

1.0 Introduction to Music Arrangement (0:59)
1.1 Initial Listening and Track Analysis (8:15)
1.2 Breaking Down Track Structure (17:52)
1.3 Dynamic Arrangement Techniques in Dance Music (16:02)
1.4 Key Techniques for Dance Music Arrangement (7:04)
1.5 Key Insights for Arranging Tracks (4:32)

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)
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)

1.0 Intro to Track Arrangement (2:23)
1.1 Analyzing Track Structure and Set Markers (6:30)
1.2 Crafting Dynamic Drops and Tension (10:25)
1.3 Structuring Energy and Variation in Tech House (12:01)
1.4 Track Arrangement and Energy Flow Strategies (10:43)

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)
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)

2.1 Arranging Afro House Basics (22:33)
2.2 Arranging and Refining (22:13)
2.3 Refining & Automation Techniques Part 1 (14:34)
2.4 Refining & Automation Techniques Part 2 (13:52)
2.5 Vocal Arrangement Mastery (20:54)
3. Afro House Summary (7:33)
4. Thank You and Feedback (0:17)

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)
Thank You and Feedback (0:17)

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