We just posted a comprehensive music production course on the freeCodeCamp.org YouTube channel that bridges the gap between basic theory and professional execution. Miguel guides you through the entire lifecycle of a song using tools like FL Studio. You will master sound design and mixing before applying your skills to build a high-energy Bass House track from scratch.

The course also covers the business side, teaching you how to distribute your music to major platforms and properly collect your royalties. By the end, you will have the practical knowledge needed to transform your creative ideas into a fully released, monetized product.

Here are the sections in this course:

  • Introduction and Welcome

  • Course Overview: Theory vs. Application

  • Tools and Setup (FL Studio, Fabric, Samples)

  • Sound Design Basics with Fabric

  • Understanding Pre-processing vs. Post-processing

  • Parallel Processing and Filters

  • Alternative Tools: Using Vital

  • Working with Samples as Building Blocks

  • Building a Basic House Beat

  • Mixing Theory: The Box Concept

  • Practical Mixing Techniques in FL Studio

  • Melody Creation and Music Theory

  • Creating Motives and Variations

  • Melodic Symmetry and Flow

  • Music Distribution and Publishing Rights

  • Application: Making a Bass House Track from Scratch

  • reakdown: Baseline and Vocal Setup

  • Breakdown: Adding Effects and Ambience

  • Breakdown: Drum Progression

  • Filling empty spaces using "Call and Response" synth melodies.

  • Creating vocal ambience through pitch-shifting and reverse sampling.

  • Designing the Main Drop: Combining drums and aggressive baselines.

  • Advanced Bass Sequencing: Rhythm, variations, and groove.

  • Using Automation: Adding reverb and pitch shifts for dynamic transitions.

  • Buildup Techniques: Creating tension with filters and snare rolls.

  • Song Arrangement: Copying sections and creating "Fake Drops" for variation.

  • Final Mixdown: Leveling, EQ filtering, and stereo placement.

  • Sidechaining: Using "ducking" effects to keep the kick and bass from clashing.

  • Sub-bass Management: Separating low-end frequencies for club systems.

  • Mastering: Utilizing limiters to achieve professional loudness without clipping.

  • Export Settings: High-quality MP3 rendering for distribution.

  • Song Distribution: Step-by-step guide to uploading through RouteNote.

  • Strategic Release Planning: Choosing dates and managing store territories.

  • Collecting Royalties: Using Monetunes to claim publishing and intellectual property rights.

  • Final Encouragement and Closing Remarks.

Watch the full course on the freeCodeCamp.org YouTube channel (3-hour watch).