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From your first session to your next house set.
Beginner and intermediate lessons in production, branding, visuals, and DJ skills. Choose your level and build toward your next release.

162 free lessons / four learning paths

FL Studio

Build a pattern, record audio, and get comfortable with the mixer.

Beginner lessons

Getting startedBEGINNER

Find the Channel Rack, build a pattern, and move it into a song.

FL Studio
FL Studio 20Watch on YouTube
RecordingBEGINNER

Set up audio recording and bring a real instrument or voice into your project.

Sweetwater
FL Studio 20Watch on YouTube
MUSICAL IDEASBEGINNER

Practice: write a short idea, then vary its rhythm or note lengths.

FL Studio
FL Studio / Mac + WindowsWatch on YouTube

Intermediate lessons

AUTOMATIONINTERMEDIATE

Practice: make one controlled change over time, then adjust its timing and shape.

FL Studio
FL Studio / Mac + WindowsWatch on YouTube
APPLIED SKILLSINTERMEDIATE

Practice: try this technique in a short project before adding it to a finished release.

FL Studio
FL Studio / Mac + WindowsWatch on YouTube
LOW ENDINTERMEDIATE

Practice: hear how the kick and bass interact in the full mix.

Echo Pierce
FL Studio / Mac + WindowsWatch on YouTube

Ableton Live

Find your way around, then turn sounds into an arrangement.

Beginner lessons

Getting startedBEGINNER

Get to know the main parts of Live’s interface before building your first idea.

Ableton
Live 12Watch on YouTube
SoundsBEGINNER

Learn how to work with your own sounds and samples in Live.

Ableton
Live fundamentalsWatch on YouTube
RecordingBEGINNER

Capture notes for a software instrument and turn a performance into a clip.

Ableton
Live fundamentalsWatch on YouTube
ArrangementBEGINNER

Explore the timeline where clips become the structure of a track.

Ableton
Live fundamentalsWatch on YouTube
WORKFLOWBEGINNER

Practice: apply the technique to a short project and compare the result before and after.

Ableton
Ableton Live / Mac + WindowsWatch on YouTube
MUSICAL IDEASBEGINNER

Practice: write a short idea, then vary its rhythm or note lengths.

Ableton
Ableton Live / Mac + WindowsWatch on YouTube

Intermediate lessons

AUTOMATIONINTERMEDIATE

Practice: make one controlled change over time, then adjust its timing and shape.

Ableton
Ableton Live / Mac + WindowsWatch on YouTube
LOW ENDINTERMEDIATE

Practice: hear how the kick and bass interact in the full mix.

Ableton
Ableton Live / Mac + WindowsWatch on YouTube
WORKFLOWINTERMEDIATE

Practice: apply the technique to a short project and compare the result before and after.

Ableton
Ableton Live / Mac + WindowsWatch on YouTube
GROOVEINTERMEDIATE

Practice: build an eight-bar groove and change one rhythmic detail at a time.

Ableton
Ableton Live / Mac + WindowsWatch on YouTube
GROOVEINTERMEDIATE

Practice: build an eight-bar groove and change one rhythmic detail at a time.

Ableton
Ableton Live / Mac + WindowsWatch on YouTube
APPLIED SKILLSINTERMEDIATE

Practice: try this technique in a short project before adding it to a finished release.

Ableton
Ableton Live / Mac + WindowsWatch on YouTube

Logic Pro

Get oriented, record your first take, and bounce your music.

Beginner lessons

APPLIED SKILLSBEGINNER

Practice: try this technique in a short project before adding it to a finished release.

MusicTech
Logic Pro / MacWatch on YouTube

Intermediate lessons

DYNAMICSINTERMEDIATE

Practice: compare the processed and original signal at a similar listening level.

MusicTech
Logic Pro / MacWatch on YouTube
DYNAMICSINTERMEDIATE

Practice: compare the processed and original signal at a similar listening level.

MusicTech
Logic Pro / MacWatch on YouTube
ROUTINGINTERMEDIATE

Practice: send two tracks to one shared effect and balance their send levels.

MusicTech
Logic Pro / MacWatch on YouTube
APPLIED SKILLSINTERMEDIATE

Practice: try this technique in a short project before adding it to a finished release.

MusicTech
Logic Pro / MacWatch on YouTube
LOW ENDINTERMEDIATE

Practice: hear how the kick and bass interact in the full mix.

Bear Lee
Logic Pro / MacWatch on YouTube

GarageBand

Start a project on Mac, record a sound, and share your song.

Beginner lessons

Intermediate lessons

DYNAMICSINTERMEDIATE

Practice: compare the processed and original signal at a similar listening level.

The Band Guide
GarageBand / MacWatch on YouTube
GROOVEINTERMEDIATE

Practice: build an eight-bar groove and change one rhythmic detail at a time.

dancetech
GarageBand / MacWatch on YouTube

REAPER

Set up a project and learn the basics of audio and MIDI recording.

Beginner lessons

WORKFLOWBEGINNER

Practice: apply the technique to a short project and compare the result before and after.

REAPER Mania
REAPER / DesktopWatch on YouTube
APPLIED SKILLSBEGINNER

Practice: try this technique in a short project before adding it to a finished release.

REAPER Mania
REAPER / DesktopWatch on YouTube

Intermediate lessons

APPLIED SKILLSINTERMEDIATE

Practice: try this technique in a short project before adding it to a finished release.

REAPER Mania
REAPER / DesktopWatch on YouTube
ROUTINGINTERMEDIATE

Practice: send two tracks to one shared effect and balance their send levels.

REAPER Mania
REAPER / DesktopWatch on YouTube
AUTOMATIONINTERMEDIATE

Practice: make one controlled change over time, then adjust its timing and shape.

REAPER Mania
REAPER / DesktopWatch on YouTube
LEVELSINTERMEDIATE

Practice: match two tracks by ear while keeping your meters out of the red.

REAPER Mania
REAPER / DesktopWatch on YouTube
APPLIED SKILLSINTERMEDIATE

Practice: try this technique in a short project before adding it to a finished release.

REAPER Mania
REAPER / DesktopWatch on YouTube
GROOVEINTERMEDIATE

Practice: build an eight-bar groove and change one rhythmic detail at a time.

REAPER Mania
REAPER / DesktopWatch on YouTube

House & dance

Go inside the sessions of Henry Fong, Disclosure, and John Summit. Start with your DAW’s basics, then bring these grooves, basslines, and production ideas into your own tracks.

Beginner lessons

Kick drumsBEGINNER

Three quick kick drum tips from Henry Fong to bring into your next dance track.

Henry Fong
House / Drum productionWatch on YouTube
APPLIED SKILLSBEGINNER

Practice: try this technique in a short project before adding it to a finished release.

EDM Tips
House + dance / ProductionWatch on YouTube
BASSBEGINNER

Practice: write a short bass part that leaves space for your kick.

EDM Tips
House + dance / ProductionWatch on YouTube
MUSICAL IDEASBEGINNER

Practice: write a short idea, then vary its rhythm or note lengths.

EDM Tips
House + dance / ProductionWatch on YouTube
MUSICAL IDEASBEGINNER

Practice: write a short idea, then vary its rhythm or note lengths.

EDM Tips
House + dance / ProductionWatch on YouTube
APPLIED SKILLSBEGINNER

Practice: try this technique in a short project before adding it to a finished release.

Alex Rome
House + dance / ProductionWatch on YouTube
GROOVEBEGINNER

Practice: build an eight-bar groove and change one rhythmic detail at a time.

Tech House Market
House + dance / ProductionWatch on YouTube
GROOVEBEGINNER

Practice: build an eight-bar groove and change one rhythmic detail at a time.

FaderPro
House + dance / ProductionWatch on YouTube

Intermediate lessons

Bass houseINTERMEDIATE

Follow Henry Fong’s remix workflow and listen for the decisions that give a bass house track its energy.

Henry Fong
Henry Fong / Remix workflowWatch on YouTube
GrooveINTERMEDIATE

Watch Henry Fong turn an idea into a UK garage and bass house sketch, then try building your own groove.

Henry Fong
Henry Fong / UKG & bass houseWatch on YouTube
Track breakdownINTERMEDIATE

See Disclosure unpack the production of “You & Me” and connect individual sounds to the finished arrangement.

Disclosure
Disclosure / Track breakdownWatch on YouTube
Track breakdownINTERMEDIATE

Follow Disclosure’s account of making “Latch” and study how the song’s parts work together.

Disclosure
Disclosure / Track breakdownWatch on YouTube
Track breakdownINTERMEDIATE

Explore Disclosure’s production of “Deeper” with Leon Thomas, from the perspective of the artists behind it.

Disclosure
Disclosure / Track breakdownWatch on YouTube
Tech houseINTERMEDIATE

Follow John Summit’s tech house production approach, then apply the ideas to your own session.

John Summit
John Summit / Tech houseWatch on YouTube
BasslinesINTERMEDIATE

Work on the movement and groove of a rolling bassline with John Summit’s tech house walkthrough.

John Summit
John Summit / Bass productionWatch on YouTube
LOW ENDINTERMEDIATE

Practice: hear how the kick and bass interact in the full mix.

EDM Tips
House + dance / ProductionWatch on YouTube
BASSINTERMEDIATE

Practice: write a short bass part that leaves space for your kick.

EDM Tips
House + dance / ProductionWatch on YouTube
APPLIED SKILLSINTERMEDIATE

Practice: try this technique in a short project before adding it to a finished release.

Henry Fong
House + dance / ProductionWatch on YouTube

Build a brand that feels like you

Start with your identity and story, then make your visuals consistent.

Beginner lessons

Brand foundationsBEGINNER

Learn how branding, visual identity, and a logo play different roles.

The Futur
Brand foundationsWatch on YouTube
Your storyBEGINNER

Explore the stories, values, and perspective that make a personal brand distinct.

The Futur
Personal brandingWatch on YouTube
CONTENTBEGINNER

From Neighborhood Art Supply / The Cult Creatives. Practice: plan three posts that connect your music to the world around the release.

Neighborhood Art Supply
Artist identity / ContentWatch on YouTube
ARTIST BRANDINGBEGINNER

From Neighborhood Art Supply / The Cult Creatives. Practice: apply one idea to your own artist project and check it against your sound and visuals.

Neighborhood Art Supply
Artist identity / ContentWatch on YouTube
ARTIST BRANDINGBEGINNER

From Neighborhood Art Supply / The Cult Creatives. Practice: apply one idea to your own artist project and check it against your sound and visuals.

Neighborhood Art Supply
Artist identity / ContentWatch on YouTube
ARTIST BRANDINGBEGINNER

From Neighborhood Art Supply / The Cult Creatives. Practice: apply one idea to your own artist project and check it against your sound and visuals.

Neighborhood Art Supply
Artist identity / ContentWatch on YouTube
ARTIST BRANDINGBEGINNER

From Neighborhood Art Supply / The Cult Creatives. Practice: apply one idea to your own artist project and check it against your sound and visuals.

Neighborhood Art Supply
Artist identity / ContentWatch on YouTube

Intermediate lessons

Artist identityINTERMEDIATE

Chris Alba of The Cult Creatives connects your music, story, and visual identity in this Neighborhood Art Supply masterclass.

Neighborhood Art Supply
Brand foundationsWatch on YouTube
Luxury brandingINTERMEDIATE

Explore the visual and psychological choices behind premium music branding with Neighborhood Art Supply, by The Cult Creatives.

Neighborhood Art Supply
Artist brandingWatch on YouTube
Creative directionINTERMEDIATE

Use John Summit’s branding as a case study in building a recognizable artist identity, with Neighborhood Art Supply.

Neighborhood Art Supply
Artist brandingWatch on YouTube
CONTENTINTERMEDIATE

From Neighborhood Art Supply / The Cult Creatives. Practice: plan three posts that connect your music to the world around the release.

Neighborhood Art Supply
Artist identity / ContentWatch on YouTube
ARTIST BRANDINGINTERMEDIATE

From Neighborhood Art Supply / The Cult Creatives. Practice: apply one idea to your own artist project and check it against your sound and visuals.

Neighborhood Art Supply
Artist identity / ContentWatch on YouTube
ARTIST BRANDINGINTERMEDIATE

From Neighborhood Art Supply / The Cult Creatives. Practice: apply one idea to your own artist project and check it against your sound and visuals.

Neighborhood Art Supply
Artist identity / ContentWatch on YouTube
ARTIST BRANDINGINTERMEDIATE

From Neighborhood Art Supply / The Cult Creatives. Practice: apply one idea to your own artist project and check it against your sound and visuals.

Neighborhood Art Supply
Artist identity / ContentWatch on YouTube
CONTENTINTERMEDIATE

From Neighborhood Art Supply / The Cult Creatives. Practice: plan three posts that connect your music to the world around the release.

Neighborhood Art Supply
Artist identity / ContentWatch on YouTube

DaVinci Resolve

Learn to edit, then shape the contrast and color of your footage.

Beginner lessons

Editing basicsBEGINNER

Work through editing fundamentals with Blackmagic Design’s official training.

Blackmagic Design
Resolve 17 / core editingWatch on YouTube
ColorBEGINNER

Learn the basic tools for shaping contrast, balance, and the look of your footage.

Blackmagic Design
Resolve 17 / core colorWatch on YouTube
APPLIED SKILLSBEGINNER

Practice: try this technique in a short project before adding it to a finished release.

Casey Faris
DaVinci Resolve / DesktopWatch on YouTube
WORKFLOWBEGINNER

Practice: apply the technique to a short project and compare the result before and after.

Casey Faris
DaVinci Resolve / DesktopWatch on YouTube

Intermediate lessons

AUTOMATIONINTERMEDIATE

Practice: make one controlled change over time, then adjust its timing and shape.

Casey Faris
DaVinci Resolve / DesktopWatch on YouTube
COLORINTERMEDIATE

Practice: match two shots while keeping your main accent color intentional.

Jason Yadlovski
DaVinci Resolve / DesktopWatch on YouTube
COLORINTERMEDIATE

Practice: match two shots while keeping your main accent color intentional.

Casey Faris
DaVinci Resolve / DesktopWatch on YouTube
APPLIED SKILLSINTERMEDIATE

Practice: try this technique in a short project before adding it to a finished release.

Casey Faris
DaVinci Resolve / DesktopWatch on YouTube

Premiere Pro

Set up a project and learn how to export a finished video.

Beginner lessons

AUTOMATIONBEGINNER

Practice: make one controlled change over time, then adjust its timing and shape.

Vince Opra
Premiere Pro / DesktopWatch on YouTube
COLORBEGINNER

Practice: match two shots while keeping your main accent color intentional.

Adobe Video
Premiere Pro / DesktopWatch on YouTube

Intermediate lessons

CAPTIONSINTERMEDIATE

Practice: caption a short artist clip and check readability on a phone.

Adobe Video
Premiere Pro / DesktopWatch on YouTube
WORKFLOWINTERMEDIATE

Practice: apply the technique to a short project and compare the result before and after.

Premiere Gal
Premiere Pro / DesktopWatch on YouTube
APPLIED SKILLSINTERMEDIATE

Practice: try this technique in a short project before adding it to a finished release.

Merle Becker
Premiere Pro / DesktopWatch on YouTube
COLORINTERMEDIATE

Practice: match two shots while keeping your main accent color intentional.

Adobe Video
Premiere Pro / DesktopWatch on YouTube

Final Cut Pro

Start with an edit, then explore the tools behind your visual style.

Beginner lessons

Editing basicsBEGINNER

Work through the basics of Final Cut Pro in a focused beginner walkthrough.

Ripple Training
Final Cut Pro for MacWatch on YouTube
ColorBEGINNER

Explore color correction and grading tools for shaping a consistent visual look.

Ripple Training
Final Cut Pro for MacWatch on YouTube
APPLIED SKILLSBEGINNER

Practice: try this technique in a short project before adding it to a finished release.

Rafael Ludwig
Final Cut Pro / MacWatch on YouTube
WORKFLOWBEGINNER

Practice: apply the technique to a short project and compare the result before and after.

Dan Allen
Final Cut Pro / MacWatch on YouTube

Intermediate lessons

APPLIED SKILLSINTERMEDIATE

Practice: try this technique in a short project before adding it to a finished release.

Brad West
Final Cut Pro / MacWatch on YouTube
AUTOMATIONINTERMEDIATE

Practice: make one controlled change over time, then adjust its timing and shape.

Collin Michael
Final Cut Pro / MacWatch on YouTube
AUTOMATIONINTERMEDIATE

Practice: make one controlled change over time, then adjust its timing and shape.

Stupid Raisins
Final Cut Pro / MacWatch on YouTube

CapCut

Get comfortable with a first edit and build your workflow from there.

Beginner lessons

Editing techniquesBEGINNER

Explore practical editing techniques once you’re comfortable with the basics.

Kevin Stratvert
CapCut desktopWatch on YouTube
CAPTIONSBEGINNER

Practice: caption a short artist clip and check readability on a phone.

Ben Claremont
CapCut / DesktopWatch on YouTube
AUTOMATIONBEGINNER

Practice: make one controlled change over time, then adjust its timing and shape.

Masterclass
CapCut / DesktopWatch on YouTube

Intermediate lessons

MASKINGINTERMEDIATE

Practice: combine two shots and check the mask edges throughout the movement.

Rebecca Sun
CapCut / DesktopWatch on YouTube
AUTOMATIONINTERMEDIATE

Practice: make one controlled change over time, then adjust its timing and shape.

Collin Michael
CapCut / DesktopWatch on YouTube
MASKINGINTERMEDIATE

Practice: combine two shots and check the mask edges throughout the movement.

Collin Michael
CapCut / DesktopWatch on YouTube

rekordbox

Our main DJ software path. Prepare house and dance music sets with track analysis, cue points, beatgrids, playlists, and USB export.

Beginner lessons

Software setupBEGINNER

Find your way around rekordbox and prepare for your first session.

Crossfader
rekordbox fundamentalsWatch on YouTube
ORGANIZATIONBEGINNER

Practice: build a small, clearly labeled collection for your next practice session.

Skilz DJ Academy
rekordbox / Mac + WindowsWatch on YouTube
CUESBEGINNER

Practice: mark useful entry, breakdown, and exit points on a house track.

Andy Tudor
rekordbox / Mac + WindowsWatch on YouTube
ORGANIZATIONBEGINNER

Practice: build a small, clearly labeled collection for your next practice session.

Dirty Secretz
rekordbox / Mac + WindowsWatch on YouTube
USB PREPBEGINNER

Practice: prepare a separate practice USB and check your exported playlist before a set.

Chris M
rekordbox / Mac + WindowsWatch on YouTube

Intermediate lessons

TRACK PREPINTERMEDIATE

Practice: check the first downbeat, then listen further into the track for drift.

Michael W
rekordbox / Mac + WindowsWatch on YouTube
CUESINTERMEDIATE

Practice: mark useful entry, breakdown, and exit points on a house track.

Crossfader
rekordbox / Mac + WindowsWatch on YouTube
APPLIED SKILLSINTERMEDIATE

Practice: try this technique in a short project before adding it to a finished release.

Bill Slinnton
rekordbox / Mac + WindowsWatch on YouTube
APPLIED SKILLSINTERMEDIATE

Practice: try this technique in a short project before adding it to a finished release.

Crossfader
rekordbox / Mac + WindowsWatch on YouTube
TRACK PREPINTERMEDIATE

Practice: check the first downbeat, then listen further into the track for drift.

Digital DJ Tips
rekordbox / Mac + WindowsWatch on YouTube
APPLIED SKILLSINTERMEDIATE

Practice: try this technique in a short project before adding it to a finished release.

Crossfader
rekordbox / Mac + WindowsWatch on YouTube

DJ fundamentals

Build the fundamentals, then practice house transitions, harmonic mixing, and set preparation with lessons from working DJs and dance artists.

Beginner lessons

DJ basicsBEGINNER

Get oriented with DJ equipment, controls, and the basics of putting tracks together.

Crossfader
DJ foundationsWatch on YouTube
BeatmatchingBEGINNER

Explore how to align two tracks and build a core DJ listening skill.

Crossfader
DJ foundationsWatch on YouTube
PHRASINGBEGINNER

Practice: count through two tracks and line up the start of their musical phrases.

Zeeshan Khamis
DJ technique / House + danceWatch on YouTube
TRANSITIONSBEGINNER

Practice: record a two-track transition and listen back for timing and bass clashes.

Crossfader
DJ technique / House + danceWatch on YouTube
PHRASINGBEGINNER

Practice: count through two tracks and line up the start of their musical phrases.

DJ Shortee
DJ technique / House + danceWatch on YouTube
LEVELSBEGINNER

Practice: match two tracks by ear while keeping your meters out of the red.

HOTDJGEAR
DJ technique / House + danceWatch on YouTube
APPLIED SKILLSBEGINNER

Practice: try this technique in a short project before adding it to a finished release.

Laidback Luke
DJ technique / House + danceWatch on YouTube

Intermediate lessons

TRANSITIONSINTERMEDIATE

Practice: record a two-track transition and listen back for timing and bass clashes.

Crossfader
DJ technique / House + danceWatch on YouTube
TRANSITIONSINTERMEDIATE

Practice: record a two-track transition and listen back for timing and bass clashes.

Crossfader
DJ technique / House + danceWatch on YouTube
TRANSITIONSINTERMEDIATE

Practice: record a two-track transition and listen back for timing and bass clashes.

Crossfader
DJ technique / House + danceWatch on YouTube
APPLIED SKILLSINTERMEDIATE

Practice: try this technique in a short project before adding it to a finished release.

Laidback Luke
DJ technique / House + danceWatch on YouTube
ORGANIZATIONINTERMEDIATE

Practice: build a small, clearly labeled collection for your next practice session.

Digital DJ Tips
DJ technique / House + danceWatch on YouTube
APPLIED SKILLSINTERMEDIATE

Practice: try this technique in a short project before adding it to a finished release.

Laidback Luke
DJ technique / House + danceWatch on YouTube
APPLIED SKILLSINTERMEDIATE

Practice: try this technique in a short project before adding it to a finished release.

Laidback Luke
DJ technique / House + danceWatch on YouTube
APPLIED SKILLSINTERMEDIATE

Practice: try this technique in a short project before adding it to a finished release.

Digital DJ Tips
DJ technique / House + danceWatch on YouTube
HARMONIC MIXINGINTERMEDIATE

Practice: compare two compatible keys, then trust your ears over the key label.

Crossfader
DJ technique / House + danceWatch on YouTube

Serato DJ

An additional software path for Serato users: start with the basics, then develop your library, loops, beatgrids, and effects.

Beginner lessons

Software setupBEGINNER

Get started with Serato’s introductory DJ software.

Serato
Serato DJ LiteWatch on YouTube
MixingBEGINNER

Learn the basics of mixing two tracks with Serato DJ Lite.

Serato
Serato DJ LiteWatch on YouTube
ORGANIZATIONBEGINNER

Practice: build a small, clearly labeled collection for your next practice session.

Cee B
Serato / Mac + WindowsWatch on YouTube
CUESBEGINNER

Practice: mark useful entry, breakdown, and exit points on a house track.

Serato
Serato / Mac + WindowsWatch on YouTube

Intermediate lessons

ORGANIZATIONINTERMEDIATE

Practice: build a small, clearly labeled collection for your next practice session.

Serato
Serato / Mac + WindowsWatch on YouTube
TRACK PREPINTERMEDIATE

Practice: check the first downbeat, then listen further into the track for drift.

PDot
Serato / Mac + WindowsWatch on YouTube
APPLIED SKILLSINTERMEDIATE

Practice: try this technique in a short project before adding it to a finished release.

Serato
Serato / Mac + WindowsWatch on YouTube
APPLIED SKILLSINTERMEDIATE

Practice: try this technique in a short project before adding it to a finished release.

Serato
Serato / Mac + WindowsWatch on YouTube

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