FL Studio - Music Production + Mixing Music -Complete Course (Udemy.com)
Learn Music Production in FL Studio for Mac + PC for Recording, Editing, Composing, Mixing and Mastering in FL Studio
Created by: Tomas George
Last updated August 2026
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This is a 25-hour FL Studio course from Tomas George and Ian Alexander, spread over 229 lectures in 39 sections. It opens with a crash course on the interface, then moves through MIDI and audio recording, mixing, compression, mastering, beats, the FPC drum machine, synthesis, music theory and songwriting. A fair amount of the later material is conversation, including interviews with a former Abbey Road engineer and a songwriter. It was last updated in August 2026 and targets FL Studio 20, 21 and 2024. Some lessons, like the LuxeVerb section, need the All Plugins Edition.
Most of the 5,990 reviews are happy. About 3,700 gave five stars and about 1,800 gave four. Students praise the step by step teaching and the easy pace, and one longtime FL Studio owner says it finally made the software click after years of giving up. A beginner reviewer notes that mixing and mastering get an overview, not a detailed treatment. The complaints are consistent. Lower-star reviewers call it slow, repetitive and light on why to use each function. One says 25 hours left them unsure what to actually make. Another wanted real client projects and more complex automation.
The course shares its shelf with a second FL Studio course, plus Ableton, DJing and GarageBand options, so the real choice is which software to learn. For FL Studio newcomers who like every knob explained, this is a patient and thorough pick. Fast learners may find it drags, and the bonus interviews are easy to skim if time is short.
Pros
- Reviewers call the teaching clear, step by step and well paced for beginners
- Covers the full path from interface and MIDI to synths, mixing, mastering and songwriting
- Updated in August 2026 and written for FL Studio 20, 21 and 2024
- A longtime FL Studio owner says it finally made the software feel manageable
Cons
- Several low-star reviewers find it slow and repetitive, with the same points stretched across many videos
- Mixing and mastering are an overview, not a detailed guide, and one reviewer wanted real client projects
- Some lessons need Producer or All Plugins Edition, and a lot of bonus time is interviews
Excellent step by step instructions, very clear with good pace.
Labeled All Levels, but it suits true beginners best. Basic theory helps, and Producer edition or higher is preferred.
What you will learn
- How to Navigate Around FL Studio
- How to Record and Edit Audio & MIDI using FL Studio
- How to Work Quickly and Efficiently in FL Studio
- How to Mix and Master your Music
- How to Create a Song from Scratch
- How to Create Beats in FL Studio
- Music Theory Essentials
- Songwriting + Lyric Writing tips
- How to use Synthesizers
- How to use Plugins in FL Studio
- How to use EQ & Compression Effectively
- Improve your General Music Production Skills
Course content
39 sections · 229 lectures · 25 hours of video 1 quiz, 33 articles
- 1Introduction and Getting Started 1 free preview2 lectures · 8 min
- 2FL Studio - Crash Course Beginners Section 1 free preview9 lectures · 51 min
- 3In-Depth Look at FL Studio 1 free preview10 lectures · 1.4 hours
- 4Setting up, Recording and Editing MIDI5 lectures · 32 min
- 5Turning your Ideas Into a Song1 lecture · 7 min
- 6Recording Audio Essentials8 lectures · 41 min
- 7Turning your Ideas into a Song Continued 1 free preview8 lectures · 51 min
- 8Mixing Basics in FL Studio 1 free preview12 lectures · 1.5 hours
- 9Compression and Dynamics In-depth 1 free preview5 lectures · 48 min
- 10Beginners Guide To Mastering5 lectures · 49 min
- 11How to Make Beats in FL Studio19 lectures · 1.3 hours
- 12Recording With Edison 1 free preview11 lectures · 28 min
- 13Basic Audio Editing in Edison9 lectures · 24 min
- 14FL Studio Synths - FLEX Instrument3 lectures · 26 min
- 15Using the FPC Drum Machine 1 free preview6 lectures · 44 min
- 16An In-Depth Look at Synthesis 2 free previews13 lectures · 1.1 hours
- 17LuxeVerb Reverb - FL Studio 21 - All Plugins Edition ONLY12 lectures · 1.1 hours
- 18FL Studio Channel Sampler5 lectures · 40 min
- 19Envelope Instrument Setting Tab5 lectures · 26 min
- 20Miscellaneous Instrument Setting Tab9 lectures · 37 min
- 21Fruity DX10 and a brief Introduction into FM Synthesis3 lectures · 10 min
- 22Music Theory Essentials in FL Studio 1 free preview8 lectures · 57 min
- 23Instrumental Songwriting Essentials in FL Studio6 lectures · 1 hour
- 24Arranging the Song7 lectures · 46 min
- 25Writing a Countermelody2 lectures · 17 min
- 26Writing and Arranging the Bridge5 lectures · 32 min
- 27Final Parts and Arranging for this Song5 lectures · 24 min
- 28FL Studio Quiz and AI Role Play1 quiz
- 29Writing Lyrics and Melody for an Instrumental2 lectures · 15 min
- 30Creating a Story with Lyrics3 lectures · 30 min
- 31Lyrics and Songwriting Tips with Songwriter Peter Darling4 lectures · 1.4 hours
- 32Audio Recording Equipment1 lecture · 6 min
- 33Monitoring, Headphones and Room Treatment Tips Discussion5 lectures · 55 min
- 34Outboard Gear Discussion1 lecture · 17 min
- 35Audio Engineering Q&A, with Former Abbey Road Engineer Paul Baily9 lectures · 43 min
- 36Bonus Section - Interview with Paul Baily - Abbey Road Stories4 lectures · 53 min
- 37Peter Darling and Tomas George - Music Production Chat4 lectures · 1.1 hours
- 38FL Studio Version Comparison1 lecture · 4 min
- 39Thanks and Bye2 lectures · 1 min
Who it is for
The instructor says it suits
- Anyone who wants to Create Music
- Anyone who wants to learn FL Studio for fun or to take Music Production more seriously
- DJs who want to start producing their own music
- Songwriters and Musicians who want to record and build on their ideas
- Anyone who wants to Mix and Master their own music
- Those interested in improving their Music Production skills
- Anyone who may be interested in switching to FL Studio from another DAW
- Those who want to learn music theory and songwriting essentials
What you need before you start
- FL Studio software (preferably FL Studio Producer or above)
- A Windows or Apple Computer
- Basic music theory skills are desirable, but not necessary
- Must be willing to Learn!
How it compares
Against the other 241 rated Udemy courses in Music Production on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.6 out of 5higher than 60% of them
- Reviews5,990#3 of 242 by number of reviews
- Length25.2 hourslonger than 99% of them
- Last updatedAugust 2026more recently than 95% of them
Course Description
Have you always wanted to make music in FL Studio, but you don't know where to begin?
Opening up FL Studio can be quite intimidating. It can be hard to know how to get started!
That's why we've structured this course in a way that means anyone can start making music in FL Studio.
Start Producing Your Own Music in FL Studio
Learning how to use this DAW correctly will dramatically improve the quality of your music and the speed you create it!
In this course you will develop a deep understanding of FL Studio - You will broaden your Music Production knowledge, learning the tools and processes used by professionals and bedroom producers worldwide.
What is this FL Studio Course all about?
In this course we'll look at:
• The Interface + Workflow of FL Studio
• How to Set up your Audio Interface and MIDI Device
• How to Record and Edit MIDI
• How to Record and Edit Audio
• How to Make Beats
• The FPC Drum Machine
• Various Synths such as: 'FLEX', '3x Osc' & 'Simsynth'
• FL Studio's unique plugin 'Edison'
• MIDI Processors such as the Arpeggiator
• How to use Compression
• EQ
• Mixing
• Mastering
• Exporting
• Music Theory
• Songwriting and Lyrics
• Monitors, Headphones and Room Treatment
And Much More
What you'll learn in this FL Studio course will make you a better Music Producer.
Learn to love FL Studio and make professional quality music.
BROUGHT TO YOU BY BEST-SELLING MUSIC PRODUCTION INSTRUCTORS TOMAS GEORGE AND IAN ALEXANDER
What makes us qualified to teach you?
We are full-time Music Producers and Educators.
Tomas George has an MMus Masters Degree in Music Production and a BA(Hons) Degree in Music Composition. He is also the creator of some of the world's most popular music production courses - with over 360,000 students.
Ian Alexander has an MA Masters Degree in Music Production and a BA(Hons) Degree in Music Production. He is a professional Audio and Mastering engineer with years of experience using multiple DAWs.
Ian has several Best Selling Courses online specializing in Music and Audio production, with over 260,000 students worldwide.
Tomas and Ian have been creating Music Production Courses together since 2016, receiving thousands of 5-star reviews just like these:
This is the best production course I've done. It is very informative, detailed and extremely helpful. - Kumarcini P.
So well explained and easy to follow:) - Cesar S.
I have only just started the course but I have to say that the presentation and clarity is great! Would highly recommend! - Susan L
Very clear instruction, quick and to the point. - Paul D.
Easy, crystal clear, smoothly progressive learning experience. - Jorge S
Our Promise to You
If you have any questions about the content or Music Production in general, we will get back to you as soon as possible.
NOTE: This course is designed for FL Studio 20, 21, and 2024 Producer Edition or higher. Some features discussed in this course may not be available in the basic version of FL Studio (Fruity Edition).
Go ahead and click the enroll button, and we'll see you in lesson 1!
Cheers,
Tomas and Ian.
Instructor Details
- 4.6 Rating
5,990 Reviews
Tomas George
Hi, Tomas here. I'm a UK Music Producer, Composer, Audio Engineer and Video Maker.
I've been producing and writing music for over twenty years. I have an MMus Masters Degree in Music Production and a BA (Hons) Degree in Music Composition.
I really enjoy writing and producing all types of music, but I especially love teaching it online.
Since 2016, I've been creating online courses that over 400,000 students worldwide have taken.
My courses teach the skills to help you learn and improve at music and audio production.
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Reviews
By Sean Santiago on 7/6/2026
This course was really helpful as a beginner course. They cover a lot of material from inserting sounds all the way up to EQ and mastering. I would say while they give you the general process of EQ and mastering, the course is not meant to be a deep dive into the best ways to implement mixing and mastering. But for getting the general idea of how mixing and mastering work this is a good place to start!
By Dante Galindo Cruz on 5/25/2026
I’ve owned FL Sudio since FL Studio 7 and for years I had trouble learning it and all the other resources I purchased were either boring or overly complicated. So I eventually gave up. But this course is just what I needed. I don’t feel overwhelmed anymore and I feel like I know this DAW like the back of my hand. Plus, now I have the knowledge to be able to express myself more creatively than I ever cpuld in the past. Let this course also be your breakthrough moment like it was for me. You won’t regret it!
By Hrishabh Pandya on 5/19/2026
I believe you should've used automations a but more complex arrangements. Even a few actual projects of yours that you produced for a client or songs that you released as a producer would've helped more. I liked all the video about nobs and all small details about the FL Studio, and Synthesis. Thank you! I've definitely learned something new.
By Tuan van Oers on 3/30/2026
The content in this course is solid, but the structure is flawed for a true beginner. Introducing deep MIDI concepts in the first few sections is a mistake. 99% of absolute beginners start with just a laptop and a mouse. By focusing on MIDI protocols and hardware setup right away, the course creates an unnecessary barrier. If you just want to start clicking in beats and learning the interface. But after section 4 I am forced to buy a MIDI keyboard and I have to wait until tomorrow. That's why I give it a 2.5 star. The course is useless for 'absolute beginners' or they are ready to afford a MIDI keyboard. But I opened FL Studios and bought this course for the first time. I Don't have anything like a MIDI keyboard. So it is very annoying to get a barrier after working 2-3 hours in the course. I didn't expect an external instrument to study an absolute beginner course in FL Studio. A beginner to expert course shouldn't have any external instruments to study a software in my opinion even the section 1-3 are very excellent for beginners. It can't be called a 'beginner course' if external instruments are used without warning that you need a MIDI for section 4 and the others. [UPDATE I Gave a 3 star before ] ^^^ Old review above ^^^ ----- Thank you for your response. I didn't remember at the tutorial that there was a MIDI early involved. I am sorry, I changed my rating to 5 stars, because it is my own fault for not seeing and listening. Thank you for your response and sorry for my misunderstanding. Kind regards, Tuan
By li Dante Chisala on 2/12/2026
This course is worth buying and content is top notch. the explainations in every videos are practical and straight forward that you can understand easy. practical examples are in their resources. The issues that have with the course is that, it doesn't cover the remaining stock plugin instruments and effects such as sytrus, sakura, poizone, bassdrum, harmless, gms, delay 3, blood overdrive, maximus, soundgoodizer, transient processor, flangus, chorus, flanger, phaser, gross beat and many others. the second issue is that, could have liked the course to have added more details in making genres of music in the course and also would like have learnt other genres of music such as metal, rock, pop, RnB and other genres of electronic music. the last issue is music theory. I wish that music theory section should have more content in it. since it is essential knowledge to learn and have. Overall, best course out there. I could like Thomas and Ian to make other DAW music production courses such as Cubase and Reason. I would love get in enrolled in.
By Chuan Grandsaerd on 1/12/2026
Great lessons that clearly and calmly explain how everything works, from the basics to the deeply detailed sections! Suitable for both beginners and advanced FL Studio users!
By Thorbjoern Schoenbeck on 12/23/2025
Very slow pace and very little explanation about why to use certain functions. It would be better to provide more structured overview about the workflows. The course is extremely extensive and covers all aspects of FL Studio in every detail.
By Olivier Thevenin on 12/4/2025
A very well organised, structured and comprehensive course. I really feel the intervenant masters his subject and teach us in a very clear way. I've learned so much, and already can handle the basic of FL and start having fun with only the first 4 sections. Thank you so much, its really awesome course I recommend for beginners like me
By Tom G on 12/1/2025
The information taught is clearly organized. I like how the lectures are in bite size videos. I find it is easier to go back and watch them again when they are like this. Cleary the two Instructors know their stuff. I am now starting to write basic songs in Fl Studio on my MacBook Pro.
By Bryan Baez on 11/17/2025
I've learned a lot with this course. When I started I had basic knowledge and now I am able to create my own music from scratch.
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