Produce a Retro Disco Boogie Record using Ableton Live Music (Udemy.com)
This course is designed to give Ableton beginners and upwards the skills and knowledge on how to create Disco Music
Created by: Rob Webster
Last updated January 2014
What you will learn
- Produce authentic sounding Disco Boogie Music
- Learn about Chord progressions
- Key points about mixing down music
- How to select the appropriate sounds for this specific genre
- Programme beats
- Arrangement skills
How it compares
Against the other 241 rated Udemy courses in Music Production on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.0 out of 5higher than 1% of them
- Reviews128#167 of 242 by number of reviews
- Length2.3 hoursshorter than 71% of them
- Last updatedJanuary 2014earlier than 99% of them
Course Description
This course gives you the insight and knowledge on how to produce a retro sounding Disco Boogie record inspired by the early 1980's producers such as D-Train, Shep Pettibone and record labels such as Sam Records and Prelude Records. The course is designed for Ableton Live users and should take around 3 hours to create. The course is set out into different sections starting with beat programming right on through to mastering the track. It is structured in a simple and easy to follow manner. You should take this course if you want to extend your genre styles within music production and to gain useful tips on how to create classic Disco music with modern technology.
Instructor Details
- 4.0 Rating
128 Reviews
Rob Webster
My name is Rob Webster and I am a professional record producer and record label owner.
I create and teach people how to produce music of various genres and to hopefully pass on my knowledge and experience to others who wish to become producers. My courses are mostly within the Ableton software with the use of various 3rd party plug ins and I teach a whole range of different genres ranging from Disco & Techno to Chill Out music.
My courses are very easy and simple to follow with many different learning techniques such as playing the keyboards and chord structure through to editing and audio mixing. You can read my biography below, thank you.
I have a long and proven success record within the music industry and you can view the highlights of my career below so far.
DJ since 1993 in many different venues and for many major clubbing brands including a ten year residency at "Progress" in Derby.
1999 International top ten chart hit in the U.K and across Europe and Asia, with the song "Everybody" recorded under my "The Boy Wunda" moniker. This record re-recorded the string section from Madonna's hit "Papa Dont Preach". It went on to sell over 200000 copies worldwide.
2000 Remixed a U.K number 6 chart hit for girl group "Atomic Kitten" called "See Ya" This was released by Virgin Records.
2000 Remixed a track called "Not Alone" by Mike Koglin for Multiply Records.
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Reviews
By Simonas Kleinas on 6/15/2023
well the drum patterns quite primitive, no swing, no groove
By Jason Edwards on 4/11/2019
YEAH! Rob Webster is fantastic, thanks for having him I want to take all of his courses! :)
By Andrew Garrett on 9/13/2018
It was good basis for the percussion. When the trainer got to the drum rack, instead of showing how to program it there wasn't much guidance. I didn't see the programmed drum rack in the downloads either.
By Joerg Hilger on 8/24/2018
On the beginning it was a bit to fast for me but overall - nice job
By Jennifer Davis on 8/9/2018
Viel geklicke ohne zu erklären was er genau tut. Setzt mittlere Programmkenntnis voraus...
By Denis Paulo on 6/17/2018
Sim, estou gostando a unica dificuldade é não estar disponível uma tradução para o português
By Nic Starkey on 2/27/2018
Nice brisk pace but with clear explanations.
By J. Paul on 9/28/2017
This is a great course to take you through creating a track from start to finish using Ableton. You could also apply the techniques to other DAWs. The uniqueness of the course successfully shows you how to make a Disco / 80's R&B sounding track. Great work.
By Nicholas Beech on 1/22/2017
Excellent tutorials with some great tips for creating EDM. Techniques can also be applied to other DAWs, such as Cubase! Thank you so much!
By R Yee on 9/8/2016
clear, easy to follow. Everything used is provided.
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Overall Score : 80 / 100






