Rhythm Section Programming Class | Nashville
Rhythm Section Programming
Think like a drummer or a strummer: program beats, riffs and fills that sound like… well… beats, riffs and fills. A programmed rhythm section usually sounds programmed: hi-hats at the same velocity from top to bottom, a bassline that never answers the kick, a guitar part no guitarist would play. This course is about the difference - how drummers, bassists and guitarists actually approach their parts, and how to get that into a sequencer.
In Nashville, a city built on songwriting and recording, this course is taught by producers who work in its studios. Classes are small and hands-on, and the same sessions are available live online, using our specialist music collaboration software, Muse.
Drumming Insights
- →Step into the mindset of a drummer. Explore the art of crafting realistic drum patterns and fills that groove with authenticity, adding a rhythmic heartbeat to your music.
Guitar and Bass
- →Elevate your stringed instrument programming to new heights. Learn techniques to infuse your guitar and bass parts with musicality, creating layers that complement and enrich the overall sound.
Session Musician Secrets
- →Peek behind the curtain of top session musicians. Understand how they approach their instruments, picking up invaluable tips to infuse your production with the finesse and expression that sets the pros apart.
Rhythm Section Mastery
- →Uncover the secrets of the rhythm section—the backbone of your beat. Master the essential building blocks that bind your music together, creating a solid foundation that propels your compositions forward.
Over 18 hours you take each in turn: drum patterns and fills that groove, stringed parts with phrasing and musicality, and the habits session musicians bring to a take. You leave with a rhythm section that holds a track together rather than sitting under it. Discover qualities that distinguish us, here.
Student reviews.
“I came into the program with no idea how to work logic and after the intensive week I walked out programming beats, using loops and samples…I feel like I can take my music to the next level now. Thanks :)”
Christy Thompson
Instructors
Common questions, answered.
Building authentic drum patterns and fills, writing musical guitar and bass parts, picking up session musician technique, and locking in the rhythm section as your track's foundation.
Hit the "Connect" button and a placement expert will get back to you within a business day.
No - none of that is required to follow the course.
Producers who are already programming beats and basslines but want them to feel less mechanical and more like a real band recorded them.
Yes - 11 hours of 1-on-1 instruction is available through the Rhythm Section Programming Private Instruction page.
$799 + $100 Registration if booked 14 days before start or $999 + $200 Registration
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