
In this lesson, Charlie share his full process for starting his song and building out an “initial track”.

If you’re a beginner, it’s okay if you don’t yet fully understand 100% of the production techniques Charlie is using in the lesson. For now, really focus on the high-level process and elements (chords, bass, drums, etc.). You’ll practice the more detailed production techniques as the class continues.

If you’re more experienced making music, there’s potentially a lot of new ideas from Charlie’s workflow that you can experiment with — from transient shaping, to working primarily in audio (instead of MIDI), and a lot more.

**Key instruments and effects Charlie uses in this lesson**

(You can browse all the plugins Charlie uses in the class in the [plugin library](https://puth-resources.studio.com/plugins))

- [Analog Lab](https://www.arturia.com/products/analog-classics/analoglab)
- [Kontakt](https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/samplers/kontakt-6-player/)
- [Waves NS1](https://www.waves.com/plugins/ns1-noise-suppressor#How-to-Clean-Up-Noisy-Audio-in-Videos)
- [Valhalla Delay](https://valhalladsp.com/shop/delay/valhalladelay/)
- [Valhalla VintageVerb](https://valhalladsp.com/shop/reverb/valhalla-vintage-verb/)
- [TAL Chorus-LX](https://tal-software.com/products/tal-chorus-lx)
- [XLN RC 20](https://www.xlnaudio.com/products/addictive_fx/effect/rc-20_retro_color)
- [Native Instruments Transient Master](https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/effects/transient-master/)
- [FabFilter Pro-Q 3](https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-q-3-equalizer-plug-in)
- [oeksound soothe2](https://oeksound.com/plugins/soothe2/)



In this lesson, Charlie shares his full process for starting a song and building out an “initial track”.

**Key instruments and effects Charlie uses here**

(You can browse all the plugins Charlie uses here in the [plugin library](https://puth-resources.studio.com/plugins))

- [Analog Lab](https://www.arturia.com/products/analog-classics/analoglab)
- [Kontakt](https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/samplers/kontakt-6-player/)
- [Waves NS1](https://www.waves.com/plugins/ns1-noise-suppressor#How-to-Clean-Up-Noisy-Audio-in-Videos)
- [Valhalla Delay](https://valhalladsp.com/shop/delay/valhalladelay/)
- [Valhalla VintageVerb](https://valhalladsp.com/shop/reverb/valhalla-vintage-verb/)
- [TAL Chorus-LX](https://tal-software.com/products/tal-chorus-lx)
- [XLN RC 20](https://www.xlnaudio.com/products/addictive_fx/effect/rc-20_retro_color)
- [Native Instruments Transient Master](https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/effects/transient-master/)
- [FabFilter Pro-Q 3](https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-q-3-equalizer-plug-in)
- [oeksound soothe2](https://oeksound.com/plugins/soothe2/)


Creating an Initial Track


**New instruments and effects Charlie uses in this lesson**

(You can browse all the plugins Charlie uses in the class in the [plugin library](https://puth-resources.studio.com/plugins))

- [Waves CLA-76](https://www.waves.com/plugins/cla-76-compressor-limiter#intro-to-the-cla-classic-compressors)
- [FabFilter Pro-Q 3](https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-q-3-equalizer-plug-in)
- [FabFilter Pro MB](https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-mb-multiband-compressor-plug-in)
- [FabFilter Pro DS-er](https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-ds-de-esser-plug-in)
- [Teletronix LA-2A](https://www.uaudio.com/uad-plugins/compressors-limiters/teletronix-la-2a-collection.html)



**Instruments and effects Charlie uses**

(You can browse all the plugins Charlie uses in the class in the [plugin library](https://puth-resources.studio.com/plugins))

- [Waves CLA-76](https://www.waves.com/plugins/cla-76-compressor-limiter#intro-to-the-cla-classic-compressors)
- [FabFilter Pro-Q 3](https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-q-3-equalizer-plug-in)
- [FabFilter Pro MB](https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-mb-multiband-compressor-plug-in)
- [FabFilter Pro DS-er](https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-ds-de-esser-plug-in)
- [Teletronix LA-2A](https://www.uaudio.com/uad-plugins/compressors-limiters/teletronix-la-2a-collection.html)


Writing the Melody & Initial Lyric Ideas


**New instruments and effects Charlie uses in this lesson**

(You can browse all the plugins Charlie uses in the class in the\* [plugin library](https://puth-resources.studio.com/plugins))

- [Serato Pitch’n Time](https://serato.com/pitchntime)
- [Valhalla Plate](https://valhalladsp.com/shop/reverb/valhalla-plate/)
- [MannyM Distortion](https://www.waves.com/plugins/manny-marroquin-distortion#manny-marroquin-signature-series-overview)
- [soundtoys PanMan](https://www.soundtoys.com/product/panman/)
- [Ozone 8 Equalizer](https://www.kvraudio.com/product/ozone-8-standard-by-izotope)


Expanding and Fine-Tuning the Production


**New instruments and effects Charlie uses in this lesson**

(You can browse all the plugins Charlie uses in the class in the [plugin library](https://puth-resources.studio.com/plugins))

- [Antares Autotune Pro](https://www.antarestech.com/product/auto-tune-pro/)


Chorus Lyrics & Vocals


**New instruments and effects Charlie uses in this lesson**

(You can browse all the plugins Charlie uses in the class in the [plugin library](https://puth-resources.studio.com/plugins))

- [Avid D-Verb](https://www.avid.com/plugins/d-verb)


Verse Lyrics & Vocals


**New instruments and effects Charlie uses in this lesson**

(You can browse all the plugins Charlie uses in the class in the [plugin library](https://puth-resources.studio.com/plugins))

- [Antares CHOIR](https://www.antarestech.com/product/choir/)


Stacking Vocal Harmonies


**New instruments and effects Charlie uses in this lesson**

(You can browse all the plugins Charlie uses in the class in the [plugin library](https://puth-resources.studio.com/plugins))

- [VocAlign Pro](https://www.synchroarts.com/products/vocalign-ultra/overview)


Tuning & Vocal Production


**New instruments and effects Charlie uses in this lesson**

(You can browse all the plugins Charlie uses in the class in the [plugin library](https://puth-resources.studio.com/plugins))

- [Shadow Hills Compressor](https://www.uaudio.com/uad-plugins/mastering/shadow-hills-mastering-compressor.html#:~:text=The)
- [Waves C6](https://www.waves.com/plugins/c6-multiband-compressor#multiband-compression-for-electronic-drums)
- [Waves API 560](https://www.waves.com/plugins/api-560)
- [AIR Stereo Width](https://www.airmusictech.com/product/creative-fx-collection-plus)
- [Brainworx BX Digital](https://www.brainworx.audio/products/brainworx/bx-digital-v3.html)
- [uaudio Pultec](https://www.uaudio.com/uad-plugins/equalizers/pultec-passive-eq-collection.html)
- [FabFilter Pro L2](https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-l-2-limiter-plug-in)


Mixing & Mastering


**New effects Charlie uses in this lesson**

(You can browse all the plugins Charlie uses in the class in the [plugin library](https://puth-resources.studio.com/plugins))

- [soundtoys Tremolator](https://www.soundtoys.com/product/tremolator/)


Starting the Uncomfortable Song

Charlie demonstrates additional ways to push himself creatively as he writes and records melody and lyrics.

Writing Melody & Lyrics


**New effects Charlie uses in this lesson**

(You can browse all the plugins Charlie uses in the class in the [plugin library](https://puth-resources.studio.com/plugins))

- [Waves One Knob Pumper](https://www.waves.com/plugins/oneknob-pumper#introducing-oneknob-pumper)


Fine-Tuning the Production


**New effects Charlie uses in this lesson**

(You can browse all the plugins Charlie uses in the class in the [plugin library](https://puth-resources.studio.com/plugins))

- [uaudio Neve 1073](https://www.uaudio.com/uad-plugins/channel-strips/neve-1073-collection.html)
- [iZotope Nectar 3](https://www.izotope.com/en/shop/nectar-3-plus.html)
- [iZotope Neoverb](https://www.izotope.com/en/shop/neoverb.html)
- [Pro Tools Time Shift](https://www.avid.com/plugins/time-shift)


Polishing & Finishing Song #2

Learn everything you need to write and produce pop songs like Charlie Puth. In this class, Charlie Puth takes you into his studio and teaches you his complete pop production process. Follow along as he writes, records, and produces 2 brand new songs from start to finish, right in front of you, explaining everything he’s doing along the way.

In the class, Charlie Puth breaks down his music-making process into clear, actionable steps. Follow along with Charlie’s process step by step and produce your own hit pop songs. You can also watch Charlie’s process in full first and then bring the ideas, tools, and techniques into your own projects. By following Charlie Puth’s proven process, you’ll learn everything you need to create songs like this:

Produce your own radio-ready pop songs, step by step

While many people know Charlie as the multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated, pop artist behind some of the biggest songs of all time, like “See You Again” and “Attention”, Charlie is also a self-proclaimed “music nerd” (with perfect pitch and a background in jazz performance), who writes, records, and produces all of his music himself.

Charlie is considered one of the most talented songwriters and pop producers working today, not only producing for himself, but also for some of the other biggest artists in the world. Notably, Charlie produced “STAY” for Justin Bieber and The Kid Laroi, which has racked up billions of streams and holds the title for the longest-reigning No. 1 song on the Billboard charts.

In this class, Charlie Puth teaches you everything he knows about writing and producing pop songs.

During class, Charlie Puth brings you into his studio and shares with you his entire creative process from start to finish. Follow along with Charlie as he writes, records, and produces two brand new pop songs completely from scratch, starting from how he finds his initial ideas, all the way through mixing, mastering, and exporting the final tracks.

Along the way, Charlie explains everything that he’s doing and thinking in detail — every idea, decision, tool, and technique. There’s no where else you can get this level of intimate access to Charlie’s brain and process.

By the end of the class, you’ll know everything you need to write hit pop songs of your own. You’ll develop a complete pop production toolkit that you can use for the rest of your creative life.

Learn all of Charlie Puth’s songwriting & production secrets

While many know Charlie as the multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated, pop artist behind some of the biggest songs of all time, like “See You Again” and “Attention”, Charlie is also a self-proclaimed “music nerd”, who writes, records, and produces all of his music himself. Charlie studied jazz performance and music engineering at Berklee College of Music and is known for his unique approach to songwriting, which blends pop, R&B, and jazz.

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