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Top 40 Production: Giving Generic Production a Fresh, Genre-Bending Makeover

Transform generic pop songs into genre-defying, standout hits. In this class, Grammy-nominated Songwriter & Producer Michael Jade takes you into his studio and teaches you his complete production makeover process. Follow along as he breathes new life into a generic sounding production, explaining everything he’s doing and thinking along the way. 
$189.99

What’s included:

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    In-depth video lessons (4h 30m)

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    Step-by-step curriculum

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    Online and at your own pace

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    Watch on all devices

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    Unlimited lifetime access

Taught by

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Michael Jade
Grammy-nominated Songwriter & Producer. Credits with Ava Max, David Guetta, FINNEAS, G-Eazy, Bea Miller, Little Big Town, Cheat Codes, Andy Grammer, Hey Violet, & many more
What you’ll learn
Michael Jade's unique approach to production from start to finish
Michael Jade's go-to sounds, Plug-ins, Samples, Synths & FX
Stripping a song down to its most important core elements
Arrangement, Layering & Composition
Production Fundamentals
Song Re-Structuring 
Michael Jade's unique philosophy to blending genres and crafting your own, unique sound
Creative Sound Design & Ear Candy
Perfecting Transitions
Manipulating Audio, MIDI, Analog Sounds
Writing Synth, Bass, Guitar & Drum Parts
Choosing The Perfect Sounds
EQ, Reverb, Compression, Delay & More FX
Drum Arranging, Timing & Groove
Automation & Advanced Techniques
Shortcuts, Tricks & Pro Tips
Mixing, Polishing & Finishing Tracks
How to reimagine and reproduce an old song from scratch with fresh ears

Class Overview

Learn Michael Jade's unique approach to fresh, genre-bending production
Michael Jade is a Grammy Nominated songwriter and producer who's worked in countless different genres. Everything from Top 40 Pop to Country, Hip-Hop, R&B, Alternative, Singer-Songwriter, Folk, Indie, Rock, K-Pop, Dance/EDM, Film & TV, Experimental, and even Film Scoring. His credits and collabs include Ava Max, David Guetta, FINNEAS, G-Eazy, John Mayer, Vic Mensa, Little Big Town, Madi Diaz, Bea Miller, Andy Grammer, Rachel Platten, Cheat Codes, Bryce Fox, Richard Marx, ARTY, Backstreet Boys, Hey Violet, NCT-Dream, ONE OK ROCK, and many others. If there’s one thing he's learned, it’s that the best songs - the ones that stand the test of time - are often the ones that break the rules of GENRE. The ones that live "in between" genres. That’s why this class is all about transcending rules.  In this thought-provoking class, Michael's going to let you in on his entire approach to fresh, timeless production that stands out. You'll not only learn all his tips and tricks, but how to think differently altogether. In this class, you'll follow along with Michael as he takes a generic, typical country song that sounds like everything else you’ve heard before, and gives it a complete makeover, pulling from many different genres.  He'll cover everything from the initial listening phase, to stripping the song down to its core elements, then completely reimagining and reproducing the song from scratch, all the way through to the last finishing touches. Along the way, you'll have full access to his entire thought process, techniques, the exact sounds, plugins, and settings he's using, and so much more. You'll learn how to think outside the box, make fearless decisions, and blend influences in ways you never thought possible. By the end of this class, you’ll have everything you need to breathe new life into your own songs and make them unique and timeless.

Lessons (7)

Apply what you learn

Follow Michael Jade’s proven process, step by step

In the class, Michael Jade breaks down his production process into clear, actionable steps. Follow along with Michael’s process step-by-step and produce your own songs along with him. You can also watch Michael’s process in full first and then bring the ideas, tools, and techniques into your own projects. 

Who’s this class for?
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Experienced songwriters and producers looking to break out of a production rut and push the bounds of genre.

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Producers of all levels looking to find a unique sound and create songs that break through in mainstream music.

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Artists and Songwriters looking for new sources of inspiration, excitement and creativity.

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meet your instructor
Michael Jade

Michael Jade is a Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer.    His Writing and Production credits span many different genres, including hit singles like "Let It Be Me" by David Guetta feat. Ava Max, "Leviathan" by G-Eazy, "Next To You" by Little Big Town, "Go Tell Em'" by Vic Mensa, "Fire" by Louis the Child feat. Evalyn, "Save Me Tonight" by ARTY, "Perfect For You" by Rachel Platten, "Horns" by Bryce Fox, and many others. His songs have been featured in Film, Radio, Television, and Superbowl commercials. After graduating from the Berklee College of Music, Michael moved to Nashville, and then LA. During his early years, he immersed himself in every part of the industry, including being an artist and appearing on American Idol and The Voice. Shortly thereafter, he dove headfirst into songwriting and production, eventually inking a publishing deal with Warner-Chappell. He's since been fortunate to work with the biggest artists, writers, and producers in the industry.

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Watch On All Devices
Whether you’re at home or on the go, you’ll always have access to all your class lessons across all of your devices including mobile and tablets.
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Unlimited Lifetime Access
On Studio, you get unlimited lifetime access to every class you purchase. Pay once and use your class lessons as valuable references forever.

Frequently asked questions

$189.99

What’s included:

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    In-depth video lessons (4h 30m)

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    Step-by-step curriculum

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    Online and at your own pace

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    Watch on all devices

  • include icon

    Unlimited lifetime access

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