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Nerdcore Production: Craft a Song Based on a Video Game

Learn everything you need to write and produce a successful, nerdcore song. In this class, DHeusta takes you into his studio and shows you his entire music making process — the same process he used to write and produce "Darkest Desire" for Dawko, "Angry Alex" for Zamination, and countless other hits. Follow along as he writes, records, and produces a track inspired by a video game character, explaining everything he does along the way.
$219.99

What’s included:

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    In-depth video lessons (7h 38m)

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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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DHeusta
World-renowned producer in the nerdcore community. Written songs with/for CG5, Dawko, Zamination, etc. Over 200 million streams. Known for his unique approach to production.
What you’ll learn
DHeusta's unique approach to writing and producing nerdcore songs
Finding inspiration and starting  a song
Crafting well written melodies 
Writing well structured and distinctive instrumentals 
Using a range of audio effects like reverb, compression, delay, automation, etc
Transitioning from a video game inspired idea into a DAW
Creating hooky production moments and compelling transitions between sections
DHeusta's go-to sounds, plugins, samples, synths and FX 
Mixing, mastering and exporting your instrumental
Recording and producing background vocals with the exact vocal chain used in other DHeusta songs
Advanced drum production including selecting, tuning, and pocketing drum samples

Class Overview

Learn how to craft a nerdcore song based on a video game
Dallin Heward, also known as DHeusta, is an electronic pop producer known for producing songs based off of video games. With 330k+ monthly listeners and over 200 million streams, DHeusta's had an incredible journey that just keeps growing. With CG5, he co-produced “I See A Dreamer”, for Dawko he wrote and produced “Darkest Desire” along with all other fazbear frights songs, for Zamination he wrote and produced “Angry Alex” which went viral on TikTok, for fans he's written countless other songs of his own accord which have reached over millions streams, and has also worked with Dan Bull, Divide Music, Caleb Hyles, JT Music, DAGames, and Rockit Music. In this class, DHeusta teaches everything you need to craft an engaging, nerdcore song. He brings you into his studio and shares with you his entire music production process from start to finish. You'll follow along with DHeusta as he writes a nerdcore song completely from scratch, starting from how he creates the scene and vibe to write over, all the way through to finishing the instrumental and laying the groundwork to record vocals. Along the way, DHeusta explains everything that he's doing - His thought process, techniques, down to the minute detail on how to craft a nerdcore song. Never has DHeusta been so open with his process than in this class. DHeusta shows you how to write a song according to a certain video game character that will be covered during the class and then get that vibe across with the exact instruments and plugins he's used to create and produce other successful Nerdcore songs. By the end of the class, you’ll know everything you need to write and produce engaging, powerful songs in nerdcore or any other genre.

Lessons (9)

Apply what you learn

Produce your own hit-ready nerdcore song, step by step

In the class, DHeusta breaks down his music formula into clear, actionable steps. Follow along with DHeusta's process step-by-step and write & produce your own song. You can also watch DHeusta’s process in full first and then bring the ideas, tools, and techniques into your own projects. By following DHeusta’s proven process, you’ll learn everything you need to write and produce songs like these:

Who’s this class for?
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You're a fan of DHeusta and want to learn exactly what happens behind his songs. Go into his studio and see his raw creative process from start to finish.

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You're a songwriter, producer, or aspiring professional looking to transfer your ideas into music. Bring DHeusta's ideas, tools, and techniques into your own production process.

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You're a producer anxious to enter the music world and know all the insider secrets to a hit nerdcore song — the exact tools, sounds, and formula used to make other successful songs. 

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meet your instructor
DHeusta

With over 200 million streams working with some of the biggest names in the "nerdcore" community, DHeusta is one of the most diverse music producers out there. From his first hit electronic pop song "Ultimate Fright", to his viral tiktok song "Angry Alex",  DHeusta has expanded his audience to millions of people. Working with CG5, he co-produced "I See A Dreamer", "Into the Pit" and many others for Dawko, "Drawn to the Bitter" for Cubical, "Angry Alex" for Zamination, "Shadow Bonnie: music remix" for Jaze Cinema, and many others for his fans including "Ultimate Fright", "Save Me", etc. Songs he's written and produced have been played over 300 million times. 

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Frequently asked questions

$219.99

What’s included:

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    In-depth video lessons (7h 38m)

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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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