Get a glimpse into the exact workflow, tools, and methods L.Dre uses as he shares his tips for composition, arrangment, mixing, mastering, and more to create playlist-ready beats.
Learn from L.Dre's many years of experience as he shares the most crucial music production skills that have led to him amassing hundreds of millions of streams on his music.
The main video file with an outline & timestamps included, accessible via an online portal
Get lists of L.Dre's essential plugins and sample packs
Analyze and learn from the project L.Dre creates during the class
Get the brand new "Study Break" Lofi Drum Kit (limited time only)
Get access to L.Dre University Clubhouse where you can chat with other students and ask questions
The Study Break Lofi Drum Kit is a brand new pack that features chill and dusty one shots and loops that will fit perfectly into your mellow beats.
The pack includes:
- 20 Snare/Clap One Shots
- 10 Kick One Shots
- 12 Hi Hat One Shots
- 9 Open Hat One Shots
- 22 Perc One Shots
- 10 FX/Riser One Shots
- 7 Bass One Shots
- 6 Instrument One Shots
- 5 Drum Loops (with Stems)
- 5 Hi-Hat MIDI Loops
- 5 Percussion Loops
- 6 Ambient Textures
00:00:00 - Introduction and Overview of the Course
00:00:28 - L.Dre’s Story and Background
00:01:46 - Part 1: Setting the Foundation and Understanding the Lofi Genre
00:02:12 - Analyzing the Most Popular Lofi Beats
00:04:30 - Selecting Your Production Tools (DAWs, Hardware, Plugins)
00:07:56 - Part 2: Beat Composition and Arrangement
00:08:10 - All About Drums: The 3 S’s
00:11:09 - Building a Drum Groove in Your DAW
00:13:44 - Simplicity in Your Drum Grooves
00:15:49 - Chord Progressions and Melodies
00:16:45 - Creating a Chord Progression from Scratch
00:21:40 - Sampling Overview
00:24:42 - Different Ways to Use Samples (+ Real Examples)
00:28:38 - Crafting Bass Lines
00:34:48 - Creating Atmosphere/Texture Using Foley and Ambience
00:38:20 - Finishing Up Your Melodic Elements
00:43:13 - Arranging Your Beats to Keep Listeners Interested
00:46:48 - Part 3: Mixing and Mastering
00:47:11 - Project Organization and Levels
00:51:24 - Sidechain Compression and EQ
00:54:00 - Mastering Your Beats
00:55:38 - Breaking Down My Mastering Chain
00:59:57 - Conclusion and Recap
01:00:54 - Some Optional Homework