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The worlds first professional studio dedicated to EDM producers.
Based in a converted church it features all the hardware and software any EDM producer could ever want. From classic Akai samplers and Roland Synthesizers through to SSL, Neve, Tube tech, Chandler, API, SPL and Manley hardware. Sit next to professionals and learn the skills you need to be successful.
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The Dance Music Manual has reached its fourth edition and remains the leading international textbook on EDM production. Published by Routledge and translated into 4 languages, its required or recommended reading at most international educational institutions teaching EDM, and is considered the ultimate educational resource for aspiring producers.
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From drum & Bass to Tech House, Techno, Uplifting Trance and Remixing through to how to use and listen to reverb, EQ and compression we have you covered.
You can even visit us personally and learn direct from us at Altar Studios, the words first and only recording studio dedicated to EDM production and artists.
Or waste time learning misguided dogmas from others and spend years struggling.
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Record labels judge your music on the quality of your mix & master. You can hand it over to Billy, the bedroom mastering engineer, who charges £40 to decimate your music with a 20 minute master. Or you can hand it over to professionals with the certifications, experience, hardware and ears to do it justice. Its your choice…
…but we’re getting tired of having to fix Billy’s mess.
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Specialists in EDM Production, Mixing & Tutoring
Who are you learning from?
Learn from some random producer broadcasting “advice” from their spare room or learn from professionals who actively work in the industry, who wrote the world leading textbook on the subject and who run a successful commercial studio dedicated to EDM artists.
If you want to be a professional, learn from the successful ones.
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Our Latest Subscription Courses
Producing House Music Pt.1
Learn how to create a re-useable track template, how to use reference tracks and brainstorm ideas. Then how to build kicks and claps using using D16’s Punchbox and Addictive Drums 2.
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Starting With Ableton Live
This introductory guide covers the basics of using Ableton to get new users up to speed on the Ableton workflow. Learn about session and arrangement views, importing loops and creating MIDI.
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The Art of The Remix
Lean the strategies behind Remixing professionally. In this first part of the course we look at the basics, including what to listen for and how to choose the parts to keep.
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Popular Courses
AKAI Samplers
They defined the sound of 90’s EDM and now they’re making a comeback. Learn how to sample with the classic hardware.
Chill Out: 7 Hours
Learn how to produce a commercially released chill out/pop crossover track from start to finish.
How to Mix EDM: 4 Hours
A complete course on how to approach a mix an EDM track for commercial release, from EQ to compression. Its all here.
Drums: 11 Hours
Learn how to create percussion, program kicks and howto build and process professional sounding drum loops.
Nobody starts producing EDM music with the intention to fail, but if you learn from the wrong source you’re setting yourself up to do just that.
85%
Of beginners who rely on hints and tips for music production fail in their music to soon complain they are missing “something”. A direct result of unstructured education.
8/10
Currently teaching EDM production have no qualifications in the subject, have a limited experience and a poor understanding of the theory.
92%
Offering EDM mixing and mastering services are working from their bedrooms, using limited equipment in untreated spaces with nothing more than software.
Our courses are structured and created by qualified professionals who are responsible for the leading textbook that is required or recommended reading by universities worldwide. We’ve been in the business 30 years, are EMTAS certified, and had an online presence for the past 16 years.
We also run a successful recording studio dedicated to EDM production, mixing and mastering that you can visit to learn and play. Featuring the latest software alongside hardware from Manley, TubeTech, Crane Song, API, SSL, Neve and Chandler, you can sit and learn next to industry professionals.
“It has completely revolutionised the way I think about and make music. In under 12 months I’ve had 8 tunes signed up and had tracks played out by the likes of Hernan Catteneo and Guy Mantzer. This stuff is the f*cking nuts.”
“DMP know their job. Techno tutorial is a piece of art on how a single bar can be optimized. The reverb tutorial and delay also a must without counting the fundamentals, creative juices.”
“Such a relaxed atmosphere, Rick has a way of teaching that brings your own creativity to the fore after laying down the processes and foundations to the nth degree. An incredible experience, if you ever feel the need to learn music production. Go.”
“My 2 weeks at Altar were unmatched. Its a professional studio run by fun, experienced and friendly staff. Anyone looking to fast track their career in music production should seriously consider this great opportunity!”
“Thank you for all the work and information you have shared throughout the tutorial series. Each has been easy to follow and the results to my production levels have noticeably grown, so much that I was asked to remix a track for a label and they have accepted it!”
“Great content, best course I ever had.
I had a lot of courses from different sources like Loopmasters, Groove3 and ADSR but this one is really the best I ever had. Very detailed and extensive.”
Specialists in EDM Production, Mixing & Tutoring
New to DMP?
If this is your first time to our website or even the first time you’ve heard our name, you’re probably wondering what all the fuss is about? Here’s a little bit about Dance Music Production that should hopefully help.
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One to One Sessions
Learning online can be a great experience with the right teacher. However, it can never replace personal tuition, either online or in person. With courses bespoke to you, its the fastest way to enhance your skills.
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DMP Sub Club
Enjoyed the Dance Music Manual? The sub club is the perfect compliment. Over 190+ hours covering a wide range of topics & genres. With regular new monthly content, you can consistently develop your skills and improve your music.
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Dance Music Production is committed to maintaining high educational standards and business practices.
