• 16 Lessons + Workbook

    Learn from Dutch award winning DJ/Producer Roog how to produce a kick-ass house music track. He has released countless house anthems, and has worked with legends like Todd Terry, Kerri Chandler and David Penn. In 16 videos and a workbook, he will teach you precisely how to produce a killer house track.

  • Accreditation

    On completing this course, you will have a clear understanding of how to make a killer house track. You will know how to use Logic Pro and Ableton Live together, and adopt a pragmatic, goal-oriented workmode. You will be rewarded with a Certificate of Completion in Making a Great House Track.

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    Start educating yourself by entering The School of House’s worldwide network of dance music experts and brands. Learn on your own terms, at your own pace, in your own time. Follow all courses on mobile, desktop or tablet. Master your field of interest, and pave your way to a long and fulfilling career.

About DJ Roog

DJ Roog is one of Holland’s most renowned and consistent house artists. He burst on the scene in the late 90’s, standing out as a skillful DJ and a gifted producer, and as a staunch advocate of soulful house. He has been in the studio with Todd Terry, Roger Sanchez, David Penn and Erick Morillo, and has released on seminal labels like Kerri Chandler’s Madhouse, and (as Hardsoul with his brother) Defected and Strictly Rhythm. Throughout the years, Roog has developed his own style, and his own work methods. He will teach you a pragmatic and goal-oriented workflow, making your production of house tracks more efficient, more creative and a lot more fun.
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Lesson plan

• Introduction

• Finding Your Niche

• Collecting & Categorizing Sounds

• Recording Your Own Samples

• Sorting out Your Set Up

• Making a Template

• Editing Your Samples & Loops

• Building a Drumloop

• Creating a Bassline

• Using Stabs

• Using Vocals

• Making a Proper Arrangement

• Making a Proper (Pre-)Mix

• Conclusion

About the School of House

Leading electronic music professionals play a key role in our educational program. For they are the experts in this dynamic music industry. DJs, producers and their teams - from pioneers to young guns, and from underground to mainstream - talk passionately about their world. Students gain valuable knowledge of the everyday practices within the Dance culture and business. They are themselves challenged to come up with questions and ideas in our courses and workbooks. A good network is essential for (starting) a career in Dance. Therefore School of House proactively collaborates with various partners like ID&T, DGTL, Ableton, The Media Nanny and the Conservatory of Amsterdam. They supply and demand in terms of knowledge, practical experiences, challenges, record deals and jobs.
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