Course Description

Ever wanted to produce a killer indie rock track?

With all of the huge drums, fat guitars, and edgy vocals, starting to produce an indie rock track can be tough. That's why we're walking you through every step of the way. Work with us as we build this track from the ground up - starting with a blank session and finishing with a fully produced, professional track.

Join us as we work through:

  • the secrets to realistic in-the-box drums.
  • the best way to arrange your rhythm guitar parts for a huge sound.
  • getting the most out of your vocal takes and perfecting them with Melodyne.
  • and so much more!

Producer/Engineer, Songwriter, Multi-Instrumentalist, Instructor

Dean Palya Jr

A multi-instrumentalist, producer and songwriter on Guitar, Piano, Drums, Bass, Organ, Violin, Saxaphone and Vocals, Dean is one of the most versatile music creators working today. In addition to tracking and mixing demos and masters for a range of Nashville artists, he has produced 7 full length records of his own songs in genres as diverse as rock, pop, classical and hip hop. His ability to capture the essence of a song and portray it through the production give his recordings a sincere touch.Dean works hard to understand what an artist is trying to achieve with a project and provides the music to perfectly support and capture the emotion, feel, and sound best suited for the project. Whether it’s an intimate piano ballad, a mellow alternative track, or a high-energy dance pop tune, Dean has the tools to bring it to life.

Course curriculum