Ever wondered what a structured, step-by-step music production course would look like if designed by AI? I asked AI platforms to generate a comprehensive 6-month curriculum for mastering music production, and the result was an incredibly well-rounded approach. From synthesis to sound design, and from drum programming to mastering, it breaks down the journey in clear, manageable stages.

Here’s the short version of the plan, giving you a high-level overview of what to focus on each week. For each day, tasks are broken down into learning, practicing, and even song references to help sharpen your skills. This structure ensures that you’re not just learning concepts but putting them into practice, reinforcing key ideas as you go along.

Month 1: Mastering Synthesis

• Week 1-2: Subtractive Synthesis (Learn to sculpt sounds by subtracting frequencies)

  • The Fundamentals of Synthesis in Music - A Beginner’s Guide
  • Unlock Powerful Bass Sounds Using Subtractive Synthesis
  • Mastering Lead Sounds with Subtractive Synthesis
  • Creating Lush Pad Sounds with Filter Modulation
  • Create an Evolving Sound with LFO-Modulated Filter Cutoff

• Week 3-4: FM Synthesis (Unlock complex tones using frequency modulation)

  • FM Synthesis Made Simple

• Month 2: Evolving Your Sound

• Week 1-2: Wavetable Synthesis (Get creative with evolving sound textures)
• Week 3-4: Sound Design (Shape sounds that are truly your own)

Month 3: Drum Programming & Synthesis

• Week 1-2: Drum Programming (Get your rhythms tight and punchy)
• Week 3-4: Drum Synthesis & Sampling (Create unique drum kits from scratch)

Month 4: Music Theory

• Week 1-2: Music Theory Basics (Understand the building blocks of music)
• Week 3-4: Music Theory for Electronic Music (How it applies to your genre)

Month 5: Mixing Magic

• Week 1-2: Mixing Basics (Balance and blend your tracks for clarity)
• Week 3-4: Advanced Mixing Techniques (Take your mixing to the next level)

Month 6: Production & Mastering

• Week 1: Workflow Optimization (Streamline your creative process)
• Week 2: Advanced Production Techniques (Craft tracks that stand out)
• Week 3: Mastering Basics (Make your tracks sound polished and professional)
• Week 4: Advanced Mastering (Bring out the final brilliance in your mix)

Conclusion:

This is just a preview of what’s to come. Over the next few weeks, I’ll be launching a series of in-depth posts that dig deeper into each topic, exploring the daily routines, exercises, and song breakdowns in more detail. If you’re ready to take your music production skills to the next level, stay tuned for the full breakdown—complete with actionable steps and pro-level insights

Stay sharp. Stay creative.

— The ToneSharp Team