Masterclass – Timbaland Teaches Producing and Beatmaking

Find your beat
Grammy-winning music producer Timbaland takes you behind the boards to teach you his process for creating iconic tracks with artists like Jay-Z, Missy Elliott, Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, and Aaliyah. In his first-ever online class, learn how to collaborate with vocalists, layer new tracks, and create hooks that stick. Step into Timbaland’s studio and learn from one of the industry’s most innovative hit makers.

Lesson Plan

01 – Introduction
02 – Studio Session: Making a Beatbox Beat
03 – Building Beats: Tim’s Process
04 – Making a Beat: Getting Warmed Up
05 – Song Origins: “Dirt Off Your Shoulder”
06 – Making a Beat: Starting With a Chord Progression
07 – Making a Beat: Tweaking and Layering Drums
08 – Song Origins: “Pony”
09 – Making a Beat: Manipulating Vocal Samples
10 – Making a Beat: Creating a Breakdown
11 – Song Origins: “Gossip Folks”
12 – Making a Beat: Adding a Topline
13 – Song Origins: “Are You That Somebody?”
14 – Tim’s Influences
15 – How to Persevere