Learn to make your own samples, veer into vocal production, and gain a deeper understanding of how to craft compelling melodies and chord progressions. Led by Manatee Commune (Grant Eadie), this 5-day course explores the Bastard Jazz alum’s approach to cross-genre music-making. Learn to make your own samples, veer into vocal production, and gain a deeper understanding of how to craft compelling melodies and chord progressions. Classes are conducted in Ableton and Logic.
Manatee Commune
Manatee Commune (aka Grant Eadie) has made quite a name for himself in dance music since his debut 3 short years ago. A native of the Pacific NW, this electronic based, classically trained multi-instrumentalist has ignited a wave of fans since his nationally aired interview on NPR’s Morning Edition and being named “best electronic artist” by Seattle Weekly.
Over the past years, he’s performed at SXSW, Bonnaroo, What The Festival, Decibel, Bumbershoot and Capitol Hill Block Party as well as toured with Odezsa, Slow Magic, Emancipator and Blockhead.
Lesson 2 – Percussion and Ambience (01:39:35)
Lesson 3 – Vocal Chops, Chords, Melody, and Bass (01:32:19)
Lesson 4 – Synthesis, Atmosphere, and Sound Design (01:31:29)
Lesson 5 – Mix Buses for Drums, Vocals, and Four Part Arrangement (01:14:48)