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Arrangement Academy

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Turn your loops into finished tracks with the Arrangement Academy. Analyze pro tracks, master hands-on techniques, and apply proven strategies for real results.

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Arrangement Academy

€84,00 €112,00

On Sale: 25% Off!

Arrangement Academy

€84,00
€84,00 €112,00

Finally Finish Your Tracks.

Master the art of arrangement and complete your music with confidence.

About This Course

Struggling to finish your tracks? The Arrangement Academy is your ultimate course to transforming loops into full, polished productions.

What You Are Getting

  • 2-Step Online Course Program – Theory and practice
  • Essential Arrangement Concepts – Tension and release
  • Song Structure – Verse, build-up, bridge, and impactful transitions
  • Practical Studio Sessions – With approaches from established artists
  • Pro Track Analysis – Learn from proven methods used by industry pros
  • Escape the 8-Bar Loop – Practical strategies to expand your ideas
  • PDF Key Concepts of Arrangements - Drop techniques and energy flow
  • Free Bonus: 14 Ableton Project Files that are used in the courses

Software Requirements: No specific software needed. These techniques apply universally.

Arrangement Academy Trailer

Your Ultimate Arrangement Guide

Get instant access to exclusive handout slides summarizing key lessons from each chapter. Explore drop techniques, sound characteristics, track structures, and essential methods for creating tension and release across different genres—all in one comprehensive PDF.

Turn Your Ideas Into Complete Tracks

Arrangement is storytelling through sound. Master contrast, tension, and structure to keep your music engaging. Learn from five releasing artists.

Part 1: The Foundation and Key Concepts

Analysis and Deconstructing Tracks

Learn essential arrangement concepts, from beats and time signatures to advanced structures used in electronic music.

  • Understand the basics and fundamentals
  • Discover different arrangement forms
  • How to create tension and release
  • Understand energy flow
  • DJ friendly intro and outro
  • How to get dynamic tracks

From Loop to Track

Guide energy through track sections, and add movement to keep listeners engaged the entire arrangement.

  • Referencing techniques
  • Breaking down arrangement patterns from successful tracks
  • Active listening sessions
  • Using automation and breaks strategically
  • Identifying emotional peaks and contrast points
  • Speed and efficiency: Faster track Finishing

Part 2: Emotional Storytelling

Yannek Maunz, co-label owner of YION, specialized in Melodic House. Here's what you'll learn from his approach.

  • Focus on long, evolving melodies and hypnotic grooves
  • Layering techniques for warmth & depth
  • How to create tension and resolution while keeping the groove flowing
Melodic House

Part 3: Deep & Evolving Arrangements, High Contrasts

Melodic Techno

Tantum, Berlin based Producer and Artist (Radikon, Lost & Found), shares his Melodic Techno influenced arrangement approach.

  • Contrast between two sound worlds
  • Techniques for creating an immersive journey over time
  • Powerful drop concepts

Part 4: High-Energy & Hypnotic Structures

Kirk Spencer, Producer, Artist (KPM, Strangerzoo) explains his powerful Techno arrangement techniques.

  • Repetitive but evolving loops to maintain movement
  • Effective use of drop structure and tension-building automation
  • Layering minimal changes for maximum impact
Techno

Part 5: Bounce & Flow: Groove-Based Arrangements

Tech House

Fab Massimo, Berlin based Producer and Artist (Dirty Bird, Glasgow Underground) explains his energetic Tech House arrangement approach.

  • Groove is king: Percussion, swing, and bassline interaction
  • Creating effective breakdowns and buildups without overcomplicating
  • Call-and-response elements to create movement and energy

Part 6: Organic Rhythms & Percussive Flow

Pierre Johnson, Cape Town based and Afro House Artist, takes you on a deep dive into vibey afro house arrangements.

  • Groove-driven arrangements with rich percussive textures
  • Layering organic instruments for warmth and depth
  • How to maintain flow while introducing subtle variations
Afro House

Escape the Loop Trap

Master referencing, tension, release, and dynamic flow to break free from repetitive loops.

Loop Idea

Full Track

Academy Curriculum

Improve your skills with online courses by industry professionals with lifetime access. This academy is designed to level up your arrangements and help you finish more music!

Curriculum

III. Practical Sessions: Deep and Evolving (Melodic Techno)

IV. Practical Sessions High-Energy and Hypnotic Structures (Techno)

V. Practical Sessions: Bounce and Flow (Tech House)

VI. Arrangement Analysis: Organic Rhythms and Percussive Flow (Afro House)

VII. Free Bonus Sessions (Legacy Arrangement Course)

What Producers Say About Us

All the tips and workflows you post are pure gold
Thank you PML for these valuable music production techniques. I've already applied some of these techniques on other music genres, not just techno. Your content inspires me to use Ableton more effectively and creatively
The tutorial videos they post are very educational and contain a lot of important information to learn how to produce music, or if you already know, you can learn more!
Ben Bohmer video hooked me up to PML. Every new video is a gold mine of knowledge. Fully recommended!
Excellent tips that I can use right away in my tracks. Thank you!!!
Thanks for sharing so much high value information and tips!! Your videos are always interesting. Keep up with the good work!
PML have always given quality content, and detailed explanation to what is going on in every mix.
Thank you very much for giving me these tips, I am learning a lot from them and now I have releases from top ten labels.
The Best Tips from The Best Producers! Enjoy.!
These PML guys are so on point .. dropping us tips that are Pure Gold... They show how it's done every step of the way .. I took their Melodic House Start to Finish course vol 1 . with LAR (Anjunadeep) . and it was jam packed..
This is the best music production platform I have ever come across and I am learning so much. Many thanks guys, you are simply great.
There is nothing like the feeling when you have got a fresh PML tutorial to relax in front of on a Sunday evening

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FAQs and Requirements

When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.

How long do I have access to the courses?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to the courses for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.

What type of audio files are the samples?
24bit 44.1K WAV Files

How Do I download my files?
After purchase you will receive an email with your personal download link - it will be sent to the email you use for the purchase. If you don’t see it, quickly check your spam folder and if you have any issues, email support@productionmusiclive.com.

Are the samples royalty free?
Yes, they are! When you purchase a royalty-free sample pack, you're allowed to use all samples in your private and commercial music without having to pay any additional royalty fees.

What if I am unhappy with my order?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 48 hours and we will give you a full refund - due to the digital download nature of the optional sound packs, we can only refund the courses parts. No refund on bulk / pack orders. One refund per person.

How do I access course files, if any are included?
If you're getting the basic course option, a download link will be provided above or below the video of the first or second lecture of the course (usually named 'Setup & Downloads'). In case you're getting the course with one of the pack options, the additional packs will be delivered to you via email.

Where will I be able to log into my course?
The courses are hosted on another server. Once you've bought a course, you'll be getting a mail saying "Redeem your copy of "Course …"". Follow the "Confirm your account" link in that mail and you will end up on the course-platform. There, you'll need to pick your password and log in. Your profile info will be already prepared for you. You can then always log in here:

PML Courses Login.

If you already have a courses account, the new course will be added to your profile (assuming you buy it using the same email address associated with that account). If you have an account but buy a new course using a different email, get in touch and we will manually add it to your existing account.

There is one way of watching videos offline for example if you are travelling with an iPad and you are not always within reach of a stable internet connection: We have activated the option of MyTeachable accounts on our videos so you can watch videos offline through the “Teachable Online Courses” iOS App.

I already own some courses/packs. Can I upgrade?
You already bought some courses / packs and want to upgrade to an Everything bundle? Get in touch for your custom offer!

Will future products be automatically added to my bundle?
The bundle is a snapshot including the available courses and packs at the time of your purchase. Future courses / packs may not be automatically included.

Is this a subscription to future products?
No. This is a one time payment for the courses/packs currently included in the bundle

What if I have further questions?
We are available to help you with any questions, get in touch via: support@productionmusiclive.com

    Software Requirements
  • Use with any DAW. No additional software required to take this Academy.

Email us anytime for further questions or concerns!

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PML is the Online Academy for Music Production with Ableton Live and Label for Sound Packs focused on electronic dance music. Our tutors and sound designers are industry professionals, touring artists with releases on labels such as Spinnin’, Diynamic, Afterlife, Innervisions, Terminal M, Anjunadeep, Lost & Found, Drumcode, Einmusika, among others. Join our growing community :)

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