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Breaking Out The 8 Bar Loop

  • Breaking Out The 8 Bar Loop

    Breaking Out The 8 Bar Loop

    A new course from Denney has landed. If you have a groove you love but struggle to develop it beyond a repeating loop, this course shows you’ how to start moving forward with the sounds already in your project.

    Denney demonstrates how removing drums can create space and highlight your bassline, how extra notes and velocity changes can add variation to bass and percussion, and how call and response can bring movement to a rolling groove. He also uses ShaperBox presets and mix automation to reshape vocal and hi-hat loops into changing rhythmic parts.

    Expect practical techniques for developing longer sections while keeping the character of your original groove intact. It’s a useful starting point for producers who find themselves adding more sounds whenever an arrangement starts to feel repetitive.

    Take the course: Breaking Out The 8 Bar Loop

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  • The Final 10%

    The Final 10%

    In this course, Denney takes a finished rolling tribal house track and demonstrates the extra thought process and techniques he uses before considering a production truly complete.

    You’ll learn how subtle atmosphere and background textures can help glue a mix together, how carefully placed FX can emphasise transitions, and how automation can create movement and dynamics using sounds already in your track.

    Denney also explores small kick and velocity variations to keep a groove evolving without overcomplicating it. This course is less about adding endless new elements and more about training your ear to recognise those final details that can take a track to the next level.

    Take the course: The Final 10%

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  • 10 Free Must Have Plug Ins

    10 Free Must Have Plug Ins

    Great news! A brand new course has just landed.

    In 10 Free Must Have Plug Ins, Denney walks you through 10 incredible plugins that won’t cost you a penny but can make a huge difference to your productions. Covering everything from delays, reverbs and filters through to creative modulation effects and powerful synthesizers, you’ll discover professional-quality tools that deserve a place in every producer’s setup.

    Throughout the course you’ll see each plugin demonstrated in a real music production session, learn where it works best and pick up practical tips that you can immediately apply to your own tracks. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been producing for years, these free plugins offer exceptional value and plenty of creative inspiration.

    Head over to the course now and see which ones become your new favourite: Take The Course

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  • A Deep Dive Into RAV3

    A Deep Dive Into RAV3

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    This week I’ve added a brand new course, A Deep Dive Into RAV3, where I explore one of the most exciting new plugins for producers creating house, tech house, rave, trance and classic electronic music.

    Throughout the course I’ll walk you through the entire plugin, from navigating its interface and browsing presets to layering sounds, creating your own presets, using the built-in effects, editing envelopes and discovering the huge library of stabs, basses, pianos, pads and classic rave sounds.

    If you’re looking for an affordable VST packed with inspiring sounds that can instantly speed up your workflow, this course will show you exactly how to get the most out of it.

    Check it out here: A Deep Dive Into RAV3

  • Understanding Sample Clearance

    Understanding Sample Clearance

    New Course: Understanding Sample Clearance

    Sampling has been a cornerstone of music production for decades, but navigating the legal side of using samples can often feel overwhelming. In this new course, Denney provides a practical guide to understanding sample clearance, explaining the difference between master and publishing rights and outlining the steps required to clear a sample correctly.

    You’ll also discover alternative approaches when clearance isn’t possible, including replaying samples, working with session vocalists, using modern AI vocal recreation tools, and professional replay services. Through real-world examples and industry insights, this course gives producers a clearer understanding of how to approach sampling legally and creatively while avoiding costly mistakes.

    Whether you’re producing house, hip-hop, pop, or electronic music, this lesson will help you confidently navigate one of the most important areas of modern music production.

    Watch the course here: Understanding Sample Clearance

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  • How To Approach Record Labels

    How To Approach Record Labels

    Discover the proven strategies Denney has used throughout his career to connect with labels, submit demos effectively, and build valuable industry relationships. Watch the new course today and take the next step in your music journey.

    Take the course here: ‘How To Approach Record Labels

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  • Go To Synths For House Music

    Go To Synths For House Music

    If you’re stuck wondering how to achieve the same sound as some of your favourite artists, or wondering what are the best synths to use for making house music – then make sure to check out Denney’s latest course where he dives into 8 of his ‘Go To Synths’.

    Click here to go to the course: Go To Synths For House Music

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  • Anjunadeep – Full Course Now Available

    Anjunadeep – Full Course Now Available

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    All three parts of the Anjunadeep Deep Course are now live 🙌

    This is something many of you have been asking for, so I’m really excited to finally share the full journey with you. I hope you enjoy diving into the course as much as I enjoyed putting it together.

    Here’s what you can expect across the full series:

    Part 1 – Foundations & Musical Ideas
    We start from the ground up, building the core of a melodic deep house track inspired by the Anjunadeep sound. I walk you through my full creative process, including sound selection, crafting melodies, layering synths, designing a solid bass, and developing an efficient workflow. The focus here is on creating emotional, polished musical ideas from scratch.

    Part 2 – Drums, Groove & Texture
    In part two, we shift focus to drums and rhythm. You’ll learn how to build clean, punchy drum sections that complement your melodic elements. I cover selecting and tuning kick one-shots, layering claps and snares, and adding movement with shakers and synth-based percussion. We also explore effects like reverb, delay, flanging, and limiting to shape depth and groove, along with creative tools like arpeggiators and swing to add subtle texture before moving into arrangement.

    Part 3 – Arrangement & Final Structure
    In the final part, we take everything we’ve built and turn it into a full, club-ready track. I guide you through arranging your ideas into a cohesive structure, focusing on flow, energy, and progression. You’ll learn how to use automation, filtering, and effects to create movement, build tension, and deliver a dynamic, professional arrangement.

    If you’ve been looking to level up your Anjunadeep-style productions, this course is designed to give you a complete, start-to-finish workflow.

    Hope you enjoy it — and I can’t wait to hear what you create.

  • Making An Anjunadeep Style Track

    Making An Anjunadeep Style Track

    Denney just dropped part 1 of his brand new course ‘How To Make An Anjunadeep Style Track’ where you can take a look at the melodic elements he builds as the foundations for the track. He also dropped a small preview of what to expect on YouTube and you can check that video out here:

  • Making a Last Night On Earth Style Track

    Making a Last Night On Earth Style Track

    Denney’s new course just dropped on here. A full track from scratch video on how to make a melodic / progressive style track in the style of Last Night On Earth, Sasha’s Label. He also just dropped a shorter overview video on YouTube if you want to check that out too.