Rick Snoman just released his 4th edition of his highly coveted ´Dance Music Manual´. Used around the world by thousands of Producers, universities and colleges (including Harvard), this book distributed by Focal Press & Routledge, one of the highest regarding publishers for educational resources, covers everything from how to create professional sounding original tracks and remixes to mixing theories and DJ perspectives.
The Dance Music Manual is a must have for budding or seasoned Producers alike.
The comprehensive manual covers basic DAW principels and strategies, music theory, drum arrangement, sequencing, mixing and mastering and everything in between. The book dives into the nuances of sub-genres and walks you through how to create a signature sound.
We are honored, thatDROP is featured in the Publishing and Promotion section of the manual for being a leading electronic music publication.
Within PR specialist Matt Caldwell´s newly reconditioned chapters you will learn vital and up-to-date tips and tricks on Publishing and Promotion for both DJs and Producers. Matt is a very reputable source of knowledge as his career in Dance Music spans over a decade and has gone on to have his own PR agency where he deals with top artists and labels.
Caldwell covers branding and profiling; where he emphasizes the importance of choosing your DJ moniker, writing an impactful artist bio and how good press shots should run each social media platform. Matt also dives into how to write an effective press release and what sites to send them too.
Bottomline, by picking up this manual, you get the opportunity to pick the brain of successful industry professionals. This ocean of knowledge is priceless as it will teach you how to focus your time without any wasted effort. Set your music career up for success with the 4th edition of the Dance Music Manual.
The Dance Music Manual´s Table of Contents:
Chapter 1:
The Studio Centre Piece
Chapter 2:
The Audio Interface
Chapter 3:
Monitors and headphones
Chapter 4:
Hearing Protection
Chapter 5:
Frequency and Amplitude
Chapter 6:
Synthesizers
Chapter 7:
FM and wavetables
Chapter 8:
Modular Synthesis
Chapter 9:
The Theory of Sound Design
Chapter 10:
Samplers
Chapter 11:
Compression
Chapter 12:
Processors
Chapter 13:
Effects
Chapter 14:
Mixing Desk Structure
Chapter 15:
Hybrid Studios
Chapter 16:
Fundamentals of Rhythm
Chapter 17:
Kicks and Percussion
Chapter 18:
Drum Loops
Chapter 19:
Fundamentals of Music Theory
Chapter 20:
Harmony
Chapter 21:
Composing and Designing Strings
Chapter 22:
Composing and Designing Leads
Chapter 23:
Composing and Designing Bass
Chapter 24:
Sound Effects
Chapter 25:
Vocals
Chapter 26:
Formal Structure in Dance Music
Chapter 27:
House Music
Chapter 28:
Techno
Chapter 29:
Uplifting Trance
Chapter 30:
Dubstep
Chapter 31:
Chill Out
Chapter 32:
Drum & Bass
Chapter 33:
Dub
Chapter 34:
Mixing Theory
Chapter 35:
Mixing Practice
Chapter 36:
Mastering
Chapter 37:
Publishing and Promotion
Chapter 38:
A DJ’s Perspective
Chapter 39:
Appendix
