Entering the Void with HVDES
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HVDES has been quickly making her name as one of the most exciting artists in EDM, fusing her aggressive and dark sound with striking musicality developed from years of classical training and study. HVDES now brings her unique and well-rounded perspective of production and artistry to IO Music Academy for a special five-day course that will tackle everything from arrangement, songwriting, and production techniques to networking and how to submit your tracks to labels. You’ll gain the knowledge you need to not only create meaningful electronic music from a place of true inspiration, but how to approach artistry as both a creator and a businessperson. Sign up now and enter the void with HVDES.
Course streams October 5th-October 9th at 6:00 PM PT / 9 PM ET. Classes are recorded and uploaded daily.
Course Breakdown
Day 1 - Arrangement, Organization, and Setting Yourself Up for Success
Organizing your sessions
Arrangement
Composition
Day 2 - Songwriting and Crafting Strong Melodies
Lyricism
Effective melody writing
Structure and arrangement
Day 3 - Vocal Processing / Vocal Mixing
Vocal processing
Layering
How to properly EQ vocals
Day 4 - Creating from Inspiration and Truth, Avoiding Fear of Competition and Rejection
Tapping into creativity
Finding inspiration
Treating creation like a spiritual practice
Day 5 - Branding / Marketing / Sending Music to Labels / Networking
How to come up with a solid brand that is interesting and unique, yet true to yourself
How to reach out to other artists and labels effectively
Building your network and creating your own opportunities
About HVDES:
Supported by electronic staples including deadmau5, REZZ, Black Tiger Sex Machine, Adventure Club, and more, HVDES brings a blackhearted yet thrilling aura to the next generation of electronic music. With deep roots in her local punk scene, HVDES possesses a versatile grasp of music across the spectrum, beginning with her earliest talents as a classically trained pianist.
