Arrangements & Music Storytelling Course

Turn Your Loops Into Full, Finished Songs

If your ideas never get past an 8-bar loop, this course shows you what goes where, part by part, from the intro to the outro. Every step is explained, so you know what comes next and why.

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Arrange full songs that flowClear structures for Trap, Hip-Hop, EDM, House and Pop.
Follow along in any DAWSong structure works the same way in every DAW.
30 video lessons, 3.5+ hoursSelf-paced, with 8 short quizzes and the arrangement templates.
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From a loop to a full song

30 step-by-step lessons.
Every click explained. Nothing skipped.

First you learn how a song tells a story and what every part does, from the intro to the outro. Then you see songs arranged and taken apart in Trap, Hip-Hop, EDM, House and Pop. It ends with tips and AI tools.

Mix EliteArrangements & Music Storytelling Course11 of 30 lessons

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Module 2 · Lesson 12A recap of every part of a song

Learn what each part of a song does, from the intro to the outro.

Course content30 lessons

01The basics of arranging and music storytelling

01. Introduction and the course plan
02. The types of arrangement, and which one matters most
03. Storytelling in music: the most important idea in arranging
04. The 3 keys to a strong arrangement

02Every part of a song, explained

05. The parts of a song, and why each one matters
06. The intro: what makes a strong intro
07. The breakdown and verse: building the body of your song
08. The build-up: how it creates tension and release
09. The chorus and drop: your song's biggest moment
10. The bridge: how it makes your song flow
11. The outro: making people want to hear it again
12. A recap of every part of a song

03Arranging Trap, Hip-Hop and related genres

13. The mindset and key ideas behind Trap and Hip-Hop arrangements
14. A solid structure for Trap, Hip-Hop and related genres
15. In practice: turning an 8-bar loop into a full track (subtractive arrangement)
16. Keeping the arrangement interesting, and managing energy through the track
17. Finishing an arranged track so it's ready to release, and changing its length
18. In practice: arranging a Trap track into a full song, fast (additive arrangement)
19. Tips and a recap for Trap, Hip-Hop and related genres

04Arranging EDM, House and related genres

20. A solid structure and the key ideas for EDM, House and related genres
21. In practice: taking apart and arranging an EDM track
22. In practice: arranging the drop of an EDM track
23. How to make extended mixes for clubs and DJs
24. What matters most in EDM arranging: unique structures, and taking tracks apart

05Arranging Pop, Electronic and radio songs

25. A solid structure and the key ideas for Pop, Electronic and radio songs
26. In practice: taking apart some of the most successful arrangements in music

06Tips, tricks, shortcuts and AI tools

27. Tips and tricks for arrangements that move your listeners, part 1
28. Tips and tricks, part 2: in practice
29. AI tools that help you arrange
30. Final tips for strong arrangements and finishing more tracks

30 video lessons
8 quizzes
Arrangement templates
Any DAW
Lifetime access

What you learn, module by module.

Module 1 · The basics of arranging and music storytelling

Arrange your song like a story: a lesson from module 1

Lesson 3Storytelling in music: the most important idea in arranging

Module 1Storytelling

Arrange your song like a story

Before you move a single clip, you learn the types of arrangement and which one matters most. Then you get the key idea behind every strong arrangement: a song should tell a story.

Storytelling in music: the most important idea in arranging
The 3 keys to a strong arrangement
The types of arrangement, and which one matters most

See all 4 lessons

01Introduction and the course plan
02The types of arrangement, and which one matters most
03Storytelling in music: the most important idea in arranging
04The 3 keys to a strong arrangement

Module 2 · Every part of a song, explained

Know what every part of your song is for: a lesson from module 2

Lesson 9The chorus and drop: your song's biggest moment

Module 2Song parts

Know what every part of your song is for

Intro, breakdown, verse, build-up, chorus, drop, bridge and outro each have a job. You learn what that job is, so you always know what comes next and why.

The chorus and drop: your song's biggest moment
The build-up: how it creates tension and release
The outro: making people want to hear it again

See all 8 lessons

05The parts of a song, and why each one matters
06The intro: what makes a strong intro
07The breakdown and verse: building the body of your song
08The build-up: how it creates tension and release
09The chorus and drop: your song's biggest moment
10The bridge: how it makes your song flow
11The outro: making people want to hear it again
12A recap of every part of a song

Module 3 · Arranging Trap, Hip-Hop and related genres

Turn Trap loops into full songs: a lesson from module 3

Lesson 15In practice: turning an 8-bar loop into a full track (subtractive arrangement)

Module 3Trap & Hip-Hop

Turn Trap loops into full songs

You get a clear structure for Trap, Hip-Hop and related genres. Then you watch a loop become a full song two ways: by taking parts away, and by adding them in.

In practice: turning an 8-bar loop into a full track (subtractive arrangement)
Keeping the arrangement interesting, and managing energy through the track
In practice: arranging a Trap track into a full song, fast (additive arrangement)

See all 7 lessons

13The mindset and key ideas behind Trap and Hip-Hop arrangements
14A solid structure for Trap, Hip-Hop and related genres
15In practice: turning an 8-bar loop into a full track (subtractive arrangement)
16Keeping the arrangement interesting, and managing energy through the track
17Finishing an arranged track so it's ready to release, and changing its length
18In practice: arranging a Trap track into a full song, fast (additive arrangement)
19Tips and a recap for Trap, Hip-Hop and related genres

Module 4 · Arranging EDM, House and related genres

Arrange EDM and House tracks, drop and all: a lesson from module 4

Lesson 21In practice: taking apart and arranging an EDM track

Module 4EDM & House

Arrange EDM and House tracks, drop and all

You get the structure behind EDM, House and related genres, then watch an EDM track taken apart and arranged, drop included. You also learn to make extended mixes for clubs and DJs.

In practice: taking apart and arranging an EDM track
In practice: arranging the drop of an EDM track
How to make extended mixes for clubs and DJs

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20A solid structure and the key ideas for EDM, House and related genres
21In practice: taking apart and arranging an EDM track
22In practice: arranging the drop of an EDM track
23How to make extended mixes for clubs and DJs
24What matters most in EDM arranging: unique structures, and taking tracks apart

Module 5 · Arranging Pop, Electronic and radio songs

See how big hit songs are arranged: a lesson from module 5

Lesson 26In practice: taking apart some of the most successful arrangements in music

Module 5Pop & radio

See how big hit songs are arranged

Pop and radio songs have a structure of their own, and you learn the key ideas behind it. Then you see some of the most successful arrangements in music taken apart, part by part.

In practice: taking apart some of the most successful arrangements in music
A solid structure and the key ideas for Pop, Electronic and radio songs

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25A solid structure and the key ideas for Pop, Electronic and radio songs
26In practice: taking apart some of the most successful arrangements in music

Module 6 · Tips, tricks, shortcuts and AI tools

Finish more of the tracks you start: a lesson from module 6

Lesson 29AI tools that help you arrange

Module 6Tips & tools

Finish more of the tracks you start

You get tips and tricks for arrangements that move your listeners, and you see them used in practice. Last, you see AI tools that help you arrange, plus final tips for finishing more tracks.

AI tools that help you arrange
Tips and tricks, part 2: in practice
Final tips for strong arrangements and finishing more tracks

See all 4 lessons

27Tips and tricks for arrangements that move your listeners, part 1
28Tips and tricks, part 2: in practice
29AI tools that help you arrange
30Final tips for strong arrangements and finishing more tracks

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Everything you get.

The course30 video lessonsPlus 8 short quizzes. 3.5+ hours in total, in order.
Project
- Arrangement templatestemplates
Free bonusThe Arrangement Templates BundleArrangement templates for different genres, ready to adapt to your own style.
Quiz · Module 2
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Included8 short quizzesQuick checks along the way, so you know each step stuck.

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Questions? Answers.

Which software do I need?

Any DAW. Song structure works the same way in every DAW, so you can follow along in the one you already use.

Can I follow along in my own DAW?

Yes. The parts of a song, the structures and the steps in every lesson work the same way in any DAW, so you can follow along in yours.

Is this for beginners?

It's for anyone who can already make a loop or a beat and wants to turn it into a full song. It starts with the basics of arranging, so you don't need to know anything about song structure before you begin.

Why not just learn from YouTube?

YouTube tips give you pieces. Here you learn how a whole song is built, from the first 8 bars to the outro, in order, with every step explained.

How long is it?

30 video lessons, 3.5+ hours in total. The lessons go in a clear order, from the parts of a song to full arrangements in practice, so you always know what comes next. Every click is explained in plain words, you go at your own pace, and you can rewatch any lesson whenever you need it.

Which genres does it cover?

Trap, Hip-Hop, EDM, House, Pop, Electronic and radio music, plus related genres. Every genre module gives you a clear structure and in-practice lessons, and the first two modules cover the parts a song is built from.

Is this a subscription?

No. You pay once and keep lifetime access.

When do I get access?

Right after you pay. Your login details arrive by email.

Can I watch on my phone?

Yes. You can watch on any device.

How does the money-back guarantee work?

You have 60 days. Email support@mixelite.com or use live chat, and you get 100% back. One refund per person.

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Turn your loops into finished songs.

30 lessons, from the parts of a song to full arrangements in Trap, Hip-Hop, EDM, House and Pop, every step explained. Follow along in any DAW, with a 60-day money-back guarantee.

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Turn Your Loops Into Full, Finished Songs