About the Course

This course is for anyone who wants to learn more about contemporary music production, collaboration, and playing in different genres. Delivered by the award-winning lead guitarist and producer behind Indian folk-rock band Swarathma, Varun Murali, this course helps learners develop the mindset required to become a great musician. Join Varun as he breaks down the production of some of his most popular songs with Swarathma and SubraMania, and invites students to watch the creation of a completely new track.

About the Instructor

Varun Murali

Varun Murali is an award-winning musician and producer, popularly known as the lead guitarist behind Indian folk-rock band Swarathma. His course is ideal for anyone who wants to learn more about contemporary music, collaboration, and developing the mindset needed to grow into a great musician.

Who can take this course?

Anyone who wants to learn more about contemporary music production and collaboration.

What you'll learn

Varun Murali - Music Production and Mindset

  • Introduction (Video) Preview
  • Welcome (PDF)
  • Metronome, Tambura, and Tuner - User Guide (PDF)
  • Collaborative Music Making (Video)
  • Two Musical Senses (Video)
  • Developing Your Ears (Video)
  • Test Your Ear (Activity)
  • Melodic Direction (Activity)
  • Feel Over Theory - Part 1 (Video)
  • Feel Over Theory - Part 2 (Video)
  • Playing Different Genres (Video)
  • Reference Videos
  • Song Breakdown 1 - Jangama Part 1 (Video)
  • Song Breakdown 1 - Jangama Part 2 (Video)
  • Lyrics - Jangama (PDF)
  • Reference Video - Jangama
  • Sound Effect Guide (Activity)
  • Song Breakdown 2 - Mazloom Part 1 (Video)
  • Song Breakdown 2 - Mazloom Part 2 (Video)
  • Lyrics - Mazloom (PDF)
  • Reference Audio - Mazloom
  • Song Breakdown 3 - Mirage - Introduction (Video)
  • Song Breakdown 3 - Mirage - Part 1 (Video)
  • Song Breakdown 3 - Mirage - Part 2 (Video)
  • Song Breakdown - Mirage (Activity)
  • Song Breakdown 4 - Dus Minute Part 1 (Video)
  • Song Breakdown 4 - Dus Minute Part 2 (Video)
  • Writing on the Fly (Video)
  • Chord Progression (Activity)
  • Recording Guitars (Video)
  • Tracking Drums (Video)
  • Recording Electric Guitar (Video)
  • Recording Electric Bass (Video)
  • Recording Acoustic Guitar (Video)
  • Working with Other Instrumentalists (Video)
  • Recording Violin (Video)
  • Working with Vocalists (Video)
  • Recording Vocals (Video)
  • Outro (Video)
  • Thank You (PDF)

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