Description

Master the groove-driven world of Afro Swing with this hands-on course in drum programming, built specifically for modern producers and artists. Afro Swing—known for its fusion of Afrobeat, dancehall, hip hop, and UK rap—relies heavily on infectious drum patterns that bounce with rhythm and style. This course will teach you how to program those rhythms from scratch using practical tools and creative techniques.

You’ll learn how to structure Afro Swing drum patterns using kicks, snares, rim shots, and swung hi-hats, while incorporating percussive elements that give your beats their signature bounce. The course breaks down the use of syncopation, groove quantization, rhythmic layering, and ghost notes to help you achieve that laid-back but energetic Afro Swing feel.

Working inside your DAW, you’ll explore sample selection, drum arrangement, and mixing techniques that help each element hit in the pocket. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped to create radio-ready Afro Swing beats that blend rhythm, soul, and street energy—perfect for vocalists, rappers, or instrumental releases.