Description

Step into the soulful world of Afro-Jazz and learn how to produce music that blends African rhythms with the rich harmonic textures of jazz. This beginner-friendly course introduces you to the foundations of Afro-Jazz production, combining traditional instrumentation, groove-based percussion, and jazz-inspired chord progressions to help you create warm, expressive, and culturally rooted tracks.

Tailored for modern producers and artists, the course explores core techniques including live and digital drum programming, bassline construction, chord voicings, melodic phrasing, and improvisation. You’ll also learn how to incorporate native African elements—such as percussion loops, call-and-response structures, and traditional instruments—while experimenting with jazz instrumentation like saxophones, keys, and upright bass.

Using practical tools and real-world production workflows, this course gives you the technical skills and creative freedom to bring Afro-Jazz to life in your DAW. Whether you’re producing for live performance, sync, or streaming, you’ll come away with a culturally informed approach and a sound that feels both classic and contemporary.