5 episodes

Making Beats & Hip Hop Production

Join producer Leland Elliott as he takes you through his process of making beats and the broader world of hip-hop production. We start with the foundations of beat creation then evolve to more advanced techniques that combine digital tools with physical hardware to find unique sounding hooks.Whether you’re just starting with in-the-box production and using a tool like Splice.com or looking to elevate your beats with cutting-edge instruments and mixing techniques, the hands-on style of this series will transform your understanding of hip hop production and give you new skills to apply to any genre of music. As an added bonus, make sure to download Leland’s Pro Tools template and follow along.

5 episodes

Leland Elliott

Leland Elliott

Engineer

Leland Elliott, also known as Scorched Earth Productions, is a Nashville-based music producer celebrated for his innovative approach to music production. With years of experience working across various genres, Leland is known for his expertise in blending digital tools with traditional recording techniques. Leland has worked with artists like Jelly Roll, Yelawolf, Avicii, Darius Rucker, Mixmaster Mike, DJ Paul, Taylor Swift, Kenny Chesney, and NEEDTOBREATHE, among others.