Hip-Hop Courses and Certifications

TEDx

Hip-Hop Performance - Storytelling Through Music

Captivating hip-hop performance showcasing Marcus Porter's talent, creativity, and storytelling through music. Explores personal values and experiences, highlighting the power of urban music in unexpected places.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

TEDx

Self-Made and Soulful - Why Paradox Resonates with a Generation

Explore the journey of young rapper Paradox as he shares insights on hip-hop, self-taught success, and the power of music to express, challenge norms, and inspire a generation.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

TEDx

Reclaiming Dakhni Identity Through Hip-Hop

Explore how hip-hop artist Pasha Bhai reclaims Dakhni language and identity, bridging cultures and amplifying voices through his music, while challenging perceptions of this South Indian dialect.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

FL Studio Beginner Music Production Course [NEW]

465 ratings at Udemy

FL Studio Beginner Course: Learn How To Make Beats From Start To Finish With Ease + Kits (Total Value: Over 297 Dollar)!

• Udemy
• 10 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Logic Pro X: Learn Mixing & Mastering Music in Logic Pro X

194 ratings at Udemy

Learn Mixing Mastering Electronic Music in Logic Pro X in Just A Day - Two Complete Tracks With Project Files Included

• Udemy
• 2-3 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Trap Music Production: Composition and Arrangement

Learn to compose and arrange trap music tracks with DJ duo K Theory. Master verses, arpeggios, transitions, and mix-downs to create professional-quality demos ready for vocal artists in hip hop or EDM genres.

• Skillshare
• 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

How To Make Beats - Beatmaking & Drum Loops in Logic Pro X

Learn to create diverse drum loops and sample packs in Logic Pro X, mastering techniques for hip-hop, future bass, trap, reggaeton, and EDM styles while exploring compression and pattern replication.

• Skillshare
• 1-2 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

TEDx

Hip-Hop & Shakespeare - Akala

Explore the fascinating connections between Shakespeare and Hip-Hop with MOBO award-winning artist Akala, as he delves into the cultural debate surrounding language and its power.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

GDC

To the Beat Y'all - What Designers Can Learn From Hip Hop

Explore hip hop's literary techniques and their application to game story structure and dialogue, focusing on economy of language, terminology, and language hierarchy in both music and game design.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Waves Audio

Mixing Hard Beats and Soft R&B Vocals

Learn GRAMMY®-winner Kori Anders' techniques for blending hard-hitting 808s and kicks with soft R&B vocals. Discover mix bus processing, vocal treatment, and free presets from this industry expert.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Native Instruments

Exploring KOMPLETE 14 - Native Instruments

Explore KOMPLETE 14's vast array of instruments and effects as Jeremy from RedMeansRecording creates EDM, future bass, and cinematic tracks, showcasing the software's versatility and power.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Waves Audio

Song, 2 Mixes - How Mixing Can Transform a Song

Grammy-winning producer Scott Jacoby demonstrates transforming a song through two distinct mixing approaches: vintage rock and radio-friendly pop/hip hop, showcasing the power of mixing in shaping musical styles.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Aspen Institute

Hip-Hop Collision: Music, Race, and the Law

Explore the intersection of criminal justice, race, and hip-hop with defense attorney Drew Findling. Discuss recent events, societal issues, and how artists inspire conversations and mobilize fans to act.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

TEDx

Rap and Poetry as Tools for Self-Expression

Exploring rap and poetry as powerful forms of self-expression, arguing for their inclusion in academic studies and highlighting their cultural significance and technical similarities.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

TEDx

The Art of Mischief - An Artist's Creative Force

Explore how mischief and playful rebellion fuel artistic creativity, as rapper MC Square shares insights from his journey from Haryana's streets to becoming one of India's finest wordsmiths.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course