Dowden Production Academy Presents

DOWDEN MASTERCLASS

DEEP PROGRESSIVE HOUSE

Learn how to write a track from start to finish.

APRIL 12 + 13 2025 @ 2:00 PM CET

$129.00

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How to Write a Deep Progressive House Track

From Start to Finish

Follow along as Dowden writes, mixes, and masters a track from the very beginning and explains the entire process step by step to complete a track that is ready to get signed to top tier labels like Meanwhile Recordings, Mango Alley, Sudbeat, The Soundgarden, Anjunadeep, and more.

Ask questions, get involved, and at the end of the Masterclass there will be an optional live feedback session for each producer to showcase their tracks in front of a large audience. You’ll receive valuable feedback on how to improve, gain a bit of publicity, and Dowden will even help you decide which label will be most likely to sign it.

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What Will You Learn?

  • How to write, arrange, and sound design professional basslines, leads, pads, strings, and more, in the style of artists such as Hernan Cattaneo, Guy J, GMJ & Matter, Cristoph, Kamilo Sanclemente, Dave Seaman, Maze 28, and of course.. Dowden!
  • Explore the art of resampling sounds to create rhythmic loops, textures, atmospheres, and FX that drastically improve the quality of your music.
  • How to properly arrange a track to keep your listeners engaged and wanting more
  • How to perform a complete mixdown and master that is ready to send to top tier labels to get signed
  • Understand the mindset behind creating music that is more likely to be played by international DJs, radio shows, and perform well streaming

What's Included?

  • 8+ hours over two days of a LIVE class with Dowden and a small group of other like minded producers.
  • Interact with the group, ask questions, make suggestions, and be involved in the music making process along the way.
  • Project files, samples, and presets used in the Masterclass
  • Q&A Session and Feedback Session on Dowden’s YouTube channel to share your track to over 24,000 Subscribers
  • Access to the recordings of the Masterclass
  • Exclusive discount for future Masterclasses
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Masterclass Curriculum

Day 1

Creating Main Loop + Arrange it Into full track

Together we will write a complete track from scratch. Beginning with a strong, captivating, catchy and groovy drum loop, a rhythmic and powerful bassline, followed by the leads, hooks, atmospheres, and ear candies to make the track stand out and be memorable. By the end of this session, we will have the arrangement of the track with the main ideas fully written out, and ready to be mixed.

Day 2

Full Track Mixdown & Master + Fine Tuning the track

Coming back with fresh ears to completely mix the track to a professional, loud mix. After the mixdown I will focus on any adjustments that need to be made to the tracks arrangement, sound design, songwriting, or mix. Finishing off with Mastering the track so it’s ready to test out in clubs or send to DJs and labels to get signed!

Day 3 (Optional)

Feedback stream

After the Masterclass you are invited to participate in a feedback livestream where I will share your tracks with my 24,000+ subscribers on YouTube and offer my professional advice on improving the track you’ve made since the Masterclass has wrapped up.

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FINE-TUNE YOUR PRODUCTION SKILLS

This is your chance to work alongside Dowden and work on a deep progressive track from start to finish.

Take your production to the next level and learn from other producers!

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Who is Dowden?

Dowden is an Electronic Music Producer, content creator, and touring DJ from Toronto, Canada, who is currently living in Berlin, Germany. Dowden’s unique and wide range of style has signed him to some of the industry’s biggest labels, including Mango Alley, The Soundgarden, Meanwhile, JOOF, Solis, Hoomidaas, and many more.

Gaining support from some of the world’s biggest DJs, including Guy J, Lane 8, Eelke Kleijn, Hernan Cattaneo, Nick Warren, Armin Van Buuren, Guy Manztur, Cid Inc., Markus Schulz, and many more.

He continues to rise in the Progressive House scene with releases on over 50 labels, and playing clubs and festivals all over the world.

frequently asked questions

This Masterclass is for producers of any skill level that are interested in increasing their knowledge of writing music similar to the styles outlined in the curriculum. One of the best ways to learn how to create is by watching, asking questions, and being a part of the process, so if you want to become a better producer, then this class is definitely for you.

The Masterclass is split into two sessions over two days. Each session will be between around 4 hours with a small 15 minute break.

The Masterclass will take place over two days from Saturday 12 – Sunday 13 April 2024 at 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm CET.

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Things happen! If you can’t make the session, you are able to watch the recording of the session online after, or you can contact me for a makeup date and join another class.
The genre I will be covering in this Masterclass is what I call ‘Deep Progressive House’. Typically it’s music similar to the leading artists in the industry such as Guy J, Nick Warren, GMJ & Matter, Kamilo Sanclemente, Alex O’Rion, Subandrio, Guy Manztur, Ezequiel Arias, Space Motion, Cristoph, Ric Niels, Forty Cats, Simony Doty, and myself. Similar styles of labels such as Sudbeat, Anjunadeep, Lost & Found, Meanwhile, Mango Alley, and The Soundgarden.
Are you a fan of and want to write music similar to any of the artists, labels, or styles mentioned in the previous question above? Are you a music producer looking to improve quickly and get your music signed, or signed to bigger labels? Finally, are you passionate about music production and don’t like the idea of how long it will take to improve? Then I think this class is definitely for you.
If you can follow along with these videos in this playlist, then you’ll have no problem following along during the Masterclass.
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What Producers Are Saying

"I highly recommend connecting with Dowden on one of the many courses, lessons and masterclasses he has on offer. He is really good at explaining in simple terms more complicated topics and engages so well with the group. I would conceder myself fairly good at producing and still learned a lot on his recent Masterclass. Really helped a few things click. A well presented, in depth sessions covering every aspect of making a prog banger."
Mason JAMES
"Taking Dowden's masterclass on how to make a deep progressive house track was an eye opener for me. His detailed approach to the entire process was incredibly insightful. I learned so much and felt engaged the whole time. It really helped seeing the full process take place and I now feel much more confident and motivated to produce my own tracks. Highly recommend!"
Kallisto
Kallisto
Artist
"Dowden is an amazing professional! If you want to elevate your game in producing progressive house that's the right move to do! Ableton is a huge software and it can take years to get to the level you need to be to start making music, but with his masterclasses, you'll learn exactly what you need to focus on and will save you a lot of time and you'll learn techniques that will help you elevate your game much faster. Big respect and Thanks!"
Daniel Mitov
"Dowden is an ace producer and a brilliant teacher of the concepts of making unique and exciting music. I can't recommend his stuff highly enough.

On a personal note, Dowden has also gone over and above to accommodate my personal circumstances. I appreciate you brother."
Darren Rees
Beyond The Haze
"Brenden is a very talented artist but is also a very good teacher. He has given me tons of good technical feedback and the confidence to make my tracks better.

He's very encouraging and cares about making you better. Highly recommend him as a coach."
David Bryant
"I have worked with numerous coaches for my music. [My session with you] was by far the best coaching session I have ever experienced. For literally the first time ever, the 90 minutes I spent with you was the most productive 90 minutes I've had with any coach. I truly walked away with game-changing skill set enhancements. I am now better than I was before we had the session. I look forward to our next session!"
Steve Merbler
"What a cool experience to join with Dowden during the creative process of creating a track. It didn't take that long or we had an deep inviting groovy sound to elaborate on further during the extensive and detailed masterclass this weekend. I can only say I was impressed right from the start. Taking part of this, provided me with invaluable insights into the creative process and technical aspects of music production. Observing your workflow in Ableton and understanding your approach is an inspiration and motivation for my own production skills. I cannot express the added value of being part of this masterclass and look forward to join again in the future."
Thomas Van Herpe
Seven Wells
"I had high expectations, and boy did Dowden deliver! Not gonna lie, it's difficult following him for 4-5 hours at a time, considering his insane level of expertise, but I learned so much already, and I'll get to learn even more just by rewatching this masterclass.

I enjoy these masterclasses even more than carefully planned tutorials with post production - I feel like while they are significantly more exhausting, I get to improve immensely in a very short amount of time. The thing is, there's not many (if any at all) people on Dowden's level who would host such events - most S-tier producers prefer to gatekeep.

So I don't think there is a better place to learn dance music production on the internet right now. I'd put Dowden even above Rick Snoman's tutorials, since the latter are based on the electronic music of the 2010s, and Dowden is a top tier producer who also happens to be pushing the limits of deep progressive house in 2024."
Nikolay Nikov
"Dowden really takes the time with you, he's great at explaining things that seemed complicated, loved his energy and the session was even more than I expected. I will be coming back pretty soon."
Verónica Botero
Verónica Botero
"In just over two sessions with Dowden I've levelled up my production game significantly! I really appreciate the way Brenden mentors us via really valuable feedback, specially in my mix sessions. His experience in music really shines through these sessions, and I would really recommend his services to anyone who is trying to achieve that "professional" sound."
JUANVI
Musician