“How do I tempo change a loop in Pro Tools?” This is a common question and the answer is, “There are lots of ways.”

Berklee Online music production instructor Erik Hawkins explains how to improve your sampler skills, with advice from his “Producing Music with Reason” course.

By grasping the concept of velocity layers in a sampler you will be able to better use and more easily create your own dynamic and exciting sampler patches.

Learn about the old school function of virtue tracks, and how to apply it to music production today.

There’s a saying, “Copying is the highest form of flattery.” Copying is also one of the best ways to hone your production skills.

Berklee Online music production instructor Erik Hawkins teaches you how compressors work and how to effectively apply compression in your mix.

It’s easy for me to advise you to finish all of your productions, no matter what, but what exactly are the steps to getting your tracks done?

Learn how to remix a song with advice from Erik Hawkins, author and instructor of the “Remixing” course at Berklee Online.