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Award Winning Textbooks

Dance Music Manual

The award-winning, world-leading textbook on electronic music production is required or recommended reading at many international universities and colleges.

Published by Routledge.

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EDM Mastering Manual

Delve into the techniques for mastering EDM by an Apple Approved Mastering Engineer. Features a walkthrough of how a track by Nicky Holloway was mastered.

Published by Routledge.

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Book Courses

Elevate your learning experience with our specialized courses designed to perfectly complement the Dance Music manual. With Rick as your dedicated personal mentor, you will receive tailored guidance to enhance your skills and confidence in dance music production. 

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Reviews

The BIBLE of electronic dance music production. If there was a dance music production bible, then this would certainly be it.”

Toolroom Records

Tech House Label

This book is idolised. Its been the response to thousands of questions and problems posed on internet forums, its recommended on various websites and here I am telling you its the number one book out there when it comes to learning the art of music production.”

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Sample Company

An exceptionally well written and researched book combining both the art and science of dance music production. All in all its adds up to quite a package which deserves a place on any producers desk.”

MusicTech Magazine

No.1 Technology Magazine.

The Dance Music Manual

Fifth Edition 2024

There are no resources required for this edition.

Fifth Edition 2024

For over two decades, the Dance Music Manual has established itself as the definitive, award-winning textbook for electronic music production. Recognised globally, it has garnered multiple prestigious awards and has been translated into five different languages, making its impact genuinely international.

The fourth edition was notably nominated for Technology Book of the Year, and each edition has become essential reading at top educational institutions such as Harvard and Yale. Embrace the opportunity to learn from the best in the field—this manual is your gateway to mastering the craft of electronic music production.

EDM Mastering Manual

First Edition 2024

First Edition 2024

This insightful guide delves into the art of mastering Electronic Dance Music, expertly covering essential topics such as listening skills, compression, EQ, saturation, metering, LUFS, and delivery formats. Illustrating these concepts with a practical example of mastering a track by the renowned DJ Nicky Holloway, not only informs but empowers you to elevate your music production skills to new heights.