ADVANCED ORGANIC HOUSE PERCUSSION IN ABLETON

HOW I CREATE PERCUSSION SO EXPRESSIVE THAT IT BECOMES THE MAIN CHARACTER

FRIDAY 6 JUNE 2025 | 12PM - 2PM EST

PRESENTED BY TÂCHES (71M+ STREAMS)

In organic house, percussion isn't just rhythm - it's melody, story, and soul. When done right, it becomes the element that makes your track impossible to turn off.

Over the past 13 years, I've developed a percussion approach that's become my signature. People recognize my tracks within seconds because of how the drums feel. Not because I follow a formula, but because I treat percussion as the main character of every song.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS LIVE SESSION

I'll build a complete organic house percussion arrangement from scratch while breaking down:

Advanced Sampling Techniques:

• How to use sample loops like a pro without sounding amateur

• Finding the perfect contrasting timbres that create tension and release

• Transforming everyday found sounds into musical percussion elements

Musical Arrangement Concepts

• Call and response techniques that create conversation between elements

• The power of strategic removal - how silence creates more groove than sound

• Building energy through micro-variations that feel natural, not programmed

Making Percussion Musical

• How to make percussion elements carry melodic information

• Weaving vocals and percussive elements into one cohesive voice

• Creating sections and transitions that feel organic, not chopped

The Live Element

• Using real-life recordings to add story and humanity to your tracks

• Micro-moments that separate professional from amateur productions

• How to position percussion as the central narrative element

This isn't theory. I'll demonstrate every technique live in Ableton, building a track from the ground up so you can see exactly how each element contributes to the whole.

WHY I'M TEACHING THIS

Across my 71M+ streams, percussion has become my calling card. Producers and labels recognize my drum work instantly - not because I use expensive plugins or secret samples, but because I approach rhythm as storytelling.

I've spent over a decade refining these techniques through releases on Anjunadeep, Get Physical, Majestic Casual, and my own label GLITTER COWBOY. My percussion approach has been featured in collaborations with RÜFÜS DU SOL, ZHU, and Eli & Fur.

But more than the numbers, I'm sharing this because I remember struggling with the same challenge: how to make drums that feel alive instead of programmed.

Want to hear what you'll learn to create? Listen to my percussion-driven tracks below, then apply to learn the techniques behind them:

THIS MASTERCLASS IS FOR YOU IF:

✓ Intermediate to advanced house music producers

✓ You're proficient in Ableton Live and understand advanced mixing concepts

✓ You want to develop a signature percussion style that stands out

✓ You're ready to treat percussion as a musical element, not just rhythm

✓ You currently release music or are actively working toward releases

THIS IS NOT FOR:

✗ Beginners still learning basic production fundamentals

✗ Producers focused on other genres (this is specifically organic house)

✗ Anyone looking for quick fixes or magic plugins

APPLICATION REQUIRED - LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

High demand - we maintain a waitlist for this session.

This is an intensive session designed for serious producers. To ensure everyone gets maximum value, attendance is limited and by application only.


Qualified applicants receive instant access to Zoom details and prep materials.

Session Details:

• 2 hour live masterclass

• Recording available for 24 hours to approved attendees only

• Interactive Q&A - bring your specific percussion challenges

• Downloadable stems from the live build session

APPLY TO ATTEND

Application Deadline: Thursday June 5, 11 PM EST