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"Nolan helped me bring my live-electronic dream to life! He supported me where I was in my journey by discussion decisions together and offering professional and artistic wisdom." - Rourke H.
"I had a great experience working on my music with Nolan. He takes the time to understand your vision and intentions with your art and then makes it come alive." - Serena M.
"Very simply, Nolan helped me get to the next level in my music and for that I’m eternally grateful." - Tati R.
Let's Face It...
Diving into the world of music production is daunting!
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Problem #1
The software and technology is overwhelming which gets in the way of creative flow. You just want to create!
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Problem #2
Equipment, and music education courses are expensive and can cost you upwards of thousands of dollars.
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Problem #3
There's too much of a time investment trying to learn music production.
Introducing
The Creative Compass
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Solution #1
Step-by-step process through the music production process focusing on developing & expanding your creativity, not getting lost in technological rabbit holes.
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Solution #2
Learn how to use simple setups & custom designed templates for each lesson so you can focus on getting your ideas out of your head and stay in the flow.
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Solution #3
Find your unique approach to create meaningful music that tells your story and expresses who you are.
Plus So Much More!
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The Creative Compass
Full Program Curriculum
Course 1
LaunchPad
Everything you need to know to take your first steps in music production - create a song in a week!
Module 1 - What you Need to Get Started
1. Why learn music production
2. The basics of your setup
3. Different budgets for different needs
4. Purchasing Ableton Live
5. Setting up your creative space
Module 2 - Intro to the Music Production Process
1. What is music production?
2. The creative process
3. The role of technology
4. The power of collaboration
5. What can you achieve with music production
Module 3 - Navigating Ableton Live
1. Why learn music production
2. The basics of your setup
3. Different budgets for different needs
4. Purchasing Ableton Live
5. Setting up your creative space
Module 4 - MIDI Basics, Creating Beats & Virtual Instruments
1. What is MIDI?
2. Basics of MIDI editing
3. Understanding beat composition
4. Programming a beat with MIDI
5. Structuring your beats and creating variation
6. Using MIDI to play virtual instruments
Module 5 - Intro to Instrumentation: Melody & Harmony
1. Understanding the role of instrumentation
2. Building harmony and chord progression
3. Adding melody & hooks
4. Recording audio into Ableton
5. Basics of using virtual instruments
Module 6 - Arrangement & Mixing Basics
1. What is arrangement
2. How to arrange your ideas into full songs
3. What is mixing?
4. Basic principles and tools to achieve a balanced sound
5. Getting your song ready to export
Module 7 - Workflow, Organization & Pitfalls
1. The importance of workflow & organization
2. File management
3. Setting up your workspace
4. Common beginner pitfalls
5. Creating an efficient workflow
Module 8 - Exploring Your Creative Potential
1. Unlocking your creative potential
2. Finding your sound
3. The importance of experimentation
4. Planning your next steps
5. Embracing your creative path
Course 2
Creative Foundations
Deepen the process and learn to work in each phase of music production -
From pre-production all the way through mixing/mastering and release
Module 1 - Fundamentals of Sound & Music
1. The nature of sound
2. Acoustics & Psychoacoustics
3. Digital audio principles
4. Basic theory concepts: intervals, scales & keys
5. Basic rhythmic concepts
Module 2 - Audio Recording Basics
1. The recording chain/signal flow
2. Microphone types and placement
3. Recording techniques for different instruments
4. Room acoustics & environmental decisions
5. Essential recording equipment
Module 3 - MIDI & Virtual Instruments
1. Recording & editing for MIDI instruments
2. How to use the virtual instruments inside Ableton
3. External MIDI controllers
4. Using MIDI effects
5. Using MIDI presets
Module 4 - Melodic Stories, Harmonic Worlds
1. Melody & harmony explained
2. Exploring melodic elements
3. Scales & Keys
4. Exploring harmonic elements
5. Integrating melody & harmony
6. Using the scales & keys feature in Ableton
Module 5 - The Art of Arrangement
1. Arranging & song structure
2. Exploring common song structures
3. Building each section of a song
4. Using dynamics & energy
5. Using reference tracks when arranging
Module 6 - Mixing & Mastering Essentials
1. Understanding the role of mixing & mastering
2. Elements and tools for mixing
3. Elements and tools for mastering
4. Using reference tracks
5. Common mistakes when mixing & mastering
Module 7 - Tools for Modern Producers
1. Navigating today's online production tools
2. Samples: Finding and using the right sounds
3. 3rd party plug-ins
4. Subscriptions services
5. Premium software and hardware for producers
6. Integrating 3rd party tools into your workflow
Module 8 - Creating Custom Presets & Templates
1. Creating project templates for different situations
2. Creating custom instrument racks
3. Creating custom effect racks
Course 3
Expanding Horizons
A deeper dive into each phase of the production process - expanding upon the foundations built in the previous course. Here is when you will start to feel more in control of the advanced tools within Ableton.
Module 1 - Advanced Recording Techniques
1. Creating immersive recordings
2. Microphones placement
3. Dealing with challenging room acoustics & environments
4. Multi-track and layered recoding techniques
5. Recording non-traditional instruments & sound sources
Module 2 - Creative Sound Design & Synthesis
1. The art of sound design
2. The different categories of synthesis
3. Modulation techniques
4. Sampling
5. Designing custom patches
6. Designing sounds for different roles
Module 3 - Advanced MIDI Editing Techniques & Signal Flow
1. Performance techniques & MIDI controllers
2. Creating a more humanized sound
3. Automating MIDI CC's
4. Layering multiple MIDI instruments
5. Using the MIDI effects tools in Ableton
Module 4 - Advanced Melody & Harmony Concepts
1. Crafting advanced melodies & counter melodies
2. Crafting advanced harmony & chord progressions
3. Layering & textural complexity
4. Rhythm & groove integration
Module 5 - Advanced Arrangement
1. Arranging as emotional architecture
2. Melodic, harmonic & rhythmic interplay
3. The power of transitions
4. Storytelling
5. Your signature sound through arrangement
Module 6 - Vocal Production
1. The role of vocals in modern music
2. Recording vocals at a high level
3. Editing & processing vocals
4. Creative vocals effects & sound design
5. Working with vocalists (and yourself)
6. Elevating a vocal recording and production
Module 7 - Genre Specific Production Techniques
1. Understanding genre through production
2. Beat making & groove across genres
3. Harmony, melody & arrangement styles
4. Sound design & instrumentation choices
5. Mixing techniques by genre
Module 8 - Advanced Mixing & Mastering Techniques
1. Mixing as art & science
2. Tone, texture & balance
3. Depth, width & movement
4. Bus processing
5. Mastering chain essentials
Course 4
Infinite Artistry
The crowded jewel of music production - developing your unique musical voice
Module 1 - Defining Artistic Identity
1. What is artistic identity
2. Mapping your influences
3. Values and purpose in art
4. Identifying strengths and unique traits
5. Developing your artistic vision
6. Aligning your identity with your sound
7. The ongoing evolution of artistic identity
Module 2 - Creative Mindset & Flow
1. Understanding creative flow
2. Cultivating the creative mindset
3. Overcoming creative blocks
4. Building habits for sustainable creativity
5. Finding and sustaining flow states
6. Expanding creativity beyond music
Module 3 - Emotional Storytelling Through Sound
1. The role of emotion in sound
2. Elements of emotional expression in music
3. Crafting a sonic mood
4. Exploring non-linear storytelling in music
5. Story telling for other kinds of media
Module 4 - Pushing Creative Boundaries
1. Breaking away from tradition
2. Cultivating an experimental mindset
3. Exploring unconventional techniques
4. Re-imaging genre & style
5. Evolving your artistic voice
Module 5 - The Art of Collaboration
1. Why collaborate? The power of synergy
2. Building collaborative relationships
3. Defining roles and responsibilities
4. Working remotely
5. Collaborating across mediums
Module 6 - Live Performance using Ableton
1. Creating a workflow for live performance
2. Building a performance set
3. Real-time effects and processing
4. Integrating MIDI controllers and hardware
5. Performance techniques for engagement
Module 7 - Finishing & Releasing Music
1. The psychology of finishing music
2. Final touches and quality control
3. Branding, story & visual identity
4. Releasing music strategically
5. Sharing & promoting
6. Reflection & growth
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Pre-Launch Savings: This introductory price will never be this low again. As an early adopter, you will have life-time access to this course and community for a fraction of the price.
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Customized Course: The course will be built around your specific needs as an early adopter. This is something that folks will not get to experience with the finished course!
What's Included In The Creative Compass
Meet Your Instructor
Hi, I'm Nolan.
I've been surrounded by music for as long as I can remember. Since I was a kid, I’ve felt a deep drive to create meaningful music and follow a path fueled by inspiration.
I’m a graduate of Berklee College of Music and have years of experience as a performing artist. I’ve been extremely blessed to carve out a unique life as a creative—traveling the world, making and performing my own music, and helping artists from all over the globe bring their voices to life.
Music has become more than just my career—it's how I support myself, express myself, and tell my story. And now, I’m here to help you do the same.
Here’s the #1 lesson I’ve learned on this journey:
👉 You don’t need fancy gear, expensive microphones, or a professional degree to make an impact with your music.
What really matters is understanding the fundamentals of music production. Once you’ve got that down, the sky’s the limit for what you can create—and how far your music can take you.
That’s exactly why I created The Creative Compass — an affordable online course and supportive community built to help aspiring music producers gain the skills to create professional-quality music, no matter what gear they have.
But let’s be real—you’re probably not here to hear my whole story.
You’re wondering: Can I actually help you?
Before launching The Creative Compass, I worked with dozens of artists and helped them transform rough ideas into finished songs they absolutely love. Now, I’m sharing the same step-by-step method so you can experience that same transformation.
If you’re ready to finally make music you're proud of — I can’t wait for you to begin this journey. I host a live Q&A call every week inside our private community, and I hope to meet you there soon!
Who This Course For
People who value creating meaningful music that expresses who they are.
Those want to learn to deep-dive into developing their individual creativity.
Musicians, dancers, aspiring performers, electronic producers/DJ's & creative storytellers.
Singers/songwriters who want to write their own backing tracks.
What You Need to Get Started
All you need is a computer, a copy of the Ableton Live software and a pair of headphones.
If you are interested in recording yourself, a microphone is highly suggested which can easily be purchased for under $100.
Is this course genre specific?
No! This course teaches techniques that are universal to developing creative workflows rather than specific genres.
No matter is you are a singer/songwriter, instrumentalist, meditative practitioner or bass-head, you will learn how to uncover your idiosyncrasies
What Categories We Focus On
Learning how to get your ideas out into the world without getting tripped up with the knobs and buttons
Understanding each phase of the production process (Composition, arranging, editing, mixing & mastering) and how you can utilize this framework to create your unique flow.
Who This Course NOT For
You aren't willing to take instruction and prefer to figure things out on your own with trial and error.
You want to make generic, cookie-cutter music that sounds like everyone else
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is this program for?
This program is designed for those who have never produced their own music and also those who have some experience with production and want to refine their skills, setup a faster workflow and dive deeper into developing their unique creativity.
How long do I have access to the program & when does it start?
Once you purchase the course, you will have access to all The Creative Compass content & access to the private community for your entire lifetime! The course is currently in the pre-launch phase which means that modules will be delivered on a weekly basis until the entire course is finished. It will start mid-June and the entire course should be complete by the end of September 2025.
Can't I learn all of this on Youtube?
While YouTube is an amazing resource for information, 98.35% of the time there is no progressive flow to the material being taught which means you can spend hours and hours focusing on the wrong topics or thing that are simply irrelevant. Music production is a HUGE landscape - having a curated course with easy to follow templates for each lesson allows you to progress fast with a framework that will provide you with the foundations needed to set your creativity free.
Do I need to have expensive equipment before starting?
To get started in music production, will will need a computer, a current version of the Ableton Live software and a pair of headphones. That's it! It's up to you to decide how much or little you'd like to invest in equipment but the simple answer is NO you do not need a lot of fancy gear to get started.
Should I invest in The Creative Compass before investing in nice equipment?
Investing in The Creative Compass is an excellent choice to jumpstart your music making journey whether you're just starting out or you've already done a bit of producing. Learning to navigate Ableton Live without the right guidance can be a very quick path to frustration, disappointment, burnout, or worse, loss of your creative confidence. Having access to the tools in this course and the private community is worth more than 10x the investment!
Is there a guarantee?
Absolutely! The Creative Compass has a 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee. If you are not completely SATISFIED and ENLIGHTENED by the The Creative Compass Program, then contact us within 30 Days for a full refund, no questions asked!
