How to Make a Pop Rock Song in the Style of The Band Camino, Knox, and The Maine

Overview

Dive into a comprehensive 40-minute tutorial on creating pop rock music in the style of The Band Camino, Knox, and The Maine. Learn essential production techniques including drum programming, guitar and bass tone development, vocal processing, and more. Follow along as each element of a pop rock song is built from scratch, with detailed sections covering verse construction, pre-chorus arrangement, chorus impact, and post-chorus breakdowns. Discover professional tips for creative effects, harmonies, and mixing techniques that give modern pop rock its distinctive sound. Access free Modern and Massive 2 drum presets and Neural DSP presets to enhance your production workflow. Perfect for producers looking to master the contemporary pop rock genre with practical, hands-on instruction.

Syllabus

Intro 0:00
Sponsor 0:38
The First Guitar Riff 2:11
Acoustic Guitars 4:24
Programming Verse Drums 5:15
Mixing Live Bass 10:45
Verse Pluck Guitar 13:03
Ambient Granular Guitar 14:30
Drop Out Pre-Chorus Guitars 17:13
Pre-Chorus Drums 19:41
Pre-Chorus Synth and Bass 20:50
Snare Tip 21:50
Programming Chorus Drums 22:27
Chorus Guitar Stacks 26:40
Chorus Bass and Synth 28:33
Post Chorus Breakdown 29:15
Extra Additions and Ear Candy 29:50
Verse Vocals 31:20
Creative Delay Throw 33:00
Verse Harmonies 33:45
Chorus Vocals 33:41
Post Chorus Vocal 35:50
Master Chain 36:45
Final Example 37:38
Outro 39:05