ONLINE COURSE
INTRO TO K-POP:
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO MODERN K-POP PRODUCTION & SONGWRITING
$149
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Learn the full journey of how a K-pop hit is made; from concept to final mix.
Taught by a multi-platinum producer Papi Lee.
Multi-Language Access
🇺🇸 English (Original)
🇰🇷 한국어 (Korean)
🇨🇳 简体中文 (Simplified Chinese – Mainland regions & Southeast Asia)
🇹🇼 繁體中文 (Traditional Chinese – Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau)
🇯🇵 日本語 (Japanese)
🇪🇸 Español (Spanish)
Additional freebies include:
K-pop Serum and MIDI Soundpack ($95 value)
1-Month Access to K-Pop Music Community ($120 value)
Exclusive Audition Opportunity for Umsic Music Publishing
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Multi-platinum producer with credits for:
Monsta X, Super Junior, Cravity, MCND, Block B Bastarz, Whee In (Mamamoo), SF9, Nive, 4Men, Babylon, 5tion, and more.Co-founder of Umsic Music Publishing, Papi Lee has mentored 3,000+ students worldwide over 20 years, helping many secure placements and publishing deals in K-pop, J-pop, and Western pop.
He’s known for breaking down complex production into clear, actionable steps you can immediately apply.
WHAT CAN YOU LEARN?
Papi Lee’s start-to-finish process of creating professional tracks
The “3 elements” process of idea generation
Papi’s go-to VST instruments, plugins, and sample libraries for faster writing
Modern drum and bass programming
Sound design, FX, and ear candy techniques
K-Pop music theory and song structures to keep you inspired
Toplining and vocal production techniques
Automation processes
Mixing and mastering your own demos
K-Pop industry tips and understanding the pitching process
OVERVIEW
PAPI LEE teaches you the techniques to generate fresh musical motifs and conceptual ideas, then dive into songwriting and arrangement strategies tailored for K-Pop’s unique structure and storytelling. You’ll learn how to layer in trendy sounds, FX, and ear candy that elevate a track’s sonic identity- while keeping it current. We’ll then focus on toplining to craft addictive melodies and harmonies, before wrapping it all up with a deep dive into mixing and mastering for a clean, professional finish.
In this class, Papi invites you to his professional studio where he explains his entire writing style. He takes into account what his thought process is during writing and production. He details how to stay inspired and get in the flow all while making great songs for everyone to enjoy.
By the end of the class, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of writing in the K-Pop style and all of its sub-genres. You’ll continue staying creative and avoiding common pitfalls during the writing process. You will find inspiration in all sources of sounds- from a simple piano melody to a distorted bass oneshot. Papi’s process will inspire you to create your own toolkits and templates that make sense to you as a fellow creative!
INCLUDES: 10 LESSONS
K-Pop samples, loops, and libraries
Idea generation and arrangement tricks
Drum and bass programming
Layering instruments, FX, and ear candy
K-Pop chord progressions
K-Pop song structure
Toplining techniques
Vocal production
K-Pop sound design
Mixing and mastering
A complete crash course in the art of K-Pop songwriting and production. "Intro to K-Pop" is gives you a closer look into the full creative process behind creating a modern K-Pop song. From the first spark of an idea to a polished, pitch-ready demo, this course covers it all. Course includes: Generating ideas, Drum and bass programming, Sound design techniques, Toplining and vocal production, Mixing and mastering
$149
FAQs
General
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You’ll learn the step-by-step process of creating a K-Pop song—from ideation and motif development, to songwriting, arrangement, and production techniques specific to the K-Pop genre.
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Yes. This course is designed for aspiring songwriters and producers of all levels. No prior experience is required, though some basic knowledge of music production or songwriting will be helpful.
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The course is divided into 10 parts, covering the complete A-to-Z process of making a K-Pop track.
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Cubase will be used as the main DAW of instruction. While a DAW like Logic Pro, FL Studio, or Ableton is recommended, the concepts taught can be applied universally. Any additional tools or plugins will be suggested, but free or alternative options are usually provided.
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Yes, downloadable PDF materials will be included for all modules.
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No, refunds will not be available for this course, or any of its freebies.
Accessibility
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Once enrolled, you’ll have lifetime access to the course and any future updates.
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It’s entirely self-paced. You can learn on your own time and revisit the lessons as often as needed.
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There are none.
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The course is taught in English. Additional subtitles are available in the following languages: Korean, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Japanese, Spanish.
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You can avail of the trial link for up to 3 months from your initial purchase of “Intro to K-Pop.”
Once you have signed up for the free UMC trial, any further attempts to avail of the trial will not be honored.
