ONLINE COURSE
INTRO TO K-POP:
THE “A-TO-Z” OF MODERN
K-POP PRODUCTION &
SONGWRITING
A complete crash course in the art of K-Pop songwriting and production
Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up your skills, Intro to K-Pop is your guided journey through the full creative process behind a modern K-Pop song. From the first spark of an idea to a polished, pitch-ready demo, this course covers it all.
Multi-platinum K-pop producer and K-pop instructor 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—and keep 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.
If you're serious about creating chart-worthy music, this is where it starts.
Now offering subtitles in the following languages: English, Korean, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Japanese, Spanish
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Papi Lee is a leading Master Producer within the K-Pop industry. With expansive knowledge and experience under his belt from producing music for well-known hit groups such as: Super Junior, MCND, Cravity, Youha, Babylon, etc with additional work in the US music industry with music that has featured Snoop Dogg, DMX, Swissivory, and more.
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: 5 LESSONS
Songwriting and idea generation
(1h10m11s)
Drum and bass programming, sound design
(1h12m53s)
Music theory and song structure
(1h04m33s)
Toplining and vocal production
(1h35m09s)
K-Pop mixing and mastering
(1h27m04s)
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
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 5 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 materials will be included for all modules.
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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Occasional live Q&As or community check-ins may be offered to enrolled members. You’ll be notified via email or platform announcements.
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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.
Pricing
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No, refunds will not be available for this course.
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We occasionally offer discounts, early-bird pricing, or trial access. Join the mailing list or follow our social media to stay updated!
