A curated selection of insights and strategies that will quickly empower you to produce professional sounding music in Logic Pro X or Garageband, and a completed and professionally produced song ready for release – all from the comfort of your bedroom.
Grounded in a no-fluff approach, this curriculum cuts through the noise so you can quickly absorb the most valuable information I have learned throughout my 10+ years of experience as a music producer. Presented in the most concise and digestible form possible, the tools we'll cover have empowered me to produce music at a level that has enabled me to:
Gained hundreds of thousands of Spotify streams
Secure sync placements on a Peacock original series
Receive coverage in acclaimed publications like ColorsXStudios, Wonderland, and NOTION
Work with major music tech brands like Slate Digital, Apogee Electronics, BBC Studios, and more
Produce sample packs for major brands like BandLab and Audiomodern
Everything You Need to Make and Release Your Own Song
Welcome to ALCHEMY
Download the E-Book & Join the Server
Why It's Called "Cooking Up"
The Alchemist Mind
HOMEWORK: Set Your Creative Compass
Cooking Up: Organizing Your Workspace
Home Studio
Grand Tour of Logic
Session Setup
HOMEWORK: Survey Your Terrain
Cooking Up: Measuring Your Ingredients
Introduction to Gain Staging
Setting Levels at the Source
Monitoring Plugin Output Levels
Unity Position
HOMEWORK: Plant Your Seed
Cooking Up: Cleaning & Chopping
Introduction to Editing
Flex Tools
Quantization
Fades & Crossfades
Scissors & Glue
Piano Roll
Velocity Editing
HOMEWORK: Polish Your Diamond
Cooking Up: Seasoning
Introduction to Effects
Signal Flow
EQ
Noise Gate
Compressor
Space Designer
Tape Delay
Tremolo
Distortion & Overdrive
HOMEWORK: Set the Stage
Introduction to Composition
Composition Exercises
HOMEWORK: Expand Your Horizon
“Princess Nostalgia knows what it takes to execute a vision and explains it in a way that is extremely approachable. By reframing the technical aspects of music production in layman’s terms, she has a way of cutting out the distractions and getting straight to the heart of what really matters: uncompromised self expression.”
“As someone who has taken multiple college-level courses on production and live sound in Logic, Princess Nostalgia teaches things in an exciting and relatable way. If you're interested in top-down production, mixing, and mastering in Logic, this course is the next step in taking control of your career in music.”
Ty Wright
This course is perfect for (1) total beginners who have never released a song, performed, and/or been in a recording studio and (2) seasoned musicians who know their way around music studios and recording sessions but still rely on others for production.
You’ll need an Apple computer with Logic Pro X installed. If you can't afford Logic Pro X yet and have an Apple Computer, you can also get started with GarageBand. As for gear, you’ll need a microphone and pop filter (but my song recorded on APPLE EARBUDS got the attention of a Grammy-Hall-of-Fame Producer, so if that's all you got don't let it stop you). You'll also need an audio interface to connect your mic and other instruments to your computer. In an ideal world, we'd all have acoustically treated rooms and expensive studio monitors, but I’ll show you how to make informed mixing decisions with just a decent pair of headphones. The key is to start with what you have—don’t wait for perfect gear. If you want budget-friendly gear recommendations, DM me on Instagram @nostalgiamusicprod the phrase "ESSENTIAL GEAR" and I'll send you a digital download of my product list!
Yes! Every step of this course is built around implementation, ensuring that you’re actively applying new techniques to your own music as you go. From recording and editing to mixing and mastering, each lesson includes structured assignments that help you build a track piece by piece. By the time you finish the course, you won’t just have knowledge—you’ll have a fully mixed and mastered song, ready to release to the world.
Unlike fragmented YouTube tutorials, this course offers a structured, step-by-step curriculum that covers everything from the fundamentals to advanced production techniques. Plus, you'll get personal insights from my 10+ years of experience, as well as access to exclusive resources.
Yes! When you purchase the course, you’ll gain access to a private Discord community where you can share your work, get feedback from me, and collaborate with other students.
Yes! I also offer 1:1 coaching for those looking for more personalized guidance in music production or the music business. Contact me directly at [email protected] for more details.
ALCHEMY is currently available for $89.99. Considering that it will liberate you from having to pay a producer hundreds of dollars every time you want to release a song, it literally pays for itself!
Once you complete your purchase, you’ll receive an email with your login information and instant access to the course materials.
Even if you’re using a different DAW, the fundamental concepts I teach in this course, such as gain staging, signal flow, basic signal processing techniques, and more, are universally applicable. These technical principles are essential to building a solid foundation in music production, and while the course is structured around Logic Pro X, the concepts will benefit you no matter what software you use. At the same time, it will be harder to tag along using the exact steps I share in certain cases.
A few extra add-ons, just because. :)
A curated list of the best plugins I've bought over the years, along with instructions on how to use them. So you don't have to waste money on the wrong things like I did.
Craft a personalized marketing plan with my support, informed by the years of trial and error it took me to secure editorial press placements, quickly gain thousands of social media followers, secure brand deals, regularly sell out of merchandise, build up an engaged mailing list, and more.
Join our exclusive Discord community where you can share your progress, ask for feedback, and connect with like-minded creators. It's the perfect space to stay motivated and get real-time advice on your projects.
