Afrobeat Academy — Learn to Produce Professional Afrobeats Music
NOW ENROLLING — 4-MONTH PROGRAM

Become a -Professional
Afrobeats Producer

Learn to produce industry-standard Afrobeats music from one of Africa's most experienced producers. Physical studio in Lagos and online worldwide.

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14
Modules
4
Months
6
Studio Setup
Global
Online Access
LOGIC PRO
AFROBEATS PRODUCTION
MUSIC THEORY
DRUM PATTERNS
MELODY CREATION
ARRANGEMENT
VOCAL RECORDING
MIXING FUNDAMENTALS
SOUND DESIGN
PRODUCER ETIQUETTE
LOGIC PRO
AFROBEATS PRODUCTION
MUSIC THEORY
DRUM PATTERNS
MELODY CREATION
ARRANGEMENT
VOCAL RECORDING
MIXING FUNDAMENTALS
SOUND DESIGN
PRODUCER ETIQUETTE
What You Will Accomplish

Graduate as a real
music producer.

Every skill is taught at the exact moment you need it — not as theory you memorise, but as something you immediately use to make music.

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Produce Afrobeats From Scratch
Build full tracks — drums, bass, chords, melody, arrangement — without step-by-step guidance by the end of the program.
02
Master Logic Pro
Navigate Logic Pro with total confidence. Edit, arrange, automate, mix — every workflow a professional producer uses daily.
03
Understand Music Theory
Learn only the theory that matters for Afrobeats — notes, keys, chords, progressions, and how to hear music the way producers hear it.
04
Build 9 Drum Pattern Styles
Classic Afrobeat, Afroswing, Highlife, Ghana Bounce, Afro Piano, Reggaeton, Dancehall and more — a full toolkit of rhythmic styles.
05
Record Vocals Professionally
Set up sessions, record clean takes, comp performances, and process vocals to sit in a professional mix.
06
Work With Artists
Learn producer etiquette, split agreements, how to send beats, and how to build long-term relationships in the music industry.
The Curriculum

14 modules. 4 months.
Zero fluff.

Everything is sequenced deliberately — each module builds on the last. Skills are introduced at the exact moment you need them, not before.

M01

Welcome & The World of Afrobeat

Cultural roots, the difference between Afrobeat and Afrobeats, listening training and course navigation.

M02

Music Theory Foundations

Notes, scales, chords, progressions, basslines and ear training — all before you open the DAW.

M03

Home Studio Setup

Setting up a simple, professional home studio for beat-making and vocal recording on any budget.

M04

Setting Up Logic Pro

Install, navigate, create your first project, save workflow and import sounds into Logic Pro.

M05

Your First Afrobeat Groove

Build your first drum pattern, bassline and groove using 9 distinct Afrobeats rhythmic styles.

M06

The Afrobeat Drum System

Advanced patterns, swing, percussion stacking, drum rolls and variation techniques.

M07

Applying Music Theory to Drum Patterns

Building chord progressions and basslines across 5–10 different drum grooves in the Piano Roll.

M08

Melody Creation

Lead melodies, call and response, countermelodies and preset usage across multiple drum patterns.

M09

Sound Selection & Mixing Foundations

Choosing sounds like a producer. EQ, compression, levels, panning and replacing weak sounds.

M10

DAW Control & Editing

Core editing, quantize done correctly, automation, fades and full project organisation.

M11

Arrangement — Loop to Full Track

Turn an 8-bar loop into a complete 3-minute Afrobeat song with professional structure.

M12

Vocal Recording

Recording artists, gain staging, comping takes and basic vocal processing for the mix.

M13

Producer Etiquette

Working with artists online and in person, splits, credits, agreements and building your reputation.

M14

Final Capstone Project

Build a complete, commercial-quality Afrobeat track from scratch with no guidance. Your proof.

The Studio

Your classroom is a
professional studio.

Physical students work on iMacs with Logic Pro, MIDI keyboards, acoustic treatment and studio monitors. This is not a bedroom setup — this is a real production environment.

Main Production Room — Lagos
iMac Workstations
Acoustic Treatment
Promo Video

See the Academy
in action.

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Enrollment & Pricing

Invest in your craft.

One program. Two ways to join. Pay in full to secure your spot — class date confirmed after enrollment.

Online · Worldwide

Online Program

$1,000
One-time payment · 4 months access
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    Live online classes with O.Y Productions
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    All 14 modules — full curriculum
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    Course project files, drum kits, MIDI packs, loops
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    Access to recorded class replays
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    Student WhatsApp community
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    Certificate of completion
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    Available in any country worldwide
Enroll Online — $1,000
PHYSICAL
In-Person · Lagos, Nigeria

Physical Program

₦2,000,000
One-time payment · 4 months · Lagos studio
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    In-person classes at our Lagos production studio
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    All 14 modules — full curriculum
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    Work on iMac with Logic Pro in the studio
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    Course project files, drum kits, MIDI packs, loops
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    Direct access to O.Y Productions every session
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    Student WhatsApp community
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    Certificate of completion
Enroll Physical — ₦2,000,000
Need a payment plan or have questions? Chat with us on WhatsApp →
Your Instructor
O.Y Productions
Founder · Afrobeatproducers.com · MPE

Learn from someone who's actually done it.

Professional Afrobeats Producer & Educator

With over 15 years of professional music production experience, O.Y Productions has built records from scratch with some of the biggest Afrobeat artists in the world.

As founder of Afrobeatproducers.com — where top industry producers use tools responsible for major global Afrobeats hits — and MPE (Music Producers Empowerment), Ayo has dedicated his career to building the next generation of African music producers.

This course is not theory from a textbook. It is exactly how professionals work, taught by someone who works that way every day.

15+
Years Pro Experience
1000s
Producers Trained
Global
Afrobeats Hits
FAQ

Questions answered.

Do I need any prior experience to join?
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No. The program is designed for absolute beginners as well as producers who already have some experience but want proper structure. You don't need to know music theory, how to use Logic Pro, or have made a single beat before. All of that is covered from the ground up.
What equipment do I need for the online program?
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For online students: a Mac laptop or desktop, Logic Pro (available on the Mac App Store), headphones or studio monitors, and a stable internet connection. A MIDI keyboard is helpful but not required — all lessons can be completed with a mouse or trackpad. Logic Pro is the primary DAW for this course.
What does the physical program include that online doesn't?
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Physical students work inside the Afrobeat Academy studio in Lagos — on iMacs with Logic Pro, MIDI keyboards, acoustic treatment, and studio monitors. You also get direct, in-person access to O.Y Productions every session. The curriculum is the same as the online program, but the environment and access level is different.
Is there a payment plan available?
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The listed prices are for full payment which secures your spot immediately. If you need a payment plan, reach out to us on WhatsApp and we will discuss options on a case-by-case basis. Payment plan arrangements are confirmed before enrollment is finalised.
When does the class start after I pay?
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After payment you will receive a confirmation with your welcome pack, course materials, and your class start date. We run batches — your enrollment holds your spot in the next available cohort. You will be notified of the exact start date within 48 hours of payment.
What software does the course use?
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The primary DAW is Logic Pro for Mac. All lessons and project files are built in Logic Pro. The principles taught transfer to other DAWs (FL Studio, Ableton, Pro Tools) but the hands-on demonstrations use Logic Pro exclusively.
Will I get a certificate?
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Yes. Students who complete all 14 modules and submit their final capstone project receive an Afrobeat Academy Certificate of Completion from O.Y Productions.
Limited spots per batch — enrollment is now open

Your music career
starts here.

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