Scott Storch: Discover the hitmaking workflow that made him a legend

Learn what it means to work with a big artist and all the steps that Scott takes into account when planning for the process. How he prepares the sessions and chooses his team, and also how he communicates with the big artist and his methods to find the best ideas until you get the foundations for a song.

Learn how to keep a good environment in the studio and deal with different kinds of people.

Learn what kind of sounds are important to Scott and what tools he usually uses to produce them. Also how he looks for more specific and special sounds.

In this chapter Scott tells us about how he has searched for drum sounds in the past and how he chooses and works with them now, and prepares his drum loops.

In this chapter, Scott talks about several aspects you need to take into account when creating your bassline. Listen to his tips and examples to choose the correct sound and make it energetic by using different notes and variations.

Understand the importance of choosing a correct tempo for your track. Also, learn tips to make it progress by adding different kinds of elements depending on the kind of flow you are looking for.

Scott tells us about one of the most iconic accomplishments in his career when he worked on the record ‘Still D.R.E.’ with Dr. Dre. He shows us the formula he used to create the keyboard line and why it worked so well in the song.

Scott also tells us the story behind the record ‘Candy shop’ by 50 Cent. He tells us how he composed it and produced it, and how the recording was with the artists.

In this chapter Scott tells us how he got to produce such a different genre for him – pop-rock – specifically on the track ‘Fighter’ by Christina Aguilera. He shares his experience collaborating with her, the song itself, the challenges he faced and the pressure he felt throughout the process.

Learn Scott’s tips for cultivating positive relationships with record labels and making a lasting impression on them.

In this chapter, Scott reflects on the evolution of music production from the past to the present day. He shares his insights on how technology has significantly transformed various aspects of the industry, including his perspective on the changing audience expectations.

Explore Scott’s firsthand experience of collaborating with emerging artists and uncover his perspective on the advantages and challenges that come with working alongside talents who are yet to establish themselves. Gain valuable insights as he shares his tips and strategies for navigating these unique circumstances, offering practical advice on overcoming the obstacles that arise when working with relatively unknown artists.