Andrew Krause Music

Here you will find resources for my students and their friends, links to my work for television and other media, information about hiring me for your next project, and everything D.R.U. (my artist alias)

Thank you!

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Create an Uplifter with ANY sample in SERUM

October 11, 2022  /  Andrew Krause

tags / music theory, theory, tutorial, lesson, how-to, how to, america, commercial edm, edm, dance music, song breakdown, analysis, logic pro, hip hop, team dru, dru, d.r.u., virtualriot, logic, Logic Pro, Logic Pro x, simple, serum tips, sertup tips, serum, dubstep, rock, music, music production, production tips, simple tips, sounds, sound design, build-up, buildup, build sounds, custom sound, sample, disciple, mode step

Building Sounds in SERUM

September 06, 2022  /  Andrew Krause

tags / 21st century, modern, music production, from scratch, composition, logic, logic pro, andrew krause, drusounds, san diego, los angeles, musician, minor, scale, chord, in 30 minutes, beat, vibes, phrygian, e-minor, izotope, waves, h-delay, iris2, serum, plucks, guitar, bass, melody, lead guitar, guitar rig, guitarist, live music, internet money, nick mira, juicewrld, arturia, analog lab, arturia analog, lab, analog, midi, house, edm, chill house, house music, dj, subscribers, d.r.u., splice, xferrecords

Using SERUM like a SAMPLER

August 16, 2022  /  Andrew Krause

tags / 21st century, modern, music production, making music, from scratch, composition, beatmaking, logic, logicpro, andrew krause, drusounds, minor, scale, chord, music theory, simple, fun, vibe, rough, real, beat, a major, major, island, vibes, phrygian, eminor, izotope, waves, hdelay, iris2, plucks, bass, melody, lead guitar, guitar rig, logic pro x, guitara, guitarist, live music, juicewrld, arturia, analog lab, lab, midi, house, edm, chill house, house music, dj, subscribers. d.r.u., splice, serum, xfer records

Making a Playable Instrument with a Sample

August 09, 2022  /  Andrew Krause

tags / music production, from scratch, composition, beatmaking, logic, drusounds, los angeles, musician, minor, scale, chord, simple, fun, vibe, rough, real, beat, a-major, major, island, vibes, phrygian, e-minor, izotope, waves, h-delay, iris2, serum, plucks, guitar, bass, melody, lead guitar, guitar rig, logic pro x, guitara, guitarist, live music, internet money, nick mira, juicewrld, arturia, analog lab, arturia analog, lab, analog, midi, house, chill house, house logic, house music, dj, subscribers, splice

5 Reasons You Should Upload Music 30 Days Before Release

June 14, 2022  /  Andrew Krause

tags / spotify playlisting, repost chains, spotify, promotion, bots, beware, becareful, reputation, melody, musictheory, melodic, counter melody, composition, composer, musician, instrumental, how-to, make music, make it sound better, midi, midi technique, velocity, pitch bend, andrew krause, music theory, music production, get better, make hits, sequence, bridge, beat, distrokid, tune core, cd baby, independent, music business, music promo, plan a release, food for thought

I wish I knew... to be careful with music promotion!

April 05, 2022  /  Andrew Krause

Some advice fo my younger self. I hope it helps you avoid the same mistakes!

tags / music theory, theory, tutorial, lesson, how-to, how to, america, commercial edm, edm, dance music, song breakdown, analysis, logic pro, hip hop, team dru, dru, d.r.u., spotify playlisting, repos tchains, spotify, promotion, bots, beware, be careful, reputation, melody, melodic, counter melody, composition, composer, musician, instrumental, make music make it sound better, midi, midi technique, velocity, pitch bend, andrew krause, music production, get better, make hits, sequence, bridge, beat

Melodic Sequences

March 29, 2022  /  Andrew Krause

tags / music tips, music production, melody writing, composition, hip hop, dance music, pop music, beat making

Music Theory Breakdown: Ghost, by Justin Bieber

February 18, 2022  /  Andrew Krause

tags / music theory, theory, tutorial, lesson, how-to, how to, america, commercial edm, edm, dance music, song breakdown, analysis, logic pro, hip hop, team dru, dru, d.r.u., pop music, guitar, free tips, acoustic, electric, tuning, scale, first chords, play, have fun, fun, progress, andrew krause, dru sounds, san diego, los angeles, nashville, justin, justin bieber, bieber, breakdown, tips, music production, producer, make music, friends

Make any Beat Sound Better - Add Imperfection

January 25, 2022  /  Andrew Krause

tags / music theory, theory, tutorial, lesson, how-to, how to, america, commercial edm, edm, dance music, song breakdown, analysis, logic pro, hip hop, team dru, dru, d.r.u., instrumental, make music, make it sound better, midi, midi technique, musician, composer, velocity, pitch bend, andrew krause, music production, get better, make hits

Music Theory Breakdown: Better Days, by NEIKED x Mae Muller x Polo G

December 31, 2021  /  Andrew Krause

tags / music theory, theory, tutorial, lesson, how-to, how to, america, commercial edm, edm, dance music, song breakdown, analysis, logic pro, hip hop, team dru, dru, d.r.u., neiked, mae muller, polo G, polo-g, better days, charts, hit record, bass, piano, drums, logic pro x, breakdown, andrew krause, drusounds, music, fun, free, tips, music production, music producer, san diego, los angeles, nashville, tiktok, funk, four on the floor, for on the flour, platinum, 2021, 2022

Music Theory Breakdown: Barrump, by Claude VonStroke

November 27, 2021  /  Andrew Krause

tags / music theory, theory, lesson, how-to, how to, america, commercial edm, edm, dance music, song breakdown, analysis, logic pro, hip hop, team dru, dru, d.r.u., dirty bird, dirty bird records, claude, vonstroke, barclay crenshaw, jphlip, tech, house, house music, 124, tech house, san diego, los angeles, music theory breakdown, dru sounds, andrew krause, swing, delay, kick, sub, synth, arturia, g-flat minor, f-sharp minor, minor, music, fun, free, free lesson, tips, music production, logic pro x

A Look at East West Instruments (composer cloud)

July 20, 2021  /  Andrew Krause

tags / music theory, theory, tutorial, lesson, how-to, how to, america, edm, analysis, logic pro, team dru, dru, d.r.u., professional, east west, piano, eastern, world instruments, western, vst, hyper sampling, trap, composer, composer cloud, organic, best vst, must have, music, music production, music tech, music technology

Music Theory Breakdown: Rapstar, by Polo G

June 11, 2021  /  Andrew Krause

tags / polog, rapstar, chicago, trap, hip hop, how to, juicewrld, san diego, los angeles, tutorial, lesson, info, music theory breakdown, music theory, andrew krause, d.r.u., independent, musician, music production, logic, logic pro x, ableton, music, hustle

Music Theory Breakdown: I Want You to Know feat. Selena Gomez, by Zedd

May 29, 2021  /  Andrew Krause

tags / german, disney, germany, los angeles, aminor, logic pro x, Logic Pro, music lesson, music production, music, how to elm, how to produce, dance music, billboard, top 40, top-40, pop music, max Martin, zedd, elm, Selena, Gomez, dru, d.r.u., Andrew Krause

Music Theory Breakdown: Drivers License, by Olivia Rodrigo

March 12, 2021  /  Andrew Krause

tags / olivia rodrigo, drivers license, music theory, breakdown, how-to, pop music, how to, drivers, food for thought, free tips, lesson, music production, electronic music, production, master class, san diego, los angeles, studio west, andrew krause, dru, d.r.u., music, tutorial, disney