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Write Melodies Like Martin Garrix - "Animals" Exposed

Breaking down the melody of Martin Garrix's 'Animals' to reveal the techniques that made it one of EDM's most iconic tracks.

Martin Garrix’s “Animals” took the world by storm. In this tutorial, we break down the melody note by note, revealing the techniques and patterns that made it so effective. Learn how to apply these same principles to your own productions.

What You’ll Learn

  • A complete melodic breakdown of “Animals” by Martin Garrix
  • The specific techniques that made the melody so catchy
  • How to apply Martin Garrix’s melodic approach in your own music
  • Writing melodies with happy vibes (Kygo-style)
  • Creating tension on the piano with suspensions
  • Writing emotional melodies like Illenium and Seven Lions
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Niko Kotoulas

Award-winning concert pianist and music producer with 50M+ streams. Founder of Piano For Producers.

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