Intermediate Self paced

Synth Pop Revolution

Dive deep into the electronic music revolution that defined the 80s soundscape. From the pioneering use of synthesizers to the rise of New Wave, this course explores how technology and creativity merged to create an entirely new genre.

3 modules 8 lessons ~28 min By Sample Instructor

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Course Outline

Module 1

Origins of Synth

How affordable synthesizers and drum machines transformed popular music.

3 lessons

The Synthesizer Revolution
text 1 min read Free Preview
Depeche Mode - Enjoy the Silence
video 7 min watch
Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams
video 4 min watch

Module 2

The New Wave Sound

The fusion of post-punk energy with synth-pop sophistication.

3 lessons

A-ha - Take On Me (Synth Analysis)
video 4 min watch
Tears for Fears - Everybody Wants to Rule the World
video 5 min watch
Analyzing the New Wave Sound
text 1 min read

Module 3

Legacy & Influence

How 80s synth-pop continues to shape modern electronic music.

2 lessons

The Police - Every Breath You Take
video 5 min watch
The Lasting Legacy of Synth-Pop
text 1 min read