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The Secrets to Making Hit Records: A Masterclass with Stephen Lipson
Have you ever wondered what it really takes to produce a classic hit? Or what goes through a producer’s mind when they're building a song from the ground up—or tearing it down to start again?
Here to help us understand that process is Stephen Lipson. Stephen is the legendary producer and creative mastermind behind iconic tracks from Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Grace Jones, Annie Lennox, Simple Minds and many more including collaborations on film music such as Batman: The Dark Knight Rises, The Lion King and Top Gun: Maverick.
From behind-the-scenes studio secrets to philosophical reflections…
The skinny
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