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June 26, 2024 30 mins

At last year's International Music Summit (IMS), Point Blank Music School (PB) had the honor of running a masterclass with the legendary Marshall Jefferson at IMS College in Pacha Destino.


As a lecturer for PB, our host Farah Nanji, was delighted to moderate the session. During the masterclass, Marshall graced us with an insightful discussion about the creation of one of the most iconic tracks in dance music history, "Move Your Body." We dive deep into his inspirations, challenges, and impact behind the journey of the record.


➤ In this episode, we will uncover:


✅ The inspiration behind the iconic record ‘Move Your Body’ 

✅ The techniques behind the groove in a pre-daw era

✅ The collaboration with the vocalist, Curtis McClain 

✅ Achieving the perfect balance of elements in the arrangement 

✅ Marshall’s experiences of the origins of house music in Chicago

✅ The challenges behind the record 

✅ The unexpected success of the record + its impact on the music industry 

✅ Advice for up-and-coming producers


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➤ Credits:


Producer: Point Blank Music School 

Co-Producer: Farah Nanji 


➤ For show notes + more on our host visit:


https://mission-makers.com/ 

https://www.dj-ninja.com/



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