>>67403favourite in this thread.
>>77687i think that it's simple and barebones on purpose inorder to teach concepts about producing, rather than the unique styles possible through it. these concepts will eventually serve as the backbone for diving deeper and specializing in the sound you want to create. when you get a good enough grasp on the tools you're working with, it's then time to transition into a more comprehensive studying of those sounds, chords, and structures which you enjoy, and figuring out how to not only reproduce them, but incorporate them into your unique style of producing. in my mind, he is the "dance music manual" for a modern audience.
to understand his approach, you have to remember a time when you'd open up a daw and feel completely helpless because you didn't know what anything did. i'm not saying his approach is the best, but i do see the value in it. you've practically graduated his class, and now all you need to do is move on so you can be one step closer to that bigger picture. keep pushing yourself to not only learn more, but do more, and you will eventually hit your stride and take pleasure in every step. nobody is a noob because there is no right way when it comes to creation. only the righteous capacity for self expression.