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Learn the ins and outs of music production, discover the art of DJing, and join a thriving creative community

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A curated path for your musical journey

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Electronic Producer

4 Course Program

Start from scratch. Learn how to produce original electronic music, develop your sound, and finish tracks you’re proud of.

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DJ Producer

3 Course Program

Get comfortable behind the decks before learning how to produce your own edits, remixes, and original tracks.

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Singer Producer

3 Course Program

Take control of your voice, get comfortable in the studio, and learn how to produce your own music with Ableton Live.

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Custom Producer

2-4 Course Program

Design your own journey and choose the courses that fit your personal goals.

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Locations

Los Angeles

1550 N Gower St, Los Angeles, CA 90028 (323) 694-6410

San Francisco

430 Main St, San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 660-9094

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Things You Might Be Wondering

Courses are 3 months long and include 10 weekly classes, 3 months of unlimited studio time, weekly feedback on assignments, access to student discounts on partner brands, and lifetime access to course materials.

Programs are curated sequences of 2 or more courses. By enrolling in a program, you'll benefit from a comprehensive learning experience at a reduced per-course cost.

If you’re new to music production, we recommend starting with Building Blocks, our beginner-friendly course that covers the fundamentals of producing music in Ableton Live. Building Blocks is the first course in our Electronic Producer, Singer Producer, and Total Producer programs.

If you’re interested in DJing, Spin Class is the best place to start. It’s a 3-month course focused entirely on DJ skills and performance. Spin Class is also the first course in our DJ Producer program.

Both courses require no prior experience and are great entry points into the world of music production and DJing.

Yes! Enrolled students can use our studios as often as they like at no additional charge. Studio time is unlimited for the duration of your course or program. Our one limitation is that students must complete a session before scheduling another one.

All of our production courses are taught using Ableton Live 12.

Our DJ course, Spin Class, is taught using rekordbox by Pioneer DJ.

All classes are recorded and posted to Circle, our online community platform. You’ll also get access to course notes, exercises, assignments, videos, and other resources so you can catch up and stay on track between classes.

Yes, all of our courses and programs have a monthly installment pricing option. Programs offer the best value, as well as lower monthly installments, compared to individual courses.

No credit check is required.

Yes! We have a financial aid program that allows eligible students to receive a significant discount on their program fee according to their need and participation in their local music community. Click here to learn more and apply.

Yes! IO Music Academy students are eligible for educational pricing on most music production software. Students can save up to 50% on partner brands such as Ableton, Arturia, FabFilter, Sonarworks, Soundtoys, Mixed In Key, Native Instruments, and more.

Yes, students enrolling in a new course or program must pay a non-refundable registration fee of $250.

Students enrolled in a multi-course program do not have to pay a registration fee between courses.

18 for group classes, 14 for private lessons.

No, unfortunately, we are not able to assist with student visas.

Click here to read about our refund policy.

Studio sessions are 2 hours.

Monday: 12pm-10pm

Tuesday: 12pm-10pm

Wednesday: 12pm-10pm

Thursday: 12pm-10pm

Friday: 12pm-4pm

Saturday: 12pm-2pm

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 10am-10pm

Tuesday: 10am-10pm

Wednesday: 10am-10pm

Thursday: 10am-8pm

Friday: 10am-4pm

Saturday: 10am-2pm

Sunday: 10am-2pm

You can cancel or change your membership at any time by contacting us by email at contact@iomusic.academy with your request. Cancellations and changes will take place at the beginning of the next billing cycle.

Things You Might Be Wondering

Programs are curated sequences of 2 or more courses. By enrolling in a program, you'll benefit from a comprehensive learning experience at a reduced per-course cost.

Both courses require no prior experience and are great entry points into the world of music production and DJing.

All of our production courses are taught using Ableton Live 12.

Our DJ course, Spin Class, is taught using rekordbox by Pioneer DJ.

Yes, all of our courses and programs have a monthly installment pricing option. Programs offer the best value, as well as lower monthly installments, compared to individual courses.

No credit check is required.

Yes, students enrolling in a new course or program must pay a non-refundable registration fee of $250.

Students enrolled in a multi-course program do not have to pay a registration fee between courses.

18 for group classes, 14 for private lessons.

No, unfortunately, we are not able to assist with student visas.

Click here to read about our refund policy.

Studio sessions are 2 hours.

Monday: 12pm-10pm

Tuesday: 12pm-10pm

Wednesday: 12pm-10pm

Thursday: 12pm-10pm

Friday: 12pm-4pm

Saturday: 12pm-2pm

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 10am-10pm

Tuesday: 10am-10pm

Wednesday: 10am-10pm

Thursday: 10am-8pm

Friday: 10am-4pm

Saturday: 10am-2pm

Sunday: 10am-2pm

Unlock Your Musical Creativity

Industry Partners

Featured Programs

Electronic Producer

DJ Producer

Singer Producer

Custom Producer

Locations

Los Angeles

San Francisco

Events

Student Spotlight

Things You Might Be Wondering

What is the difference between a course and a program?

What course or program should I start with?

Is studio time included?

What software is taught at IO?

What if I miss a class?

Do you offer payment plans?

Does IO Music Academy have a Financial Aid program?

Are there any discounts available to IO students?

Is there a registration fee?

Is there a minimum age to enroll?

Do you assist with F1 student visas?

What is your refund policy?

How long are studio sessions?

What are the operating hours of the Los Angeles studios?

What are the operating hours of the San Francisco studios?

How do I cancel/change my membership?

Featured Programs

Electronic Producer

DJ Producer

Singer Producer

Custom Producer

Locations

Los Angeles

San Francisco

Events

Student Spotlight

Things You Might Be Wondering

What is the difference between a course and a program?

What course or program should I start with?

Is studio time included?

What software is taught at IO?

What if I miss a class?

Do you offer payment plans?

Does IO Music Academy have a Financial Aid program?

Are there any discounts available to IO students?

Is there a registration fee?

Is there a minimum age to enroll?

Do you assist with F1 student visas?

What is your refund policy?

How long are studio sessions?

What are the operating hours of the Los Angeles studios?

What are the operating hours of the San Francisco studios?

How do I cancel/change my membership?