Courses and Programs
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New Producer
6 months • 2 Courses • In-Person
Start your music production journey and learn the fundamentals of making music with Ableton Live.
Included Courses:
- Building Blocks
- Making Waves
DJ Producer
9 months • 3 Courses • In-Person
Learn to DJ like a pro before learning how to produce edits, originals, and remixes for your sets.
Included Courses:
- Spin Class
- Building Blocks
- Making Waves
Singer Producer
9 months • 3 Courses • In-Person
Designed for singer-songwriters looking to dive into music production and record professional-sounding vocals both at home and in a studio.
Included Courses:
- Building Blocks
- Making Waves
- Vocal Chops
Electronic Producer
12 months • 4 Courses • In-Person
This 12-month music production program covers all essential aspects of music production, including beat-making, sampling, sound design, mixing, and mastering. By the end of the program, you will have the skills and knowledge to produce original music, find your own sound, and express yourself as an artist.
Included Courses:
- Building Blocks
- Making Waves
- Secret Sauce
- Sending Signals
Total Producer
15-24 months • 8 Courses • In-Person
Unlock your full creative potential and maximize your skills. Total Producer includes every production course we offer at the best price.
Included Courses:
- Building Blocks
- Making Waves
- Secret Sauce
- Sending Signals
- Vocal Chops
- Claim Your Sound
- Finishing Touches
- Live Performance
3 Month Course
Los Angeles • San Francisco
The perfect starting point for anyone new to music production or self-taught producers looking for structure and guidance. Finish your first song in just 3 months.
Experience Required:
- None
3 Month Course
Los Angeles • San Francisco
For producers ready to move beyond the basics. Learn how to sample, warp, edit, and remix audio in Ableton Live. Finish the course with a remix of your favorite song.
Experience Required:
- Building Blocks
- Foundational Music Theory (Notes, Scales, Chords)
3 Month Course
Los Angeles • San Francisco
For producers ready to move beyond presets. Learn how to hear, describe, and recreate the sounds you love — then learn how to design your own from scratch.
Experience Required:
- Building Blocks
- Making Waves
3 Month Course
Los Angeles • San Francisco
Finish what you started. Explore song structure, arrangement, automation, and mixing prep while building a personal workflow that helps you finish your music with confidence.
Experience Required:
- Building Blocks
- Making Waves
- Sending Signals
3 Month Course
Los Angeles • San Francisco
Learn how to record and produce professional-sounding vocals using everything from a budget home setup to a professional recording studio.
Experience Required:
- Building Blocks
- Making Waves
- Foundational audio editing skills in Ableton Live (Warping)
3 Month Course
Los Angeles • San Francisco
Become the artist you've always wanted to be. In this course, you’ll produce a 3-song EP that sounds like you — built around your taste, your influences, and your identity as an artist. Work through blocks, refine your process, and build with a community that pushes you to follow through.
Experience Required:
- See course page
3 Month Course
Los Angeles
Turn your tracks into a live set. Learn how to prep your music in Ableton, build a custom performance rig, and use controllers, synths, and effects to play your music in real time. You’ll explore different approaches to performing live and leave with a full set ready for the stage.
Experience Required:
- See course page
3 Month Course
Los Angeles
Learn how to mix and master your music with clarity, balance, and intention. Work on your own tracks and multitrack sessions while developing the skills and judgment needed to make your music sound its best in any listening environment.
Experience Required:
- See course page
Custom Producer
X months • X Courses • In-Person
Build a program that's right for you.
Included Courses:
- Your Choice
- Your Choice
- Your Choice
- Your Choice
3 Month Course
Los Angeles • San Francisco
Learn from professional DJs in an intimate, hands-on setting. Learn to beatmatch by ear, build sets that flow, and get comfortable on Pioneer DJ equipment. Over 10 classes, you’ll dive into Rekordbox, build your library, and get personalized feedback as you sharpen your skills. In 3 months, you’ll be ready for your first gig.
Experience Required:
- None
Bass Music Bootcamp
4 weeks • In-Person
Learn the secrets behind producing hard-hitting bass music with LA-based producer Cy Kosis.
House Music Bootcamp
1 month • In-Person
In this special 4-week course, IO Music Academy co-founder Adam Weimann (Joluca, Adam After Hours) takes you on a deep dive into world of house music production.
R&B Bootcamp
4 weeks • In-Person
Join IO's resident R&B nerd, Josh Wen, for a four-week deep dive into all things rhythm and blues.