How to Get Started

Follow the steps below to enroll and become a student at IO Music Academy

Explore Courses and Programs

Courses are 3 months long and begin once per season in Fall, Winter, Summer, and Spring. Programs are popular sequences of 2 or more courses.

Classes are once per week for 2 hours and include studio time and monthly private lessons.

Explore Courses and Programs

Check Our Schedule

We offer a variety of class times times designed to fit into your life. Select your city to explore our schedule.
Los Angeles | San Francisco

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Complete the Enrollment Form

Once you've found the right course or program for you, it's time to enroll. Our streamlined enrollment process makes it easy. Click your city (Los Angeles, San Francisco) to begin the enrollment form and complete the following steps:

  • Choose your course or program

  • Choose your preferred schedule

  • Choose your payment method (one-time payment or monthly installments)

  • Secure your spot by paying the $249 registration fee and course/program fee (please note course fees are due 7 days before the start of your first class)

“This place is amazing. I just finished my first semester and I'm blown away by how much I have improved.” - Eliot D.

Most Popular Courses

Begin your music production journey in Ableton Live and learn how to make your first song from scratch.


Get ready for your first DJ gig before learning how to remix your favorite tracks in Ableton Live.

An in-depth exploration into sampling and remixing in Ableton Live.

This program covers all the essential aspects of music production, including beat-making, sampling, sound design, mixing, and mastering.

Break through creative blocks and finish a 3-song EP that showcases your unique sound as a producer.

Most Popular Programs

Start your music production journey and learn the fundamentals of making music with Ableton Live.

"I've always thought to myself,'I wish I could be an artist, I wish I could be a musician! I never thought it was possible until coming here." - Tess A.