House Music
Music Production Bootcamp
Intermediate • 1 Month • Los Angeles
Overview
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 –– blending the past, present, and future of the genre. You’ll start by digging into classic sampling techniques and iconic sounds before pushing things into the future with creative processing, modern sound design, and inspired arrangement techniques.
Class Topics
Drums to Make You Dance
Go deep on drum programming, sequencing, and sampling
Level up your grooves and learn how to make your drums swing like your favorite dance floor fillers
Creative Sampling
Dive into the DNA of house music by exploring classic records and iconic samples
Learn both classic and modern techniques for sampling records
Push samples to their limit through experimental looping, slicing, and processing
Iconic Sounds
Discover where your favorite sounds come from how to get that “house sound”
Learn how to put your touch on classic sounds by designing them from scratch
Inspired Arrangements
Unlock new ways to break out of the loop and arrange your ideas
Explore advanced techniques for creating exciting arrangements and special moments on the dance floor
Student Perks
Circle Community
The IO Music Academy Circle gives you access to an exclusive online hub where you can collaborate, share feedback, and get support from fellow students and alumni.
Course Materials
Students enjoy lifetime access to all course materials, including videos, dynamic notes, and recordings, so you can revisit the content any time.
Student Requirements
• Laptop (2019 or newer MacBook Pro recommended)
• Wired Headphones
• Ableton Live 12 (available at 40% off)
Pricing & Schedule
Your Instructor
Adam Weimann (Adam After Hours, Joluca) is a Los Angeles-based producer, DJ, and educator with a deep-rooted passion for house music. As one half of Joluca, he’s released music on Club Bad, IN / ROTATION, Fool’s Gold, Desert Hearts, and W&O Street Tracks, earning support from the likes of Jamie Jones, Claude VonStroke, John Summit, Melé, and countless other DJs around the world.
His solo project, Adam After Hours, explores the emotional highs and lows of rave culture, blending dreamy synths, clever vocal sampling, and adventurous arrangements into what he’s dubbed as "tender rave music." His music has also seen international radio support with plays on BBC Radio 1 (Sarah Story), Kiss FM (Leftwing : Kody), and KCRW (Travis Holcombe’s FREAKS ONLY).
Beyond the studio, Adam is the co-founder and COO of IO Music Academy, one of LA’s leading boutique music production schools. Before moving to LA, he was an integral part of Edmonton’s Night Vision collective, throwing events, founding a music school and studio space, and helping shape the city’s electronic music culture.
With DJ performances at EDC, Bass Coast, and Shambhala, plus the recent debut of his live set at CRSSD, Adam keeps finding new ways to share his love for electronic music—whether that’s in the studio, on stage, or in the classroom.