For those who want it all. Total Producer includes every production course available at IO.
Fall 2026 courses begin October 5th
The Total Producer Program is IO Music Academy’s most immersive and extensive offering, designed for those committed to mastering every aspect of music production. Over 24 months, this program will take you from the fundamentals of beat-making to professional-level mixing and mastering.
With 8 in-depth courses, unlimited studio access, and weekly feedback from your instructors, this program provides everything you need for your music production journey. Whether you're working towards your first EP or refining your unique sound, the Total Producer Program will push your creativity and technical skills to their fullest potential.
Courses are designed to be taken one at a time
3-Month Course
Start your music production journey in Ableton Live.
3-Month Course
Go beyond the basics and expand your creative toolkit.
3-Month Course
Break through creative blocks, build momentum, and define your sound.
3-Month Course
Learn how to record and produce professional-sounding vocals at home and in the studio.
3-Month Course
Develop a reliable workflow to transform your demos into finished tracks.
3-Month Course
Go from the studio to the stage. Learn how to perform your original music with Ableton Live.
3-Month Course
Unlock the power of synthesis and bring the sounds in your head to life.
3-Month Course
Your songs deserve to sound amazing. Learn how to mix and master your tracks so they translate on any system.
A reliable laptop with plenty of storage space for software, projects, samples, and recordings. We recommend a MacBook Pro with a minimum of 512GB of storage.
Wired production headphones. Wireless headphones have latency and are not suitable for production.
While MIDI keyboards are provided in class, students are required to purchase a MIDI keyboard for practicing and producing at home.
Our production courses are taught exclusively in Ableton Live 12 Suite (available at a 50% discount). Students in multi-course programs receive an Educational Access Seat for the duration of their enrollment.
Come ready to learn, experiment, and collaborate. Music isn’t a solo sport — we’re here to grow together through curiosity and hard work.
The first course in this program is Building Blocks. Courses are designed to be taken one at a time.
Start October 4
End December 6
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
GROUP A
Open
Start October 5
End December 7
6:15 PM - 8:15 PM
GROUP B
Open
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Open
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
GROUP A
Open
Start October 6
End December 15
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Open
Start October 7
End December 16
6:15 PM - 8:15 PM
GROUP B
Open
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Open
Start October 9
End December 18
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
GROUP C
Open
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.
Students enrolled in a program get free access to Ableton Live during their program, this perk is called an Educational Access Seat. Once you've completed your program, you can purchase Ableton at a 50% discount.
Our Circle community is an online hub where you can connect with other students, get support from your instructors, receive feedback on demos, buy and sell gear, and so much more.
Revisit your course notes, videos, and class recordings anytime.
Program students are automatically enrolled each quarter and get first choice of class times.
Save up to 50% on software and hardware by brands such as Ableton, AlphaTheta (Pioneer DJ), AIAIAI, Arturia, Auto-Tune, FabFilter, Soundtoys, Splice, and more.
Enjoy unlimited studio time for the duration of your course or program. Studios come equipped with a selection of modern and vintage gear as well as a club-standard DJ setup from AlphaTheta (Pioneer DJ).
Get personalized feedback on your assignments from your instructors and classmates.
Enjoy free workshops, feedback sessions, and community events held on campus.
Choose the payment option that works best for you.
8 Course Program
$580
/mofor 24 months
+ $250 registration fee
You are saving $2,830 compared to enrolling in 8 individual courses — including $1,750 in waived registration fees.
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