Team

Adam is a professional music producer and educator known for his energetic contributions to LA’s electronic music community. In his role, Adam works with the team to deliver the best experience possible for IO’s students and further develop IO's business and brand.

Based in: Los Angeles

Artist Project: Adam After Hours, Joluca

Andy Caldwell is a Grammy-nominated producer with over two decades of experience in the music industry. In his role as CEO, Andy leads the team with his unique perspective gained from his years of experience as a professional music producer and DJ.

Based in: Los Angeles

Artist Project: Andy Caldwell

Starfari is the stage name of Ali Jafari, a disco and mid-tempo producer based in the Bay Area. Over the past 20 years, he has embarked on a musical journey characterized by a unique blend of vibrant disco beats, infused with psychedelic and international samples.

Based in: San Francisco

Artist Project: STARFARI

Angelica Hay is an interdisciplinary artist, musician, certified breathwork facilitator. She started Breath/Work to share how intentional breathing can help creatives navigate stress and stay inspired. With a background in science, art and music, Angelica brings a grounded multidisciplinary and creative approach to music production.

Based in: Los Angeles

Artist Project: Pink Sky

Daniel Longworth is a San Francisco-based producer and DJ known for his unique style of UK Garage and DJ edits. His tracks have been played in sets by DJs such as salute, Conducta and Oppidan and he has performed clubs and festivals across the US and abroad, providing support for artists such as Sammy Virji and SG Lewis.

Based in: San Francisco

Artist Project: Triplset

Dillan brings a deep, community rooted approach to sound design and finishing records. MNTRA is known for uplifting anthems, emotional vulnerability, and blending different genres. His 2025 was nonstop with an album on Justin Martin’s @whattodo.love and festival appearances at Lightning in a Bottle Desert Hearts, and Shambhala.

Based in: San Francisco

Artist Project: MNTRA

Dylan is a professional music producer, and mixing and mastering engineer. Originally from the Netherlands, he gained momentum from an official remix he did for Disclosure and has since worked with artists like Angrybaby, kryptogram and Supertaste, just to name a few. Dylan is passionate about empowering students through creativity.

Based in: San Francisco

Artist Project: Dylan C. Greene

Gabe is a professional producer, singer/songwriter, and recording/mixing engineer. Better known as 9 Theory, Gabe has come into his own after numerous bands and musical projects as a renowned producer blending different genres of electronic, indie rock, and hip-hop into an original, unique sound.

Based in: Los Angeles

Artist Project: 9 Theory

Josh is a professional producer, gigging musician, and AP-certified music theory teacher. As the instructor for Building Blocks, Josh is the first point of contact for many of our students — graciously helping students break through the many barriers to learning production and music theory.

Based in: Los Angeles

Artist Project: Josh Wen

Juliet is a professional DJ with decades of experience and deep links to the roots of LA’s house music culture. With countless shows and parties under her belt alongside selectors such as Peggy Gou, Doc Martin, Marques Wyatt, Riva Starr, and DJ Heather, she brings invaluable experience to our DJ course.

Based in: Los Angeles

Artist Project: Juliet Mendoza

Kris Grant is a classically trained musician and multi-media artist with expertise in electronic music production, synthesis techniques, and composition for digital media. He has been producing and mixing electronic music under the moniker ‘Idea Unsound’ for over two decades.

Based in: San Francisco

Artist Project: Idea Unsound

As a London boy living in LA, Miles has been tearing up dance floors with his eclectic style for over 11 years. From humble beginnings in a tiny bar in East London, to some of the biggest clubs in the UK, including Egg and Ministry of Sound! When he's not behind the decks, he's behind the mic, cracking jokes for anyone who will listen!

Based in: San Fransisco

Artist Project: Miles Otway

Ryan is a musician, teacher, and producer committed to helping artists begin and complete meaningful work. He’s released six albums, several EPs, collaborated extensively, and played hundreds of shows, most recently at Treefort Music Fest and Gold Diggers.

Based in: Los Angeles

Artist Project: Pink Sky

Tillie is a student at IO, DJ, and Marketing Coordinator. She supports the team across social media coordination, content creation, and newsletters, bringing a creative and organized approach to everything she works on.

Based in: Los Angeles

Zack is an experienced DJ, music producer, songwriter, sound designer, and the artist behind the project Turbo 9. He has played Ultra Music Festival and SXSW, collaborated with Diplo, and released music on renowned labels including Fool’s Gold, OWSLA, and Mad Decent.

Based in: Los Angeles

Artist Project: Turbo9