Learn to tell powerful musical stories by creating striking, inspiring ideas from the very beginning, getting it right at the source. Everything that follows is only as good as the core musical ideas which then feed into the sound design, arrangement, mixing, etc. Through hands-on guidance, you'll become capable of crafting captivating melodies, beautiful harmonies, catchy hooks and potent themes via effective music theory tools that will make all the difference in your music, and more.

Gain the power to conjure sounds straight from your imagination - giving unique identity, form and movement to your musical ideas. Learn to use the instruments, techniques and approaches that are the most relevant for your musical style and vision. Become well versed in using multiple types of synthesis, creative sampling, audio editing, effect processing, innovative modulation techniques, and more. We’ll ensure you're able to create the sounds that will define your musical lexicon.

Craft your music into its ultimate form by shaping its energy, progression, and narrative to create a captivating journey from start to finish. Whether you're working with short or long forms, conforming to established genres or pushing boundaries, we'll explore a variety of approaches to arranging your ideas into full songs that consistently hit the mark. With feedback and guidance, you'll develop the confidence to make your tracks build and progress with suspense, tension, and release.

Implement innovative mixing techniques to express your ideas, emotions, and message as articulately as possible. Learn effective gain staging strategies, project organization, and signal processing chains that will help you craft impeccable mixes. I'll introduce you to life-changing plugins and show you how to work smarter, not harder, bring your music up to industry standards, and emphasize warmth, texture, and dynamic range. Your mixes will be powerful, loud, and impactful, leaving listeners with a lasting impression.

Bring your tracks to final fruition by harnessing calculated, precision-based tools and techniques that enhance, define, clarify, and polish your tracks to their full potential. Embrace new technologies and methods that align with modern electronic music standards, such as the ability to mix into a mastering chain to envision the final product as you create. With dedicated guidance, you'll learn how to ensure your music is balanced, cohesive, and ready for distribution, and how to optimize it for playback across different systems.

Maximize the potential of your MIDI hardware controllers to take greater hands-on control of the elements that matter most to your musical intentions. Whether you're improvising or performing finished tracks, I'll show you how to implement mapping strategies, smart knobs, Max For Live devices and innovative automation to infuse your music with humanity and soul. Learn to make your music more expressive, emotional, and authentic - enabling you to connect with your audience in deeper, more meaningful ways.