EQ & Compression with Jay-J TUTORIAL Are you freaked out by frequencies? Distracted by dynamics? Get comfortable with EQ and Compression in just five days by diving into all the settings and techniques you need to know to conquer these indispensable tools. Taught by Grammy-nominated producer and engineer Jay-J, this course is a comprehensive guide to two of… Read More »
Finishing Tracks with Lauren Kop TUTORIAL Do you struggle with finishing songs? Learn from Lauren Kop, aka mini bear, as she walks you through how to transform your ideas into fully arranged and produced tracks. She will be sharing her approaches to arranging as well as tips and techniques that will turn boring loops into captivating and cohesive… Read More »
Hardware Workflow with Adam Johan TUTORIAL Learn how to get your gear talking with Ableton (and what to do afterwards). In this free 2-day course, you’ll learn all about setting up hardware synths and effects with Ableton Live and how to capture (and use!) the resulting sounds. This is your chance to finally conquer routing, recording, and latency… Read More »
IO Guide to Music Theory TUTORIAL Review the fundamentals of music theory in this free couse. Inside, you’ll find notes and videos on intervals, scales, chords, and more. Download link
Making Melodies with Josh Wen TUTORIAL Having trouble writing melodies? You’re not alone! In this 5-day music theory course, we’ll break down the melodies you love and give you the tools you need to write your own. More than that, our resident music theorist Josh Wen will also walk you through composing killer chord progressions and building better… Read More »
Best & Easy Acoustic Guitar Songs to Play at Parties TUTORIAL This course was developed to beginners. learn Music without boring exercises. You will learn songs by: The Offspring, Silverchair, Elvis Presley, Kt Tunstall, Coldplay and other artists. It’s available on a PC or MAC and there is a iPad, iPhone and Android app ready to go! Keeping… Read More »
Making a Track with Ardalan TUTORIAL Have you ever wanted to collaborate with one of your favorite artists? Over 5 days, you and other collaborators will work with Ardy as he creates a track in real time. Have you ever wanted to collaborate with one of your favorite artists? Ardalan and IO Music Academy are teaming up to… Read More »
IMastering with Jay-J TUTORiAL In this 5-day course, learn how to set up your studio, prepare your mixing and mastering projects, and how to apply EQ, compression, and more to achieve a professional-sounding mix and master. Course Outline Are you struggling to get a professional master out of your home studio? In this 5-day course, Grammy-nominated mixing and… Read More »
Mixing House Music with Nick Garcia TUTORIAL Do you struggle with your mixdowns? Go inside the studio with IO instructor and seasoned engineer Nick Garcia as he walks you through the best tips and tricks for getting clear, punchy, and solid mixdowns. Though this class will primarily focus on house music, the topics and techniques will be applicable… Read More »
Mixing at Home with Jay-J TUTORIAL Learn how to transform your mixing workflow both inside and outside your DAW to get the most out of your room. Course Outline Struggling to get a solid mix out of your home studio? Learn how to transform your mixing workflow both inside and outside your DAW to get the most out… Read More »
Music Theory for Producers with Josh Wen TUTORIAL Have a musical idea in your head but just can’t translate it into your production? This 5-day course covers everything from the basics of scales and theory, to chord progressions and substitutions. Course Outline Have a musical idea in your head but just can’t translate it into your production? Struggling… Read More »
Pop Production with Lauren Kop TUTORIAL In this course, explore the different tools and techniques that will help unlock your pop production creativity, such as sound design, vocal processing, arrangement, tension and release, and more. Course Outline What makes a great pop song? Pop music hits an emotional sweet spot when stellar songwriting matches great production. In this… Read More »
Production Workshop with Fur Coat TUTORIAL Join one half of the legendary techno duo Fur Coat for a special one-day event. Course Outline Fur Coat are universally praised for their mesmerizing take on techno, having helped lay the groundwork for the current wave of melodic and hypnotic records dominating the global scene. Ahead of their upcoming album release… Read More »
Sampling in Ableton with Nick Garcia TUTORIAL With its flexibility, ease of use, and famous warp algorithm, Ableton is one of the best digital audio workstations for working with samples. In this course, Nick Garcia will walk you through the variety of ways to flip your favorite samples. You’ll learn how to work with the native tools Simpler… Read More »
Social Media for DJs with Andrew Leese TUTORIAL Whether you view it as an empowering revolution or a necessary evil, social media is undeniably an important part of being an artist in today’s music industry. In this free live stream workshop, you’ll learn from expert Andrew Leese as he shares the strategies he’s developed from his time as… Read More »