In this weekly private lesson, you will develop your skills, confidence, and creativity as a music producer. Whether you’re a complete beginner, somewhat experienced, or an expert looking for some coaching, I will personalize each lesson and work with you one-on-one based on your own goals and needs. Starting with the basics (or whatever level of experience you have) and advancing as we go, you will learn to: write music, record, properly combine instruments, mix/master audio, and develop your own style as a musician.

	Each lesson we will work on producing one of your own songs and I will coach you through new techniques you can use to improve it. Throughout the lesson, I will give you personalized feedback and guide you to work through the challenging parts of creating a song. Whether you are starting entirely from scratch or bringing in a project you have already started, I will help you take your musical skills to the next level. I am generous with positive feedback since I believe musicians need a safe and supporting environment to thrive. When learning something entirely new, I may teach a short lesson to explain the topic, but almost all of our time will be spent learning by doing. My ultimate goal is for you to feel comfortable experimenting with different techniques and to develop your own style as a musician.

What do you need to get started?
- A love for music and a willingness to learn
- You will need a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) that you can access on your computer. There are a variety of free and paid options, here are my recommendations.
     - Bandlab is my top recommendation. It is free, very beginner friendly, and has an abundance of capabilities for any genre of music. It is available as both an app for your computer, smartphone, or tablet, and online at www.bandlab.com.
     - Garageband is a popular DAW. It is free and easy to understand for beginners. I recommend this for a student who plans to record most of their music live (i.e. if you are in a garage band, Garageband is for you!). It is available as an app for your computer, smartphone, or tablet.
     - Noteflight is a great tool for a classical composer. It is free, user-friendly, and presents your music as it would appear on a printed sheet. You must be able to read music to use this DAW. Noteflight does not include a mixer as this is not typically needed in classical music; if you want to learn audio engineering skills, I will teach you another software alongside Noteflight. It is available as an app for your computer, or online at www.noteflight.com.
     - FL Studio Mobile is a slightly more advanced paid tool for a student who already has experience and wants to try something more challenging. This option imitates professional software and is great for doing a deep-dive into audio engineering and sound design, and it works best with electronic genres. It is available as an app for your computer or smartphone/tablet for $19.99 (at the time I am posting this).

This class is also available in 30 minute lessons.