Photo by Michele Cheng

Photo by Michele Cheng

Music Production Lessons

As a teacher, I strive to connect with my students–sharing my passion for the electronic music and music technology to keep them engaged, excited, and motivated to get better. My goal is to create a relaxed but productive atmosphere where students can explore the aspects of music production that excites them the most in addition to learning the common software, hardware, and techniques involved in music and audio production.

I am most skilled and comfortable teaching the following genres, though I also have a strong ability to quickly analyze the defining characteristics of most any style and distill that down into easy to understand concepts, techniques, and exercises for students:

  • Rock

  • EDM

  • Pop

  • Progressive

  • Funk

  • Classical

  • Country/Bluegrass

  • Jazz

  • Folk

  • Experimental

All ages and skill levels are welcome!

I offer a FREE online video consultation before we get started so we can get to know each other, discuss your musical goals, and go over logistics. After that, lessons are prepaid at the beginning of each calendar month. I am available for lessons online primarily via Zoom (or Google Meet), as well as in-person out of the ToneBloom Studio at my home in Garland, TX.

Lessons in your home may also be possible for an additional driving/time charge, though I only have a small number of those spots available due to the complexity of my schedule. My primary service areas for these are North/Northeast Dallas, Uptown/Downtown, Park Cities, East Dallas, Richardson, and Garland. If you live outside of this area and would like to schedule in-home lessons, please contact me to discuss feasibility.

Lessons may cover any of the following topics:

  • Recording, Editing, Mixing, Mastering

  • Using DAWs such as Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, GarageBand, Reason, and more

  • Understanding MIDI

  • Creating Beats & Loops

  • Composing/Songwriting

  • Music Theory

  • Troubleshooting technical issues

  • How Analog/Digital Audio works

  • Signal & Effects Processing/Plug-Ins

  • Synthesis/Synthesizers

  • Sound Design

  • Signal Path

  • Workflow and Session/File Organization

  • Interactive Music Programming (Max/MSP and Max for Live)

  • Any other areas of student interest

Standard Weekly Lessons

This option is best for students who would like to meet every week and plan to continue studying year-round. Lessons in my home studio will take place in Garland, TX. Online lessons from anywhere will take place primarily via Zoom (Skype, Google Meet, or FaceTime may also be possible). Online lessons require high-speed internet, a webcam, and a microphone. The webcam and microphone may be external or built-in to your computer, smartphone, or tablet. My primary service areas are North/Northwest/Northeast Dallas, Uptown/Downtown, Park Cities, East/West Dallas, Richardson, and Garland. The cost of travel time and costs is reflected in the Your Home options. I offer a free online video consultation before we get started so we can get to know each other, discuss your musical goals, and go over logistics. First and last month’s tuition is paid to reserve a time slot. After that, regular monthly tuition is due by the 1st of each month.

  • Online/My Studio

    • 45 mins - $220/month (approx. $55/lesson)

    • 60 mins - $260/month (approx. $65/lesson)

  • Your Home (0 - 30 min. drive)

    • 45 mins - $320/month (approx. $80/lesson)

    • 60 mins - $360/month (approx. $90/lesson)

  • Your Home (30 - 60 min. drive)

    • 60 mins - $460/month (approx. $115/lesson)

Prepaid Package Lessons

This option is best for students who might not have a single time slot consistently available on a weekly basis or for those who might want to meet less than one time per week (i.e. every-other-week). Lessons in my home studio will take place in Garland, TX. Online lessons from anywhere will take place primarily via Zoom (Skype, Google Meet, or FaceTime may also be possible). Online lessons require high-speed internet, a webcam, and a microphone. The webcam and microphone may be external or built-in to your computer, smartphone, or tablet. The webcam and microphone may be external or built-in to your computer, smartphone, or tablet. My primary service areas are North/Northwest/Northeast Dallas, Uptown/Downtown, Park Cities, East/West Dallas, Richardson, and Garland. The cost of travel time and costs is reflected in the Your Home options. I offer a free online video consultation before we get started so we can get to know each other, discuss your musical goals, and go over logistics. After that, package lessons are prepaid before the first time slot can be reserved. Lessons can be used as needed anytime within 6 months from date of purchase.

  • Online/My Studio

    • 4 Lessons

      • 45 mins - $290 ($72.50/lesson)

      • 60 mins - $330 ($82.50/lesson)

    • 8 Lessons

      • 45 mins - $556 ($69.50/lesson)

      • 60 mins - $636 ($79.50/lesson)

    • 12 Lessons

      • 45 mins - $810 ($67.50/lesson)

      • 60 mins - $930 ($77.50/lesson)

  • Your Home (0 - 30 min. drive)

    • 4 Lessons

      • 45 mins - $390 ($97.50/lesson)

      • 60 mins - $430 ($107.50/lesson)

    • 8 Lessons

      • 45 mins - $756 ($94.50/lesson)

      • 60 mins - $836 ($104.50/lesson)

    • 12 Lessons

      • 45 mins - $1110 ($92.50/lesson)

      • 60 mins - $1230 ($102.50/lesson)

  • Your Home (0 - 60 min. drive)

    • 4 Lessons

      • 60 mins - $530 ($132.50/lesson)

    • 8 Lessons

      • 60 mins - $1036 ($129.50/lesson)

    • 12 Lessons

      • 60 mins - $1530 ($127.50/lesson)

Prepaid Single Lessons

This option is best for students who only need light guidance or support every once in a while and will generally only be offered to students I have worked with before. Lessons in my home studio will take place in Garland, TX. Online lessons from anywhere will take place primarily via Zoom (Skype, Google Meet, or FaceTime may also be possible). Online lessons require high-speed internet, a webcam, and a microphone. The webcam and microphone may be external or built-in to your computer, smartphone, or tablet. The webcam and microphone may be external or built-in to your computer, smartphone, or tablet. My primary service areas are North/Northwest/Northeast Dallas, Uptown/Downtown, Park Cities, East/West Dallas, Richardson, and Garland. The cost of travel time and costs is reflected in the Your Home options. I offer a free online video consultation before we get started so we can get to know each other, discuss your musical goals, and go over logistics. After that, single lessons are prepaid before the first time slot can be reserved. Lessons can be used as needed anytime within 6 months from date of purchase.

  • Online/My Studio

    • 60 mins - $90/lesson

  • Your Home (0 - 30 min. drive)

    • 60 mins - $115/lesson

  • Your Home (0 - 60 min. drive)

    • 60 mins - $140/lesson

For more information on my Scheduling and Make-up Lesson Policies, please go to the Policies page.

 
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