House Music
Music Production Bootcamp
Intermediate • 1 Month • San Francisco
Overview
In this special 4-week course, our SF lead instructor, Dylan C. Greene, will take you on a deep dive into world of house music production –– blending the past, present, and future of the genre. You’ll start by digging into classic sampling techniques and iconic sounds before pushing things into the future with creative processing, modern sound design, and inspired arrangement techniques.
Begins Thursday, August 28th, in San Francisco.
Class Topics
Drums to Make You Dance
Go deep on drum programming, sequencing, and sampling
Level up your grooves and learn how to make your drums swing like your favorite dance floor fillers
Creative Sampling
Dive into the DNA of house music by exploring classic records and iconic samples
Learn both classic and modern techniques for sampling records
Push samples to their limit through experimental looping, slicing, and processing
Iconic Sounds
Discover where your favorite sounds come from how to get that “house sound”
Learn how to put your touch on classic sounds by designing them from scratch
Inspired Arrangements
Unlock new ways to break out of the loop and arrange your ideas
Explore advanced techniques for creating exciting arrangements and special moments on the dance floor
Student Perks
Circle Community
The IO Music Academy Circle gives you access to an exclusive online hub where you can collaborate, share feedback, and get support from fellow students and alumni.
Course Materials
Students enjoy lifetime access to all course materials, including videos, dynamic notes, and recordings, so you can revisit the content any time.
Student Requirements
• Laptop (2019 or newer MacBook Pro recommended)
• 6+ months experience with electronic music pruction, basic music theory, understanding of how to write original tracks using both MIDI and audio
• Wired Headphones
• Ableton Live 12 (available at 40% off)
Pricing & Schedule
Your Instructor
Dylan C. Greene is a Dutch-American producer and DJ whose soulful, disco-influenced house sound has earned him international recognition. His official remix of Disclosure’s “Never Enough” put him on the map, followed by releases on respected labels like Kitsuné Musique and True Romance. Now based in San Francisco, Dylan runs his own label, C3DO Recordings, and has toured across the U.S., sharing stages with artists like Duck Sauce, Moodymann, and The Magician. His sets blend the warm, jazzy side of house with high-energy club grooves, making him a standout voice in today’s underground scene.