9 Month Program

DJ Producer

Get comfortable behind the decks before learning how to produce your own edits, remixes, and original tracks with Ableton Live.

Winter 2027 courses begin January 23rd

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Overview

The DJ Producer program is a 9-month journey through the art of DJing and music production. Students start by learning to DJ like a pro on industry-standard gear before diving into Ableton Live to create original tracks and remixes. Designed for aspiring DJs who want to develop into full-fledged artists, this program provides the essential skills, hands-on experience, and creative confidence to mix, produce, and perform like a pro.

From beat-matching to beat-making, you'll learn from expert DJs and producers in a collaborative environment. As with every IO Music Academy program, students get unlimited studio time for the duration of their program (i.e., plenty of time to practice on the CDJ-3000s).

Courses in this Program

Courses are designed to be taken one at a time

Spin Class

3-Month Course

Learn to DJ and get ready for your first gig.

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Building Blocks

LEVEL 1

3-Month Course

Start your music production journey in Ableton Live.

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Making Waves

LEVEL 2

3-Month Course

Go beyond the basics and expand your creative toolkit.

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Students practicing on DJ controllers in class at IO Music Academy

Perks

Ableton EAS

Students enrolled in a program get free access to Ableton Live during their program, this perk is called an Educational Access Seat. Once you've completed your program, you can purchase Ableton at a 50% discount.

Circle Community

Our Circle community is an online hub where you can connect with other students, get support from your instructors, receive feedback on demos, buy and sell gear, and so much more.

Lifetime Course Access

Revisit your course notes, videos, and class recordings anytime.

Priority Scheduling

Program students are automatically enrolled each quarter and get first choice of class times.

Private Lessons

Spin Class includes three private lessons with your instructor. They are provided for you to receive individual help, dive deeper into your own style, and get comfortable on CDJs.

Student Discounts

Save up to 50% on software and hardware by brands such as Ableton, AlphaTheta (Pioneer DJ), AIAIAI, Arturia, Auto-Tune, FabFilter, Soundtoys, Splice, and more.

Unlimited Studio Time

Enjoy unlimited studio time for the duration of your course or program. Studios come equipped with a selection of modern and vintage gear as well as a club-standard DJ setup from AlphaTheta (Pioneer DJ).

Weekly Feedback

Get personalized feedback on your assignments from your instructors and classmates.

Workshop & Events

Enjoy free workshops, feedback sessions, and community events held on campus.

Requirements

Laptop

A reliable laptop with plenty of storage space for downloading music and recording sets. We recommend a MacBook Pro with a minimum of 512GB of storage.

Headphones

Wired DJ headphones. Wireless headphones have latency and are not suitable for DJing. Students can get discounts on headphones from partner brands AIAIAI and AlphaTheta / Pioneer DJ.

DJ Controller

An AlphaTheta / Pioneer DJ controller for practicing and DJing at home. Students are eligible for a 25% discount on all AlphaTheta / Pioneer DJ products.

DJ Software

Our DJ courses are taught exclusively in Rekordbox 7. The software is free to download and use.

A DJ student being shown the setup at Sound Nightclub by our Spin Class instructor Juliet Mendoza

Class Schedule

Classes take place once per week for 10 weeks.

All times Pacific Time

The first course in this program is Spin Class. Courses are designed to be taken one at a time.

Mondays

Start January 25

End April 5

Making Waves

LEVEL 2

6:15 PM - 8:15 PM

GROUP A

Open

Building Blocks

LEVEL 1

8:30 PM - 10:30 PM

GROUP A

Open

Tuesdays

Start January 26

End March 30

Spin Class

8:30 PM - 10:30 PM

GROUP A

Open

Wednesdays

Start January 27

End March 31

Spin Class

8:30 PM - 10:30 PM

GROUP B

Open

Thursdays

Start January 28

End April 1

Building Blocks

LEVEL 1

6:15 PM - 8:15 PM

GROUP B

Open

Making Waves

LEVEL 2

8:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Open

Saturdays

Start January 23

End April 3

Building Blocks

LEVEL 1

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

GROUP D

Open

Spin Class

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

GROUP C

Open

Pricing Options

Choose the payment option that works best for you.

DJ Producer

3 Course Program

$590

/mo

for 9 months

+ $250 registration fee

You are saving $815 compared to enrolling in 3 individual courses — including $500 in waived registration fees.

Includes:

Perks

Lifetime Course Access

Priority Scheduling

Private Lessons

Student Discounts

Unlimited Studio Time

Weekly Feedback

Workshop & Events

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Things You Might Be Wondering

Courses are 3 months long and include 10 weekly classes, 3 months of unlimited studio time, weekly feedback on assignments, access to student discounts on partner brands, and lifetime access to course materials.

Programs are curated sequences of 2 or more courses. By enrolling in a program, you'll benefit from a comprehensive learning experience at a reduced per-course cost.

If you’re new to music production, we recommend starting with Building Blocks, our beginner-friendly course that covers the fundamentals of producing music in Ableton Live. Building Blocks is the first course in our Electronic Producer, Singer Producer, and Total Producer programs.

If you’re interested in DJing, Spin Class is the best place to start. It’s a 3-month course focused entirely on DJ skills and performance. Spin Class is also the first course in our DJ Producer program.

Both courses require no prior experience and are great entry points into the world of music production and DJing.

Yes! Enrolled students can use our studios as often as they like at no additional charge. Studio time is unlimited for the duration of your course or program. Our one limitation is that students must complete a session before scheduling another one.

All of our production courses are taught using Ableton Live 12.

Our DJ course, Spin Class, is taught using rekordbox by Pioneer DJ.

All classes are recorded and posted to Circle, our online community platform. You’ll also get access to course notes, exercises, assignments, videos, and other resources so you can catch up and stay on track between classes.

Yes, all of our courses and programs have a monthly installment pricing option. Programs offer the best value, as well as lower monthly installments, compared to individual courses.

No credit check is required.

Yes! We have a financial aid program that allows eligible students to receive a significant discount on their program fee according to their need and participation in their local music community. Click here to learn more and apply.

Yes! IO Music Academy students are eligible for educational pricing on most music production software. Students can save up to 50% on partner brands such as Ableton, Arturia, FabFilter, Sonarworks, Soundtoys, Mixed In Key, Native Instruments, and more.

Yes, students enrolling in a new course or program must pay a non-refundable registration fee of $250.

Students enrolled in a multi-course program do not have to pay a registration fee between courses.

18 for group classes, 14 for private lessons.

No, unfortunately, we are not able to assist with student visas.

Click here to read about our refund policy.

Studio sessions are 2 hours.

Monday: 12pm-10pm

Tuesday: 12pm-10pm

Wednesday: 12pm-10pm

Thursday: 12pm-10pm

Friday: 12pm-4pm

Saturday: 12pm-2pm

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 10am-10pm

Tuesday: 10am-10pm

Wednesday: 10am-10pm

Thursday: 10am-8pm

Friday: 10am-4pm

Saturday: 10am-2pm

Sunday: 10am-2pm

You can cancel or change your membership at any time by contacting us by email at contact@iomusic.academy with your request. Cancellations and changes will take place at the beginning of the next billing cycle.

DJ Producer

Overview

Courses in this Program

Spin Class

Building Blocks

Making Waves

Perks

Ableton EAS

Circle Community

Lifetime Course Access

Priority Scheduling

Private Lessons

Student Discounts

Unlimited Studio Time

Weekly Feedback

Workshop & Events

Requirements

Laptop

Headphones

DJ Controller

DJ Software

Class Schedule

Classes take place once per week for 10 weeks.

Mondays

Making Waves

Building Blocks

Tuesdays

Spin Class

Wednesdays

Spin Class

Thursdays

Building Blocks

Making Waves

Saturdays

Building Blocks

Spin Class

Pricing Options

DJ Producer

Things You Might Be Wondering

What is the difference between a course and a program?

What course or program should I start with?

Is studio time included?

What software is taught at IO?

What if I miss a class?

Do you offer payment plans?

Does IO Music Academy have a Financial Aid program?

Are there any discounts available to IO students?

Is there a registration fee?

Is there a minimum age to enroll?

Do you assist with F1 student visas?

What is your refund policy?

How long are studio sessions?

What are the operating hours of the Los Angeles studios?

What are the operating hours of the San Francisco studios?

How do I cancel/change my membership?

Courses in this Program

Spin Class

Building Blocks

Making Waves

Class Schedule

Classes take place once per week for 10 weeks.

Mondays

Making Waves

Building Blocks

Tuesdays

Spin Class

Wednesdays

Spin Class

Thursdays

Building Blocks

Making Waves

Saturdays

Building Blocks

Spin Class

Pricing Options

DJ Producer

Things You Might Be Wondering

What is the difference between a course and a program?

What course or program should I start with?

Is studio time included?