April 24th 2019

In this intimate discussion, Madame Gandhi (electronic music producer, former drummer for M.I.A, Forbes Music 30 Under 30 2019), will discuss her journey transitioning from drumming for other artists to producing her own music. She will discuss her activism and the importance of being self-reliant as both an artist and industry thinker so as to be financially self-sufficient while making art that amplifies a message. In addition to the discussion, she will give a live demonstration of her personal production process and conclude with an audience Q&A.

Presented in partnership with PLAG Presents. PLAG is a non-profit that works to create safe spaces for women + non-binary musicians + creators + visionaries to connect, create and prosper.

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March 23rd 2019

Attention beginners! We've got an extra special all-day workshop for anyone looking to jump into music production for the first time. Join Ableton certified instructor Taylor Martyr (and founder of Sonic Faction) for an extended dive into making music in Ableton Live 10.

Topics covered:

• Navigating Ableton's interface

• Finding sounds and creating drum kits

• Making a beat on Push

• Using MIDI instruments to add sounds to your beat

• Working with audio loops and samples

• Creating variations

• Arranging your track

• Using audio effects and automation

March 16th 2019

IO Music Academy is proud to present School of Rinzen: a music production workshop featuring Los Angeles-based artist Rinzen. The rising mau5trap producer will host a series of intimate one-off workshops on topics such as sound design, mixing, mastering, and more.

For the first edition, we're excited to bring you Mixdown Masterclass: an in-depth guide to mixing and mastering where Rinzen will breakdown his entire process of mixing and mastering a track from start to finish.

March 12th 2019

Learn how to compose a track using Captain Plugins, Mixed In Key’s award-winning plugins for music composition. Captain Plugins allows composers to write chord progressions, hooks, melodies and basslines that can be exported to your DAW. These innovative new plugins are useful songwriting and production tools for any genre of music.

Mixed In Key is the world’s most loved key detection software. Learn to use Mixed In Key to improve your DJ mixes, create mashups, remixes, and productions. Mixed In Key can help you to become a better DJ and producer; so sign up for this free workshop to step up your game.

January 29th 2019

IO Music Academy and Sonarworks invite you to a special workshop focused on getting the most out of your monitoring environment. Be it a humble home setup, a full-on studio, or the earbuds that came with your phone, Sonarworks has developed specialized software to remove the undesirable characteristics of almost any listening environment. On January 29th, Gints and Lee from Sonarworks will show us how to get the most out of any listening situation — and help us get better, more accurate mixes in the process. If you've ever found yourself struggling to translate the mix of your tracks outside your room (or headphones) into the real world, this workshop is a must.

Topics covered:

• Intro to room acoustics

• Picking the right room

• Setting up your monitors

• Tuning your room with Sonarworks

• The future of monitoring technology

January 22nd 2019

Get a unique look inside the mind of music industry maverick Nick Sylvester. As co-founder of GODMODE, the LA-based label behind breakout underground acts Yaeji, Shamir, and Channel Tres, Nick combines his music production chops with his behind the scenes industry experience to move the needle on music culture and provide a home base for forward-thinking artists.

Nick will showcase how to exploit the very nature and sample-ness of samples – blind chops, nasty non-zero crossings, pitch and time artifacts – in order to break free from the cold sterility of sample packs and give a human quality to your productions.

January 13th 2019

Launching his music career from his freshman dorm room, the Los Angeles-based 25-year-old producer/DJ, Justin Jay, has already seen success that extends well beyond his years, but he is surely not resting on any laurels as he further refines his expertise as a true artist. As the youngest member of the dirtybird family, Justin has seen support by the likes of Claude VonStroke, Jamie Jones, Disclosure, Tiga, and George Fitzgerald, among many others, while also being recognized as a “Future Star” by trusted tastemakers, such as Pete Tong, and fans alike.

At the heart of his music, Justin Jay manifests his soul, funk, and jazz roots in a nostalgic, yet forward-thinking manner that yields his unmistakable brand of house music, which has won him releases on labels such as dirtybird, Culprit, Southern Fried Records, & Pets Recordings. His productions have also put him in the spotlight on club and festival stages across the globe, from LA’s HARD Summer to the dirtybird residency at Sankeys Ibiza, where he held crowds in his grasp, taking fans on a rollercoaster of energy and music ranging from deep house to breakbeat to techno.

Justin Jay is set to continue building his career one step at a time, not taking any shortcuts and remaining humble, earning his place as a leader in dance music.