Go With The Low hosted by BOT (dirtybird, This Ain’t Bristol, Main Course)
Elijah Jones Elijah Jones

Go With The Low hosted by BOT (dirtybird, This Ain’t Bristol, Main Course)

November 17th 2019

Level up your low-end and learn the secrets of how to achieve clean mixes with thick bass and thumping kicks. Veteran house producer BOT (dirtybird, This Ain't Bristol, Main Course) will be sharing tips and tricks on mixing bass, layering low frequency sounds, and nailing the relationship between your kick and sub.

About BOT:

With an already long resume (did we mention he was in Crookers?) and a steady stream of releases on labels such as dirtybird, This Ain’t Bristol, Food Music, Psycho Disco!, and Main Course – the imprint he co-founded with friends Astronomar and Neoteric – BOT continues to push boundaries with his unique take on dance music.

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Masterclass with lophile
Elijah Jones Elijah Jones

Masterclass with lophile

November 15th 2019

lophiile, real name Tyler Acord, is a critically acclaimed producer known for his collaborations with artists such as H.E.R, Goldlink, Van Jess, and Alina Baraz. By seamlessly blending his love of jazz, hip-hop, and pop with innovative production and hard-hitting mixes, he has quickly established himself as a go-to producer for some of the music industry's most compelling artists. With his debut EP project “To Forgive” on Blue Note Records earlier this year and his new single “No Bus”, he continues to push sonic boundaries. Learn how this rising star approaches making beats, collaborating, and navigating through the music industry as we sit down for an extra special masterclass on Friday, November 15th.

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Ableton Live Performance Workshop
Elijah Jones Elijah Jones

Ableton Live Performance Workshop

October 20th 2019

Transform your song into a live performance set in Ableton Live! Ableton Push and a Novation MIDI keyboard will be provided for all attendees. Bring your laptop and project files.

About Lauren: LA-native Lauren Kop AKA mini bear has established herself as a must-see performer and respected producer in LA's underground pop scene by combining synth-laden productions with a vivid aesthetic. Her high-energy show, which features live vocals and analog synths, has scene her grace the stage at historic venues such as The Echo, Moroccan Lounge, The Hi-Hat, and Bootleg Theatre.

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Open House
Elijah Jones Elijah Jones

Open House

September 18th 2019

We will be open to the public on Wednesday, September 18th from 6:30PM-8:30PM. Meet our staff, learn about our courses, and check out our facilities. RSVP for a chance to win a Maschine Mikro from our friends at Native Instruments.

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Push Workshop with Javad Butah (Ableton)
Elijah Jones Elijah Jones

Push Workshop with Javad Butah (Ableton)

September 4th 2019

Push is an instrument that puts everything you need to make music in one place—at your fingertips. Javad Butah (Ableton) will be doing a deep dive on Push 2 covering topics such as; Wavetable patching, sample chopping, chord building, and advanced harmonic creation, step sequencing, and drums.

Making music is hard. To stay in the flow, you need to be able to capture your ideas quickly, and you need technology to stay out of the way. Computers make it possible for one person to create whole worlds of sound. But instruments are where inspiration comes from. Push gives you the best of everything. It’s a powerful, expressive instrument that gives you hands-on control of an unlimited palette of sounds, without needing to look at a computer.

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Masterclass with BOT
Elijah Jones Elijah Jones

Masterclass with BOT

August 30th 2019

Learn from a legend on Friday, August 30th as we host Italy-born, LA-based Andrea Fratangelo AKA BOT. Focused on the sound of tomorrow while paying homage to his influences, BOT’s productions push the boundaries of what club music can be. With an already long resume (did we mention he was in Crookers?) and a steady stream of releases on labels such as Dirtybird, This Ain’t Bristol, Food Music, and Main Course – the imprint he co-founded with friends Astronomar and Neoteric – BOT is on his way to making house music history.

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Masterclass with Laura Escudé
Elijah Jones Elijah Jones

Masterclass with Laura Escudé

August 21st 2019

Join us on the evening of Wednesday, August 21st as we host internationally acclaimed, multi-faceted electronic musician, and live performer Laura Escudé. An expert in the realm of live show design for some of the biggest names in the game from Herbie Hancock to Kanye West, Laura is a leading force in the worlds of music and live performance. On her own, she composes and performs immersive auditory experiences as a one-woman orchestra — conducting intricate sonic patterns in real-time with custom controllers and melding violin work with futuristic, ambrosial vocals into neo-classical creations.

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Free Masterclass with GAWP (Dirtybird, Farris Wheel, Toolroom)
Joshua Wen Joshua Wen

Free Masterclass with GAWP (Dirtybird, Farris Wheel, Toolroom)

July 19th 2019

Get inside the mind of a master producer! GAWP might be a new name to American ears but this UK-based producer has been hard at it for over a decade bangin' out tunes and touring the world. Now, with releases on Dirtybird, Elrow, This Ain’t Bristol, Toolroom, Night Bass, Main Course, Perfect Driver and many more, he has broken into the collective consciousness with his personal brand of intense and intricate house music.

About GAWP:

Having previously toured and released music under different guises and styles. GAWP is certainly no stranger to the music industry…

The music itself is the result of a lifetime spent in the studio, perfecting his craft and being careful to only release tracks of the highest standard; this approach has seen GAWP sign to prestigious imprints like Mixmag’s label of the decade Dirtybird, Spanish super-brand Elrow, This Ain’t Bristol, Get Twisted, Stashed, Cheap Thrills, Night Bass, Main Course, Perfect Driver and many more…

Aiming for premium quality with every release, his initial productions quickly gained support from a huge spectrum of established artists, from the likes of Claude VonStroke, Justin Martin, Chris Lake, Billy Kenny, Kyle Watson, Will Clarke, Bot, Eric Morillo, Walker and Royce – just to name just a few.

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Free Intro to Ableton Workshop
Joshua Wen Joshua Wen

Free Intro to Ableton Workshop

July 10th 2019
It all begins with an idea. Ready to start producing your own music? Join us for a special look into how to get started making music in Ableton Live.

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Artiphon Workshop
Joshua Wen Joshua Wen

Artiphon Workshop

June 11th 2019

Free workshop at IO Music Academy! Artiphon co-founder Jacob Gordon will share a hands-on demo of the INSTRUMENT 1. Ultra expressive and fully MPE-compatible, the INSTRUMENT 1 is a revolutionary new MIDI multi-controller that can be played with a range of intuitive techniques, including fretted and fretless strings, pads, and keys. Perfect for anyone interested in getting ideas down beyond the keyboard.

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