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  1. Music Production
  2. California
  3. Los Angeles

Beginner training plan
Your first classWeek 1: DAW Navigation and Basic Rhythm Focus on mastering the interface of a chosen Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) like GarageBand, Ableton Live, or FL Studio. The primary task is to build a simple 8-bar drum loop, practicing MIDI input and basic patterns. This phase emphasizes getting comfortable with shortcuts and workflow without chasing perfection.
Class 2-3Week 2: Song Structure and Sound Selection Expand the 8-bar loop into a full song structure (intro, verse, chorus, outro). Students should practice arrangement by duplicating and muting sections to create distinct parts. They must also refine their sound palette, replacing weak sounds with better choices rather than adding excessive layers.
Class 4-10Week 3: Mixing Fundamentals Introduce basic mixing concepts such as gain staging, volume balancing, and simple EQ adjustments. The goal is to ensure no tracks are peaking into the red and that the mix sounds balanced. Students should aim for peaks between -6 to -12 dBFS on the master bus.
Class 11+Practice Ratio: Aim for 10 hours of DAW practice for every 1 hour of tutorial watching. Reference Tracks: Analyze songs in the desired genre to understand arrangement and sound design. Community: Share work with peers or mentors for constructive feedback to accelerate learning.

What you need to bringAny instruments you may have.

What I can bringAkai mini, Q-Chord Omnichord, Hercules Midi.

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  1. Music Production
  2. California
  3. Los Angeles
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Violet is a good communicator and very responsive. She has the patience to teach the basics as I am new to music production. She provides additional resources that help me to practice what she covers in our sessions. She is attentive to my goals and tailors lessons that are in alignment with my preferences and skill level. I appreciate Violet's assistance on my journey and I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking some guidance with music production.
Calvin
I enjoyed working with Violet. She has a deep understanding of music technology and is knowledgeable of many of the same types of music I like. Friendly, helpful, proactive. I learned a good deal of techniques to further my own musical ideas.
Evangeline
I have done a few sessions and each time she is a joy to work with. She's very informative, can work around my schedule and I appreciate the tips that have helped me with my music.
Georgia
Violet understood what I wanted and responded super fast. Easy communication and really good results. I would be happy to work with her again!
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About your music production instructor

I've spent the last 10+ years producing music, performing, engineering audio, and teaching students around the world, and I love helping people find a workflow that clicks for them. Whether you're brand new to Ableton Live, working on your first song, or preparing for a performance, I'd be happy to help.

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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates
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Lives in: Los Angeles, California
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Years Playing: 10 years
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Given: 11 classes
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βž•Released 15 songs, including full-length album

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🎯Electronic & Hip-Hop Production
🎯Mastering
🎯Sound Design & Synthesis
🎯DAW Workflow (Ableton / Logic / FL Studio)

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