# Rickey Brunner > Rickey Brunner is a Music Production instructor in Minneapolis, Minnesota on TeachMe.To. Source: https://staging.teachme.to/listings/music-production/music-production-with-rickey-brunner ## About - Headline: Music Production/Dj with Rickey Brunner - Price: From $40 per lesson - Rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, 6 written reviews - Lessons taught on TeachMe.To: 26 - Years of experience: 14 As a dedicated Music Production Coach with over 14 years of experience, I empower aspiring artists and producers to transform their ideas into polished tracks. My passion lies in demystifying the world of sound, making complex concepts accessible, fun, and deeply engaging. My journey includes managing a studio at the Best Buy Teen Tech Center in North Minneapolis, where I had the privilege of teaching music production to inner-city youth, an experience that deepened my commitment to fostering creativity and providing hands-on skills to the next generation of music makers. Additionally, I bring extensive real-world expertise from the nightlife scene, having served as a Sound and Lighting Manager and Resident DJ at prominent Minneapolis venues. This background honed my understanding of audio optimization, live sound engineering, and the art of curating immersive sonic experiences, providing me with invaluable skills for teaching students how to produce, mix, and master their unique sound. ## Pack prices - 1 prepaid lesson: $80 total, $80 per lesson - 3 prepaid lessons: $150 total, $50 per lesson - 10 prepaid lessons: $400 total, $40 per lesson ## Where lessons happen - FRGMNT Coffee - Mill District, Minneapolis, Minnesota - Online lessons ## Reviews > I'm an amateur musician with a home studio. I've been trying to learn how to mix and master songs on Studio One, and I needed some one-to-one guidance rather than just trying to find YouTube tutorials. I found Ricky on TeachMe and he was able to come to my studio and help me learn more about the type of microphone I'm using, the best settings for recording instruments and vocals, how to use the plugins to maximize the quality of my tracks, and how to start the mastering process. He helped me create templates so that I don't have to start from scratch every time I edit a track. In general, he… > From Kim, 5 out of 5 > This music production class is a hidden gem! Whether you're just starting or looking to refine advanced techniques, the instruction is top-notch. The option to learn on BandLab for beginners, or dive deep into Ableton Live, shows great flexibility. The coffee shop location creates a comfortable, inspiring atmosphere that fosters creativity. Rickey and is incredibly knowledgeable and truly passionate about teaching. I always leave feeling more confident and creatively charged. Highly recommend!" > From Sarah, 5 out of 5 > "My daughter wanted to learn music production, and I stumbled upon this class. Rickey has a fantastic way with teenagers – they made the lessons engaging by focusing on the type of music she loves. She brings her own laptop, and they've already started exploring Ableton, which is amazing. It's so inspiring to see her create her own beats and tracks. As a parent, I appreciate the positive and encouraging environment. It's been a wonderful creative outlet for her! > From Javion, 5 out of 5 > This class is genius! I don't have my own setup yet, so having a laptop provided for the lesson was super helpful. We used BandLab, which was a great introduction to the basics. My instructor was patient and explained things clearly, making sure I understood each step. I'm already seeing how I can apply what I learned to create my own tracks. The coffee shop vibe just adds to the whole experience – so much better than a stuffy classroom!" > From Tilt, 5 out of 5 > I've been dabbling in Ableton Live for a while, but these advanced sessions took my production skills to a whole new level. Rickey truly has deep knowledge, not just of the software but of mixing, mastering, and even integrating hardware like the APC64. Being able to bring my own laptop and work on my projects directly with their guidance in a chill coffee shop environment was fantastic. It felt less like a class and more like a focused, personalized studio session. Invaluable for serious producers. > From Nick, 4 out of 5 > As a complete beginner, I was intimidated by music production, but this class at the coffee shop was incredible! Rickey made everything so easy to understand, starting with BandLab. It was amazing to walk out of the first lesson having actually created something. The relaxed atmosphere was perfect, and knowing I could take my work home and keep practicing on a free program was a game-changer. Highly recommend for anyone curious about making music!" > From Jay, 4 out of 5 ## Book - [Book on TeachMe.To](https://staging.teachme.to/listings/music-production/music-production-with-rickey-brunner): Pick a pack, a time, and a location, then pay. - [This coach in the agent API](https://staging-api.teachme.to/agent/v1/coaches/08782876-956f-4c40-ac44-5b82c23d5f8c): Read open times, get an exact quote, and book for a student. - [Agent instructions](https://staging-api.teachme.to/agent/v1/llms.txt): Read this before calling the API.