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Music Production 🎧 classes with

Instructor Zavier Johnson

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Zavier Johnson, Music Production instructor in Long Beach
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Instructor Zavier Johnson

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About your music production instructor

I’m a Grammy Award-nominated music producer, engineer, and songwriter with over 9 years of experience across Gospel, Hip-Hop, R&B, and Pop. Through independent work, major artist collaborations, and Billboard-charting success, I’ve developed a passion for creativity, excellence, and impactful storytelling through music. I’m excited to continue growing professionally while sharing my knowledge, contributing my experience, and creating meaningful work with a strong team.

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Teaches: Adults
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: Anaheim, California
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Years Playing: 18 years
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Given: 23 classes
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Lockout Music Studios

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1977.8 miles away

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Near Long Beach, California

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Accomplishments

⭐4x Stellar Award winner
⭐BMI Award Winner
➕Grammy Nominated
Beginner training plan
Your first class* Tour of the DAW (layout, mixer, playlist, browser, plugins) * Learn where key tools are located * Workflow basics (saving, exporting, organizing files) * Small independent task to gauge experience level and learning style
Class 2-3* Introduction to EQ * Understanding low-end, mids, and high-end frequencies * Cleaning up muddy mixes * Basic sound balancing * Practice identifying frequencies by ear Goal: Learn how frequencies shape a clean mix.
Class 4-10* Building drum patterns * Hi-hat rhythms, snares, kicks, percussion * Groove, swing, and timing * Structuring strong drum foundations Goal: Build drums that feel professional and rhythmically strong.
Class 11+* Build a full beat from scratch * Sound selection * Drums * Melody * Arrangement * Mixing * Final export Student leads more of the process while you guide. Goal: Complete a release-ready beat independently.
Advanced training plan
Your first class* Review current beats/songs * Identify strengths and weak spots * Analyze workflow efficiency * Break down production habits * Set specific goals (placement-ready beats, mixing, faster workflow, better arrangements, etc.)
Class 2-3* Choosing high-quality sounds * Advanced layering techniques * Texture creation * Filling frequency gaps * Creating depth without overcrowding * Sound design mindset
Class 4-10* Counter melodies * Harmonic layering * Tension and release * Creating emotional movement * Chord progression enhancement * Ear training for stronger musicality Goal: Build melodies that stand out and carry emotion.
Class 11+* Taking loops to full songs * Energy control * Creating impactful transitions * Drop creation * Tension building * Intro / verse / hook / bridge flow * Arrangement strategies used in mainstream production Goal: Create complete records that keep listeners engaged.
What you need to bringNotepad Laptop (If possible) Midi Keyboard
What I can bringI can share my laptop and keyboard. (Not for you to take home)

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Zavier is getting started on TeachMe.To. We don’t yet have enough data to assign this coach a Happy Student Score, but you can read reviews left by their students.

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Lauren
Working with Zavier was one of the best investments I’ve made in my music journey. He takes the time to understand where you’re at and teaches at your pace. I never felt judged for asking beginner questions. His patience and love for music really stand out, and he genuinely wants to see his students succeed.
Mjay
What impressed me most about Zavier was how much he cares about his students. He doesn’t just show you what buttons to press—he teaches you how to think like a producer. He’s patient, easy to talk to, and you can tell he has a real passion for music and helping others grow. I learned more in a few sessions with him than I had from months of watching YouTube videos.
Chris
I’ve taken lessons from other producers before, but none of them explained things as clearly as Zavier. He’s incredibly patient, even when I needed him to repeat something a few times, and he always encouraged me instead of making me feel behind. His passion for creating music is contagious, and it made me excited to keep learning and improving.
Skrizzy
“Zavier is the reason I have been making some of the best music of my career. He gave me lessons and taught me how to run everything on the production end of things.”
Jalil
I came into my first lesson knowing almost nothing about music production, and Zavier made everything feel approachable. He never rushed me, answered every question with patience, and genuinely wanted me to understand the “why” behind everything. You can tell music isn’t just a job to him—it’s something he’s truly passionate about. I left every session feeling more confident than the last.