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09/23/2026

Curious about learning music production? We’ve got the tools, a sick space and amazing instructors to get you started! 🎵🔊

Free Workshop 🔊🔗 in bio to RSVPHosted by Los Angeles mainstay, PILO , this Techno Production Workshop will take students...
09/14/2026

Free Workshop 🔊

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Hosted by Los Angeles mainstay, PILO , this Techno Production Workshop will take students on an expansive journey into all things techno. From its cultural roots to its modern tropes, students will discover the tools, techniques, and the creative mindset behind the genre.

Workshop Topics:

- Techno Roots: From Detroit to Berlin, discover the history of the genre and its impact around the world.

- Drum Programming: Techniques for building functional, effective drum patterns. Learn how to elevate your grooves and move the dancefloor.

- Sound Design and Synthesis: Learn how to find and create the iconic sounds of techno.

- Arrangement: Learn how to transform your loops and jam into finished tracks.

About Your Instructor:

Pilo is the main musical output of LA-based producer, composer, and sound designer Cameron Ward. During the past decade, Pilo has established himself as an in-demand producer with releases on labels such as Boysnoize Records, Turbo Recordings, and his own imprint, Motor Reflex. Pilo is also known for his hard-hitting DJ sets and all-original live performances.

Discover the art of DJing with local legend, ◾️ S T A R F A R I ◾️. Hosted at our San Francisco campus, attendees will g...
09/11/2026

Discover the art of DJing with local legend, ◾️ S T A R F A R I ◾️. Hosted at our San Francisco campus, attendees will get a crash course in both the technical and philosophical parts of DJing. This free event is perfect for aspiring DJs and music enthusiasts to learn the basics of being a selector and how to get started on their journey.

Workshop Topics:

- Equipment and setup

- Discovering and downloading music

- making playlists and organizing tracks in Rekordbox

- Song selection and reading a crowd

- Beatmatching and mixing

- FX

About Your Instructor:
STARFARI is the stage name of Ali Jafari, a disco and mid-tempo producer based in the Bay Area. Over the past 20 years, he has embarked on a musical journey characterized by a unique blend of vibrant disco beats, infused with psychedelic and international samples. During this time, he has shared stages with renowned artists such as Folamour, Poolside, Tycho, L’imperatrice, Boys Noize, Franc Moody, Peggy Gou, Mindchatter, Polo & Pan, Madeon, Foals, Bonobo, Moon Boots, Tom Misch, and many others who have inspired him.

09/10/2026

What’s your biggest struggle when it comes to producing vocals? 🎤👇

Free Workshop 🎵Ever wondered how your favorite songs are made or how to get started making music? This workshop is the p...
09/03/2026

Free Workshop 🎵

Ever wondered how your favorite songs are made or how to get started making music? This workshop is the perfect entry point to the world of music production. No experience needed!

Workshop Topics:

- The fundamentals of navigating a Digital Audio Workstation (Ableton Live)

- How drum beats and musical parts are composed on a computer

- How instruments and vocals are recorded and worked on

- What a finished song looks like inside Ableton Live

- Unlocking creativity and emotion in your music production workflow

- How to get started making music and what equipment and software to get

About Your Instructor:

Tripleset // Daniel is the project of San Francisco-based producer and DJ Daniel Longworth. Known for his unique style of UK Garage and DJ edits, his tracks have been played in sets by DJs such as salute, Conducta and Oppidan. As a taste-making DJ, Tripleset has performed clubs and festivals across the US and abroad, electrifying crowds with his unique take on UK garage, and providing support for artists such as Sammy Virji and SG Lewis.

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Free Workshop 🔊Hosted by Los Angeles mainstay, PILO, this Techno Production Workshop will take students on an expansive ...
09/03/2026

Free Workshop 🔊

Hosted by Los Angeles mainstay, PILO, this Techno Production Workshop will take students on an expansive journey into all things techno. From its cultural roots to its modern tropes, students will discover the tools, techniques, and the creative mindset behind the genre.

Workshop Topics:

- Techno Roots

- Drum Programming

- Sound Design and Synthesis

- Arrangement

About Your Instructor:
Pilo is the main musical output of LA-based producer, composer, and sound designer Cameron Ward. During the past decade, Pilo has established himself as an in-demand producer with releases on labels such as Boysnoize Records, Turbo Recordings, and his own imprint, Motor Reflex. Pilo is also known for his hard-hitting DJ sets and all-original live performances.

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09/02/2026

What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever wanted to sample? Your dog barking, an old voicemail, the sound of rain on your window? 🎧 Comment below!

     

Free Workshop 🎶🎹🔗 in bio to RSVP⏳Saturday, September 12th, 3pm📍1550 N Gower St, LAIf you’ve ever wondered how your favor...
08/24/2026

Free Workshop 🎶🎹

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⏳Saturday, September 12th, 3pm
📍1550 N Gower St, LA

If you’ve ever wondered how your favorite songs are made or how to get started making music, this workshop is the perfect entry point to the world of music production. No experience needed, just bring yourself (and maybe something to take notes with), and we’ll take it from there!

About Your Instructor:

Angelica Hay is an interdisciplinary artist, musician, certified breathwork facilitator and one half of Pink Sky based in Los Angeles. She started Breath/Work to share how intentional breathing can help creatives navigate stress, stay inspired, and feel more in control of their process and day to day life. With a background in science, art and music, Angelica brings a grounded multidisciplinary and creative approach to music production.

Student Spotlight 🩷This week we interviewed Los Angeles-based multi-instrumentalist and producer Melanie Cebula, aka ✨ m...
08/20/2026

Student Spotlight 🩷

This week we interviewed Los Angeles-based multi-instrumentalist and producer Melanie Cebula, aka ✨ melliejellie music 🎵

Fresh off the release of her debut EP “all about u” last month, melliejellie is building a Y2K-inspired universe through music, hand-drawn artwork, and analog media.

Classically trained and an alum of IO Music Academy, Melanie’s sound combines hyperpop-inspired vocal chops, soulful melodies, live instrumentation, and modern UK garage rhythms to create something entirely her own.

Swipe to read more about the inspiration behind all about u, her journey through music production at IO, and how her love of ’90s culture, anime, video games, and the early internet continues to shape her sound 💿✨

Free Workshop 🔊Join San Fransisco based, Taraval for a Techno Production Workshop taking students on an expansive journe...
08/19/2026

Free Workshop 🔊

Join San Fransisco based, Taraval for a Techno Production Workshop taking students on an expansive journey into all things techno. From its cultural roots to its modern tropes, students will discover the tools, techniques, and creative mindset behind the genre.

Workshop Topics

- Techno Roots
- Drum Programming
- Sound Design and Synthesis
- Arrangement

About Your Instructor:
Playing with Caribou / Daphni / Dan Snaith for decades now, Ryan has toured all over the world from festivals to stadiums and recorded at world-renowned studios with the likes of Nigel Goderich. His solo music as Taraval has been released on Four Tet’s TEXT and has seen me DJ at places like Berghain and Warehouse Project.

At his studio in the Gray Area in San Francisco, Ryan co-produces, engineers and mentors other musicians. He also runs an NEA-funded music education program and free synthesizer library.

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1550 N Gower
Los Angeles, CA
90028

Opening Hours

Monday 1pm - 7pm
Tuesday 2:30pm - 10:30pm
Wednesday 2:30pm - 10:30pm
Thursday 2:30pm - 10:30pm
Sunday 2:30pm - 4pm

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+13236946410

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