From sourcing samples to group processing, drums can be just as complicated as crafting a killer chord progression. In this workshop, we'll cover a wide variety of techniques for producing drums that feel fresh, support your track, and – if you're into it – hit hard.

Adam Johan

Adam is a co-founder of IO Music Academy and one half of DJ/producer duo Joluca. Born in Canada, based in LA, Adam is a music production expert and lover of both details and debauchery. As Joluca, Adam and his production partner David have released on labels such as Desert Hearts, Perfect Driver, Farris Wheel, Psycho Disco!, and Insomniac's IN/ROTATION.

Perplexed by Push? Get the most out of Ableton's dedicated controller and learn how to incorporate it into your workflow. In this live-stream course, we'll explore Push's functions as a drum machine, sampler, sequencer, keyboard, and live performance tool.

Adam Johan

Adam is a co-founder of IO Music Academy and one half of DJ/producer duo Joluca. Born in Canada, based in LA, Adam is a music production expert and lover of both details and debauchery. As Joluca, Adam and his production partner David have released on labels such as Desert Hearts, Perfect Driver, Farris Wheel, Psycho Disco!, and Insomniac's IN/ROTATION.

Learn the basics of music production and take an extended dive into making music with Ableton Live in this 3-day course. Join our resident Ableton expert Adam Johan (Joluca) for an extended dive into making music in Ableton Live.

Adam Johan

Adam is a co-founder of IO Music Academy and one half of DJ/producer duo Joluca. Born in Canada, based in LA, Adam is a music production expert and lover of both details and debauchery. As Joluca, Adam and his production partner David have released on labels such as Desert Hearts, Perfect Driver, Farris Wheel, Psycho Disco!, and Insomniac's IN/ROTATION.

Want to get freaky with filters, cool with compression, and sassy with your saturation? In this 5 day course, take an expansive look on using effects to transform your tracks.

NOFX? More like YAS FX! In this (free!) 5-day course, Learn the ins and outs of Ableton's audio effects. Want to get freaky with filters, cool with compression, and sassy with your saturation? Then join our resident Ableton expert, Adam Johan (Joluca) for an expansive look on using effects to transform your tracks. Learn the how, what, where, when, and why of auto filter, auto pan, glue compressor, saturation, chorus, and 34 other essential tools of the trade.