Learn the building blocks of synthesizers and how to program them. Learn how to approach drum machines and drum programming. Use real gear or bring your favorite DAW and work from there.
What kind of musician are you…
Interested in synths and electronic music but you’re not sure where to start?
Stuck making loops that never end up finished songs?
Looking to learn how to mix and use studio tools?
Writing a song and you’re not sure how to arrange it?
You want to play live but you’re not sure how to approach your setup?
Lessons and Production Help.
Book me for
- Lessons on Synthesizer and drum machine production
- Studio Production Time
Synthesizer & Drum Machine
- Geared for beginners
- Learn the basics of synths and drum programming
- Learn how to use real gear and software
- Lessons can bridge into Studio Production Time when you are ready
Studio Production Time
- Book production time with me.
- Bounce ideas you’re stuck on in a collaborative environment.
- Try out ideas with effects, bring in an unfinished song
- Take a good loop and turn it into a great finished piece.
Examples of Lessons and Sessions
Learn Synth basics so you don’t have to scroll through endless Presets to find what you want.
Know how to approach any synth (and how to properly scope whether it has the features you want before buying).
Learn how to make a beat from the ground up.
Learn how to use a sampler for creating beats or sound design.
Let’s work on that cool loop you have that you know has potential but you’re not sure where to go next with it.
Learn an approach to mixing that works for you (no hacks or cheat codes or any of that cornball stuff for clicks that never actually teach you much).
About Me
Hi, I’m Jake. I live in Falls Church, VA and have been a musician since I was in middle school. Clarinet, Cello, Guitar, and eventually bands, recording, and music production.
Music has been a long enjoyable journey in my life and I want others who have an interest in pushing their ideas further to have a space to work and create. This isn’t a high end studio environment where I have bills to pay off the expensive gear. I have some solid equipment we can use and I encourage you to bring your own stuff so you can take what you learn home with you and share it with the next person.
It’s fun to learn an instrument and more fun to learn to jam with other musicians. I want to provide a space where people can be creative and share their creativity with others. It gets you out of the house, off social media, and exposes you to new things.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these piano lessons?
I do not teach piano lessons. Synthesizer lessons teach the fundamentals of subtractive synthesis. How to use filters, envelopes, LFOs, and oscillators.
Can I bring my own gear?
Absolutely. Ableton, Logic, DAW, a synth or drum machine. A group of instruments you’re not sure how to connect together with midi, let’s figure it out!
Can you record my band?
Not yet. We’re not a recording studio at the moment.
Do you offer group lessons?
Yes. I can do small group lessons. Details are when you sign up for booking.
Can I borrow gear?
No, we do not currently rent or loan gear.
Do I need to know how to read music to take synth lessons?
No, it doesn’t hurt to know some basics but it is not required. You can make really cool soundscapes without any knowledge of notes but I can also show you a few things to help you on your way.