Transform Your Sound: Music Production & Composition Lessons with James

A partir de 64.76 $ /h

Are you ready to elevate your music to new heights? Join acclaimed songwriter and producer James at his studio in South London for personalised lessons in music production and composition. With a wealth of experience in artist development, pop music production, and audio engineering, James is here to help you unlock your creative potential.

About Your Instructor:

James is a versatile songwriter and producer based in London, renowned for his work with the Indie-Pop/Rock band Safe to Swim and his collaborations with emerging pop talents. With expertise in Logic Pro and proficiency in keyboard and guitar, James has developed a unique sound that blends various genres, including pop, alternative, and indie. His collaborations have received airplay from industry leaders like Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1 and support from BBC, Radio X and Live Nation’s Ones to Watch.

With a proven track record of delivering professional-quality songs quickly and efficiently, James has worked with notable brands like Ford and has made his mark in the music industry, securing placements on Spotify editorial playlists. He is committed to artist development, collaborating with management and A&R teams at prestigious labels like Insanity Records and Sony RCA.

What You’ll Learn:

Songwriting and Composition Mastery: Dive into the art of crafting compelling melodies and lyrics that captivate listeners.

Music Production Techniques: Gain hands-on experience in recording, editing, and producing high-quality music using Logic Pro.

Artist Development Insights: Learn effective strategies for collaborating with artists and bringing their musical visions to life.

Efficient Workflow: Master the skills to deliver polished compositions, songs and recordings.

Creative Collaboration: Enhance your collaboration skills to foster productive partnerships with other musicians and industry professionals.

Who This Class Is For:

Whether you're an aspiring artist, producer, composer or simply passionate about music, these lessons are individually tailored to you: designed to inspire and nurture your creativity.

All lessons are hosted at James's studio in South London.

Get Started:

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from an industry expert! Please get in touch for music production and composition lessons with James and take the first step towards achieving your musical dreams.

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Unit, Elizabeth Industrial Estate, Juno Way, London, SE14 5RW

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James began his professional journey in 2017 as the songwriter and frontman for the Brighton-based Indie-Pop/Rock band Safe to Swim. The band quickly gained momentum, touring and performing at major festivals across the UK alongside acts such as DMA’s, The Night Café, Anteros, BLOXX, The Ninth Wave, and Another Sky. Their music received praise from media outlets like NME, DIY Magazine, and CLASH, which dubbed them the "Best New Band from the South Coast."

In 2019, James shifted his focus to co-writing, production, and audio engineering in London, honing his skills alongside top producers such as Larry Hibbitt, Oli Barton-Wood, and Andy Savours at renowned studios. He had the opportunity to assist on sessions for Brit Award winners Foals, Grammy Award winners Dry Cleaning, and Mercury Prize nominees Black Country, New Road.

Since then, James has established himself as an independent songwriter and producer. He has collaborated with artists including The Voice finalist Sophie May Williams and created music for brands and TV shows such as Ford and Made in Chelsea. His work has gained international recognition, with writing and production credits featured on Apple Music 1’s The Zane Lowe Show, Spotify’s New Music Friday, and Live Nation’s Ones to Watch.

Alongside his creative work, James offers music tuition, helping aspiring musicians, songwriters, and producers develop their craft. Teaching has become a deeply rewarding aspect of his career, and he is passionate about sharing his experience with others. James is eager to expand this work and connect with more students who share his love for music.

Formación

BA (Hons) in Professional Musicianship
University of Sussex (BIMM) | October 2013 – June 2016
- Focused on music business, composition, performance, and artist development.

Experiencia / Calificaciones

Over 10 years experience working in the industry:

Freelance Songwriter/Producer & Composer (February 2020 – Present)

Collaborated with emerging pop and alternative artists, including Hongza, Annabel Allum, and Hourglvss. My compositions have received airplay and support from Apple Music 1, BBC Radio X, and Live Nation's Ones to Watch. Created sound designs for brands like Ford and E4.

Assistant Engineer (Internship), Soup Studios/ Battery Studios / Iguana Studios (September 2019 – March 2020)

Assisted engineers on projects for high-profile artists, gaining hands-on experience in studio operations and technical equipment management.

Artist, Safe To Swim (January 2014 – September 2019)

Led the band as a songwriter and producer, achieving success with Spotify editorial support, major festival appearances, and sync placements on shows like Made in Chelsea.

Education

BA (Hons) in Professional Musicianship, University of Sussex (BIMM) (October 2013 – June 2016)

Focused on music business, production, performance, and artist development.

Edad

Niños (7-12 años)

Adolescentes (13-17 años)

Adultos (18-64 años)

Tercera edad (65+ años)

Nivel del estudiante

Principiante

Intermedio

Avanzado

Duración

60 minutos

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inglés

Habilidades

Composición musical

Grabación de audio

Música asistida por el ordenador (mao)

Disponibilidad en una semana típica.

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Nueva York

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Aykan

5.0

(5)

Ableton Live is the new standard for electronic music. Its very easy to learn and with only a couple of lessons you will be able to start making your own music! Used by almost all EDM, House, Deep House and even Pop artists it is the must-have tool in the new decade. In our classes we will go over making beats, basic music theory, song-writing techniques and production techniques including advanced sound design with synthesizers. If requested, we can also move on to mixing to make your tracks sound just like what you hear on the radio.

I specialize in Ableton Live and have released albums on multiple record labels. I hold a degree in Music Production and Sound Engineering from Point Blank Music School and I am currently the Music Content Manager at Vochlea Music and the lead Ableton tutorial writer for Attack Magazine. I also own my own recording and production studio in East London.

Marcos

5.0

(5)

I am a graduate of the Royal College of Music in London, where I lived since 2009.

Individual lessons enables me to tailor and adapt my teaching to every pupil's needs; helping them to learn the repertoire or skills that each individual requires. I cover styles such as classical, contemporary, pop, jazz and film music.

I have prepared and entered pupils entry exams/auditions of conservatoires and music colleges of Spain and Europe as well as for composition competitions as I have won more then 30 awards myself and have been adjudicator of some composition competitions. I was also a professor in the Music faculty at Madrid's 'University Centre TAI', the Trinity Music Academy in London and The Conservatoire of Barcelona

Giovanni

5.0

(5)

My method is ... LEARN BY MAKING YOUR MUSIC!

The student will learn techniques, stylistic elements, tricks ... already by working on his first tracks: to keep motivation and satisfaction high, the result is always visible!
The lessons are face-to-face and personalised according to the level of experience and the musical style of the student. The presentation of the information is clear and accompanied by practical examples.

I'll show you how to:
- use Ableton Live,
- program and control synthesizers and virtual instruments,
- use microphone and sound card to record your voice and your instruments,
- process sound with effects (plugins) and optimize it for diffusion (mixing and mastering),
- make your songs, from start to the last details.

I also speak Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Andres

5.0

(5)

I'm Andres, a music producer, new to this platform. I enjoy teaching and although my approach is more on the creative side, I will give you the necessary technical tools for you to develop an easy and fluent workflow. Logic Pro is one of the best and most complete Digital Audio Workstations out there. If your passion is creating music or sound, either as a career or a hobby, this is a course for you.
I offer one-on-one lessons where my goal is to show students of different ages and levels how to achieve their own, unique sound with the tools that the software provides. There will be different areas to focus depending on each student, but those include but are not limited to music theory for producers, audio engineering for producers, song structuring, beat-making and more.
I will accommodate to your level of experience/knowledge in order to deliver good and valuable information to you. I look forward to meeting you!
P.S: Contact me for schedule flexibility.

Nacho

5.0

(5)

I have instructed students of different age groups in saxophone performance and music theory (including counterpoint, harmony and composition) up until university level, in Spain and the UK. After graduating from Cambridge with a double starred first, taking into consideration my academic results and teaching experience, I have also been selected for inclusion in the Supervisor Registry to teach counterpoint and harmony papers. My approach to lessons is very flexible, and I always try to adapt to the needs and qualities of each student. I believe that communication is essential, and at the beginning of each lesson I ask my students if they found my recommendations from the previous lesson helpful and how they see their progress. After this spoken introduction, we proceed to work on some warm-up and technical exercises. Then, we play some studies and pieces, or go over some music theory exercises, trying to apply the advice from the previous lesson and make further improvements. Finally, we conclude the lesson with a summary, listing the main key points and suggestions and comparing our experience to the previous lessons, trying to find a clear sense of progression and a coherent line of work towards a certain goal. This teleological mindset occupies a central position in my methodology, and I always encourage my students to look ahead and plan a series of stimulating events or challenges to look foward to, such as a concert, a recital, a presentation or an exam.

Enrique

5.0

(5)

Bass, the lowest-pitched member of the guitar family.
Start from zero and learn step by step or improve your skills and knowledge.
Theory, rhythm and technique.
I will guide you to play the music genre(s) that you are passionate about with multiple tools to develop your own style of playing.

Jorge

5.0

(5)

Music Producers and Sound Engineers, we use the expanded capabilities of studios to extend compositions into a device for arranging and composing (DAW: Logic Pro, ProTools, Ableton Live, OneStudio, Cubase, Reaper, Reason, etc). This has caused the recording studio to become a meta-instrument, to shape entire compositions. In my opinion, we are not any more composers of music, but we are composers of sound. As a music producer, not only the instrument played is decisive on the final result, but also the background elements, which can be heard or felt throughout the project, make such a big difference.

Diego

5.0

(5)

Now a days the role of Music Producer has changed drastically. Not only do producers have to learn the business and build artists, they also are in charge of making the music themselves. This has made the demand for Producers way higher while the role has gotten even more interesting and challenging.

In the lessons I will be teaching the students how to make music (preferably with the software Fl Studio), navigate the music industry, build clients and push the boundaries of modern day sounds. I have found that teaching production ignites passion in students not just for music but in the arts as a whole. I will also be giving students access to emails and connections to artists I work with as rewards for dedication/practice to create more incentive to work harder.

Francisca

5.0

(5)

This is a class intended for anyone looking to improve their musicianship and keyboard skills. Whether you're interested in playing classical music or popular tunes this class is meant to give you the technical guidance and musical knowledge required to achieve your goals.
The curriculum will be tailored to match the student's level and interests, with the possibility to focus more on performance, composition or theory. We will cover practice tips and students will get to pick their repertoire or bring forward pieces they'd like to work on.

Andrea

5.0

(5)

My name is Andrea, I have recently concluded my Artist's Master in keyboard instruments at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama. My passion for music induced me to apply in the “Conservatorio Profesional de Música de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria” in the course of Harpsichord as my principal study. After 10 years studying music and obtaining the diploma of “Grado de Enseñanzas Profesionales” in the conservatory, I developed a deep interest for Classical and Early music for keyboard instruments.

Discovering a historical and musical universe, I decided to continue my performing and theoretical investigation studying the bachelor course in keyboard instruments including piano, harpsichord and organ. I had the amazing opportunity to obtain a scholarship and study at the "Conservatorio Tartini di Trieste", in Italy. Working with exceptional teachers, i was able expand my linguistic abilities and cultural appreciation for the expressive diversity of Keyboard music. I have discovered the magnificent variety between many composers all around Europe and the distinct features and techniques they utilized to improvise and to embellish their pieces. During this artistic journey, i have had extraordinary performance experiences as a soloist including playing at the Parlament of Brussels and the National Gallery in Bosnia. Recently, living in London has inspired me to take part in a wide variety of exciting projects such as performing as a keyboard accompanist in Opera Scenes and with the Guildhall Baroque Orchestra in the Milton Court Concert Hall.

Daniela

5.0

(5)

This class is suitable for beginners, intermediate, or advanced musicians, as well as music lovers who want to delve deeper into the art of music-making. We will use Ableton as our main DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) because of its powerful tools for creating, playing, producing, and even performing your live set in front of an audience. The class will be tailored to your interests and the music genres you want to explore. The goal is that by the end of your training with me, you’ll have the tools you need to write, produce, and mix a song—and even perform it live, if that’s something you're aiming for.

Carlos

5.0

(5)

About Carlos
I have my own method (the Jam Now! Guitar Method) for beginners and intermediate players who are looking for a well-structured plan that guarantees improvement, tracking the student's progress weekly. These are some of the things I can help you with:

-Prepare an audition to access a music degree
-Rockschool/Trinity exams
-Improve one or more aspects of the student's technique
-Improve knowledge of theory/harmony
-Learn improvisation
-Learn different styles (Rock, Blues, Pop, Funk/Soul, Metal, Jazz...) or focus on a particular style
-Learn to play songs from your favourite artists
-Practice with different effects pedals
-How to create your own demos (drum programming, midi and vocals, and guitar recording using Pro Tools and Logic Pro X)
-Songwriting

Depending on your goal and your level I prepare a plan with small deadlines that can vary depending on your progress. Independently of your goal I always try to make sure you have fun during the process, I'm a friendly person who loves music and teaching.

Looking forward to hearing from you!