Private Music Production Classes & Instructors in Montclair, NJ

I’m a music producer, sound designer, and creative coach with over 7 years of hands-on experience in digital production, working across genres from alternative R&B to hip-hop to electronic. I specialize in Ableton Live and modern music-making techniques that blend technical skill with creativity and intuition. My teaching style is patient, structured, and artist-focused — helping students not only understand the tools, but also develop their own sound. Whether it’s building a beat from scratch, learning arrangement and mixing, or exploring sound design, I guide students step-by-step toward creative independence.

Hello! My name is Ryan. I teach deejaying, music production, sound design, mixing and mastering, and recording with Ableton Live, as well as live, interactive audio/visual art and music videos with VDMX. I hope to work together toward manifesting your vision as a real-life event!

"Ryan has made the process of mxing more fun and liberating! Ryan has taught me how to use Traktor proficiently, and I have since been able to grow my career collecting music, recording mixes, and performing at clubs and festivals.

Hello! My name is Ryan. I teach music production, sound design, mixing and mastering, and recording with Ableton Live, as well as live, interactive audio/visual art and music videos with VDMX. I hope to work together toward manifesting your vision as a real-life event!

"Ryan has made the process of creating music and videos more fun and liberating! Ryan has taught me how to use Ableton Live proficiently, and I have since been very active in utilizing the templates which we created in class to compose full albums and live performances.

Hi, I’m John! (GRIMMACE) I've been DJing now for 10 years and became pretty successful in the New York scene. I’ve had the privilege of playing at the biggest venues, including Avant Gardner and Brooklyn Mirage, and I’ve shared the stage with top EDM artists like: Marshmello, Slander, Allen Walker, Timmy Trumpet, Valentino Khan, and many more! I mentored over 50 aspiring DJs in live performance and music theory, specializing in Pioneer and Rekordbox systems. My students are now playing the biggest nightclubs in New York! I can get you totally performance ready in a single 1-hour session!

"John is the best DJ coach you could ask for. He explains everything clearly, answers my questions before I ask them, and got me DJing in only one session! Can’t recommend him enough!

With 15 years immersed in the world of D J, I blend time-honored techniques with modern strategies to unlock your full potential. I'm dedicated to cultivating your skills in a supportive environment, ensuring progress while keeping the learning process fun and engaging. Together, we will build skills.

For over a decade, I've guided and collaborated with aspiring musicians through the intricacies of music production. My expertise lies in fostering creativity while mastering technical skills. I'm dedicated to helping you realize your sonic vision and elevate your musical journey. I am Logic Pro certified and have a degree in Music Production and Recording Arts from Elon University.