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Audio

Foundational

Intro to Music Production

Intro to Music Production

Duration:

6 weeks

When:

September 09 - October 16, 2025

Schedule:

Tuesday/Thursday | 4–6pm

Difficulty:

Foundational

Ages:

15 - 19

Cost:

FREE

About this class

Step into the studio and bring your song to life. In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn the ins and outs of music production—writing, recording, and engineering a track from scratch. Working with real instruments and professional gear, you’ll get hands-on experience with recording software, learn how to capture clean audio, and build the confidence to record your music. From the fundamentals of recording to audio engineering, this class is the real deal.

Gear + Software:

  • Instruments
  • Recording equipment
  • Logic Pro
  • Ableton Live
  • UAD Console

Great for students who are curious about how music is recorded and produced, and want to build strong foundations in audio engineering. Perfect for beginners—no experience needed.

Meet the Mentor

Nick Allred (he/him)

Audio Mentor

Nick is the audio mentor here at Spy Hop. He studied Jazz guitar in elementary and later started a Jazz trio playing at local galas. More recently he picked up DJing where he got his start spinning local breakdance battles, and soon began playing at local clubs/events. In addition, Nick started a film collective writing and scoring commercials for local small businesses. Currently, Nick is scoring his first feature film, and writing his own feature. In his freetime Nick is watching cartoons and making beats.

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