The Midwest’s only Ableton Certified Training Center whose founders collectively have more than four decades of experience teaching electronic music at traditional Universities and accredited audio schools.
We believe everyone has the power to create and express themselves through sound. We offer an affordable way to learn cutting-edge music production and unlock your creative potential with the Slam Academy membership.
Whether you're getting into music as a new hobby or trying to advance your career, you're in the right place. Slam Academy is the world's premiere electronic music school, and Ableton Certified Training Center. We offer full courses and private lessons in Ableton Live, Sound Design, Mixing and Mastering, Recording Arts, Music Business and more.
Have you wasted time searching through the sea of tutorials online? Like a puzzle that’s missing pieces, that approach leaves your understanding incomplete and fragmented.
Imagine a live classroom experience working directly with an expert to get your questions answered in real time while gaining a holistic understanding of the music production process.
The world of synthesizers and midi-controllers can be intimidating. Even just opening your DAW can be overwhelming and leave you feeling stuck in the weeds.
Imagine being able to make the music in your head, navigating software with ease and utilizing the latest technology. Let us demystify these tools and unlock your creativity.
Maybe you hated school?!? And the idea of going back to class sounds like hell, and who’s got the time to learn something new when we have to compete in the modern daily hustle?
Imagine a classroom experience that is fun, supportive and encourages you to find your own voice. Not just the instructors - the whole community at Slam wants to see you succeed.
Join Ableton Certified Trainers and learn the world's leading production platform.
Find your own sound with the best tools, techniques, and instructors in the world.
Take the mystery out of the MIDI grid by mastering harmony, melody, and form.
You know the effect music has on a crowd. Learn to harness the music and control the crowd.
To stand out from the crowd, tracks need to have the sonic clarity, punch, and polish.
Create original tracks with veteran producers of the genre.
Bass Music, Techno, Tech-House, Trap, Pop EDM, and IDM
Build your production skills - without having to search through endless tutorials online and piecemeal your education together - so that you can express yourself through sound and communicate emotionally with your audience.
Essentials of Music Production (MSP)
Art of the Remix (Online)
Mixing & Mastering (Online)
Bass Music (Online)
Vocal Production (Online)
Advanced Electronic Music Production (MSP)
DJ Course (Minneapolis)
Advanced Electronic Music Production (Online)
Sound Design (Online)
Mixing & Mastering (Minneapolis)
Ableton Live (Minneapolis)
Ableton Live (Online)
Thurs. 9/21/23 - 10/5/23 7-9pm CST
Mon. 10/16/23 - 12/4/23 7-10pm CST
Mon. 10/16/23 - 1/15/24 7-10pm CST
Tues. 10/17/23 - 12/5/23 7-10pm CST
Tues. 10/17/23 - 12/5/23 7-10pm CST
Tues. 10/17/23 - 1/16/24 7-10pm CST
Wed. 10/18/23 - 1/17/24 7-10pm CST
Wed. 10/18/23 - 1/17/24 7-10pm CST
Wed. 10/18/23 - 4/10/24 7-10pm CST
Thurs. 10/19/23 - 1/25/24 7-10pm CST
Thurs. 10/19/23 - 4/18/24 7-10pm CST
Thurs. 10/19/23 - 4/18/24 7-10pm CST
Essentials of Music Production (Minneapolis)
Thursdays 9/21/23 - 10/5/23 7-9pm CST
Art of the Remix (Online)
Mondays 10/16/23 - 12/4/23 7-10pm CST
Mixing & Mastering (Online)
Mondays 10/16/23 - 1/15/24 7-10pm CST
Bass Music (Online)
Tuesdays 10/17/23 - 12/5/23 7-10pm CST
Vocal Production (Online)
Tuesdays 10/17/23 - 12/5/23 7-10pm CST
Advanced Electronic Music Production (Minneapolis)
Tuesdays 10/17/23 - 1/16/24 7-10pm CST
DJ Course (Minneapolis)
Wednesdays 10/18/23 - 1/17/24 7-10pm CST
Advanced Electronic Music Production (Online)
Wednesdays 10/18/23 - 1/17/24 7-10pm CST
Sound Design (Online)
Wednesdays 10/18/23 - 4/10/24 7-10pm CST
Mixing & Mastering (Minneapolis)
Thursdays 10/19/23 - 1/25/23 7-10pm CST
Ableton Live (Minneapolis)
Thursdays 10/19/23 - 4/18/23 7-10pm CST
Ableton Live (Online)
Thursdays 10/19/23 - 4/18/23 7-10pm CST