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frequently asked questions
WHAT IS SLAM ACADEMY?
Slam Academy is an Ableton Live Certified Training Center based in Minneapolis, MN with online and in-person classes, as well as Self-Guided music production courses so you can learn at your own pace. We specialize in electronic music and teach industry-standard tools like Ableton Live, Serato, and Rekordbox.
what does membership include?
For any other membership or enrollment questions, call or text +1 (612) 293-7526 or email info@slamacademy.com
how much does it cost?
IS THERE AN ENROLLMENT FEE?
No contract. No long-term commitment. No student loans. No re-enrollment fee.
ARE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE FOR DISCOUNTS ON ABLETON LIVE AND OTHER SOFTWARE?
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SELF-GUIDED AND LIVE INSTRUCTION COURSES?
With Self-Guided courses, you work through the content at your own pace, independently online. These courses are included with your Membership at no additional charge, and are easily accessible upon login via your Dashboard.
With Live Instruction courses, you learn the content in real-time with an instructor and fellow classmates! Live Instruction courses meet either online or in-person for 12-weeks; each class is 2-3 hours long. These courses are purchased a la carte and include Membership Plus.
CAN I TAKE MORE THAN ONE COURSE AT A TIME?
Yes! You are welcome to take more than one course at a time. Each Live Instruction Course will be billed separately. We generally advise not taking more than two courses at a time so that you can properly absorb the material and have time to practice the concepts in each course.
Do you use AI in your courses?
should i keep my membership going even if i'm not currently in a live instruction course?
Yes! As long as your Membership is active, you can access the our library of Self-Guided courses to work through at your own pace.
You also get the full range of Membership benefits.
when do live instruction courses happen?
Live instruction courses are 12-weeks long and typically take place weekday evenings from 7-10pm CST, and weekday afternoons from 11am-2pm CST. Visit our Courses page to see the current schedule!
What are the mentorship sessions?
The Mentorship Sessions are hosted twice a week by one of our veteran instructors. They are hour-long, semi-private lessons hosted on Zoom. This is your opportunity to get your course material questions answered and get personalized feedback on your assignments and works-in-progress. Current times can be found in the Member Dashboard.
How much time should I expect to spend each week to successfully complete any given course?
Every Live Instruction class meets weekly for 2-3 hours and is a mixture of interactive lectures and hands-on lab time. This format allows for you to immediately practice the concepts discussed in the lecture and then regroup with your instructor and peers to address any questions on the spot.
Outside of class time, we encourage you to spend up to 10 hours per week putting your new knowledge into practice. Naturally, time varies widely from student to student depending on personal schedule, and students can complete our courses regardless.
What should I do if the live instruction course I want doesn't start for several weeks?
Sign up for the course and get instant access to our entire self-guided course library! You'll keep this access throughout your live instruction courses.
What courses does slam academy offer?
Slam Academy offers industry-leading music production education with programs specializing in DJing, electronic music production, sound design, mixing and mastering, vocal production, music business and more. Founded by one of the world's first Ableton Certified Trainers, we remain one of the few Ableton Certified Training Centers in the midwest region of the United States, and offer our full course catalogue online as well.
IS slam academy good for beginners?
Yes! Slam Academy is designed to support complete beginners as well as intermediate and advanced music producers. Our step-by-step approach helps students learn the foundations of music production quickly and confidently.
Can I learn Ableton Live at Slam Academy?
Absolutely. Slam Academy was one of the first Ableton Certified Training Centers in the U.S., and our founder James Patrick was one of the earliest Ableton Certified Trainers. Our Ableton Live program teaches you how to produce professional tracks from scratch.
Are Slam Academy classes online or in person?
We offer both! Slam Academy offers online classes that you can take from anywhere in the world, as well as in-person classes at our Minneapolis, MN location in the United States.
Do I need music experience to enroll in Slam Academy?
No prior music experience is required. Our programs are designed to guide you through everything from basic music theory to advanced production techniques — all in a supportive and creative environment.
What software do I need for Slam Academy courses?
Slam Academy Members are eligible for educational discounts for the Ableton Live Suite and other software and hardware. View the educational discounts FAQ above for more info, or email us at info@slamacademy.com to learn about our current edu discounts available.
Will I get feedback on my music at Slam Academy?
Yes! Students receive personalized feedback from instructors and peers through Mentorship Sessions, community channels, and class time in Live Instruction courses. Your active participation is the best way to improve quickly.
Who teaches at Slam Academy?
Slam Academy instructors are professional producers, DJs, and engineers who work in the music industry. Our team includes Ableton Certified Trainers, label-released artists, and seasoned performers. Click here to learn more about our instructors.
Does Slam Academy offer free music production training?
Yes! We offer a free mini-course that teaches you how to create your first track in Ableton Live. It’s a great way to get started before committing to a full program.
Check it out and get started here: https://slamacademy.com/course/beginners-guide
Get in touch
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Waterbury Building
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He is a global touring artist performing at the biggest festivals in the world such as EDC, Coachella, Tomorrowland, Lost Lands, Rampage, Bassrush, and many more. Virtual Riot is Beatport’s best-selling artist of all time in the genre of dubstep and has gained 400k+ followers on YouTube with more than 1 million streams of his music per day. In the DJ Mag Top 100 DJ’s, the biggest DJ poll in the world, Virtual Riot is ranked 78th and has worked with the likes of Skrillex, Getter, and Kill The Noise, along with remixes for Zedd, The Chainsmokers, Flux Pavilion, Excision, and Pegboard Nerds.
James was one of the first Ableton Certified Trainers in the world, helping pilot the trainer program in 2008, and has since been a leader among Ableton educators. His first 10 years of teaching sound design and audio production were at the Institute of Production and Recording in Minneapolis, before moving onto Dubspot in New York City. Since starting Slam Academy in 2012, he has taken on private clients from around the world that range from beginners to some of the most prolific musicians of our time.
Breeze has had some very high profile gigs as a DJ, including playing at the SXSW music festival, three times at the "Twin Cities Pride Festival," the "Tostitos Cantina Bowl" during the Super Bowl LII festivities, Twin Cities Dilla Days, the St. Paul Winter Carnival, the 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair and opening for the Afropunk band, "AstralBlak." He was also the former house DJ for the Minneapolis-based Music Television show "Candy Fresh." In 2019, he participated in the Deeper Learning Conference in San Diego, and was also a featured DJ at the "Last of the Record Buyers" tent for the SOUNDSET FESTIVAL, the Midwest's largest One-Day Outdoor music festival.