Courses in Minneapolis
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EXPERT INSTRUCTION
All Slam Academy members and students benefit from our 50+ combined years of music making experience. Our commitment to individual success shows in the personal attention you'll receive in our online, in-person, or mentorship sessions.
self-guided courses
Members get instant access to all of our self-guided courses, where you can work through the material at your own pace. These courses include Ableton Live, Sound Design, Mixing & Mastering, and more.
Mentorship Sessions
Meet with your experienced instructors in small group settings. Bring your questions and your work-in-progress tracks for personalized feedback. This is where you get personal guidance that other schools don't offer.
CREATIVE COMMUNITY
Plug in to our community of creatives and industry experts through our online communities and student events. Share works-in-progress, industry resources, build connections and collaborate on our private Discord server.
studio access
Make some noise! If you live near or are visiting the Twin Cities, you are welcome to book complimentary studio time in our NE Minneapolis location. Use our gear or bring your own; plug into our full-range sound systems or just jam on your headphones. Friendly tech support is always available.
member discounts
Members get educational discounts on software used in class, including 60% off Ableton Live and rental discounts at our local audio gear supplier EMI (Minneapolis).
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Michaelton
(Michael Johnson)
Michaelton (Michael Johnson) is a musician, sound artist, educator, and music technologist. While he wears many hats—both figuratively and literally—his mission is clear: to serve music and those who create it.
With extensive teaching experience at Slam Academy and the University of St. Thomas, Michael guides music producers through both one-on-one mentoring and classroom instruction in production techniques and music business.
As founder of Grove Music Group, Michael helps artists overcome challenges in branding, marketing, release strategy, and royalty collection, while recently expanding into artist therapy to help creators break through creative blocks and reconnect with their authentic voice.
As founder of Grove Music Group, Michael helps artists overcome challenges in branding, marketing, release strategy, and royalty collection, while recently expanding into artist therapy to help creators break through creative blocks and reconnect with their authentic voice.
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Specks
(Michael Rieckenberg)
Inspired by the sound of dance music from the turn of the millennium, Specks is a Minneapolis based producer songwriter and DJ; combining the sounds from the golden era of electro-house, progressive house, UK garage, and techno.
Specks made his way into the DJ scene at the young age of 13-years-old. And nearly a decade later is regularly playing numerous shows and festivals in and around the twin cities.
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Abstrakt Sonance
(Tyler Myroon)
Bursting from the rugged wilds of Western Canada, Abstrakt Sonance fuses the primal pulse of nature with gritty urban basslines that are revolutionizing music. Operating from his secluded forest sanctuary, he's
struck sound gold with industry titans like D Double E and Flowdan, while also resurrecting the classic vibes of funk phenoms, Skyler Jett and Ronald LaPread from The Commodores with his diversity of production skills.
With a performance resume spanning the iconic stages of Outlook, Shambhala, and Red Rocks, Abstrakt Sonance has painted his unique sonic signature across four continents, gathering a following that is as raw and compelling as his sounds.
With a performance resume spanning the iconic stages of Outlook, Shambhala, and Red Rocks, Abstrakt Sonance has painted his unique sonic signature across four continents, gathering a following that is as raw and compelling as his sounds.
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