Private Music Production Classes & Instructors in Burbank, CA

Music producer, songwriter, and recording artist with 6+ years of experience and a degree in Songwriting from LACM. I help students turn ideas into finished songs through personalized, hands-on lessons. Whether you're new to music production or looking to sharpen your skills, I'll guide you through songwriting, beat-making, recording, and creative development in a supportive and engaging environment. Let's bring your music to life!

Music producer, DJ and creative educator with 20 years of production experience and a background in artist development, audio engineering, and digital music creation. Experienced guiding musicians of all levels through songwriting, production, mixing, and DAW workflows using GarageBand, Logic Pro, Ableton, and Pro Tools. Passionate about making music production approachable, interactive and accessible to the next generation of artists.

I’m a Grammy Award-nominated music producer, engineer, and songwriter with over 9 years of experience across Gospel, Hip-Hop, R&B, and Pop. Through independent work, major artist collaborations, and Billboard-charting success, I’ve developed a passion for creativity, excellence, and impactful storytelling through music. I’m excited to continue growing professionally while sharing my knowledge, contributing my experience, and creating meaningful work with a strong team.

Ready to turn your musical ideas into polished tracks? Do you want to gain traction on Soundcloud? Spotify? Apple Music? I’m here to help aspiring producers and artists just like you unlock their sonic potential. My approach blends technical mastery with creative exploration, guiding you to find your unique voice in music production. Let's craft your signature sound! I'm well-versed in Logic, Ableton, & Pro Tools, and my passion lies in creating captivating soundscapes while helping you master the art of music production with a personalized, fun, and highly effective approach. My journey includes honing my skills as an alumnus of the prestigious Icon Collective under the direct mentorship of the legendary Steve Duda. I developed the Pro Tools curriculum at Garnish Music Production in Los Angeles and served as head engineer for Grammy-nominated producers The Crystal Method, producing over 100+ SiriusXM radio shows with 6 million of listener. I even assisted with tech support for Ableton's worldwide customer base! These invaluable experiences, combined with my extensive teaching background, mean you'll gain practical, industry-relevant skills and a deep understanding of what it takes to create impactful music. From initial beat to final mix, I'll guide you every step of the way, transforming complex concepts into easy-to-grasp techniques. I work with all levels, from novice to expert, and all ages, from teens to adults. Book your session today and let's make some incredible music!

"Needed to brush up on my Logic skills for an upcoming film session and Agusta showed me the knowledge gaps & extra tips for workflow

I have been working as a touring, session guitarist, music producer, composer, and educator for over 30 years. Working with Carly Rae Jepsen, Sarah Mclachlan, Sophie B Hawkins, David Byrne, Rozzi Crane, among many others. I really enjoy teaching music production, whether you want to learn how to produce a song from beginning to end, record a simple demo, or just record a vocal at home for another producer, or a voiceover demo. I can show you how to get the most from your home set up!

"Joe's a wonderful teacher whose patience and energy really makes production easy and fun. I was amazed with how much I learned in just a few classes. He's super encouraging and taught me a lot of useful techniques and tricks that I use everyday!