FRGMNT Coffee - Mill DistrictMusic Production Venue in Minneapolis, MN

As a dedicated Music Production Coach with over 14 years of experience, I empower aspiring artists and producers to transform their ideas into polished tracks. My passion lies in demystifying the world of sound, making complex concepts accessible, fun, and deeply engaging. My journey includes managing a studio at the Best Buy Teen Tech Center in North Minneapolis, where I had the privilege of teaching music production to inner-city youth, an experience that deepened my commitment to fostering creativity and providing hands-on skills to the next generation of music makers. Additionally, I bring extensive real-world expertise from the nightlife scene, having served as a Sound and Lighting Manager and Resident DJ at prominent Minneapolis venues. This background honed my understanding of audio optimization, live sound engineering, and the art of curating immersive sonic experiences, providing me with invaluable skills for teaching students how to produce, mix, and master their unique sound.

"I'm an amateur musician with a home studio. I've been trying to learn how to mix and master songs on Studio One, and I needed some one-to-one guidance rather than just trying to find YouTube tutorials. I found Ricky on TeachMe and he was able to come to my studio and help me learn more about the type of microphone I'm using, the best settings for recording instruments and vocals, how to use the plugins to maximize the quality of my tracks, and how to start the mastering process. He helped me create templates so that I don't have to start from scratch every time I edit a track. In general, he was extremely knowledgeable and easy to work with. He explained everything in a way that was easy to understand and taught me everything I was looking to learn.