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Adult Music Production

Toronto’s only music production studio offering both group drop-in classes and private production sessions. Learn music production, beatmaking, and recording in a collaborative studio environment, or work one-on-one with a producer to develop your sound, build your skills, and create music on your terms.

GROUP & PRIVATE SESSIONS

Join a group drop-in or book one-on-one studio time

A REAL RECORDING STUDIO

Acoustically treated room and industry standard gear

YOUR DAW

Your sound & goals

FLEXIBLE ATTENDANCE

Drop in on weekends or book private sessions when it works for you

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About these classes

HERE'S HOW IT WORKS

Our adult music production classes in Toronto are the only program of its kind in the city – choose your class, your software and your pace. 

PICK YOUR CLASS

Find the teacher whose style, genre and time fit you - that's the music you'll be making.

PICK YOUR DAW

Ableton, Logic, Pro Tools or FL Studio - every class supports the software you use (or want to learn).

PICK YOUR PACKAGE

Single sessions, multi-week packages or one-on-one - pay for the way you want to show up.

Pick your session

WEEKEND GROUP CLASSES

Choose the day that fits your software, your sound and your schedule. 

03 / SATURDAY

LOGIC

Also works in FL Studio & Pro Tools

Pop · Soul · Hip Hop 

Led by Jonny Bojin

4:30 – 6:00 PM 

04 / SUNDAY

ABLETON

Also works in FL Studio & Pro Tools

Pop · EDM · R&B

Led by Beau Cassidy

4:30 – 6:00 PM 

These musical directions may evolve as classes take shape. Not sure where you fit? Ask us.

At a glance

MAKE ROOM FOR MUSIC

These are small group classes — a hands-on alternative to private sessions, with other producers to learn alongside. Prefer one-on-one? We offer private sessions too, starting at $90/hr. No other program in the city works this way — no locked-in course, no fixed group. You choose how often you show up.

Single session

$67 / 90 minutes

Multi-week packages

Discounted options available

Private sessions

One-on-one, from $90/hr — ask us

When

Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday

Where

The Recording Lab · Toronto

More ways to make music

PRIVATE PRODUCTION & STUDIO RENTALS

Want the instructor to yourself? Book a private production session and work one-on-one on your own music. Need the room? The Recording Lab is available to rent for your own projects, mix sessions or writing days.

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MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS

Beau Cassidy

Music Production Instructor

Beau Cassidy is a Toronto based Producer, Songwriter, DJ Mix Engineer and Composer. Beau’s approach to music production is honed by a combination of highly technical training and extensive knowledge of advanced music harmony. Beau’s sound fuses analog and in-the-box skills with a whimsical, irreverent pop attitude, embodying the genre-fluid future of music production.

He holds an Honours BFA in Electroacoustics from Concordia University and returned to Toronto in 2017 to build his career as a producer, audio engineer, and music creative. In 2022, Beau was an assistant engineer on the Juno-winning album Zhawenim by Digging Roots. Passionate, energetic, and reliable, Beau Cassidy is committed to making music that breaks rules and transcends genre, fostering an environment where artists feel empowered to express themselves freely. Currently, Beau works as a contract engineer at 80A Studios, Union Sound, and Revolution Recording and mixes in the private east end studio Raventape Music Room (where he works as writing duo RoBeau with fellow producer Robbie Grunwald).

Since 2022, Beau has been the Recording Instructor in Sheridan College’s post-graduate Music For Screen and Stage program.

Jonny Bojin

Music Production Instructor

Jonathan is a passionate educator and performer specializing in jazz, pop, and R&B who brings a dynamic, student-centered approach that blends technique with creative exploration. As a songwriter and producer, Jonathan has a rich understanding of the inner workings of musical structure allowing him to break complex pieces into digestible sections for students of all levels of experience. His musical theatre background further expands the reach of his versatility as an
instructor. Jonathan’s goal is to inspire a lifelong love of music while equipping students with the skills to excel across genres—from foundational classics to contemporary improvisation.

Sound familiar?

 

Still on the fence?

I've never touched production software before.
Perfect — you’ll make a beat in your first session.
I don't own any gear.
The studio has everything. Just bring yourself.

 

I'm too old to start.
You’ll learn faster than you think — we meet you where you’re at, and you’ll be in class with people your own age.
I'll be the only beginner in the room.

You won’t be the first — classes aren’t sorted by level, and the instructor meets you where you’re at.

I can't read music or play an instrument.
Not a requirement. If you can hear it, we can get you there.

 

I don't have time for a full program.
There’s no program to fall behind in — drop in when it fits your week.
 

Ready to start?

Tell us what you want to make

Your DAW, your favourite sounds, your next goal — we’ll help you find the right session.

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