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Studio Production

Advanced Music Production (YOUTH)

Ages 10+

2-4 students

90 min

Tues 4:30-6:00 PM

About This Course

 
 

Ideal For

Students who already have some experience with music production or recording and want to take more ownership over their sound. Ideal for those interested in beatmaking, songwriting, and producing across genres like hip-hop, R&B, pop, and electronic.

At a Glance

What to know before enrolling 

Tuesdays 4:30-6:00 PM

Join our Studio Production course at any point during the term, as long as space is available. Tuition is prorated automatically at checkout based on your enrolment date.

Prerequisites

Completion of a beginner production course or a basic understanding of recording, DAWs, and song structure. Students should be comfortable navigating simple sessions and ready to build on that foundation.

Bring With You

• Over-ear headphones (recommended)
• A laptop with a DAW for at-home work
• A notebook or phone for ideas, notes, and references
• Any song ideas, beats, or projects you want to develop

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What You'll Learn

SAMPLE Schedule · 90 Minutes per session

01

weeks 1-2

Building Strong Foundations

  • Record clean vocals and sounds with proper technique
  • Understand how sound flows through a session
  • Start developing ideas from simple recordings

02

weeks 3-4

From Ideas to Beats

  • Build drum patterns and melodic loops
  • Arrange sections (intro, verse, chorus)
  • Turn rough ideas into structured tracks

03

weeks 5-6

Shaping Your Sound

  • Balance and clean up your mix using volume and EQ
  • Use compression and effects to enhance emotion
  • Create space and depth within your track

04

weeks 7-8

Final Track Development

  • Develop and refine a full track or project
  • Make creative decisions with intention
  • Finalize and export a polished piece of music

What You'll Walk Away With

01

A finished track or project you created from scratch

02

Stronger beatmaking and arrangement skills

03

Confidence making creative production decisions

04

A clearer sense of your own sound and direction

After this course: After completing this program, students can continue their development through private or semi-private sessions, or advance into the next level of the program offered in Fall 2026 and Winter 2027.

 

Meet Your Instructor

Sam Gamper

Music Production Instructor

Sam “Sajoga” Gamper is a songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist from Toronto with more than a decade of experience making music. Wearing many hats on his own artist journey, he has developed both the technical expertise and artistic freedom necessary to produce high quality work and have fun doing it. His approach emphasizes the “play” that is inherent in making art – focusing on curiosity and self-expression above all else.

Featured Work

 

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No experience needed. Just show up – we’ll handle the rest.

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