Instructors

Learn from world-class producers, engineers, and musicians

Aaron Pauley

Aaron Pauley is the lead vocalist and bassist for the American rock band Of Mice & Men and the lead vocalist for Jamie’s Elsewhere.

Acle Kahney

Acle Kahney is a guitarist, producer, mixer, and founding member of the UK-based progressive metal band TesseracT. Known for his intricate songwriting, expansive sound design, and forward-thinking production style, Acle has played a central...

Adair Daufembach

Adair Daufembach has worked with artists like Angra, Cadaver, Fornite, John Wayne and Hibria.

Adam "Nolly" Getgood

Adam “Nolly” Getgood is a powerhouse in modern music—a bassist, producer, engineer, and entrepreneur redefining how metal is made and heard. Born in Somerset, England, and a graduate of BIMM Music Institute Bristol, Nolly first made w...

Adam Bentley

Adam Bentley has worked with artists like Arch Echo, I Built the Sky, Aviations, and WVNDER.

Andrew Wade

“Andrew Wade is a producer, engineer, mixer, and songwriter known for helping shape the sound of modern pop punk, post-hardcore, and metalcore. With a career spanning over two decades, Andrew has worked with some of the biggest and mo...

Beau Burchell

Beau Burchell is a producer, mixer, and musician best known as the guitarist and founding member of Saosin, one of the most influential bands to emerge from the post-hardcore scene in the early 2000s. In addition to his career as a performe...

Billy Decker

Billy Decker has worked with artists like Sam Hunt, Chris Young, Rodney Atkins, Dustin Lynch and Darius Rucker.

Buster Odeholm

Buster Odeholm is a force in modern metal. A Swedish multi-instrumentalist, producer, mix/master engineer, and creative visionary, Buster has built a reputation for blending extreme heaviness with clinical precision. He has played a major r...

Carl Bown

Carl Bown has worked with artists like Bullet For My Valentine, Trivium, While She Sleeps and Sleep Token.

Carson Slovak

Carson Slovak has worked with artists like August Burns Red, Galactic Empire, Erra, Polaris and Like Moths to Flames.

Chris Baseford

Chris Baseford is a multi-platinum producer, mixer, and engineer known for his work with some of the biggest names in rock, metal, and industrial music. With a career spanning over two decades, Chris has become a trusted collaborator for ar...

Christian Donaldson

Christian Donaldson has worked with artists like Shadow of Intent, Beyond Creation, Cryptopsy, and Signs of Swarm.

Colin Brittain

Colin Brittain is one of the most sought-after producers, songwriters, and mixers in modern rock. Known for his ability to craft high-impact, radio-ready records without sacrificing edge or authenticity, Colin has worked with a wide range o...

Dan Lancaster

Dan Lancaster is a Grammy-nominated producer, mixer, and songwriter known for his genre-bending approach and his ability to make rock records that feel both massive and modern. With a career spanning over a decade, Dan has become a go-to co...

Daniel Bergstrand

“Daniel Bergstrand is a legendary producer, engineer, and mixer who has played a defining role in shaping the sound of modern metal. Known for his precise yet aggressive production style, Daniel has been at the forefront of heavy musi...

Daniel Braunstein

“Daniel Braunstein is a producer, mixer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who has become one of the most influential voices in modern progressive and heavy music. Known for his crisp, hard-hitting productions and emotionally rich...

Dave Otero

Dave Otero is a stalwart of extreme metal production—an engineer, mixing and mastering expert, and studio owner whose work has helped define the sound of contemporary brutal music. Based in Denver, Colorado, Dave runs Flatline Audio, wher...

David Bendeth

“David Bendeth is a multi-platinum producer, mixer, and songwriter whose career has left a lasting impact on rock, alternative, and pop music. Known for his bold, dynamic mixes and his ability to bring out career-defining performances...

David Castillo

David Castillo has worked with artists like Katatonia, Dark Tranquility, Bloodbath and Whitechapel.

Devin Townsend

“Devin Townsend is a visionary musician, producer, composer, and performer who has spent the last three decades redefining the boundaries of heavy music. Known for his genre-bending style and ambitious creative output, Devin has earne...

Doug Weier

Doug Weier is a 3 time grammy nominated mix engineer based in Nashville, TN. With over 15 of experience, Doug has had 21 billboard #1 singles to date spanning over 63 weeks. Notable artists include Walker Hays, Gary Levox, Claire Rosinkranz...

Drew Fulk

Drew Fulk is a multi-platinum producer and songwriter who has become one of the most in-demand names in rock, metal, and alternative music. Known for his high-impact productions and razor-sharp songwriting instincts, Drew has worked with ar...

Erik Ron

Erik Ron is known for working with artists like Panic! at the Disco, Set It Off, Issues, Motionless In White, Blessthefall, I See Stars, Attila, and Godsmack.

Ermin Hamidovic

Ermin Hamidovic is a mastering engineer, mix engineer, and educator known for his sharp technical skills and deep understanding of modern metal and progressive music. With a career built on precision, transparency, and a passion for sonic d...

Eyal Levi

Eyal Levi quietly asserts himself as the consummate music renaissance man. As CEO of URM Academy, Nail The Mix, and RIFFHARD, he presents a new paradigm for modern music education online via insightful instruction provided by top tier produ...

Forrester Savell

Forrester Savell has worked with bands like Karnivool, Make Them Suffer, Animals as Leaders, and The Butterfly Effect.

Fredrik Nordstrom

Fredrik Nordström is a legendary producer, mixer, and engineer who helped define the sound of modern metal. Known as one of the pioneers of the iconic Gothenburg sound, Fredrik’s work has shaped an entire generation of melodic death meta...

George Lever

“George Lever is a producer, mixer, and sonic architect known for shaping some of the most cutting-edge records in modern heavy music. With a focus on atmosphere, depth, and emotional intensity, George has worked with a wide range of ...

Henrik Udd

Henrik Udd is one of the most respected and innovative producers in modern metal and hard rock. Known for his massive, polished mixes and cinematic sense of dynamics, Henrik has worked with some of the most successful bands in heavy music. ...

Jack Shirley

Jack Shirley has worked with artists like Jeff Rosenstock, Loma Prieta, Bosse-de-Nage and Deafheaven.

Jacob Hansen

Jacob Hansen has worked with artists like Amaranthe, Arch Enemy, Volbeat, Katatonia, and The Black Dahlia Murder.

Jamie King

Jamie King has worked with artists like Between the Buried and Me, Scale the Summit, Poh Hock and The Contortionist.

Javier Reyes

Javier Reyes is a producer and guitarist for Animals As Leaders

Jens Bogren

“Jens Bogren is a world-renowned producer, mixing engineer, and mastering engineer who has become one of the most influential figures in modern metal. Known for his polished, cinematic sound and meticulous attention to detail, Jens ha...

Jeremiah Scott

Jeremiah Scott is a producer, audio engineer, and musician based in Middle Tennessee.  Complete audio production is done at his personal studio, The Southern Oracle.  Styles include metal, rock, singer/songwriter, and country.  He has pl...

Joe Rickard

Joe Rickard has produced and mixed artists such as In Flames, Starset, Three Days Grace, Breaking Benjamin, Red, Theory Of A Deadman, Lindsey Stirling, Apocalyptica, Bella Thorne, Chief Keef and 10 Years.

Joel Wanasek

Joel Wanasek is a producer, mixer, entrepreneur, and educator known for his powerful, polished productions and his dedication to helping artists and producers reach their full potential. With a career spanning over two decades, Joel has wor...

Joey Sturgis

Joey Sturgis is a producer, mixer, and entrepreneur who helped define the sound of modern metalcore and post-hardcore throughout the 2000s and 2010s. Known for his polished, punchy mixes and his innovative use of digital tools, Joey has wor...

Jonathan Roach

I’ve been producing and mixing since 2012. I’ve spent the last few years here working with artists such as: Lakeview, Trey Lewis, Elijah, Royale Lynn, Hayden Coffman, Locash, Cody Hibbard, and many more. In addition to producing and mix...

Joost van den Broek

Joost van den Broek has worked for clients like Epica, Powerwolf, Sabaton, Ayreon and Blind Guardian

Joseph McQueen

Joseph McQueen has worked with artists like Bad Wolves, As I Lay Dying, Upon A Burning Body and Light The Torch and Sion.

Josh Middleton

Josh Middleton is a guitarist, songwriter, producer, and mixer best known for his work in the metal and metalcore genres. With a career spanning over two decades, Josh has earned a reputation for his precise musicianship, emotional songwrit...

Josh Schroeder

Josh Schroeder is a producer, mixer, and engineer known for his massive, textured productions that fuse brutality with atmosphere. With a career spanning more than a decade, Josh has become a go-to name in modern heavy music, working with a...

Kane Churko

Kane Churko has worked with artists like Ozzy Osbourne, Papa Roach, Five Finger Death Punch and Gemini Syndrome.

Kellen McGregor

Kellen McGregor is a guitarist, songwriter, producer, and founding member of the Memphis-based metalcore band Memphis May Fire. Known for his precise riffing, melodic sensibility, and dynamic songwriting, Kellen has played a key role in sha...

Kris Crummett

Kris Crummett is one of the most innovative and versatile producers in modern rock, post-hardcore, and progressive music. With a career spanning over two decades, Kris has become known for his ability to blend technical precision with emoti...

Kristian Kohle

Kristian Kohle has worked with artists like Powerwolf, Aborted, Eskimo Callboy, Van Canto and Benighted.

Kurt Ballou

Kurt Ballou is a producer, mixer, engineer, and guitarist whose raw, powerful sound has helped define the landscape of modern hardcore, punk, and metal. He is best known as the guitarist and founding member of the influential band Converge,...

Kyle Black

Kyle Black has worked with artists like Games We Play, Set your Goals, New Found Glory, Chunk No Captain Chunk and Belmont.

Lance Prenc

Lance Prenc is live sound and studio engineer and has worked with artists like Alpha Wolf, Polaris, Dealer and more

Lawrence Mackrory

Lawrence Mackrory has worked with artists like Bloodbath, Katatonia, Decapitated and Meshuggah.

Logan Mader

Logan Mader is a producer, mixer, and guitarist with a legendary history in heavy music. He first made his mark as the original guitarist for Machine Head, contributing to their groundbreaking debut album Burn My Eyes, a record that helped ...

Machine

Machine is a producer, mixer, and engineer known for his fearless approach to making records and his ability to bring out the rawest, most authentic performances from the artists he works with. With a career spanning over two decades, Machi...

Matt Thomas

Max Morton

Max Morton is a rising force in modern rock and metal production. Known for his precision, creativity, and ability to bring a band’s vision to life, he’s quickly becoming one of the most sought-after producers in heavy music. Based in U...

Nick Sampson

Nick Sampson has worked with artists like Polyphia, Dropout Kings, We came as Romans, Fit for a King and Born of Osiris.

Paul Leavitt

Paul Leavitt has worked with artists like All Time Low, The Dangerous Summer, Hit the lights and The Used.

Russ Russell

Russ Russell has worked with bands like Napalm Death, Dimmu Borgir, At the Gates, The Exploited and The Haunted

Sam Guaiana

Sam Guaiana has worked with artists like Silverstein, Like Pacific, The Devil Wears Prada, Intervals and Young Culture.

Sam Pura

Sam Pura is a producer, engineer, and mixer known for his raw, honest approach to making records. With a career built on capturing energy and emotion without overpolishing, Sam has become one of the most respected names in punk, hardcore, a...

Scott Atkins

Scott Atkins has produced and mixed artists such as Sylosis, Cradle of Filth, Savage Messah and more

Sean O'Keefe

Sean O’Keefe has worked with artists like Fall Out Boy, Hawthorne Heights, Beach Bunny and Plain White T’s.

Stefano Morabito

Stefano Morabito has worked with artists like Fleshgod Apocalypse, Warmblood, Horrid, and Hour of Penance.

Taylor Larson

Taylor Larson is a producer, mixer, and engineer known for crafting some of the most cutting-edge sounds in modern rock, metal, and progressive music. With a career that bridges technical mastery and bold creativity, Taylor has worked with ...

Tom Lord Alge

Tom Lord-Alge is a Grammy-winning mix engineer and producer whose name is synonymous with some of the most iconic rock, pop, and alternative records of the past three decades. Known for his crisp, radio-ready mixes and fearless use of compr...

Tue Madsen

Tue Madsen is a legendary producer, mixer, and engineer known for shaping the sound of modern metal and hardcore. Hailing from Denmark, Tue has spent over two decades working with some of the heaviest and most influential bands in the world...

Tyler Smyth

Tyler Smyth is a producer, mixer, songwriter, and musician known for his ability to craft anthemic, emotionally charged music that bridges the worlds of rock, pop, and metal. With a background as both a performer and a studio professional, ...

Warren Huart

Warrent Huart has worked with bands like The Fray, Daniel Powter, Ace Frehley and Aerosmith.

Will Carlson

Will Carlson has worked with artists across a variety of genres, and have produced and mixed artists like Bilmuri, Villain Of The Story, Summer Hoop, Harbour, Knox, and more.

Will Putney

Will Putney is a producer, mixer, engineer, and musician known for his work on some of the heaviest and most respected records in modern metal and hardcore. With a career that spans over 15 years, Will has become one of the most sought-afte...

Zach Jones

Zach Jones is a producer and engineer that has worked with artists like Veil of Maya, The Home Team, Nothing More, and Fever 333.