Tuition

I offer a few limited spots for exclusive, one-to-one lessons. These are 2 hour learning sessions that cover all areas of music production, tailored to the specific needs of each individual. Whether you are an absolute beginner or already quite advanced, I can help you take next your skills to the next level.

With 25 years of music industry experience working across many genres for both major and indie artists; and 5 years as a tutor to over 400 students at a renowned audio school, I have the full set of skills and knowledge to help you achieve your music production goals. Whether it’s beat making, sound design, recording, mixing or mastering, I can teach you everything needed to deliver great sounding, professional results. See my full bio on the homepage.

Lessons will take place at my studio in Berlin (Marzahn), which is an acoustically treated space with all the, equipment, software and other resources necessary.

Please see testimonials from former students at the bottom of this page.

Potential subject areas:

  • Modern production and mixing techniques

  • Advanced audio processing, plugins and AI tools

  • Microphones and instrument recording

  • Vocal production and mixing

  • Signal flow and gain staging in the context of mixing

  • Advanced DAW operation (Logic, Pro Tools and Ableton Live)

  • Understanding of dynamics and how to achieve loudness

  • How to achieve dimensionality and clarity in a mix

  • Professional audio editing and restoration

  • Understanding digital audio and metering

  • Basic physics and electronics in the context of audio engineering

  • Acoustics and psychoacoustics in the context of recording and mixing

  • Session walkthroughs

  • Production and mix feedback

Get in touch for a no-compromise, preliminary video-call to discuss your specific needs and learning expectations. From there I will carefully assess your current skill level and design a tailored learning plan tailored over a defined period. The price is €65/hour + 19% MwSt, with a 10% discount for a 5-lesson pack paid in advance.

Please use the form on the homepage or contact me at ainsley@7thfloorstudios.de for further enquiries

  • “Ainsley gave me insight and knowledge that led to my first Grammy nomination and a Nr. 1 on the Official Charts - let him help you change the game.”

    Damjan Blazun - Engineer, Vocal Producer - Omah Lay, Kehlani, Steel Banglez

  • “During my music production degree, Ainsley helped me develop the skills to become a full-time mixing engineer. Highly recommended!”

    Risto Pikkarainen - Mixing & Recording Engineer - Universal Music, ColorsxStudios

  • “Working with Ainsley was a turning point. His deep understanding of mixing and mastering helped me turn my productions into something I could be genuinely proud of.

    Akila S - Producer and Artist

  • “With clear explanations and a 'no-nonsense' approach, Ainsley helped me get a grasp of the DAW and produce much better recordings”

    Charlie Grant - Artist and Songwriter - Peermusic Germany