Adi Iyer
About
Hello! My name is Adi, a.k.a MetroGnome and I'm here to make you go ham! Whatever your experience or skill level, I will help you achieve your music goals. As a professional, I have a trained ear for rhythm and pitch, and I am well versed in music theory. I am passionate about creativity and problem-solving, and I am committed to providing my students with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed. I value honesty, transparency, and a strong work ethic. I believe that these qualities are essential for success in any field. In and outside of the studio, I’m a very laid-back, friendly and approachable individual. I enjoy working with positive people who have a good sense of humor. In my free time, I like to teach my cat how to play the piano. I’m a big fan of EDM and Hip-Hop. Some of my favorite artists are Illenium, Skrillex, Tipper, Detox Unit, Rezz, Future, Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Jack Harlow, JCole, Logic) I will help you advance your skill set so you can publish and release music with confidence. Looking forward to connecting with you!
Teaching Style
Lesson Overview
- Getting to know you and assessing your current skill level
- Understanding your goals
- Customizing your personalized lesson plan
- Helping you achieve your goals
What I Will Help You With
- Effective workflow and industry best practices
- Mastering DAWs: Ableton Live, FL Studio (Fruity Loops), Logic Pro, Cubase, and Pro Tools
- In-depth sound design using analog & virtual synthesizers + VCV Rack
- Preparing music for broadcast, streaming, and other mediums
- Sampling techniques and choosing the right sounds
- Generating and automating effects
- Building and programming custom drum kits
- Mixing and mastering your tracks
- Building your own home studio
- Applying current trends to promote and release your music
- Learning how to DJ
Check out my work: YouTube & SoundCloud → @itsMetroGnome
Who These Lessons Are For
- Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced Producers
- Aspiring artists, music producers, DJs
- Anyone looking to advance their career in the music industry and create commercial-ready songs
Credentials & Affiliations
- 35+ Million Views on my YouTube Channel with 250K+ Subscribers (Search "itsMetroGnome" on YouTube)
- 2+ Million Views on SoundCloud with 22K+ followers (Search "itsMetroGnome" on SoundCloud)
- 25+ Years of Music Production Experience
- 10+ Years of Mixing & Mastering Experience
- Featured in Rolling Stone Magazine, BuzzFeed, TechCrunch, HuffPost, and many more
- Songs recognized and promoted by the cast of Breaking Bad, Game of Thrones, and Lady Gaga
- Music played in concerts and used on tour by The Jabbawockeez
- Scored music for movies, TV shows, and commercials (Discovery Channel, VH1, FunnyOrDie, etc.)
- Produced a remix for OneRepublic’s “If I Lose Myself” featured on their Official Website Homepage
- Mentor at ProducerDojo and have released music with iLL Gates
