Adi Iyer

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Electronic Music Composition, Automation, Drum Programming, Electronic Music Arrangement, Electronic Music Production, Remixing, Sound Design, VST/AU Plugins, Music Theory for Producers, Commercial Songwriting, Songwriting Arrangement, Mixing Techniques - Electronic, Ableton Live, FL Studio, Avid Pro Tools
Lesson Fees
$75.00 / 60 Minutes

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

  1. Getting to know you and assessing your current skill level
  2. Understanding your goals
  3. Customizing your personalized lesson plan
  4. 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