Stereo Paradise

Courses & Lessons

courses that endwith something real.

Group programs and private lessons for DJs, producers, and younger students. Starter and advanced tracks, plus one-on-one mentorship for personal projects.

Primary language: English.
Additional: Russian and Ukrainian depending on group.

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Programs

one clean system for every way into music

Group learning, family-friendly entry points, and a one-on-one path for students who need a more personal format.

Starter Level

dj basic

Start with a real first experience, not just a demo lesson.

A beginner group course for people who want to try DJing properly, understand the equipment, make their first clean transitions, and leave with a short recorded mini-mix.

Format
Group course, up to 6 students
Duration
6 sessions × 2 hours
Total
12 contact hours
Schedule
Weekly or weekend intensive
Course content
1. Setup and orientation
DJ booth, decks, mixer, headphones, signal flow, and safe equipment handling.
2. Music structure
Beat, bar, phrase, intro, outro, energy, and BPM.
3. Cue, play, and loop
Cue points, timing, loops, and starting a track in phrase.
4. Mixer basics
Gain, channel volume, EQ, filter, crossfader, and simple transitions.
5. Beatmatching concept
Tempo, pitch, jog wheel, sync vs manual correction.
6. First mini-mix
Prepare 3–5 tracks, record 10–15 minutes, and get personal feedback.
What students get
Recorded mini-mix
A short first mix students can keep and review.
Equipment confidence
Clear understanding of the core DJ setup and workflow.
First practical skills
Basic cueing, timing, looping, and simple transitions.
Next-step recommendation
Guidance on whether to continue into supervised practice, listening sessions, or DJ Advanced.

Best for complete beginners who want a low-risk, structured entry into DJing. This course does not position students as club-ready DJs.

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Performance Level

dj advanced

Build a real set, sharpen your technique, and work toward showcase readiness.

An advanced group program for students who already know the basics and now need structure, repetition, and performance discipline to prepare a full 30–45 minute DJ set.

Format
Advanced group program, 4–6 students
Duration
10 sessions × 2 hours
Total
20 contact hours + mandatory practice
Timeline
Recommended 6–8 weeks
Course content
1. Level check and music identity
Current level, references, genres, goals, and set direction.
2. Library and Rekordbox workflow
Track analysis, playlists, tags, energy levels, key, memory cues, and hot cues.
3. Manual beatmatching and tempo control
Pitch, jog correction, drift, ear training, and tempo discipline.
4. EQ transitions and phrasing
Smoother blends, frequency control, phrasing, and set flow.
5. Set architecture
Warm-up logic, peak-time energy, closing shape, and set mapping.
6. Creative tools
Loops, hot cues, rescue tools, live edits, and structure control.
7. FX taste and control
Echo, delay, filter, timing, and restraint.
8. Performance practice
Headphone workflow, mistakes, recovery, confidence, and body language.
9. Recorded set session
Full 30–45 minute studio recording for review.
10. Final showcase and readiness review
Feedback, final corrections, club etiquette, and promo basics.
What students get
Prepared 30–45 minute set
A complete set with clearer identity and stronger structure.
More stable technique
Better transitions, tempo control, and recovery from mistakes.
Recorded material
A studio set for feedback, review, or early portfolio use.
Club etiquette awareness
Understanding of warm-up responsibility, professionalism, and performance behavior.
Readiness pathway
Possible internal showcase invitation and consideration for partner open decks or early-slot opportunities.
Practice expectation
Minimum 10–15 hours of self-practice, two recorded practice runs, and teacher approval.

For students with basic track structure knowledge, cue, loop, BPM, EQ, simple timed launching, and a starting music library. Partner opportunities are based on readiness, musical fit, professionalism, and available slots.

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Starter Level

production basic

Make your first musical sketch and understand how production actually works.

A beginner production course for students who want to understand Ableton Live, build confidence inside a DAW, and finish with a first loop, sketch, or short musical idea.

Format
Group course, up to 6 students
Duration
6 sessions × 2 hours
Total
12 contact hours
Best for
Beginners, DJs, vocalists, songwriters, teens 14+
Course content
1. Ableton setup and workflow
Interface, Session View, Arrangement View, tracks, clips, and project setup.
2. Audio and MIDI basics
Recording, MIDI notes, warping, editing, and simple clip workflow.
3. Drums and groove
Drum Rack, samples, rhythm, swing, and building a basic groove.
4. Bass and musical idea
Bassline, simple harmony, melody, and call-and-response.
5. Arrangement basics
Intro, drop, breakdown, outro, and simple automation.
6. Export and feedback
Basic balance, export, listening, and next steps.
What students get
First working project
A real Ableton session instead of just theory.
Short loop or sketch
A first musical idea students can develop further.
Workflow confidence
Basic understanding of clips, MIDI, drums, arrangement, and export.
Clear next step
Guidance on whether to continue into Production Advanced.

This is a discovery and foundation course. It helps students understand the workflow and create a first sketch, but it does not promise a release-ready track.

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Development Level

production advanced

Turn a promising idea into a structured demo with a clear release direction.

An advanced production program for students who already know the basics and now want to shape stronger drums, better arrangement, a cleaner mix, and a realistic roadmap from demo to release.

Format
Advanced group program, 4–6 students
Duration
10 sessions × 2 hours
Total
20 contact hours + homework
Entry
Basic DAW knowledge, loop-making, audio/MIDI basics
Course content
1. Project audit and direction
Existing ideas, references, genre, emotional direction, and track goal.
2. Drum programming and groove
Drum layers, groove, texture, swing, and dynamics.
3. Bass and low-end
Bass design, sub relationship, sidechain concept, and low-end control.
4. Harmony, lead, and hooks
Chords, motifs, lead ideas, and melodic identity.
5. Sound design
Synth basics, envelopes, filters, LFO, and resampling.
6. Arrangement
Intro, development, drop, breakdown, outro, and energy curve.
7. Effects and automation
Reverb, delay, transitions, movement, and modulation.
8. Mixing foundations
Gain staging, EQ, compression, grouping, and reference listening.
9. Demo polish
Balance fixes, weak-point repair, comparison, and export discipline.
10. Release direction
Metadata, artwork, distribution, and PR roadmap.
What students get
Structured demo
A finished demo or a strong production sketch with clear direction.
Arrangement and mixing foundations
Better understanding of structure, energy flow, and cleaner basic mixes.
Release roadmap
Clear next steps for recording, mixing, mastering, distribution, content, PR, or publishing.
Production pathway
A stronger sense of what to improve next and how to move a demo toward release.

Best for students with basic DAW confidence, loop-making ability, audio and MIDI understanding, and readiness to complete homework. Laptop access with a DAW or planned studio access is expected.

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Family-Friendly

kids lab

A real first step into DJing and production for younger students.

A short, structured introduction for ages 10+ with real gear, age-appropriate pace, and a family-friendly format designed to build confidence through sound, rhythm, and making something to take home.

Ages
10+, no experience needed
Format
Small group, up to 6 students
Style
Family-friendly, short-format, weekend-friendly
Languages
EN / RU / UA — tell us your preference
What happens inside
Discover
Playful exploration of sound, rhythm, and the gear.
Sound and rhythm
First steps on the equipment and a simple understanding of how a track is built.
Make something
Simple beats, synthesis and sampling, or a fun edit or cover.
Take it home
A small finished piece and real confidence on the gear.
What families get
Structured first experience
A real introduction to music-making, not screen time dressed up as music.
Small recorded output
A simple finished piece to show off at home.
Confidence on the gear
Comfort with the studio, the equipment, and the creative process.
Flexible family format
Short sessions, weekend-friendly timing, and current pricing available on request.

Best for parents who want a structured, studio-based first step for children 10+ in a supportive small-group setting.

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Personal VIP Format

personal learning course

One-on-one, built entirely around your goal.

A one-on-one format for students who need more than a group course can give: a specific track, a tight timeline, a release plan, an artist direction, or a custom path across DJing and production.

Format
One-on-one, fully personal
Schedule
Flexible scheduling
Length
Shaped around your goal
Languages
EN / RU / UA — tell us your preference
How it works
Diagnostic
A first session to understand your level, references, timeline, and the exact outcome you want.
Focused work
A short pack of sessions designed around one specific result, not a generic curriculum.
Any discipline
DJ, production, release planning, artist direction, or a hybrid path across them.
VIP attention
One-to-one pace, studio access, and teaching decisions shaped around your priorities.
What you leave with
Exactly the outcome you came for
A mix, a demo, a release plan, a club-ready set, or a clearer artist direction.
Personal structure
A learning path built around your level, pace, and constraints.
Flexible scheduling
Sessions, length, and pace shaped around real priorities and deadlines.
Current pricing on request
No fixed price, because the scope is designed individually.

For students, artists, and professionals who need a private one-on-one format with a program built around a specific outcome.

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The Music Hub edge

the business behind the music

Publishing, royalties, sync, and distribution so you keep your rights and your momentum.

Music Distribution

Get releases onto Spotify, Apple Music, and beyond — set up the right way.

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Publishing & Royalties

How publishing, royalties, splits, and sync actually work — and pay.

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Booking

Land gigs, structure deals with promoters, and grow into management.

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How it works

from first message to first output

01
write to us

Tell us about your level, your goal, and your timeline. We reply within 24 hours with a recommendation.

02
pick a format

Group program, weekend intensive, kids lab, or private. We suggest what fits — you decide.

03
start in the studio

Sessions happen at Porto Montenegro Studios, on the same gear used in professional releases.

04
take something home

A recorded mix, a track sketch, a release plan, an artist direction. Something real.

Get Started

not sure whichprogram fits?

Most people who write to us don't know yet. That's the point of the diagnostic — a short first session to understand your level and recommend the next step. No commitment, no pitch.

For private and kids formats, this is also where we agree on scheduling and pace.

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We reply within 24 hours with a recommendation.

  • Tell us your level (none is fine) and what you want to take away.
  • We suggest a format and a starting window.
  • You decide.
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