FACULTY
KURTIS & ROBERTO
Producers Mixing & Mastering
Welcome to Mixing & Mastering 300 with your instructors Kurtis Beveridge & Roberto Turnone, also known as We Are Robots.
We Are Robots is a Tech/Bass House duo from Calgary, Alberta Canada. We Are Robots has been releasing music for approximately 7 years on labels such as Country Club Disco, Uprise Music & Wyldcard Records & Sheppard Records. The duo has shared the stage with the likes of artists such as Dom Dolla, Marten Horger, ACRAZE, Benny Benassi & OFFAIAH.
Kurtis has been producing music for approximately 11 years, while Roberto has been producing for 7 years. Both instructors are graduates of the Expansive Music Academy Mixing & Mastering Program with Jon Kong (Virgin Records/ Leftwing Kody) as well as the Finish Better Music School.
JEREMIAH KLEIN
Ableton LIVE Master
This curriculum is a deep dive Ableton Live’s capabilities, focusing on creativity, audio recording, sound design, and production techniques, while ensuring students are well- prepared for the mixing stage.
AUDICTIVE
Now 35 years old, Armando Khar Mexican producer and audio engineer, also known as ̈Audictive ̈, began his career at the age of 14 when he first fell in love with electronic music. Starting with the turntables wasn't enough for him so he started to experiment with different genres and enters in to the world of music production and audio engineering, Within the practice he quickly begins to feel a huge passion, creating new beats based on everything he learned when he was Djing and then taking a little of each genre he developed a loud, refined and evolved sound, trying to avoid falling into the trends but achieving a perfect balance of style, making him one of the best talents world wide.
As a profesional he made him self a name by working as a head engineer at the Fonoteca Nacional of México for 3 years and another 2 years as dean of the electronic music diploma at the renown Fermata Music School in CDMX. He also has contribute to create agendas for the biggest private Mexican platforms that nowadays have more than a 1000 active students getting benefit of his work.
Armando Khar founded “Perphetual” music agency, studios and digital label, always seeking new talents and developing a 100% pure open platform for all the great talent out there, trying to create a better and much stronger scene in and out of his country... One word that describes his work: Selected
Also he has been charted, supported and played by: Richie Hawtin, Green Velvet, Loco Dice, Marco Carola, Oliver Hunteman, Oliver Koletzki, Marc Romboy, Kolombo, Monkey Safari, Paco Osuna, Patrick Podage, Stefano Noferini, just to name a few.
SHAY POETA
Producer | Musician | Founder
With a lifelong passion for music and a career spanning nearly two decades, Shay Poeta has established herself as a dynamic force in the music industry. After honing her craft at PAVI (Pacific Audio Visual Institute) in audio engineering and studying music production at Langara Music School at just 19 years old, Shay embarked on a diverse musical journey.
Throughout her 20s, Shay delved deep into the realms of music production, ghostwriting, analog recording, teaching, and live performance. Her hands-on experience across all facets of music creation led to a refined expertise in drum sampling, vocal editing, recording techniques, and versatile production styles.
As a dedicated promoter, Shay launched Tempo, a beloved weekly music night in Tulum that became a local favorite for celebrating musical artists of all levels. Her ability to curate vibrant, inclusive music experiences has solidified her reputation as a community-driven creative force.
Now in her late 30s, Shay has channeled this wealth of knowledge and experience into founding Sylo Studios, an innovative educational facility dedicated to empowering the next generation of music producers. At Sylo Studios, Shay offers a blend of traditional analog techniques and cutting-edge digital production, ensuring that aspiring producers gain a well-rounded and industry-ready skill set.
Currently based in Ibiza, a global hub for music and creativity, Shay continues to inspire and guide emerging talent, leaving a lasting impact on the evolving landscape of music production. Her mission remains clear: to foster creativity, celebrate artistic diversity, and cultivate excellence within the music community.
EMILIO VALDERRAMA
Producer | Musician
Emilio Valderrama is a skilled electronic music producer with a passion for crafting immersive sonic experiences. With a decade of hands-on experience, Emilio's journey into the realm of music production began with his mastery of the guitar, which seamlessly transitioned into a love affair with synthesizers and electronic soundscapes.
His innovative approach to music production, coupled with his unwavering dedication to quality, has led to numerous releases with mexican, USA, and german labels. (10+)
Emilio is committed to nurturing the next generation of electronic music creators, empowering them to unleash their creativity and make their mark on the world stage.
ANTHONY MIDDLETON
Find Your Sound
Sound Design | Sampling Synthesis
Anthony Middleton is a DJ, producer and multimedia artist well-known from his first artistic incarnation as the une half of the legendary duo Audiofly. Co-Founder of Flying Circus, Mason D'Etre & Supernature. Now after 22 years of innovating, it is time to show the world the 'next level' as a solo act.
Sonically-speaking, Anthony touts an exciting, unique blend of real deal, eyes-closed, heads-down
House music.
A journey filled with subtle vocals,rhythmic surprises and experimental flavor which has led to signature Dj performances all over Europe this summer, culminating in epic island shows like Black Coffee's Clubroom (by Damian Lazarus), Ushuaia's new Playa Soleil project and the ever-classic Pikes.
As the principal writer and producer from the band, Anthony "cut loose" this summer season with remixes on Crosstown Rebels (Lunar Disco's "Devil's hands" alongside Luciano) and Klassified Joiah - Different).
This winter see's the release of original material:- " The Way it Was" on Francesca Lombardo's label Echolette and "Let it Go" Ep on Anthony's very own imprint Maison D'etre.
With a base of over 30 years as music producer and DJ, Anthony has also balanced this lifestyle with over 25 years of spiritual practice...most recently he has been diving into the immersive audio/ visual world with his new side project called "The Darker the night" which explores the subtle states of DMT consciousness.
OFIER
Producer | Musician
International house music producer, professional DJ, guitarist & event producer. Co-founder at Kino Village.
[ Deep tech / Deep house / All things groovy ]
Releases out on Desert Hearts records, Hood Politics, and Staybad records 2020.
SOULFILTER
Cesar Feliciano, known as Soulfilter, is an acclaimed expert in music arrangement sonic branding, composer, singer, drummer and DJ. With a deep mastery of sound design and frequency management for over 20 years, he has shaped the audio identities of iconic brands such as Coca-Cola, Alpina, and Allianz. Now a dedicated instructor at our Music Production Academy, Cesar inspires the next generation of audio professionals with his innovative approach and extensive industry experience.