subSine | Academy of Electronic Music

11/08/2024

Tonight from 8pm we have another beauty of a radio show for you, featuring music from past and present students, top-drawer electronica from across the spectrum and a guest mix from COPY ().

Hour 1 sees student tracks mixed with both classic and brand new electronic music from ambient through to techno and beyond, all mixed by our host and resident selector .

Hour 2 sees COPY () take us on a deep wave through their current influences, drawing inspiration from ambient, downtempo and techno to merge into one perfectly cohesive hour of a galactic journey inspired by psychedelic experiences.

Join us from 8pm - 10pm, Sunday 11th August on the one and only .

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18/07/2024

Wondering how to improve your mixdowns? Visualise a can of baked beans and allow Rob Etherson to guide you through the dark world of mixing your music - all will be explained...

Getting your tracks release-ready is a difficult task — becoming a professional producer is about knowing when and how to make a thousand small tweaks to your tracks that make a monumental difference. 🎛️🎚️

So what is the connection between a good mix and a can of beans? You may be wondering. Join our highly sought-after Mixdown course next weekend to find out. This course is packed with fun and creative analogies that simplify some of the more complex concepts in music production. You’ll notice an incredible jump in the quality of your music.

Level up your music and give it that polished, professional feel.

27th and 28th July 📅

✅ For more info and to secure your spot, find a link in our bio or visit our website at www.subsineacademy.com

14/07/2024

On Sunday 14th July at 8pm we have an extra special subSine | Sessions radio show showcasing some of the incredible talent that has passed through our doors.

Hosted by Ana (), expect 2 hours of music and interviews with some of our past student who are making their mark on the world of electronic music and beyond.

Featuring music from:


pertegaz





Systrophe
amypeacock
..and loads more! Tune in tonight on from 8pm - 10pm. 🚀

03/07/2024

Who needs sunshine when you have Scotland's summer symphony of rain? Perfect conditions for music production. 🎧

Get a (very rare) 10% discount on all our studio courses! Use the code STUDIO10 to get around £50 off on any upcoming courses before 7th July.

🎛 Unleash your inner artist with subSine Academy’s music production courses! Whether you're into ambient, techno, hip-hop, house, rock, pop, jazz, classical, the list goes on... our Ableton Live courses will elevate your skills. Aimed at complete beginners as well as experienced producers.

🎧 Join our passionate community, connect with fellow artists and learn from Scotland’s only Ableton Certified Trainer. 🚀

✅ Sign up now from the link in our bio.

02/07/2024

Ableton Live 12.1 is adding some tasty new features, now in Public Beta.

The free update will bring new devices, user library auto-tagging, and other improvements. Join the beta to try them now.

13/06/2024

Dive into the world of electronic music production with our intensive Ableton Live: Creator Course, this weekend! 🚀

This course is for beginners or those switching to Ableton Live, and is led by Scotland's only Ableton Certified Trainer - Simon Stokes. Even if you don't have a musical background, you'll be creating your first tune by the end of the weekend.

Ready to take your first steps in electronic music production?

Link in bio for more info and to enrol. ✅

20/05/2024

This Friday the 24th May we're hosting another free Glasgow Ableton User Group meet up!

You don't need to bring anything with you, but feel free to bring your laptop to share a tip or trick, something you love or play your music. 🎶

Join artists Ana (aka ), Ross Prentice (aka ), and Ben Fletcher for a relaxed event at the studio.

Please book a free ticket via the link in our bio so we have an idea of numbers!

📅 Date: 24th May 2024
🕐Time: 4pm - 6pm
📍Location: 40 Gower Street, Glasgow, G51 1PH

04/05/2024

There are a few spaces available on our popular 8-week Pro Sessions: Mixdown evening course, starting on Monday 6th May, 7pm - 9pm.

This course is ideal for those wanting to take their music to the next level and learn the dark magic of mixdown.

You'll learn a whole lot of essential techniques and fundamental principles to get your tracks sounding the best they can.

You'll be taught by a professional mixing & mastering engineer, Robert Etherson, and a Grammy winning composer & audio engineer, David Donaldson.Our ever popular Mixdown evening course starts next week, 6th May! Boost your skills by learning from the professionals how to mix down your tracks to get perfect balance, energy and quality.

Join Grammy nominated mix engineer Robert Etherson and Grammy Award winning composer David Donaldson for an invaluable course delving into the intricacies of getting the perfect mixdown for your tracks and overcoming your own hurdles.

Kicking off tomorrow at the studio from 7pm, and a weekend intensive course in the coming weeks.

Link in bio. ✅

01/05/2024

Save the date! 📅

On Friday the 24th May we're hosting another Glasgow Ableton User Group meet up with a friendly FREE event at the studio.

Join Ableton Certified Trainer Simon Stokes, artist Ana (aka lunattic), and artist Ross Prentice (aka Yoker Moon) for a relaxed event at the studio talking about all things Ableton.

You don't need to bring anything with you, but feel free to bring your laptop to share something you love or play your music. 🎶

If you have a tip or trick to share, we'd love to hear it! Bring your laptop, and we'll provide the cables to connect you to the projector.

Please book a free ticket via the link in our bio so we have an idea of numbers!

📅 Date: 24th May 2024
🕐Time: 4pm - 6pm
📍Location: 40 Gower Street, Glasgow, G51 1PH

29/04/2024

Ready to take your music to the next level? 🚀

Join our highly sought-after Mixdown course starting next week!

Getting your tracks release-ready is a difficult task — becoming a professional producer is about knowing when and how to make a thousand small tweaks to your tracks that make a monumental difference. 🎛️

Learn the secrets of top producers and mastering engineers and you’ll notice an incredible jump in the quality of your music.🎚️

With Robert Etherson as your guide, join the quest into the dark world of Mixdown and gain insights from none other than Grammy award-winning artist and mixing/mastering expert, David Donaldson.✨ Level up your music and give it that polished, professional feel. 

8 weeks from 6th May 📅 

✅ For more info and to secure your spot, find a link in our bio or visit our website at www.subsineacademy.com

14/04/2024

Tonight from 8pm you can catch the next instalment of the subSine | Sessions show on !

We’ll have the usual top quality mix of electronic music in the first hour from , with a guest mix in hour 2 from Kristian Hansen (aka , who has also recently released Cosmic Mysteries EP on , with vinyl available from Rubadub. You can also purchase the digital release from Bandcamp.

Kristian’s record collection is as deep as it is wide and his eclectic vinyl only mix has something for everyone.

Tune in from 8pm on at https://buenavida.co.uk.

04/04/2024

Start making your own electronic music without any musical experience at all.

Our Creator Course is aimed at complete beginners and is taught by Simon Stokes (aka Petrichor), Scotland's only Ableton Certified Trainer. Many students come to us without any knowledge of music production or musical background but with pure passion and love for music. All you need is a laptop and headphones and you could start making your first tune today.

🌱 Start Your Electronic Music Journey with Our 10-Week Creator Course starting on the 18th April!

From ambient to house, techno, pop, orchestral, EDM, hip hop, the list goes on... Gain the skills and confidence to create electronic music in any style you like!

Here's what you can expect:

🎹Basics of Music Production in Ableton Live: No prior musical knowledge? No problem! We'll cover all the essentials to help you put a full track together. The course also offers a 40% Educational discount on Ableton Live.

👉Hands-On Practice: Classes combine both theory and practice, so they are perfect if you're tired of endlessly watching YouTube videos without knowing how to apply what you learn! We offer practical, hands-on experience in our custom-built studio classroom.

🌞Friendly Environment: get guidance on your music in a supportive environment. This is a great opportunity to meet fellow creators and like-minded artists!

Ready to take your first steps in electronic music production?

Enrol in our Creator Course today.

✅ Link in bio for more info and to enrol.

10/03/2024

We’re live on the airwaves tonight from 8pm with another stellar two hour show packed with student tracks and a guest mix.

Resident Chris Curtis (aka ) takes the reins of hour one with tracks from our past students mixed with quality ambient, house and techno music.

Hour two sees past student Chris Elliott (who has released on our .records) delivering a stunning hour of melodic house and techno featuring tracks from the likes of Mathew Jonson, Fred Everything, Mr G and so much more.

Tune in tonight from 8pm - 10pm on Radio Buena Vida. 🚀

27/02/2024

Experience the buzz around our hugely respected Mixdown course happening this weekend⚡️

Level up your music and give it that polished, professional feel by joining us at the studio on March 2nd & 3rd. With Robert Etherson as your guide, join the quest into the dark world of Mixdown and gain insights from a special guest lecture by none other than Grammy award-winning artist and mixing/mastering expert, David Donaldson.

For more information and to secure your spot, head to our website and enrol. Link in bio. 🚀 ✅

22/02/2024

Join one of our most demanded weekend courses - Mixdown with Robert Etherson⚡️

🚀 If you'd like to skill-up and give your music a professional feel, come down to the studio on 2nd & 3rd March for a full weekend of mixdown mastery.

🎚 Explore the dark art of mixdown with Robert Etherson, a true industry professional, with a guest lecture from Grammy award winning artist, mixing/ mastering engineer David Donaldson.

🌱 Uncover the secrets of top producers and mastering engineers, and get on the fast track to signing that dream contract!

Get more info on our website and enrol. Link in bio✅

13/02/2024

One week since we released our 11th record on .records with a stunning debut from past student and emerging artist .

Having studied with us and refined his skills over many years, this EP is the culmination of a lifetime of influences spanning ambient, breaks, techno and dub.

Here’s some DJ feedback from the likes of , , .maas, and more - we’re proud to welcome another true artist into the scene and to embed another talent into the electronic music scene coming out of Scotland.

Link in bio to support the release on Bandcamp or your favourite platform. 🚀

12/02/2024

🚀 Fancy joining us for last minute learning?

🔊 Beat Making Basics - Ableton Live: Creator Course w/ Simon Stokes // Weekend 17th & 18th Feb

Always wanted to craft your own beats? Techno, house, electro, ambient...whatever you're into, come and learn how to make it. We have a weekend course kicking off this coming weekend - join us to learn the fundamentals of electronic beat making, rhythm programming, sound design basics and arranging, mixing and finishing tracks.

Don’t worry if you have no music making experience – the course is based around a small class designed for complete beginners and is taught in an open and friendly way.

Get more info and enrol on our website, a range of payment options available to spread the costs.

✅ Link in bio.

09/02/2024

Always great to have (Drumcode / Cocoon) in the studio delivering a high-octane masterclass in powerful, rolling techno.

You can’t beat an artist masterclass - you can soak up decades of experience in just 2 hours and integrate it into your own workflow immediately.

More to come.. 🚀

09/02/2024

Back on the airwaves this Sunday evening from 8pm!

This show is an absolute stonker packed with untapped talent emerging on the Scottish electronic music scene via our studios.

Join Chris Curtis (aka on a journey of tracks made exclusively by past students of ours here at the studio.

Featuring music from:

HiWstre




Drew Miller

fnk





Paul Moffat
DJM



Tune in to Radio Buena Vida on Sunday 11th February from 8pm. 🚀

04/02/2024

Our ever popular Mixdown evening course starts tomorrow, 5th February! Boost your skills by learning from the professionals how to mix down your tracks to get perfect balance, energy and quality.

Join Grammy nominated mix engineer Robert Etherson and Grammy Award winning composer David Donaldson for an invaluable course delving into the intricacies of getting the perfect mixdown for your tracks and overcoming your own hurdles.

Kicking off tomorrow at the studio from 7pm, and a weekend intensive course in the coming weeks.

Link in bio. ✅

30/01/2024

*** 80% off finishes tomorrow! ***

Our highly respected online Ableton Live online course is a ridiculous 80% off until the end of January! You'll get:

- 12 hours of music production wisdom spread over 58 easily digestible videos you can watch at your own pace
- learn to create music from scratch
- lifetime access to the content
- 30 Ableton project files taken straight from the course for you to analyse
- a huge high-quality sample pack you can use in your own productions
- the option of personal Mentor Sessions with an industry professional

This extensive and comprehensive course has helped thousands of beginner and intermediate artists around the world, and has collected countless reviews. Our courses have now been running for a full decade, with more than 8,000 students online and more than 600 learning here at the studio.

Grab it now for only £39, saving over £150 from it's original price. 🚀

29/01/2024

Masterclass: Harvey McKay (Drumcode / Cocoon / Soma Records / Intec)

We're delighted to be welcoming back to the studio hugely popular techno artist McKay for an exclusive look into his production process.

In this session, Harvey will break down one of his released tracks, showing how each of the elements was created and how to get them to gel together in the mix to create a professional sounding track. Then he will open a blank project and show his workflow for building a track from start to finish in Ableton Live.

Date: Tuesday 6th February
Time: 4pm - 6pm or 7pm - 9pm
Spaces: Limited

Link in the tree! 🚀

23/01/2024

We're hosting the next Glasgow Ableton User Group meetup this Friday 26th January from 4pm to 6pm. 🚀

Join us for this free, relaxed event talking all things Ableton - you're welcome to come along to learn and meet other producers, or if you'd like to share a quick tip that you do with Ableton Live or Push then that'd be great.

Please book a free ticket so we have an idea of numbers and see you on Friday.

11/12/2023

As the year comes to an end we're celebrating a huge achievement for the academy.

It's our 10th year of running our music production courses!

Over the past decade, we've had the privilege of guiding countless aspiring musicians on their musical quests. It's been an incredible journey, and has seen our studio and online students signing with record labels and playing gigs across the world.

To mark this special occasion we invite you to learn with us at a discounted rate across all our upcoming studio and online courses.

Whether you're a beginner eager to start your musical journey, or an experienced artist aiming to fine-tune your skills, we have a wide range of courses to cater to your needs.

We're here to help you grow as a producer, musician and artist no matter what stage you're at. Join us in celebrating a decade of musical excellence at subSine | Academy, and let's make the most of this special occasion!

Use the coupon code HBD2ME at the checkout to access the discounted rates before Friday 22nd December.

10/12/2023

Tonight at from 8-10pm on Radio Buena Vida ☃️

The bumper Christmas subSine | Sessions will be on the airwaves. Our Christmas show features 2 hours of tremendous music, all of which was produced by artists who previously attended the subSine | Academy of Electronic Music!

We’ve got loads of unreleased exclusives from right across the electronic spectrum from artists including:

The Pleasures Of Electricity

,

Lonerist,
This Analogue Life (T.A.L),
Forward Memory,
Paul Moffat,
,
Void Control,
Urgula,
Black Bamboo,
,
-15
Aphelion,
Drew Miller Music, fnk, and
Andy Blip

Exciting stuff. Its a cracker.

Listen live at

24/11/2023

Great turnout for our first Glasgow Ableton User Group meetup in a long time! Huge thanks to those who chipped in with their tips and tricks:

showed us all about FlexGroove for interesting timings in Live

showed us her new track on made up of samples she recorded

showed us some amazing video processing with
soma showed us the new features of Live 12

Thanks to everyone who came - we’re already planning the next date. 🚀

23/11/2023

Thanks to everyone who came to the demo at Resonate - it’s great to see The Arches used for such a positive conference. Always weird to be back in the venue that we spent so many lost nights in at all those years ago.

The whole thing was organised flawlessly. Well played //

02/10/2023

One of our most demanded courses - Mixdown with Robert Etherson⚡️

🎯 Robert is a Grammy nominated artist and professional audio engineer with over a decade of experience. During the course he teaches the art of mixing down and making music sound the best it can.

🎹 It's the part of music production that makes the difference between music sounding 'just good' or 'utterly beautiful'. It's often what distinguishes the amateur from professional sounding tracks.

🌱 If you'd like to skill-up and give your music a professional feel, join us on 21st & 22nd October for a full weekend of mixdown mastery with Robert.

Gather more info on our website and enrol. Link in bio✅