Your PersonalAbleton Mentor

Become the confident music producer you’re meant to be

Master Sound & Music Production Through A One-On-One Mentorship

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“No book or tutorial video has been anywhere near as helpful as checking in regularly with a real person who is genuinely delighted to see me succeed with my productions. I highly recommend working with Aaron!”

Garret

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Free 30-minute Zoom call

Book an introduction call to start. Meet your instructor, talk through your goals, and ask anything about the mentorship—completely free.

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A mentor for the music you actually want to make

Whether you’re a DJ ready to make original tracks, an after-work producer looking for a creative challenge, a career-minded creator, or a musician who wants to record and release independently, we’ll build a path around you.

Over the past decade, Aaron has mentored hundreds of people who want music to play a bigger role in their lives. He’ll meet you where you are, shorten the learning curve, and help you move through the technical and creative blocks that slow producers down.

Lessons are practical, patient, and one-to-one. You drive Ableton while Aaron talks you through each move, annotates on screen, and helps you build muscle memory, shortcut fluency, and a workflow you can trust. Sessions can be recorded so the learning stays with you.

REAL-TIME COACHING

Live Online Coaching via Zoom

Learn at your own pace through real-time, customized coaching. Schedule and reschedule easily in your own timezone.

LESSON LENGTH

Ideal Length For Retention

Enjoy focused one-hour sessions—the right amount of time to warm up, learn something new, and apply it inside your project.

SKILL LEVEL

Beginner–Advanced

Start from scratch or dive into advanced production, composition, sound design, mixing, mastering, and performance workflows.

RESOURCES

Video Tutorials, Templates & Guides

Get audio and MIDI samples, PDF reference guides, e-books, tutorials, and recordings from your private lessons.

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Schedule a free intro call

Meet with Aaron online to determine the best learning path for your needs and ask anything you want about the mentorship.

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START HERE

Schedule a free intro call

Meet Aaron online, talk through your goals, and choose the best learning path for your needs.

REAL-TIME LEARNING

Get up to speed quickly

Ask questions and receive answers in real time as you master the topics that matter to your music.

COMPASSIONATE INSTRUCTION

Learn without the pressure

Work with an experienced instructor who delivers thorough, engaging lessons in a supportive environment.

LIFETIME ACCESS

Review, repeat, keep growing

Record your sessions and keep the supporting resources so important ideas are always easy to revisit.

Avoid confusion

Start your production journey off right

Understand the essential skills behind effective Ableton production and learn to turn technical knowledge into music.

FILE MANAGEMENT

Build reliable Ableton projects and never lose valuable work.

MUSIC COMPOSITION

Turn musical ideas into arrangements that feel complete and intentional.

RECORDING & EDITING AUDIO

Record vocals, instruments, or found sounds and make them shine.

MAKE BEATS & SEQUENCES

Program drums, synths, bass lines, and evolving rhythmic patterns.

FIX & POLISH

Edit recordings and MIDI performances without losing their character.

MIXING & MASTERING

Build clear, powerful mixes and prepare music for modern platforms.

KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS

Operate Ableton fluently and keep creative momentum alive.

SAVING & EXPORTING

Organize, archive, export, and share your finished music confidently.

Music beyond the hobby

Production skills can open real audio careers

There is no single route through the music and audio world. Strong listening, production, and communication skills can lead toward many creative roles—whether you want a profession, a serious side practice, or simply more independence as an artist.

Music producer

Create original releases, remixes, and productions for artists.

Mixing & mastering

Help records translate clearly from headphones to clubs and streaming.

Game audio & sound design

Build the musical worlds, effects, and systems that make games feel alive.

Composer

Write for games, film, media, artists, or your own catalogue.

Audio editor

Shape podcasts, dialogue, performances, and other recorded media.

Music educator

Turn hard-won creative skills into useful guidance for other musicians.

Curious where your interests could lead? Bring that question to a free introduction call. We can map skills and next steps without pretending there is a one-size-fits-all path.

Talk through your goals

Meet your instructor

Spacefood

Aaron Spacefood is a Canadian music producer, educator, and composer based in Nelson, BC, and the Director of Music & Audio at Taillis Gaming. For more than ten years he has taught live, one-on-one Zoom mentorships where the student drives Ableton while Aaron guides, annotates, and refines.

He studied Audio Engineering & Sound Production at Metalworks Institute and has mixed, mastered, and ghost-produced styles ranging from orchestral and cinematic music to house, techno, psytrance, jazz, folk, country, dubstep, and IDM.

Aaron is the author of Finger Drum Bible, Finger Drum Genesis, and The Chord Matrix—tools built around workflow fluency, muscle memory, and creative confidence.

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Finger Drum Bible, Finger Drum Genesis, and The Chord Matrix by Aaron Spacefood

Author & learning-system designer

The systems behind the teaching

Aaron created three practical learning tools used by producers around the world. Each turns a complicated musical idea into a visual, repeatable system—the same approach he brings to private lessons.

Finger Drum BibleA visual system for building finger-drumming vocabulary and muscle memory.Finger Drum GenesisA practical companion for developing timing, control, and musical confidence.The Chord MatrixA playful map that makes chord relationships easier to see, hear, and use.

Real student experiences

Testimonials

I’ve been working with Aaron for several months now. His enthusiasm for teaching Ableton is off the charts. My knowledge of automation and sound design has increased 5x, and I’ve accelerated my comfort level in a very short time.

SukHouse Producer

No book or tutorial video has been anywhere near as helpful as checking in regularly with a real person who is genuinely delighted to see me succeed with my productions. I highly recommend working with Aaron!

GarretTechno / Synthwave Producer

Aaron is an awesome teacher and a great mentor. He is passionate, enthusiastic, quick to answer questions, and always willing to go the extra mile. I learned so much in just a few months.

MikeDubstep Producer

Flexible one-to-one mentorship

Ready to make some music?

Select a lesson bundle from the options below

They’re all great options, but the 24 Lesson Bundle is the best value.

LESSON

1 hour of 1:1 coaching via Zoom

$65 USD

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One hour of customized coaching, focused on your music, with a complete lesson recording to keep.

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LESSONS

Six 1:1 sessions — the perfect balance of value and commitment

$215 USD

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Six customized Zoom sessions, complete lesson recordings, collaboration jams, and ongoing production guidance.

LESSONS

Four, 1 hour 1:1 training sessions via Zoom

$200 USD

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Four focused sessions with a customized learning path, full recordings, and practical next steps after every lesson.

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LESSONS

24 1:1 sessions — maximum value for motivated producers

$715 USD

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Save over 50% and commit to your producer journey with flexible scheduling, personalized sessions, and long-term mentorship.

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Lesson credits are non-refundable. Keep a bundle active by making at least one confirmed booking every three months; every booking refreshes the remaining credits. Cancel or reschedule at least 12 hours ahead to keep the credit. Full lesson policies.

Have a question before purchasing? Send Aaron a message.

Questions?

FAQ

How do I sign up?

Book a free introduction call or choose a lesson bundle below. After registration, you’ll receive a private link for scheduling your sessions—often starting as early as tomorrow.

What makes this different from other programs?

Every lesson is live and one-to-one, and you operate Ableton the entire time while Aaron guides you. You build real muscle memory, learn shortcuts, and get fluent through doing.

Are these prerecorded tutorials?

No. You meet live with Aaron on Zoom for every lesson. Optional course videos reinforce the work, but never replace the real-time mentorship.

Can lessons be recorded?

Yes. Record every session for your own private review and revisit the most important moments while you practice. Recordings may not be posted or shared.

What will I learn?

Your plan is customized around your goals. Common topics include songwriting, drum programming, sampling, synthesis, sound design, recording, editing, mixing, mastering, workflow, performance, and release preparation.

Will we work on my actual projects?

Absolutely. Bring your Ableton sessions, stems, and works-in-progress. Live coaching on real music is the fastest way to level up.

What genres is this good for?

All of them—from house, techno, hip-hop, pop, bass music and chillhop to rock, folk, country, jazz, cinematic, and orchestral music.

What do I need?

A computer with at least 8 GB of RAM, Ableton Live, a microphone for Zoom, and headphones or studio monitors.

Still have a question?

Ask Aaron directly.

Your message becomes a support ticket, so you can send it and get back to making music. Aaron will reply by email.

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