Production
Drums, bass, samples, synths, sound choice and turning the first idea into a full track.
Elcee the Architect • Music Production Coaching
Learn From An Artist.
Not An Algorithm.Learn From
An Artist.
Not An
Algorithm.
Bring me the track. We will work out what it needs and teach you how to get it there.
Who this is for
You know when the track is not there yet.
You can hear where the track should go, but something keeps getting lost between the idea and the finished version.
Maybe the technical side slows you down. Maybe you have watched enough tutorials to know more without trusting yourself any more. I help you close that gap.
01
Your tracks keep getting stuck.
You start with a good idea, then lose the feeling while trying to finish it.
02
You are learning in fragments.
You have picked up loads of techniques, but nobody has helped you understand when or why to use them.
03
The music does not sound like you yet.
Your references are clear, but you want to stop copying the surface and find your own way through it.
04
You overthink every decision.
You keep changing things because the track feels wrong, without being able to name the actual problem.
05
You need a proper process.
Not more random information. A way of working that helps you make decisions and finish music.
The shift
From second-guessing to self-trust.
I spent years learning from tutorials, then more years unlearning the things I never properly understood. That is why I teach the principles before the plugins.
Technical control matters, but it is not the whole change. You develop your taste, artistic identity and sense of purpose, so the decisions start coming from you instead of the next tutorial.
We listen first, name the real problem and work from there. You leave knowing what changed, why it worked and how to trust yourself when you face it again.
From
Looking outside yourself
Towards
Moving in your own direction
Ideas stay unfinished
You finish work that feels true to you
You change things without knowing why
You hear the problem and trust the decision
The mix gets busier, not clearer
Every move has a purpose
Tutorials make the decisions
Your taste leads the process
You lose your direction inside the technical work
Technique supports your artistic identity
You wait until you feel ready
You move with confidence and purpose
Why this is different
I teach the foundation first.
Most tutorials give you an answer without teaching you how to think. You end up stacking techniques because somebody said they work.
I want you to understand the track in front of you. Everything is in relation to the mix, the performance and the feeling you are trying to keep.
01
Principles before plugins
Once you understand the foundation, you can use any tools. Without it, the tools start making the decisions for you.
02
We use your music
No generic exercises for the sake of it. We work on the track and pull the lesson out of the real problem.
03
Develop your taste
Technique gives you options. Developing your taste is how you know which option sounds like you.
04
Trust your ears
Learn to hear the problem, name it and make the call. The aim is to need less outside feedback over time.
Inside the sessions
Build skill without losing instinct.
Every session starts with what is happening in the track, not a fixed lesson plan.
DAW Workflow
I primarily teach in Ableton, but the principles carry into any DAW. Audio, MIDI, effects, automation and a workflow that gets out of your way.
Vocals & Recording
Performance, mic technique, comping, vocal chains and choosing the take with the most life.
Mixing & Engineering
Balance, EQ, compression, space, low end and understanding how every choice relates to the mix.
Creative & Artist Direction
Working out what the track is trying to be, how it fits your artistic identity and what needs removing to keep it true to your direction.
Finishing Music
Making decisions, moving quickly and knowing when the track is done enough to leave alone.
Proof
I teach what I use.
I teach from the same work I do every day. I write, produce, record, mix, perform and release my own music, then bring those lessons into the room with you.
Winner of the JBL Martin Garrix Music Academy
First Class degree in Electronic Music Production
Created a bespoke track for Declan Rice for JBL’s Own Your Sound campaign
Adidas Forum Studio Rising Star
Recorded at Abbey Road Studios
Boiler Room debut reached 100K views in its first week
Featured by Notion, DMY, Slanky and others
Artist, producer, engineer and music educator
Coaching options
Pick the amount of support you need.
Monthly coaching is where we build the most momentum. If you are not sure what support you need yet, Creative Clarity is a focused first session that gives us a clear next step.
Twice a month
The Alignment Practice
For artists who want regular support without meeting every week.
We check in every two weeks, work on the track and keep the next steps clear. Enough structure to keep moving without taking over your process.
Keep making progress without losing your own way of working.
- 2 sessions per month
- Production, recording and mixing support
- Work directly on the track
- Clear notes and next steps
- Help making difficult creative decisions
- Regular accountability
Online
2 × 60 mins / month
£100/month
Studio
2 × 90 mins / month
£180/month
Every week
The Architect Mentorship
For artists who are serious about improving and want proper momentum.
Weekly sessions give us time to build the skill, fix the weak points, develop your artistic identity and keep finishing music. We can go much deeper because we are not starting again every month.
The most direct route from knowing what you want to being able to make it.
- 4 sessions per month
- Production, recording, mixing and engineering
- Weekly work on your own music
- Develop your artistic identity and sound
- Accountability and clear direction
- The strongest option for consistent progress
Online
4 × 60 mins / month
£200/month
Studio
4 × 90 mins / month
£360/month
Full artist audit
The Artist Blueprint
For artists who need clarity on the bigger picture, not just one track.
We look at the music, identity, audience, message and long-term direction together. Then we turn it into something you can make decisions from.
Stop treating every release like a separate idea and see the artist as a whole.
- Full artist identity audit
- Brand, audience and positioning review
- Core message and values
- Sound, visuals and creative world
- Strengths, gaps and opportunities
- Long-term direction and next steps
Online
4 × 60 mins + support
£275/month
Studio
4 × 90 mins + support
£450/month
One focused session
Creative Clarity Session
For one track, one block or one technical problem.
Bring the session, mix or vocal. We will listen, name the real issue and work through it together.
The quickest way to stop guessing and know what to do next.
- → One focused session
- → Direct work on the track
- → Production, mix, vocal or arrangement help
- → Technical guidance where it is useful
- → Clear notes and next steps
- → A good starting point before monthly coaching
Online
60 minutes
£60
Studio
90 minutes
£100
Start properly
Production Foundations
For beginners who want to understand production instead of copying steps.
A structured way into production, recording and mixing. I primarily teach in Ableton, but the principles translate to any DAW.
Learn why things work, not just where to click.
- → DAW workflow, audio and MIDI
- → Drums, bass, instruments and effects
- → Recording and editing
- → Arrangement and song structure
- → Basic mixing and exporting
- → Building full tracks from scratch
Online
4 × 60 mins / month
£180/month
Studio
4 × 90 mins / month
£360/month
Free intro call
Let’s find the real problem.
We will listen, work out what is getting in the way and decide which option makes sense. No pressure. We can go from there.
Elcee the Architect
Stop guessing. Start hearing it.
A free call is the easiest place to start. Bring the track and we will work out what it needs.