Your personal
FL Studio mentor

Your personal
FL Studio mentor

Stop getting stuck on 8-bar loops. Get the personalized feedback, technical help, and career guidance you need to release with confidence.

Stop getting stuck on 8-bar loops. Get the personalized feedback, technical help, and career guidance you need to release with confidence.

50+ community members

Your personal
FL Studio mentor

Stop getting stuck on 8-bar loops. Get the personalized feedback, technical help, and career guidance you need to release with confidence.

50+ community members

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Students Tutored

Students Tutored

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Years Producing

Years Producing

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Hours saved

Hours saved

Does this sound like you?

You're not alone, there is so much to learn and so many decisions to make no wonder you're finding it hard

You're not alone, there is so much to learn and so many decisions to make no wonder you're finding it hard

Struggling to turn ideas into full songs

You have dozens of great ideas and 8-bar loops, but you struggle to turn them into a full, complete song.

Overwhelmed by plugins and tutorials

You're overwhelmed by endless plugins and confusing tutorials that leave you with more questions than answers.

Dreaming of a Spotify release

You have dozens of great ideas and 8-bar loops, but you struggle to turn them into a full, complete song.

Songs lack life and energy

Your mixes sound muddy, lack punch, and just don't compete with the professional tracks you love.

Track in your head gets lost in translation

The incredible track in your head gets lost in translation when you try to create it in FL Studio.

Finding the "fix everything plugin"

You are sold this idea that if you buy this plugin it will finally clean up your mix and you find out it doesnt

Meet your Mentor

Hey, I'm Michael. I have been making music for more than 10 years and have been sharing my knowledge with new and aspiring producer for 6 of them. Whether its helping them around the interface or advanced mixing techniques to bring clarity to their tracks. I can help you out!

Why choose me?

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Your success is the goal

I’ve guided 200+ producers at every level—from complete beginners finishing their first track to artists pushing for label releases. You’re not just getting lessons; you’re getting a mentor who’s fully invested in your progress.

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Hands-on, inside your projects

Forget boring lectures. We work directly inside your FL Studio projects, solving real problems in real time. Think of it as a creative collaboration, not a classroom.

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Learn “why,” not just what to click

Tutorials show you what to click. I teach you why it works. By focusing on core production principles, you’ll gain the confidence to make your own creative decisions and develop a sound that’s actually yours.

Master your DAW and your productions

Have someone by your side helping you to reach your goals and who's fully invested in your success.

Any Genre, Mastered.

No matter the genre you produce, I've got you

Future Bass

Alive

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Chill House

Better For You

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Melodic Trap

The Fallout

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Melodic Dubstep

Northern Lights

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Bass House

Back To You

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Hybrid Trap

Go All Out

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Pop House

This Feeling

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Pop

Lost Without You

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Garage

Good Time

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Future Bass

Alive

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Pop House

This Feeling

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Bass House

Back To You

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Melodic Trap

The Fallout

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Garage

Good Time

Ever Aftr

0:00/1:34

Melodic Dubstep

Northern Lights

Ever Aftr

0:00/1:34

Chill House

Better For You

Ever Aftr

0:00/1:34

Pop

Lost Without You

Ever Aftr

0:00/1:34

Hybrid Trap

Go All Out

Ever Aftr

0:00/1:34

Future Bass

Alive

Ever Aftr

0:00/1:34

Melodic Dubstep

Northern Lights

Ever Aftr

0:00/1:34

Pop House

This Feeling

Ever Aftr

0:00/1:34

Chill House

Better For You

Ever Aftr

0:00/1:34

Bass House

Back To You

Ever Aftr

0:00/1:34

Pop

Lost Without You

Ever Aftr

0:00/1:34

Melodic Trap

The Fallout

Ever Aftr

0:00/1:34

Hybrid Trap

Go All Out

Ever Aftr

0:00/1:34

Garage

Good Time

Ever Aftr

0:00/1:34

Finally, produce the tracks in
your head!

See how these mixes were transformed with my help

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Confused, incohesive, random sounds, muddy mix

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Clean mix, arranged

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Michael is an excellent teacher. His music theory and sound design knowledge run deep, and he really takes the time to explain the why's. Really enjoyed our sessions and an exciting to finish mastering my first track!

Michael is an excellent teacher. His music theory and sound design knowledge run deep, and he really takes the time to explain the why's. Really enjoyed our sessions and an exciting to finish mastering my first track!

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Your Personalized
Path to Pro-Level Production

Forget generic tutorials. Get a learning experience tailored specifically to your goals and your music.

Without a Mentor

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Focuses on isolated modules or theory, with no concrete guidance on finishing your song.

Focuses on isolated modules or theory, with no concrete guidance on finishing your song.

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You can't ask questions on your live project, leading to long waits or unsolved problems.

You can't ask questions on your live project, leading to long waits or unsolved problems.

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You are left to piece together an inconsistent workflow that may not fit your creative style.

You are left to piece together an inconsistent workflow that may not fit your creative style.

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Overwhelming information, leading to burnout and a lack of personal encouragement.

Overwhelming information, leading to burnout and a lack of personal encouragement.

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Requires endless searching, and answers for your specific, unique problems are hard to find.

Requires endless searching, and answers for your specific, unique problems are hard to find.

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Feedback is non-existent or slow, often generic, and not tied to your current project.

Feedback is non-existent or slow, often generic, and not tied to your current project.

Working with Me

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We'll work together on your songs and ideas, from start to finish.

We'll work together on your songs and ideas, from start to finish.

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Get your questions answered in real-time as they arise.

Get your questions answered in real-time as they arise.

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We'll build a custom workflow that fits your creative style.

We'll build a custom workflow that fits your creative style.

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Constant support, encouragement, and a safe space to experiment and learn.

Constant support, encouragement, and a safe space to experiment and learn.

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We can solve your specific roadblock in real-time.

We can solve your specific roadblock in real-time.

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Immediate, actionable feedback on your actual projects.

Immediate, actionable feedback on your actual projects.

Fast-track your production today!

Instantly improve your production and finish your next release with my guidance.

Student Results

My students aren't just learning, they finally have the confidence to share their creations with the world

Meyr Aviv

DJ / Producer

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Meyr Aviv

DJ / Producer

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Key Achievements

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Released 4 tracks in 6 months

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Got featured on multiple large house playlists

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Is now working regularly with vocalists to improve his productions

Consistently releasing music, improving turn around time and mix quality

" I absolutely love the track we made, it came out so much better than I could have imagined! "

Featured Release

Featured Release

Molly Turner

Singer / Songwriter

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Key Achievements

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Released her first song "The Dust" independently

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Song had great reception and was featured on local radio stations

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Built a custom vocal chain that perfectly polishes her best performance

"It was incredible hearing them announce my track on the local radio!!!"

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Singer / Songwriter

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Molly Turner

Singer / Songwriter

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Key Achievements

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Worked to transform a simple idea into her debut release

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Had the song featured on several local radio stations.

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Recieved great feedback from a (canadian grammy) A&R

" I absolutely love the track we made, it came out so much better than I could have imagined! "

Master production and workflow

Gone are the days of having your next big idea lost from slow sessions and tedious tasks taking away your attention and progress

Phase One: Getting Started

Build your confidence by doing

Build your confidence by doing

Learn how to transform make the most out of FL studio, eliminate guesswork and confusion behind all the setting and dials. with a hands on approach to really lock in that muscle memory.

Master FL Studio workflows

Unlock your creative potential and make the process as smooth as butter by creating your own templates and mixing setups

Sound Selection

Unlock your creative potential and make the process as smooth as butter by creating your own templates and mixing setups

Drum Programming

Learn how to create exciting and interesting drum patterns that make your track hit hard and your listeners vibing

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Phase TWO: Crafting your track

The power of data analysis

Learn not only how to fix issues within your mix and get a clearer sound but learn from my years of experience so you never have to "fix" your mix again

Learn to problem solve and enjoy the process

Gone are the days of technical challenges derailing your entire project, learn how to mitigate and tackle issues head on so you can craft your next masterpiece

Develop Your Arrangement Skills

Learn how to structure your track from intro to outro, building tension and release to create a dynamic and engaging journey.

Learn Synthesis & Sound Design

Move beyond presets and learn to craft your own signature kicks, basses, leads, and pads from scratch using FL Studio's native synths.

Clean vocal mixing

Stop relying on pre-made vocal chains that aren't made for your voice, learn which tools are best to make your vocals shine

Phase Three: beyond the daw

Develop and Grow

Develop and Grow

Your growth as a producer doesn't stop when our one-on-one session ends. I provide a supportive ecosystem designed to give you continuous feedback and learning opportunities.

Get Unlimited Feedback:

Receive ongoing, personalised feedback on your projects between sessions to ensure you're always making progress towards your goals.

Join Live Feedback Streams

Participate in group feedback streams where you can submit your music and learn not only from my analysis of your track but from others'.

Access to exclusive music production content

In-depth videos explaining every corner of FL Studio ranging from project setups to sound design to mix breakdowns

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Grow your confidence and skills

Have a supportive mentor by your side every step of the way helping you to become more confident in FL studio and release your ideas to the world

Listen to what my students have to say…

Michael was really easy to work with and an awesome teacher. He is very understanding and knows his stuff, would definitely recommend, he went above and beyond during our sessions and adapts to your learning style.

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Michael was really easy to work with and an awesome teacher. He is very understanding and knows his stuff, would definitely recommend, he went above and beyond during our sessions and adapts to your learning style.

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Coming back to production after a few decades was daunting. Michael gave me an excellent intro to FL Studio and the art of modern music production. Incredible coach and instantly tapped into my learning style

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Coming back to production after a few decades was daunting. Michael gave me an excellent intro to FL Studio and the art of modern music production. Incredible coach and instantly tapped into my learning style

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This round is on me…

To help you find some inspiration I have put together 15 of my best Serum 2 presets for you to have no strings attached…

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FutureBass Vol . 1

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Future Bass Vol.1

15 Serum Presets

How can I get started?

Learning doesn't need to be complicated, here how it all works…

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Learn about you and your goals

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Use the secure booking portal to book in your free intro session so I can learn more about you and your journey and the best way I can support you.

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After the session, receive a personalized Session or Monthly Plan

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Use my booking portal to find a time that works for you so I can help you reach your goals either weekly or monthly - the time is yours!

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Sessions are flexible and fully recorded so you can re-cap everything we discussed. We can follow the plan or we can tackle an issue! Don't for get to ask away it's your time and we go at your pace.

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Help guide you through your roadblocks 1:1

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Support you beyond the sessions

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Support doesn't stop when the session ends… Receive all the samples, MIDI, project files we created for you to use in your own projects. I provide a detailed action plan after each session so you know exactly where to go and how to improve

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Get unlimited feedback and help to tackle issues and track progress between sessions to get the most out of our time together!

One more step to making incredible music?

Its always key to see if we're a right fit, so book you can book a introduction session with me before committing to regular sessions

Drop-in Sessions

Regular Sessions

Monthly Check-ins

$50

/month

A regular sanity check for your music. We meet once a month to review your progress and set goals for the weeks ahead.

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1 x 1 Hour one-to-one session / month

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Custom processing chains

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Feedback stream priority

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Unlimited feedback on your projects

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10% discount on mixing and mastering services

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Request custom tutorials

BEST VALUE

Studio Partner

$199

/month

Like having a pro in the studio with you. We meet every week to keep momentum high, fix mix issues, and get your music finished.

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Weekly sessions

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Custom processing chains

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Mixing Templates

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Feedback stream priority

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Unlimited feedback on your projects

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Request custom tutorials

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Free monthly strategy session

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15% off mixing/mastering services + full mixdown recording

Regular Check-ins

$99

/month

Perfect if you want steady guidance but have a busy schedule. We catch up twice a month to keep your projects on track.

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2 x 1 Hour one-to-one session / month

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Custom processing chains

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Feedback stream priority

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Unlimited feedback on your projects

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10% discount on mixing and mastering services

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Request custom tutorials

Most Popular

Drop-in Sessions

Regular Sessions

Monthly Check-ins

$50

/month

A regular sanity check for your music. We meet once a month to review your progress and set goals for the weeks ahead.

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1 x 1 Hour one-to-one session / month

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Custom processing chains

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Feedback stream priority

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Unlimited feedback on your projects

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10% discount on mixing and mastering services

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Request custom tutorials

BEST VALUE

Studio Partner

$199

/month

Like having a pro in the studio with you. We meet every week to keep momentum high, fix mix issues, and get your music finished.

check

Weekly sessions

check

Custom processing chains

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Mixing Templates

check

Feedback stream priority

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Unlimited feedback on your projects

check

Request custom tutorials

redeem

Free monthly strategy session

redeem

15% off mixing/mastering services + full mixdown recording

Regular Check-ins

$99

/month

Perfect if you want steady guidance but have a busy schedule. We catch up twice a month to keep your projects on track.

check

2 x 1 Hour one-to-one session / month

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Custom processing chains

check

Feedback stream priority

check

Unlimited feedback on your projects

check

10% discount on mixing and mastering services

check

Request custom tutorials

Most Popular

Drop-in Sessions

Regular Sessions

Monthly Check-ins

$50

/month

A regular sanity check for your music. We meet once a month to review your progress and set goals for the weeks ahead.

check

1 x 1 Hour one-to-one session / month

check

Custom processing chains

check

Feedback stream priority

check

Unlimited feedback on your projects

check

10% discount on mixing and mastering services

check

Request custom tutorials

BEST VALUE

Studio Partner

$199

/month

Like having a pro in the studio with you. We meet every week to keep momentum high, fix mix issues, and get your music finished.

check

Weekly sessions

check

Custom processing chains

check

Mixing Templates

check

Feedback stream priority

check

Unlimited feedback on your projects

check

Request custom tutorials

redeem

Free monthly strategy session

redeem

15% off mixing/mastering services + full mixdown recording

Regular Check-ins

$99

/month

Perfect if you want steady guidance but have a busy schedule. We catch up twice a month to keep your projects on track.

check

2 x 1 Hour one-to-one session / month

check

Custom processing chains

check

Feedback stream priority

check

Unlimited feedback on your projects

check

10% discount on mixing and mastering services

check

Request custom tutorials

Most Popular

Upcoming Events to get involved with

An excellent way to see how things work and get involved in some cool projects entirely on your terms.

Weekly Feedback Streams - YouTube

Get personalised feedback on your tracks live with Michael. Every. Single. Week!

Every Sunday

9 PM - 10 PM UK Time

Weekly Feedback Streams - YouTube

Get personalised feedback on your tracks live with Michael. Every. Single. Week!

Every Sunday

9 PM - 10 PM UK Time

Saturday Hangout Sessions

Get personalised feedback on your tracks live with Michael. Every. Single. Week!

Every Sunday

9 PM - 10 PM UK Time

Your Questions, Answered

How do the lessons work?

I'm a complete beginner, will this work for me?

Can I learn to produce like a specific artist?

What if I can't make it to a regular session?

What happens in a typical lesson?

Do I need any expensive plugins or gear?

Will we be working on my own music?

I don't have FL Studio, do you teach other DAWs?

Ready to improve your music?

Ready to improve your music?

Sign up for your intro session today, and accelerate your learning.

EVER AFTR

EVER AFTR

Accelerate your learning with private mentorship and a community of successful producers!

Services

© 2025 Michael Balfour. All rights reserved.

Accelerate your learning with private mentorship and a community of successful producers!

Services

© 2025 Michael Balfour. All rights reserved.

Accelerate your learning with private mentorship and a community of successful producers!

Services

© 2025 Michael Balfour. All rights reserved.