Anthem Music Academy

Anthem Music Academy offers music production classes, live DJing, mixing and mastering, and engineering-focused programs. Its offerings include The Anthem Program, Music Production in Ableton Live, Music Production in Logic Pro, Live DJing, Mixing & Mastering, Advanced Mixing & Mastering, Beginner Production Intensive, The Engineering Program, The Producer Program, The Mixing Program, The DJ Program, and the Grill Studios Mentorship Track. Some courses include private lessons, studio lab access, group courses, or 1-on-1 mentoring.

Programs

• The Anthem Program — Flagship program. 120+ hours over 9-12 months. Includes studio lab access, 14 private lessons, mentorship track, and 3 group courses. Location: The Grill Studios, Emeryville.
• Music Production in Ableton Live — For Starters · Sundays 10:30 AM; 10 sessions; 3 hours each · $1,750–$2,050 · Produce your own music from start to finish in Ableton Live.
• Music Production in Logic Pro — For Starters · Sundays 11:00 AM; 10 sessions; 3 hours each · $1,750–$2,050 · Produce your own music from start to finish in Logic Pro.
• Live DJing — For Starters · Wednesdays 6:00 PM; 10 sessions; 3 hours each · $1,750 · Mix music seamlessly and DJ a live set with confidence.
• Mixing & Mastering — New Skills · Thursdays 6:00 PM; 10 sessions; 3 hours each · $1,750–$2,050 · EQs, compressors, reverbs, and delays. Mix records ready for the radio.
• Advanced Mixing & Mastering — Specialize · Sundays 2:00 PM; 8 or 10 sessions; 3 hours each · $1,540–$1,840 · Take your mixes from 'good' to commercially competitive.
• Beginner Production Intensive — Saturdays 10:00 AM; 1 session; 7 hours · Weekend workshop. No experience needed. Bring a laptop, leave with a song.
• The Engineering Program — Intermediate-Advanced · 6-9 months; 88+ hours.
• The Producer Program — Beginner Friendly · 6 months; 70 hours.
• The Mixing Program — Intermediate-Advanced · 6 months; 64 hours.
• The DJ Program — Beginner Friendly · 6 months; 70 hours.
• The Grill Studios Mentorship Track — 1-on-1 · Train with real engineer mentors, sit in on real client sessions, get real work experience.

At a glance

• Price range: $1,540–$2,050
• General schedule: Most courses are 8-12 weeks long, with each class meeting once or twice a week for 3-6 hours.

About the provider

Anthem Music Academy describes itself as a music production program dedicated to providing an immersive, real-world education. The academy also lists free weekly and monthly events, including workshops, listening parties, and open studio nights, with Meetup and Discord chat available for producers and artists.

Pricing is transparent and upfront, and interest-free payment plans are available. Class sizes are intentionally kept small. The Anthem Program has 4-6 students per class. Some courses are in-person; the fully comprehensive private lessons offer in-person and virtual options.

What families say

“Turning to Anthem for guidance, their classes proved invaluable. I realized the true worth of music education and learned that music is a process, not just facts and techniques. Focusing on my artistic development has revitalized my passion for creating music.” — Morgan Whitney

“The instructor Kyle I had was very nice and understanding, I didn’t have much experience with a Mac since I normally used PC, but he was able to get me up to speed quickly so I could get the most out of the class. And the studio you take classes in is very clean and organized. Overall would highly recommend Anthem to anyone looking for more than what you can get with online learning and youtube!” — E Ellie Painter

“Anthem Music Academy changed my life. I received creative and professional DJ skills through their DJ course. It was so worth it!” — Blauwave

Last updated November 2, 2026.