1-on-1 Lessons: Online

1-on-1 Lessons


Online via Zoom

Take your music, artistry and career to the next level with guidance from industry experts. 

Get access to 1-on-1 training with Ableton Certified Trainers, get real feedback on your projects and more!

Request 1-on-1: Online

How it works

1-on-1 Mentorship Sessions


Work 1-on-1 with expert music production mentors on your personal challenges and achieve the goals that matter to you. All 1-on-1 sessions are recorded and privately archived online for quick replay access.

Session Replay Videos


Get a second chance to review your lesson and feedback with your mentor. All of our online sessions are recorded through Zoom. A private tracker and link will be sent to you after each session.

Downloadable Session Projects & More


Download Ableton Live projects, samples and more from your session with your mentor (when applicable). This is the best way to review your progress with your mentor, discover new sounds and much more.

Plus, enjoy the perks of being a Beat Drop student. Take advantage of resources in our online classroom to accelerate your production experience and get discounts from our industry partners!

Online Resources*


Get access to bonus resources available in our private classroom.  Enjoy bonus lessons, project templates, samples, guides, and more.

Education Discounts*


Enjoy 40% off Ableton Live along with software up to 50% off from our partners at Ableton, iZotope, FabFilter, Output and more! 

* Only available for students on a recurring 4-week plan or longer.

Our Ableton Certified Trainers

Gabriel Fortuna

Producer, Songwriter, Vocalist

Gabriel Fortuna is a singer-songwriter, producer and director of Beat Drop. He's spent over a decade making music exclusively with Ableton Live. Whether it’s teaching a class or creating a video online, his passion for music production, synthesis and live electronic music continues to drive him to share his knowledge and experience in the field.
Genres: Pop, RnB, Rock, and Alternative

Availability: Mondays & Wednesdays after 5 PM MT

Kevin Mah

Producer, Songwriter, Audio Engineer

For the past 15 years and ongoing, Kevin has been a teacher, performer, producer and songwriter, and keytar wielding talkbox synth nerd in the duo Love & Electrik. He is currently an instructor for beginner and intermediate workshops at Wired Music Labs in Vancouver BC.
Genres: Synth-Pop, Disco, Boogie and Funk

Availability: Tuesdays after 4 PM MT

Our Ableton Certified Trainers

Gabriel Fortuna

Producer, Songwriter, Vocalist

Gabriel Fortuna is a singer-songwriter, producer and director of Beat Drop. He's spent over a decade making music exclusively with Ableton Live. Whether it’s teaching a class or creating a video online, his passion for music production, synthesis and live electronic music continues to drive him to share his knowledge and experience in the field.
Genres: Pop, RnB, Rock, and Alternative

Kevin Mah

Producer, Songwriter, Audio Engineer

For the past 15 years and ongoing, Kevin has been a teacher, performer, producer and songwriter, and keytar wielding talkbox synth nerd in the duo Love & Electrik. He is currently an instructor for beginner and intermediate workshops at Wired Music Labs in Vancouver BC.
Genres: Synth-Pop, Disco, Boogie and Funk

What Students Are Saying 

Val Duncan

"As an artist, the team at Beat Drop is so supportive and so knowledgeable, and they know how to guide you in the way that you need to get to where you wanna be. It it's the best thing you can do for yourself. As an artist, as a creative, it's expanded my entire creative practice."

Renald Qereshniku

"Because of what I have learned at Beat Drop I have been able to finish tracks that I am very happy with. It has made me more confident about sharing my music and connecting with people over it. I feel more inspired about creating and more efficient in my process."

Zain Syed

"If you are an artist, a producer, or a beat maker... I personally think you're going to get a lot out of it. The skills you'll acquire, the knowledge you'll gain, and the community you'll join will fuel the passion."

Why Beat Drop?

Learn the Fundamentals


Learn the tools and concepts of songwriting and production that will help you start and finish songs. Our training is diverse and extensive so you can feel confident no matter what style you're working with.

Stay Creative & Inspired


Learn how to start and develop song ideas so you can keep creating. Learn the strategies, techniques and shortcuts to help you bring the ideas out of your head and turn them into songs.

Find Your Unique Voice


Be unique, authentic and original. We help our students discover their voice by understanding how sounds are created so that you can create your own signature sound that will help you stand out from the crowd.

Assemble The Complete Package


Bring your ideas together in an arrangement that is meaningful, intentional and powerful. We give you the tools, secrets, shortcuts and techniques to create professional arrangements that are ready to release.

Industry Conscious Education


Get ahead of the curve by learning and understanding trends in the music industry to help you reach new listeners, make the most out of your releases and find new career opportunities. 

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