Slam Academy
@slamacademy.bsky.social
Premier electronic music school 🏆
Ableton Certified Training Center 📍
💥 Become a Member, start learning today ⏰
Ableton Certified Training Center 📍
💥 Become a Member, start learning today ⏰
Take risks. Be cringe. Push through fear.
#fuckperfection #takerisks #becringe #cringe #levelup #keepcreating
#fuckperfection #takerisks #becringe #cringe #levelup #keepcreating
August 13, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Take risks. Be cringe. Push through fear.
#fuckperfection #takerisks #becringe #cringe #levelup #keepcreating
#fuckperfection #takerisks #becringe #cringe #levelup #keepcreating
All Slam Academy members get *immediate access* to our entire catalog of self-guided courses online 😱
That's all 3 levels of our in-depth Ableton Live course, all 3 levels of our Sound Design program, Foundations of Music Production, and specialty courses like Bass Music, Vocal Production and more.
That's all 3 levels of our in-depth Ableton Live course, all 3 levels of our Sound Design program, Foundations of Music Production, and specialty courses like Bass Music, Vocal Production and more.
August 12, 2025 at 5:43 PM
All Slam Academy members get *immediate access* to our entire catalog of self-guided courses online 😱
That's all 3 levels of our in-depth Ableton Live course, all 3 levels of our Sound Design program, Foundations of Music Production, and specialty courses like Bass Music, Vocal Production and more.
That's all 3 levels of our in-depth Ableton Live course, all 3 levels of our Sound Design program, Foundations of Music Production, and specialty courses like Bass Music, Vocal Production and more.
Slam Academy is a hands-on learning experience. Every class — even online — includes lab time for practice so you don’t just hear the lesson… you understand it🙏
Ready to get started? Book a tour or join our Discord! Let's make some sound🔥
Ready to get started? Book a tour or join our Discord! Let's make some sound🔥
July 23, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Slam Academy is a hands-on learning experience. Every class — even online — includes lab time for practice so you don’t just hear the lesson… you understand it🙏
Ready to get started? Book a tour or join our Discord! Let's make some sound🔥
Ready to get started? Book a tour or join our Discord! Let's make some sound🔥
🔊 Experience sound like never before. SOUND Rx is a hands-on, ears-open event that blends live music with restorative wellness practices — and it’s happening right here in Minneapolis.
Join us for SOUND Rx, a one-day immersive pop-up experience at Slam Academy on Saturday, July 26 from 2–10 PM.
Join us for SOUND Rx, a one-day immersive pop-up experience at Slam Academy on Saturday, July 26 from 2–10 PM.
July 12, 2025 at 8:22 PM
🔊 Experience sound like never before. SOUND Rx is a hands-on, ears-open event that blends live music with restorative wellness practices — and it’s happening right here in Minneapolis.
Join us for SOUND Rx, a one-day immersive pop-up experience at Slam Academy on Saturday, July 26 from 2–10 PM.
Join us for SOUND Rx, a one-day immersive pop-up experience at Slam Academy on Saturday, July 26 from 2–10 PM.
🚨 FREE Summer DJ Night at the Beer Yard next Thursday!
🔥 Thurs, July 17 – Slam Academy DJs take over the loading dock stage:
🔊 MikeRat
🔊 DonB
🔊 secretstuff
📍 Where: Beer Yard (Northeast Mpls)
🕖 When: Thursday, July 17 | 7PM–Late
Event link: www.facebook.com/share/16cD8w...
🔥 Thurs, July 17 – Slam Academy DJs take over the loading dock stage:
🔊 MikeRat
🔊 DonB
🔊 secretstuff
📍 Where: Beer Yard (Northeast Mpls)
🕖 When: Thursday, July 17 | 7PM–Late
Event link: www.facebook.com/share/16cD8w...
July 10, 2025 at 3:43 PM
🚨 FREE Summer DJ Night at the Beer Yard next Thursday!
🔥 Thurs, July 17 – Slam Academy DJs take over the loading dock stage:
🔊 MikeRat
🔊 DonB
🔊 secretstuff
📍 Where: Beer Yard (Northeast Mpls)
🕖 When: Thursday, July 17 | 7PM–Late
Event link: www.facebook.com/share/16cD8w...
🔥 Thurs, July 17 – Slam Academy DJs take over the loading dock stage:
🔊 MikeRat
🔊 DonB
🔊 secretstuff
📍 Where: Beer Yard (Northeast Mpls)
🕖 When: Thursday, July 17 | 7PM–Late
Event link: www.facebook.com/share/16cD8w...
🚨 Open Enrollment closes tonight at midnight!
🪑 Make sure to sign-up today to ensure your seat is available.
🎶 Slam Academy is now fully upgraded—new tech, new tools, same mission: help you create music that moves people.
🎛️ Classes start July 21. Lock in your seat now @ slamacademy.com ✨
🪑 Make sure to sign-up today to ensure your seat is available.
🎶 Slam Academy is now fully upgraded—new tech, new tools, same mission: help you create music that moves people.
🎛️ Classes start July 21. Lock in your seat now @ slamacademy.com ✨
July 9, 2025 at 11:36 AM
🚨 Open Enrollment closes tonight at midnight!
🪑 Make sure to sign-up today to ensure your seat is available.
🎶 Slam Academy is now fully upgraded—new tech, new tools, same mission: help you create music that moves people.
🎛️ Classes start July 21. Lock in your seat now @ slamacademy.com ✨
🪑 Make sure to sign-up today to ensure your seat is available.
🎶 Slam Academy is now fully upgraded—new tech, new tools, same mission: help you create music that moves people.
🎛️ Classes start July 21. Lock in your seat now @ slamacademy.com ✨
Join us in July for another round of the Ableton Live User group! This 13th, we have local legend Jen Symmetry!
Event is at Slam Academy - 1121 NE Jackson St, Suite 142, from 5-8 PM.
Event is at Slam Academy - 1121 NE Jackson St, Suite 142, from 5-8 PM.
July 8, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Join us in July for another round of the Ableton Live User group! This 13th, we have local legend Jen Symmetry!
Event is at Slam Academy - 1121 NE Jackson St, Suite 142, from 5-8 PM.
Event is at Slam Academy - 1121 NE Jackson St, Suite 142, from 5-8 PM.
🎧 Ready to level up your sound?
Slam Academy’s Membership is your all-access pass to becoming a confident, skilled music creator 🔥
👉 Join the next generation of audio artists:
slamacademy.com/subscription...
Slam Academy’s Membership is your all-access pass to becoming a confident, skilled music creator 🔥
👉 Join the next generation of audio artists:
slamacademy.com/subscription...
July 4, 2025 at 12:24 AM
🎧 Ready to level up your sound?
Slam Academy’s Membership is your all-access pass to becoming a confident, skilled music creator 🔥
👉 Join the next generation of audio artists:
slamacademy.com/subscription...
Slam Academy’s Membership is your all-access pass to becoming a confident, skilled music creator 🔥
👉 Join the next generation of audio artists:
slamacademy.com/subscription...
Want to learn how to DJ? 👀
Our DJ Program is now available as a self-guided online series—exclusively for Slam Members! 🎧
Perfect for total beginners or DJs looking to level up their skills 🔥
Join now and start mixing today → slamacademy.com
#DJ #DJMix #DJlife #slamacademy
Our DJ Program is now available as a self-guided online series—exclusively for Slam Members! 🎧
Perfect for total beginners or DJs looking to level up their skills 🔥
Join now and start mixing today → slamacademy.com
#DJ #DJMix #DJlife #slamacademy
June 29, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Want to learn how to DJ? 👀
Our DJ Program is now available as a self-guided online series—exclusively for Slam Members! 🎧
Perfect for total beginners or DJs looking to level up their skills 🔥
Join now and start mixing today → slamacademy.com
#DJ #DJMix #DJlife #slamacademy
Our DJ Program is now available as a self-guided online series—exclusively for Slam Members! 🎧
Perfect for total beginners or DJs looking to level up their skills 🔥
Join now and start mixing today → slamacademy.com
#DJ #DJMix #DJlife #slamacademy
This summer, don’t just listen to music—be the one creating it 🔥
There's no better place to start/level up your artist journey than with Slam Academy 🎶
Along with new classes, we also have a brand new learning experience that just launched. Sign-up for classes today at slamacademy.com 🔊
There's no better place to start/level up your artist journey than with Slam Academy 🎶
Along with new classes, we also have a brand new learning experience that just launched. Sign-up for classes today at slamacademy.com 🔊
June 27, 2025 at 11:21 PM
This summer, don’t just listen to music—be the one creating it 🔥
There's no better place to start/level up your artist journey than with Slam Academy 🎶
Along with new classes, we also have a brand new learning experience that just launched. Sign-up for classes today at slamacademy.com 🔊
There's no better place to start/level up your artist journey than with Slam Academy 🎶
Along with new classes, we also have a brand new learning experience that just launched. Sign-up for classes today at slamacademy.com 🔊
Me at 3AM: 10 EQs deep on a snare 🥁
Who wants to make a Theremin banger though?? 😏
Summer semester is right around the corner - make sure you sign-up while seats are still available at slamacademy.com 🙏✨
#musicproducer #dj #musicproduction #sounddesign #latenight #EQ #meme #ableton #slamacademy
Who wants to make a Theremin banger though?? 😏
Summer semester is right around the corner - make sure you sign-up while seats are still available at slamacademy.com 🙏✨
#musicproducer #dj #musicproduction #sounddesign #latenight #EQ #meme #ableton #slamacademy
June 22, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Me at 3AM: 10 EQs deep on a snare 🥁
Who wants to make a Theremin banger though?? 😏
Summer semester is right around the corner - make sure you sign-up while seats are still available at slamacademy.com 🙏✨
#musicproducer #dj #musicproduction #sounddesign #latenight #EQ #meme #ableton #slamacademy
Who wants to make a Theremin banger though?? 😏
Summer semester is right around the corner - make sure you sign-up while seats are still available at slamacademy.com 🙏✨
#musicproducer #dj #musicproduction #sounddesign #latenight #EQ #meme #ableton #slamacademy
📣We are thrilled to announce that Ableton Certified Trainer Paul Laski has joined our team of instructors 🔥
Here's @plaskmusic website for more of his information: p-lask.com
Please join us in welcoming Paul to Slam Academy 🙏🎊✨
Here's @plaskmusic website for more of his information: p-lask.com
Please join us in welcoming Paul to Slam Academy 🙏🎊✨
June 18, 2025 at 9:23 PM
📣We are thrilled to announce that Ableton Certified Trainer Paul Laski has joined our team of instructors 🔥
Here's @plaskmusic website for more of his information: p-lask.com
Please join us in welcoming Paul to Slam Academy 🙏🎊✨
Here's @plaskmusic website for more of his information: p-lask.com
Please join us in welcoming Paul to Slam Academy 🙏🎊✨
🚨ANNOUNCING Slam Academy's All-New Learning Platform ✨
📣 We’ve completely reimagined our online campus, and it’s live on our website!
💥 There’s never been a better time to join Slam Academy!
✅ Simplified onboarding
✅ Enhanced class access
✅ Powerful new tools for music creators
🔗 Link in our bio.
📣 We’ve completely reimagined our online campus, and it’s live on our website!
💥 There’s never been a better time to join Slam Academy!
✅ Simplified onboarding
✅ Enhanced class access
✅ Powerful new tools for music creators
🔗 Link in our bio.
June 17, 2025 at 4:44 PM
🚨ANNOUNCING Slam Academy's All-New Learning Platform ✨
📣 We’ve completely reimagined our online campus, and it’s live on our website!
💥 There’s never been a better time to join Slam Academy!
✅ Simplified onboarding
✅ Enhanced class access
✅ Powerful new tools for music creators
🔗 Link in our bio.
📣 We’ve completely reimagined our online campus, and it’s live on our website!
💥 There’s never been a better time to join Slam Academy!
✅ Simplified onboarding
✅ Enhanced class access
✅ Powerful new tools for music creators
🔗 Link in our bio.
🔊 CALLING ALL SOUND HEALERS, ARTISTS, & PERFORMERS 🎶
@soundrxmpls – a live pop-up seminar on sound healing – is coming to Minneapolis in early Summer 2025 at Slam Academy. We're inviting all artists to share! 🙏
👉 Fill out this form to join the event! ⬇️
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
@soundrxmpls – a live pop-up seminar on sound healing – is coming to Minneapolis in early Summer 2025 at Slam Academy. We're inviting all artists to share! 🙏
👉 Fill out this form to join the event! ⬇️
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
June 16, 2025 at 10:10 PM
🔊 CALLING ALL SOUND HEALERS, ARTISTS, & PERFORMERS 🎶
@soundrxmpls – a live pop-up seminar on sound healing – is coming to Minneapolis in early Summer 2025 at Slam Academy. We're inviting all artists to share! 🙏
👉 Fill out this form to join the event! ⬇️
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
@soundrxmpls – a live pop-up seminar on sound healing – is coming to Minneapolis in early Summer 2025 at Slam Academy. We're inviting all artists to share! 🙏
👉 Fill out this form to join the event! ⬇️
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
🎙️ New Slamcast Episode — Available Now!
Michaelton (Michael Johnson), educator, sound artist, and founder of Grove Music Group, joins Slamcast #25 for a deep dive into:
🎶 Overcoming creative blocks
🌿 Exploring ambient/wellness music
📈 Music biz strategies for artists
Available on YouTube now
Michaelton (Michael Johnson), educator, sound artist, and founder of Grove Music Group, joins Slamcast #25 for a deep dive into:
🎶 Overcoming creative blocks
🌿 Exploring ambient/wellness music
📈 Music biz strategies for artists
Available on YouTube now
June 15, 2025 at 6:41 PM
🎙️ New Slamcast Episode — Available Now!
Michaelton (Michael Johnson), educator, sound artist, and founder of Grove Music Group, joins Slamcast #25 for a deep dive into:
🎶 Overcoming creative blocks
🌿 Exploring ambient/wellness music
📈 Music biz strategies for artists
Available on YouTube now
Michaelton (Michael Johnson), educator, sound artist, and founder of Grove Music Group, joins Slamcast #25 for a deep dive into:
🎶 Overcoming creative blocks
🌿 Exploring ambient/wellness music
📈 Music biz strategies for artists
Available on YouTube now
Summer Schedule just dropped 🌞🔥
Classes kick off the week of July 21st with enrollment beginning shortly!
Bring your sound to the next level this summer - Check out slamacademy.com for more information 🔥
#musicproduction #abletonlive #idm #remix #ableton #dj #djlife #bassmusic #slamacademy
Classes kick off the week of July 21st with enrollment beginning shortly!
Bring your sound to the next level this summer - Check out slamacademy.com for more information 🔥
#musicproduction #abletonlive #idm #remix #ableton #dj #djlife #bassmusic #slamacademy
June 14, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Summer Schedule just dropped 🌞🔥
Classes kick off the week of July 21st with enrollment beginning shortly!
Bring your sound to the next level this summer - Check out slamacademy.com for more information 🔥
#musicproduction #abletonlive #idm #remix #ableton #dj #djlife #bassmusic #slamacademy
Classes kick off the week of July 21st with enrollment beginning shortly!
Bring your sound to the next level this summer - Check out slamacademy.com for more information 🔥
#musicproduction #abletonlive #idm #remix #ableton #dj #djlife #bassmusic #slamacademy
📣Please join us in welcoming our newest instructor @craftalmusic 🎊
Ian will be teaching Ableton Live 1, and Sound Design 1 online, and Ableton Live 2 in person! 🔥
Summer enrollment opens soon 🙏
Ian will be teaching Ableton Live 1, and Sound Design 1 online, and Ableton Live 2 in person! 🔥
Summer enrollment opens soon 🙏
June 11, 2025 at 7:11 PM
📣Please join us in welcoming our newest instructor @craftalmusic 🎊
Ian will be teaching Ableton Live 1, and Sound Design 1 online, and Ableton Live 2 in person! 🔥
Summer enrollment opens soon 🙏
Ian will be teaching Ableton Live 1, and Sound Design 1 online, and Ableton Live 2 in person! 🔥
Summer enrollment opens soon 🙏
You don’t need to make music to make a difference 🙏
The biggest support often comes from smallest actions:
💬 Drop a comment
📢 Share a post
📅 Show up to a performance
💚 Say “You’ve got this”
These small gestures are free—but they’re priceless to the artists building their dream!
The biggest support often comes from smallest actions:
💬 Drop a comment
📢 Share a post
📅 Show up to a performance
💚 Say “You’ve got this”
These small gestures are free—but they’re priceless to the artists building their dream!
June 8, 2025 at 7:58 PM
You don’t need to make music to make a difference 🙏
The biggest support often comes from smallest actions:
💬 Drop a comment
📢 Share a post
📅 Show up to a performance
💚 Say “You’ve got this”
These small gestures are free—but they’re priceless to the artists building their dream!
The biggest support often comes from smallest actions:
💬 Drop a comment
📢 Share a post
📅 Show up to a performance
💚 Say “You’ve got this”
These small gestures are free—but they’re priceless to the artists building their dream!
How would you grade this exam? 😅
#repost via @keely.westwood ❤️
#modularsynth #synth #synthesizer #musicexam #musicschool #musicproduction #sounddesign #slamacademy
#repost via @keely.westwood ❤️
#modularsynth #synth #synthesizer #musicexam #musicschool #musicproduction #sounddesign #slamacademy
June 7, 2025 at 8:15 PM
How would you grade this exam? 😅
#repost via @keely.westwood ❤️
#modularsynth #synth #synthesizer #musicexam #musicschool #musicproduction #sounddesign #slamacademy
#repost via @keely.westwood ❤️
#modularsynth #synth #synthesizer #musicexam #musicschool #musicproduction #sounddesign #slamacademy
When music meets the canvas, magic happens 🖌️ 🎶
This is rhythm turned visual ✨
Hoxxoh (@hoxxoh) draws from nature, music, and urban landscapes to create art that captures the interplay of light and shadow, wind’s movement, and city rhythms.
#art #artist #music #musicartist #sound #soundart
This is rhythm turned visual ✨
Hoxxoh (@hoxxoh) draws from nature, music, and urban landscapes to create art that captures the interplay of light and shadow, wind’s movement, and city rhythms.
#art #artist #music #musicartist #sound #soundart
June 5, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Big thanks to everyone who came out for SlamFM Vol 3! The @winn_presents takeover was a bop! Thanks for playing @winnmusic_ @stereogomusic @luckytheunfortunate @minidnts ! And thanks for painting @austen.horwitz.art
And mega-thanks to @bassmusicbakery for hosting this Grade A situation at Slam
And mega-thanks to @bassmusicbakery for hosting this Grade A situation at Slam
June 4, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Big thanks to everyone who came out for SlamFM Vol 3! The @winn_presents takeover was a bop! Thanks for playing @winnmusic_ @stereogomusic @luckytheunfortunate @minidnts ! And thanks for painting @austen.horwitz.art
And mega-thanks to @bassmusicbakery for hosting this Grade A situation at Slam
And mega-thanks to @bassmusicbakery for hosting this Grade A situation at Slam
Inspiration can come from anywhere—even bird sounds recorded on tape decks 🐦
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Orbital Geese Echoes #Repost @grayskiesforever
This entire soundscape was recorded on tape.
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Orbital Geese Echoes #Repost @grayskiesforever
This entire soundscape was recorded on tape.
June 1, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Inspiration can come from anywhere—even bird sounds recorded on tape decks 🐦
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Orbital Geese Echoes #Repost @grayskiesforever
This entire soundscape was recorded on tape.
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Orbital Geese Echoes #Repost @grayskiesforever
This entire soundscape was recorded on tape.
🎶 Calling all producers — this Sunday’s Ableton User Group session is dedicated to your music. Bring your full Ableton Live sessions and get honest, constructive feedback from other producers and host MikeRat.
📍 Slam Academy, Minneapolis
📆 Sunday, June 1
🕔 5–8 PM
🥤 Snacks provided
📍 Slam Academy, Minneapolis
📆 Sunday, June 1
🕔 5–8 PM
🥤 Snacks provided
May 30, 2025 at 12:45 AM
🎶 Calling all producers — this Sunday’s Ableton User Group session is dedicated to your music. Bring your full Ableton Live sessions and get honest, constructive feedback from other producers and host MikeRat.
📍 Slam Academy, Minneapolis
📆 Sunday, June 1
🕔 5–8 PM
🥤 Snacks provided
📍 Slam Academy, Minneapolis
📆 Sunday, June 1
🕔 5–8 PM
🥤 Snacks provided
Slam's beloved Bass Music instructor @abstraktsonance lives in Canada but stopped through while in town for a gig in Minneapolis. We absolutely love his energy, his music, and his passion for sharing knowledge, and we're so happy to have him a part of the team here at Slam Academy. #bassmusic
May 29, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Slam's beloved Bass Music instructor @abstraktsonance lives in Canada but stopped through while in town for a gig in Minneapolis. We absolutely love his energy, his music, and his passion for sharing knowledge, and we're so happy to have him a part of the team here at Slam Academy. #bassmusic
He was radicalized by hate… then rescued by house 🪩
This former neo-n@z! found freedom on the 90s rave floor 🔥
Turns out, house music really does heal 🎶
This former neo-n@z! found freedom on the 90s rave floor 🔥
Turns out, house music really does heal 🎶
May 27, 2025 at 5:37 PM
He was radicalized by hate… then rescued by house 🪩
This former neo-n@z! found freedom on the 90s rave floor 🔥
Turns out, house music really does heal 🎶
This former neo-n@z! found freedom on the 90s rave floor 🔥
Turns out, house music really does heal 🎶