Art by Selena Pinnell

Learn music,
not just
software

Creative music
and production courses
from Elliot Cole

You will

Master your tools

Your computer is an instrument. Like learning any instrument, it takes practice to work confidently, quickly and skillfully. These courses are designed to give you lots of smart practice: isolating core skills, then integrating them into your practice.

Deepen your music

These are composition courses, grounded in my experience writing and performing a huge variety of genres, old and new, familiar and strange. Even in technical courses I'm always looking for opportunities to teach music theory and compositional strategies along the way.

Expand your creativity

I want to help you break out of your habits and discover a wider range of creative possibilities. I don't teach any particular genre; I'm more interested in helping you develop your own unique sound.
  • Teaching Experience

  • Production & Composition, Juilliard
  • Production & Music Tech, The New School
  • Counterpoint & Ear Training, Princeton
  • Guitar, Bass, Piano, Voice & Songwriting, Musicambia
  • Modular Synths & Renaissance Music, Arts Letters & Numbers
  • 20th c. Music History, Manhattan School of Music
Meet the instructor

Elliot Cole

Dr. Elliot Cole is a composer, producer and "charismatic contemporary bard" (NY Times). He teaches Music Production and Composition at Juilliard and The New School. He has written for and performed with Grammy winners Roomful of Teeth, Grammy nominees A Far Cry and Metropolis Ensemble, and many other ensembles. His music evokes "sparkling icicles of sound" (Rolling Stone). He is currently on faculty at Juilliard and The New School. He has a PhD in Music Composition from Princeton University.

Courses

Students say

Elliot’s Ableton class was an essential milestone in understanding my vision for myself as a musician. He opened the door to a new language of possibilities in a way that few artists can do. If you’re ready to see some new musical light, talk to Elliot.
GRAMMY winning violist & composer
Attacca Quartet
Every once in a while a breakthrough happens in one's creative practice and when you look back at it you always see it as a moment of deep and important change - Elliot's Ableton course is one of these moments for me... I would recommend this course to anyone interested in music technology, recording or composing.
Jan Esbra
Jazz guitarist & songwriter
Elliot’s classes took me from having NO idea what I was doing with music production to now having the flow I pictured other producers having. I feel competent, creative, and able to finish my ideas. Elliot simplifies and translates complicated concepts of music production—something I’ve found other instructors unable to do well—and because of his experience as a composer, he really understands the creative process and gives wise advice on how to make your own process more playful and rewarding. He gives excellent feedback on work, keeps the classes flowing, and is a generous teacher who is always rooting for you.
Mezzo-soprano, impresario, DJ

Join the community!

You can go it alone (but you don't have to.)

Group Classes

Want more structure, accountability, and community support? Join us for a group class. You'll meet cool people, and get assignments and deadlines to help you stay on track.

Office Hours

A few times a month we meet up for whatever you need - whether you want to ask questions, get help, share your music, or just hang, it's up to you! See you there.

Personal Coaching

For when you're ready to take a deep look at your music together.  Whatever you're working on - high tech or low tech, traditional or avant-garde - I can help.

Let's chat!

Send me a note and you'll be redirected to my personal calendar, where you can grab a 10-minute meeting. I'm looking forward to getting to know you and your music.
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