Industry Experts
Meet the industry professionals who guide you through the curriculum.
Ricky Tinez
Units 2 + 3: MIDI + AUDIO
Enrique Martinez, better known as Ricky Tinez, is a renowned music producer, educator, and content creator. He ran his popular YouTube channel for nine years where he shared in-depth tutorials, gear reviews, and live jam sessions, attracting a substantial following of music enthusiasts. Today, he is a product specialist for music apps at Apple.
L.Dre
Unit 5: Sampling
L.Dre is a Los Angeles-based music producer and content creator known for his lo-fi beats and educational content. He gained prominence through viral remixes on TikTok and has since built a substantial following. L.Dre has built his career through brand partnerships, sample pack sales, and sync licensing, making him a leading figure in the independent beat-making community.
Sanaya Ardeshir
Unit 6: Synthesis
Sanaya Ardeshir, aka Sandunes, is a Mumbai-born, LA-based producer, composer, and sound artist whose work fuses electronic, classical, and jazz influences. An Ableton Certified Trainer, she mixes experimental textures with global rhythms and has performed at Lollapalooza and Womad. Her project Ears to the Ground explores music, ecology, and community.