Unleash your music producer talent

The Mark Otten Coaching sessions for producers in an exclusive setting.

See what Martin Garrix has to say about Mark’s work?

DJ & Producer

Mark has a wealth of experience in the studio and music industry, both as a DJ and a producer with releases on labels including Armin van Buuren’s Armind (Armada Music) and Tiësto's AFTR:HRS, as well as support from DJ’s such as Armin van Buuren, Above & Beyond, W&W, Tiësto and many more.

Mentor & Coach

As a former mentor & coach of Martin Garrix and other students including Julian Jordan, Firebeatz, CMC$, De Sluwe Vos, We Are Loud, Maduk, Pythius, Steve of Lucas & Steve, Alpharock and SWACQ, Mark is one of the leading names in music education worldwide.

Teaching Experience

Additionally, Mark has many years of experience teaching music production at some of The Netherlands’ most prestigious music education institutions, such as the Haarlem Conservatory, the Rockacademy and the Herman Brood Academy, where he set up the Dance Producer department.

Releases by Mark

Artist, producer/DJ and songwriter with releases on prestigious labels such as DJ Tiesto’s AFTR:HRS and Armin van Buuren's Armind (Armada Music).

STMPD studios

Producer Coaching by Mark Otten sessions take place at the STMPD studios in Amsterdam.

FOR WHOM?

Producer Coaching by Mark Otten is available to those who already have (some) experience producing music and have the drive to improve and develop.

We strive to support those with a genuine passion for music production.

Any style/genre is welcome and you can work within your own DAW.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

Personal and professional support to develop your music in the areas where you would like to improve, customized to meet your needs.

Possible subjects include:

• Ear training: e.g. audio analysis, sound and wave recognition, musical hearing development

• Creativity coaching: e.g. how to be more free creatively, how to get inspired, dealing with perfectionism, dealing with writer's block

• Sound design and manipulation: e.g. synthesis, working with samples (dealing with sample content, pitch and tempo)

• Composition: e.g. creating melodies, harmonic structures, how to start a track, how to finish a track

• Arranging: e.g. how to keep the listener entertained, contrast techniques, maximising the impact of your drops

• Mixing and (pre-)mastering: e.g. volume balancing, eq-ing, dynamics (compression, limiting, loudness, etc.), spatial design (reverb, delay, etc.). From basic to advanced level

• Working with vocals: e.g. vocal production, recording, editing, tuning, mixing

• Studio gear advice: e.g. hardware and software advise, basic acoustics, computer management

WHAT DO WE NOT OFFER

• It is not possible to combine a recording/production session with a training/coaching session, but of course you are welcome to book both separately.

• We do not offer guidance in sending out demos or help you get your demos out in the industry.

• Producer Coaching by Mark Otten operates independently to the STMPD studios.

• We will not contact A&R managers or make appointments with record labels to listen to your demos.

Disclaimer

Taking part in the Producer Coaching by Mark Otten program does not give you any extra opportunity to get involved with the STMPD RCRDS label or its artists, including Martin Garrix. Producer Coaching by Mark Otten operates independently of STMPD RCRDS

HOW TO APPLY

YOU APPLY

We will review your application and 3 of your demos, including a screenshot of each demo’s DAW project arrangement.

These demos must be completely produced by you (no collabs allowed).

The demos need to be original work or for a remix, must have your own beats, melodies, harmonies, etc.

Please note: re-works, re-edits and mash ups will not be taken into consideration.

Our decision is final and is not open to discussion.

INTRO SESSION

If you’re selected we’ll invite you for an introductory session and possibly a follow up session depending on your requirements.

These session(s) will allow us to align goals and expectations and to decide upon the subject(s) for the next 5 sessions.

PROGRAM

Session 1:

introductory (2 hours)

Session 2:

follow-up introductory (2 hours)

Regular sessions:

to be booked in cycles of 5 (2 hours per session)

Note: Session 1 and 2 are always individual. Regular ‘cycle’ sessions can either be booked in groups of 2 or private.

Questions
and answers

1Your coach, Mark Otten

Your coach will be Mark Otten. Mark Otten is Martin Garrix’s former music production teacher at the Herman Brood Academy. Mark has a wealth of experience in the studio and music industry, both as a DJ and a producer with releases on labels including Armin van Buuren’s Armind (Armada Music) and Black Hole Recordings, as well as support from DJ’s such as Armin van Buuren, Tiësto, Above & Beyond and many more. Additionally, Mark has many years of experience teaching music production at some of The Netherlands’ most prestigious music education institutions, such as the Haarlem Conservatory, the Rockacademy and the Herman Brood Academy, where he set up the Dance Producer department. With former students including Julian Jordan, Firebeatz, De Sluwe Vos, We Are Loud, Maduk Pythius as well as Garrix, Mark is one of the leading names in electronic music education worldwide.

2Availability

Planning of sessions is taken care of at STMPD by email at producercoaching@stmpdrecordingstudios.com

3Is there a fixed schedule (e.g. once per week) or is it flexible?

The schedule is fully flexible and designed to meet your needs, we have coachees attending from abroad doing an intensive program of multiple times per week but we also welcome coachees that come in once every month

4STMPD recording studios

Mark Otten Producer Coaching operates independently from the STMPD recording studios yet offers music production training and coaching in the STPMD studios. We provide an opportunity to bring your music to a new level by developing the areas of your music skill set that you want to improve. Sessions will be held in the writing rooms of the inspiring STMPD recording studios, equipped with the finest quality audio hardware and outstanding acoustics

5Are remote coaching sessions possible?

Remote coaching session using Skype or else is not an option. We believe there is a lot more to be gained from the sessions by meeting in person.

6Can i book multipe sessions at once?

For clients traveling to Amsterdam from far away we can make individual arrangements to book more sessions at once

Pricing for under 21 years old

Introductory Session

^Euro250^{2 Hours}

Individual Coaching

Session duration two hours each

Duo Cycle Session

^Euro625^{10 Hours}

Price per person

Cycle of 5 regular sessions

Session duration two hours each

When booked as a group of 2 people

Individual Cycle Sessions

^Euro1250^{10 Hours}

Individual Coaching

Cycle of 5 regular sessions

Session duration two hours each

Pricing for 21 years old and older

Introductory Session

^Euro300^{2 Hours}

Individual Coaching

Session duration two hours each

Duo Cycle Sessions

^Euro750^{10 Hours}

Price per person

Cycle of 5 regular sessions

Session duration two hours each

When booked as a group of 2 people

Individual Cycle Sessions

^Euro1500^{10 Hours}

Individual Coaching

Cycle of 5 regular sessions

Session duration two hours each

Prices include 21% VAT and payment in advance will be required

"I recently listened to some old tracks, and it doesn't sound that chaotic anymore, the low end sounds better, and everything makes more sense overall. I very much recommend the coaching program!" – Redouan, Netherlands

"Mark is an amazing guide. He has a lot of patience, he made me wake up and start pushing myself. I had a lot of fun." – Maor, Israel

"I most certainly would recommend this program, the opportunity to work in such a highly-regarded studio with such a highly-regarded mentor was a privilege." – Adam, Australia

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