Unleash your music producer talent

DJ & Producer

Mark Otten 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, and support from DJ’s such as Armin van Buuren, Above & Beyond, W&W, Tiësto and many more. Mark's recent successes as a co-writer, instrumentalist (e.g. guitars), producer and mix/mastering engineer for the likes of Martin Garrix, U2, AREA21, Armin van Buuren and many more put him firmly at the heart of music today.

Mentor & Coach

As a former mentor & coach of Martin Garrix and other students including Julian Jordan, Firebeatz, Deepend, CMC$, De Sluwe Vos, We Are Loud, Maduk, Pythius, (Lucas &) Steve 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

As an 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), Mark has a thorough understanding of the needs of an artist.

Producer & Engineer

Alex Vasi is a powerhouse within the global music industry today. From producing and recording to mixing and mastering chart topping hits, Alex’s services have rapidly become in high demand. Collaborating with the likes of Kriss Kros Amsterdam, Tory Lanez and Dutch superstars such as Ronnie Flex and Boef and with streaming numbers totalling over half a billion to date, Alex Vasi is a force to reckon with.

Some highlights are his co-production, guitar playing and mixing for the number 1 album 'Remi' by rapper Ronnie Flex and delivering the mix and master for Holland’s most streamed song of 2019, ‘Hij Is Van Mij’ by Kriss Kros Amsterdam with Maan, Tabitha and Bizzey, topping the Dutch charts for 7 weeks straight.

Musician

Music has been a driving passion throughout Alex’s life. After getting admitted to the The Hague Royal Conservatory as a violinist, then taking up guitar and playing in several bands, he discovers electronic music, starts DJ-ing and immediately falls in love with it. Expanding his skills yet further he starts producing himself and lands a spot at the Dance Producer department of the prestigious Herman Brood Academy, with class mates such as De Sluwe Vos, Collé and Martin Garrix and Producer Coaching's Mark Otten as his teacher. After graduating and signing a management deal, Alex quickly starts to make a name for himself, working on some of the biggest pop, dance and urban the Netherlands in all kinds of roles: producer, mixer, mastering engineer, guitar player, etc.

Coach

Today, Alex is also a teacher at the Herman Brood Academy, teaching both music production and music theory at the Dance Producer department where he once walked around a student himself.

During his 3 years at the academy, Alex discovers his love for teaching and starts providing both music production and DJ-ing masterclasses. Gaining more experience in teaching, all the while making a bigger name for himself as a producer and engineer and so becoming an inspiration to his students even more, eventually leads to Alex's former education offering him a spot at one of the most highly regarded music production schools in the world, the Herman Brood Academy in Utrecht, the Netherlands.

Producer

Music production is not just about the technical side of sound. More importantly, it’s about drive, emotion, energy, vibe and Dutchman Arjen Thonen is a true expert in transforming these aspects into music. With 15 years of experience under his belt, while only just in his thirties, Arjen is in the prime of his music career. Up to this point, Arjen’s main project has been his SWACQ venture but things have shifted fast recently, focusing on collaborating and doing projects with the likes of Tiësto, Nicky Romero and Deorro as well as more pop oriented ventures like with Black Eyed Peas drummer/producer Keith Harris, for instance on the Eurovision smash for Spain, ‘Chanel - SloMo’.

Artist/DJ

If you love EDM and bass house, you know SWACQ. SWACQ releases have appeared on some of the biggest labels in the world, including STMPD RCRDS, Spinnin’, Hexagon and Musical Freedom. If you’re into clubbing or festivals, chances are you’ve been dancing to one of Arjen’s performances, with highlights including an Asia Tour performing at the infamous Club One Third and going back to back with Tiësto at Wet Republic Las Vegas. Having experienced the electronic music scene from all these angles working with some of the biggest players out there, it’s safe to say Arjen’s knows the music business inside out.

Coach

Having attended the now legendary Herman Brood Academy, where he was taught amongst others by Producer Coaching’s own Mark Otten, Arjen has been at the forefront of electronic music education. This since then inspired him to always serve as a mentor to his peers. Now, Arjen feels it’s time to give his love for coaching more space and support the next generation: ‘I love working with people with a great sense of drive. I feel this is a necessity to take your career to the next level and when it’s there, combined with talent, I’m here to guide you, sharing my experience and my production and mixing secrets with you.’

International Producer

She’s worked with Fred Again. She's scored over 110 million streams with Tate McRae (Lie To Me). She’s flying around the world doing sessions with the likes of RAYE, MNEK, Emily Warren (songwriter, e.g. New Rules by Dua Lipa), Daya, T-Minus and Shy Martin. And she’s only 22 years old. Manon van Dijk aka Nova Blue is killing it in the international music world. Starting out in dance music, she got offered the chance to attend the Limpi private music college in Norway, backed by the likes of Stargate and Sony Music. After just 1 year there, Nova immediately found her way into the international writing and pitching world, doing sessions in Stockholm, London, Sydney, etc. with the who’s who of pop music today.

Hands-on Player

Nova’s practical and feeling-driven approach to making music has made her in high demand as a collaborator. After all, music is only good if you can feel it! She’s able to use technology in such a way that it creates minimal interference with the creative process. Her already vast experience in music production has shaped her to be focused on getting results, instead of lingering too much over insignificant details. A true hands-on player!

Coach

Beside her work as a producer and songwriter, Nova also has a passion for guiding others to get the most out of their music. Among other places, she’s now a regular coach at her former education Limpi in Norway. Her time there proved to be successful and fruitful enough to get asked to come back as part of the top tier educational team. As this is only available to the Limpi students, her addition to the team here at Producer Coaching by Mark Otten is your chance to get her undivided time and attention in one on one (or two!) sessions. Nova: 'I really enjoy applying my knowledge and experience in making music to help others up their game. Also, I know from my own ventures in the music industry how much of a challenge it is being or becoming a part of it. To be able to help others find their way is a real joy to me!'