I'm James Rial, one half of electronic music act Audiojack
Owner of Gruuv Records
Radio host on Openlab Radio
Mix and mastering engineer for artists and labels around the world
Music production coach & mentor
If you love music, you can make it too
I started making music age 12, I couldn't wait to get home from school so I could jump on the computer and make some beats.
Over 30 years later and 20 years into a professional music career, I still love sitting in the studio and making music, it's still fun.
Now I know it makes me feel good for lots of other reasons too.
We as humans need a creative outlet of some form for our mental strength and agility from youth into old age
Whether you're writing, painting, dancing or whatever you enjoy, I hope you can find something creative in your life.
James x
Benefits of creativity
It turns out that having a creative outlet is amazing for you!
Studies have shown the following benefits
Improves mental health, reduces anxiety and depression.
Improves performance at work or school
Reduces risk of degenerative diseases
Helps emotional development
Improves critical thinking skills
If you want to learn more check out the following links
https://www.psychiatry.org/news-room/apa-blogs/power-of-music-in-mental-well-being
https://mindwise.org/blog/mental-health/the-connection-between-creativity-mental-health/
https://everydaypower.com/creative-hobbies-make-you-smarter-productive/
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/can-creative-hobby-improve-performance-work-jonathan-ben-tovim
Mixing & Mastering services (full details here]
I've been making music professionally for 20 years and one of the things people comment on repeatedly is the mix
I started mixing for other people about 5 years ago and have worked with lots of different musical genres, all to an impeccable standard
For the results you get I am very afforable compared to other top engineers in the industry
Beginners course (full details here]
Here you can see a quick look at whats in the course
1:1 Mentor program (full details here)
Since 2020 I have been coaching artists and music producers one on one across a wide range of styles and genres, whether they're just starting out or already well established and releasing music.
I have helped lots of artists from getting into their creative hobbies right through to getting signed and mentoring them as they begin their careers.
Specialising in Ableton Live but working with people using any DAW / music software, teaching all aspects of music production from how to make your first beat to adding that 5% of finesse to take your music to the professional level.
New 360 course (full details here)
A tailored course for you
In this course I teach every aspect of music production over 6 x 1 hour sessions
You pick the style of music you want to make, and I teach you how to make it.
We have a consultation where you share a playlist of tracks you want to focus on and then we work together as I guide you through writing a track from start to finish.
FREE Newsletter (full details here)
Each month I send out an email newsletter to share what's happening in my world of music
In return for your time and attention I include LOADS of good stuff for DJs, producers and music lovers
Including: Free exclusive track, production tutorials, free sample pack, ableton devices, secret weapons and lots more