Get mentored by artists active in the scene
1-on-1 production mentorship in drum & bass and bass music. Work on your real tracks with producers releasing on the labels you look up to, and finally get past whatever's holding your music back.
If you're serious about your production, this is for you
You've been producing for a while. You can finish a track, but it doesn't hit like the ones you look up to and you can't always tell why. You've watched the YouTube rabbit holes and hit the ceiling they can take you to. What you need now is someone experienced listening to your actual music and telling you exactly what to change.
- You want feedback on your tracks, not a generic course
- You're ready to put in the work between sessions
- You make drum & bass, dubstep or wider bass music
- You'd rather learn from producers who are actually releasing
What you get
1-on-1 tutoring
We go straight into your DAW and work through your actual projects. Focused feedback on exactly what's holding your music back.
Track feedback
Submit your work-in-progress and get back detailed written or audio notes. Know what to fix before your next session.
Weekly workshops
Live group sessions covering sound design, mixing, mastering, music theory, drum synthesis and more.
Custom samples & presets
Request custom-made samples and presets built to your specs. Want a specific bass recreated? Just ask. (Pro & Elite.)
Industry connections
Your mentors are active in the scene with releases on major labels. Real insight into what it takes to get signed.
Private community
A private community of producers all pushing toward the same goal. Real accountability, collaboration and support.
Getting started is simple
Apply
Tell us where you're at and what you want to hit. Applications are reviewed weekly.
Get matched
We pair you with the mentor who fits your genre and level.
Work weekly
1-on-1s on your real tracks, plus workshops and feedback between sessions.
Level up
Progress you can actually hear, with a community pushing alongside you.
Learn from artists active in the scene
Every mentor is a working producer with real label releases. Not retired teachers, artists who know what the industry looks like right now.
Riot, RAM & DeVice. Sound design, mixing, workflow.
Viper, DeVice & Sleepless. Mixing, mastering, sound theory.
Sleepless, Elevate & MODUS. Idea creation, arrangement, structure.
Liquicity, High Tea & Korsakov. Fundamentals, songwriting, mixing.
MODUS. Synthesis and Serum sound design.
Mentorship tiers
All prices in NZD. No lock-in contracts. Cancel anytime.
- Monthly 1-on-1 tutoring
- Fortnightly track feedback
- Weekly production workshops
- Private Mentorship Community
- Bonus 1hr tutorial every 3 months
- Fortnightly 1-on-1 tutoring
- Weekly track feedback
- Custom samples & presets on request
- Weekly workshops & masterclasses
- Private Mentorship Community
- Bonus 1.5hr tutorial every 3 months
- Free mix & master every 2 months ($149)
- Weekly 1-on-1 tutoring
- Unlimited track feedback
- Free custom samples & presets
- Weekly workshops & masterclasses
- Private Mentorship Community
- Bonus 3hr tutorial every 3 months
- Free mix & master every month ($299)
Applications reviewed weekly. Not sure which tier fits? Message Max and we'll point you to the right one.
Don't just take our word for it
"Max has the ability to break down complex subjects into terms I can understand. I have learnings I can take away and apply to my music each time. Max even makes an effort outside of lesson times to provide useful resources."
"Elliot's techniques have completely changed the way I approach my mixing, and helped me identify blind spots in my production process. He's able to explain complex ideas concisely. Couldn't recommend him more."
"I've been producing for about a year, but after a month working with the team at Next Level my progress has skyrocketed. Max genuinely understands the kind of music I want to make. Elliot and George are both absolute experts."
"I completed a $2,500 intensive mixing course from a different company and honestly, the first few hours with Elliot at Next Level delivered far more noticeable improvements in a fraction of the time and cost."
"I've learnt more about audio production in a month than in my entire 8 years of self-study. The team is respectful and genuinely love to help. I'm so confident in their teaching abilities!"
"This course genuinely feels like it saved me years of trial and error. I not only learned a huge amount but thoroughly enjoyed the experience and felt treated like a peer rather than a beginner."
Got questions?
No. Mentorship works for any level, we meet you where you are. If you're a total beginner, ask us about the Beginners Programme instead.
Mostly Ableton, but the techniques carry across any DAW and your mentor can work in yours.
Online, so you can join from anywhere. Sessions are live with real feedback.
Yes. No lock-in contracts on mentorship, cancel anytime.
Drum & bass and the wider bass-music world, from jump up and dancefloor to neuro, liquid and dubstep. The production and mixing fundamentals carry across any genre.
Message us and we'll point you to the right one based on your goals and where you're at.
Ready to take your production to the next level?
Applications are reviewed weekly. Pick a tier and apply, or message Max if you want to talk it through first.