Dawless Music Coaching
1:1 coaching for budding Dawless musicians who want to break out of the pattern and finish personality filled tracks without getting lost in endless tutorials.
Are you are rising Dawless musician?
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You have great kit that you invested a lot of money in, but you can’t seem to break out of set patterns and finish your songs- no matter how many YouTube videos you watch!
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Let me guess; you got into electronic music because you love it and wanted to explore this hobby more fully.
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It was meant to be a relaxing pastime but you’re frustrated because, despite your investment in all the right equipment and spending hours on YouTube setting it all up, you still can’t get a good set together.
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You want to progress but to do that you want your tracks to last more than one loop!
Imagine how it would be to
Stop the endless searching
for tutorials and make the most of the time you put aside for this passion.
Go beyond your 1-bar loop
and develop a routine that lets you finish songs without getting frustrated.
Enjoy performing a confident live set
and building a strong connection to your audience and without fear of failure.
You started playing electronic music for fun, but you want to progress beyond basic patterns and create something worth sharing.
Introducing Dawless Music Coaching
As you’ve probably found out by now, learning an instrument is more than just watching videos.
With my Dawless Music Coaching programme I cover the key 4 areas that will take you from dabbling in your spare room, to being about to produce personality-filled tracks and knowing how to put together and perform full sets.
Through our work together, you’ll learn how to:
Get your tracks finished
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Finalizing your own songs, EPs and albums
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Mixing to support your sound design
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Recording of your tracks so you can release them
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Analyzing and giving feedback on tracks so you can speed up your learning
Perform an engaging live set including:
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Hardware setup
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And how to connect with your audience
Create a hardware set-up
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Sorting out any MIDI routing problems
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How to use synthesizers and Grooveboxes to the fullest
Find your style
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Accompaniment, elaboration and development of your own music-
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Manage arrangement & sound design
As a seasoned musician and performer, I can give you advice on publication and promotion of your music too.
Hi! I´m Mat!
I’ve been making and performing music for more than 20 years. I’ve released numerous pieces of music on various labels and have shared my work in over 40 live performances, and 200+ online tutorials and YouTube jams.
My studio hosts a whole host of electronic instruments like Elektron Digitakt, Analog Rytm MKII, Model:Cycles, Vermona Perfourmer MKII, Polyend Tracker, some Soma Instruments, a number of Effect Pedals, plus different software synths in Ableton Live 12 Suite.
I specialize in Dubtechno, House, Minimal and Ambient music.
I’m a skilled tutor since I worked as a teacher at various schools in Germany and Switzerland and I graduated from the global SAE School for Electronic Music Production. I also organise music events for the local and international independent music scene.
If you want a professional music coach by your side - my Dawless coaching programme has got you covered!
“I first encountered 59 Perlen through his music. I found it expressive, approachable, and very much the type of music I have had bouncing in my head for years but did not have the skills or confidence to try making it. Mat’s approach to coaching is very much like his music: He creates a cozy comfortable space and fills it with practical, easy to grasp insights. I immediately know how they will improve and enrich the music I make.”
"Mat is the kind of mentor that not only tells you what to do, but shows you how to do it! This way of coaching is very efficient for me and you can learn a lot from him. Because we all need mentors that challenge us to get the best results."
Who I can coach
I’m selective about who I coach, so that I can get the best results for you!
The Dawless Music Coaching is for you if
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You want to level up from beginner to intermediate level in music production
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You speak English or German
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you can set aside frequent time to work on your music
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you love electronic music
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you are a solo artist
The Dawless Music Coaching is not for you if
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You can´t regularly work on your music
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You don´t talk English or German
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You are a band
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You want to solve complex hardware issues online
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You want to produce an entire album in 4 hours
This is how it works
Clients typically work with me for at least three months, depending on their goals. We have two one-hour calls per month on Zoom. This gives you enough time to work on your music in between calls.
1 - Skill Check
On our introductory call, I get clear on where you’re at at the moment with your music production and where you want to be.
2 - 20 min Technical Check
before we have our first coaching session, we have a quick call to make sure we get proper audio into Zoom.
3 - Goal Setting
We get clear on a set of goals so we can plot out what you need so you can get there.
4 - Learning milestones and schedule
What skills do you want to learn? Let’s plan it out so that we cover everything you want.
5 - Fixed time slot for frequent calls
we will meet 2 x 1 hour per month.
6 - Feedback
I’ll be giving you constructive feedback on all key pieces of music you produce.
7 - Extra support
You can also contact me in-between calls via Whatsapp or on my website chat box
Are you ready to speed up your journey as a Dawless musician and finally produce sets you're proud to share and perform?
Then hit the button below and let's talk about what that would look like for you. When you click on the button you'll be taken to a page that'll let you pick a date and time in my diary.
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How can I make a booking?After you made the payment, I will send you a welcome email with a link to your account. There you can manage your bookings yourself and you can see how many lessons of your package are left. Alternatively you can use the Wix Spaces app to comfortably manage your package. It's available on the Android and iOS App stores.
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How long is a session?One session is normally 60 minutes. You can combine multiple sessions to one long meeting if you want.
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What languages to you speak?The session will be in English or German language.
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Where do you teach?The session itself will be on Zoom, a video conferencing tool. The meeting link will be provided with a confirmation mail after each session booking. If you live in Zurich I can also come to your place and we meet personally. The transfer time and cost is not included in the package, we will talk about it before you make a booking.
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What do I need` for the coaching?You will need a computer with Internet connection, webcam and headset for attending the video conference, and Zoom Online Meetings (free software). Other requirements will be discussed during the first free consultation.
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What can I learn?The content of the session is completely up to you! It can be a general introduction to the Digitakt, or the basic setup, sound design, sampling, arrangement, using Overbridge, or live performance tricks. It all depends on your needs and level of skills, and we will clearify the session structure beforehand. I also teach general topics related to making music, such as buying advice, finding a style, audio editing, or branding - since I have extensive knowledge in the graphic area, I can also help you here.
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What's your cancellation policy?All bookings and payments should be completed at least 24 hours in advance. If you purchase a Package, you must still reserve your included slots 24 hours in advance with my free booking app or by logging in to your website profile. Cancellations less than 24 hours prior to class are not eligible for refunds or rescheduling. Purchases are non-transferable and all sales are final.
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What does it cost?The prices are shown on the plans page.
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Can I get a discount?The 3 months upfront payment offers a reduced price.
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What if I'm not happy?I want you to get better with my help and I´m very sure you will enjoy the sessions - read the reviews below what other customers said about their experiences. In case my service is not what you expected, I offer a money-back guarantee. I want you to be a happy customer and I want you to become a better musician - if that doesn't work with me, let me know and we find a solution. Book a free session now and get to know me!
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Can I download the lessons?No.
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What are the requirements?You need an online connection to stream the lessons and a modern browser.
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How can I get support?The class comes wth a dedicated supportforum with access for the paid period.
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Where do I find the videos?You can watch and download the videos on the website after you logged in. You can either download or watch individual purchased videos, or sign up to a package to get access to the entire course. Direct links (make sure you're logged in to get access to the full videos): Digitakt Video Course Polyend Tracker Course
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Does the video courses include individual 1:1 Coaching sessions?At the moment, the video courses don't include 1:1 Coaching sessions. However, you can book a free 30 min session if you want to go deeper into music production! Book it here.
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Are you video courses a subscription?You pay for a membership of 12 months upfront. During this time, you get access to all video content, updates, additional videos and support. After 1 year, the membership ends automatically. If you want to extend your membership you have to purchase another year.
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Can I meet you first before I spend money?I firmly believe that when students and teachers trust each other, the outcome of a session improves. That's why you can schedule a 30-minute free call with me before your booking.
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I have other questions or individual requestsPlease use the chat button on the bottom of the Website to start a conversation, best before you make a booking, or simply send me a message.
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How can I pay?You can pay by PayPal or Credit Card (via Wix Payments).