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David
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$85/hr
1st lesson free
- Music Production
- Music Recording
- Music Technology
- Audio Engineering
I taught recording engineering, mixing, and mastering at UCLA for 10 yrs. I teach a 12-lesson crash course privately based on that UCLA course. I also teach Cubase Everything you need to know a
- Music Production
- Music Recording
- Music Technology
- Audio Engineering
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About David
Multi-Platinum Mixing Engineer & Pianist – 37 Years in Hollywood
I’ve mixed platinum, Billboard #1 singles for legends like Tupac, Michael Jackson, Bone Thugs N Harmony, and Sting, and arranged piano music for The Weeknd, Dua Lipa, and Disney. Learn piano, recording, and mixing from a veteran with decades at the top of the industry. First lesson free.
About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
David “Rain” Banta – Multi-Platinum Producer, Pianist, and Educator
I’m a multi-platinum, Billboard #1 recording engineer, pianist, arranger, and educator with over 30 years of professional experience in music performance, recording, mixing, and composition.
My career includes:
29 Billboard #1’s for my mixes and arrangements.
Work with top companies like Disney, Pixar, Sony Music, Universal, Capitol Records and more.
Original arrangements for The Weeknd, Dua Lipa, Justin Bieber, Doja Cat, and other major artists.
Multi-platinum and gold records across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and beyond.
I’ve mixed and mastered hundreds of songs for legendary artists including Tupac, Michael Jackson, Bone Thugs N Harmony, Luther Vandross, Tina Turner, Sting, Coolio, The Roots, Take That (Robbie Williams), and many others. Over 50 of my studio releases with Bone Thugs N Harmony have been produced, recorded, or mixed by me personally.
Education & Teaching
B.S. in Music Education from The King’s College (full scholarship).
10 years teaching Recording Engineering at UCLA, plus faculty positions at Musicians Institute and Pinnacle College.
Experience teaching music from kindergarten through 12th grade in public schools.
Specialties
Piano lessons (beginner to advanced)
Music arranging & orchestration
Recording engineering & mixing/mastering
Artist development & production coaching
Whether you’re a beginner, a serious musician, or an aspiring producer, I can help you play better, record better, and think like a pro.
Lessons available online worldwide or in-person in North Hollywood, CA.
First lesson free. Book it here (concealed information)
Rates
Rate
- $85
Pack prices
- 5h: $342
- 10h: $683
online
- $85/h
free lessons
The first lesson with David will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.
- 1hr
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