My focus is to help you find your own signature sound. I will coach you through this process. Along the way I will help you understand the psychology of the creative process, overcome obstacles, and finish your music quicker.

I will help you see music as a metaphor. You will be able to tell your personal, unique story through music and create a dialogue with your audience. I will help you discover what is special about your path and how it can be translated into your music. We will take a pragmatic step by step technical approach that demystifies the creative process.

I have over seven years of experience teaching the technical aspects of music production. Throughout the years I have begun to observe that the problem of copycat music has only grown worse. The democratization of recording music (advancements in digital technology in the last two decades), and releasing (goodbye middle men) further intensifies it. I want to change that.

If you are, like me, tired of cookie cutter music that trades innovation for safety, let’s work together to create that change.

Deciding to carve your own path is a courageous choice and can be difficult. But, I believe it is the highest path one can chose as a creative and I am here to help you succeed.

I began my studies in Jazz & Contemporary Music & Music Production at Box Hill TAFE College in Melbourne, Australia. I spent countless late nights at gigs learning from other musically gifted and advanced players, jazz harmony & the art of improvisation. At the same time, it was the golden era of rave culture. I attended my first dance party (‘bush-doof’ in Aussie terms) and lost my mind! I’d never heard sounds like this before in my life. Immediately, I was hooked. Straight away I plunged headfirst into the world of electronic music production, and although the jazz heads didn’t quite get it at the time, I stepped out of what they were all doing, acquired what little gear I could (I found a Juno 6 for a measly 300 AUD) and began tweaking!

Since then, my music has taken me to other sides of the globe, not to mention exploring my backyard, Australia. I have shared stages with the likes of Opiuo, Konrad Black, Stimming, Fiord/Antix/Out Of Sorts, I have played Burning Man, Symbiosis Festival, nightclubs of Berlin, and the Australian festival circuit including Rainbow Serpent’s infamous Market Stage. I have remixed artists like Mark Henning and released on respected labels such as Open Records. In 2017 I moved to Berlin and worked with Hannes Bieger and Ben Rau, one on one in their studios, learning directly from these successful artists new ways to lift my musical game and connect with my audience.

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Why I do what I do

When I started my music career in Australia, I took advantage of being young and part of the clique. Two other artists and I played in clubs and festivals around the continent. We emulated the popular minimal sound playing in the clubs in Berlin & Europe. Australia hadn’t caught up yet stylistically, and it gave us an exciting edge. In a way, our strategy was to leave our careers up to luck and spontaneous connections.

I moved to Berlin in 2017 to forge a career in Europe, but the real turning point came for me after one of my remixes, that had been shelved for 7 years by the label, was finally released. By then, my sound had already evolved so much, that it didn’t even feel like my track anymore.

I’ve realized that putting your hopes in other peoples’ hands is not the right approach. Relinquishing your power to the industry labels is leaving your dreams up to luck and dramatically lowers your odds of breaking through.

I had a breakthrough and realized that we live in an era where there are no gatekeepers. You can have your distinct sound, build your audience, start a label and release your music. Ironically, building yourself to a point where you have credibility and negotiation power is what will attract the labels and lead to signing more music.

More artists need to realize the importance of authenticity. You have the power to be a genre definer, to develop your formula for success, to wake up every morning knowing exactly what needs to be done to take you closer to your goals. I am here to be your guide in that process.

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Clients

Ryan Oblique

Producer, DJ
Oblique Industries

"For years now, Andy has been the first and last set of ears I go to during my creative process. The first when I have a new idea that I’m fleshing out or have near the finish line, and the last, for a more objective perspective to make sure everything is just right before I send something off for mastering and release.

I’ve always had somewhat of a raw, ‘cowboy’ approach to my production that plays a large part in my sound, so it’s always been invaluable to me to have Andy’s musically trained ear and technically precise mindset available to bounce these things off of. His advice, from both musical and technical perspectives, always helps me keep a check on my blindspots, balance out my wilder tendencies, and keep me from going too far off the rails when things start getting super gnarly, all while keeping a very open mind to the idiosyncrasies that make my sound my own.”

"Andy Sexton’s creative coaching and music production tuition, in my eyes, was a step above the rest. Not only is he technically advanced in audio production, his in-depth knowledge of musical theory helped to broaden my perspectives when creating electronic music. We used the sessions to pin point areas I was struggling in, and also discussed on theory that is vital to producing any style of music. Andy is always available to mentor outside of the tuition sessions, for advice or to critically analyse piece’s of music. Overall the experience from start to finish was second to none. I would highly recommend, and will be back in the future for another session."

Tom Baxter

Producer, DJ

What was the problem you were having before you started tutoring sessions with me?
"The problem we had been facing had been to stay motivated and at the same time be productive, we play a lot of gigs and are always trying to work on new music but having the inspiration on tap has been an issue."
What did the frustration feel like when you tried to solve that problem?
"The same old behavioural loops over and over again, if I were to pinpoint the exact feeling it would be frustration."
What was different about working with me?
"You were able to show us new ways of approaching a project or even new DAWs to use. Something we would have never really considered. Also the concept of getting away from the computer screen and just feeling the music was not only a great reminder but also a really fund and awesome way to flow."
Take us to the moment when you realised my service was actually working to solveyour problem?
"I think first of all, it all began whenI first reached out and we started discussing the creative process, I feel like that kick started the idea and the feeling we are ready to move forward. Once we were in the class I really liked how you discussed how humans and creativity works thats was a fascinating insight, having learned new tools that aren't just production based and are more creative based was when I began to see things differently."
Tell us what life looks like now that your problem is solved or being solved.
"Easier, thats for sure, I mean, creativity will always be abundant but having the heart to be open to it all the time is not always going to be there when you are being a human and doing life. But I feel like I have more tools at my disposal now, that arent "plugins" as such but more ways of recognising blocks and being able to overcome them to get stuff done! Thanks Andy!"

Brent Mirams

Producer, DJ
Thankyou City

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