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J. Anthony Allen

Ph.D / Ableton Certified Trainer

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J. Anthony Allen Courses

Music Theory Comprehensive Complete! (Parts 1, 2, & 3)

$124.99

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Music Theory for Electronic Music COMPLETE: Parts 1, 2, & 3

$149.99

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Music Theory Comprehensive Complete: Part 4, 5, & 6

$19.99

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Ultimate Ableton Live 10 COMPLETE: Parts 1, 2, and 3

$11.99

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Ultimate Ableton Live 9 COMPLETE: Parts 1, 2, & 3

$12.99

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The Complete Mixing Masterclass

$13.99

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Ableton Certified Training: Live 11 Mastery (Parts 1–3)

$109.99

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Ultimate Sound Design: Mastering Sound Design

$109.99

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Drum Programming Masterclass: COMPLETE (Parts 1, 2, and 3)

$79.99

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Music Theory for Electronic Musicians, Part 1: Chords

$18.99

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Music Theory Comprehensive Complete: Part 7, 8, & 9

$19.99

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Ultimate Ableton Live 10, COMPLETE: Parts 4, 5, and 6

$13.99

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Sound Design 102: Using Synthesis for Music Production

$15.99

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Ableton Certified Training: Ableton Live 11 (Part 4, 5, & 6)

$109.99

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Ableton Live Introduction

Free

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Ear Training Masterclass: Learn Music By Ear (Parts 1-3)

$84.99

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Music Theory for Electronic Musicians 2: Minor keys and More

$24.99

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Music Composition 101: Fundamentals, Principles, and Myths

$59.99

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Ultimate Ableton Live 9 Complete: Parts 4, 5, & 6

$89.99

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Music Theory Comprehensive Complete: Part 10, 11, & 12

$129.99

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Ableton Live 12 Mastery: The Complete Bundle (Parts 1–3)

$19.99

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Ultimate Ableton Live 9: Part 1 - The Interface & The Basics

$54.99

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Audacity: Producing & Recording with Powerful Free Software

$39.99

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MuseScore: Mastering Music Notation Free Software

$59.99

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Music Theory Comprehensive: Part 1 - How To Read Music

$89.99

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The Complete History of Music, COMPLETE: Parts 1, 2, and 3

$94.99

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MaxForLive: Creating Your Own Audio Tools in Max For Live

$69.99

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Film Scoring - Part 1 - Techniques For The Modern Composer

$69.99

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Music Mastering Masterclass: Loud, Clean, Streaming-Ready

$69.99

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Introduction to Music Production Masterclass

$11.99

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Music Composition 1: Myths, Techniques, and Getting Started

$64.99

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Mixing With Ableton Live

$11.99

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Ultimate Ableton Live 12, Part 1: Production Principles

$10.99

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Music Theory Comprehensive Complete: Parts 13, 14, & 15

$16.99

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Sound Design 101: Using Sampling for Music Production

$12.99

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Ultimate Ableton Live 9: Part 4 - Synths & Samplers

$10.99

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Logic Pro X Quick Start: Producing with Logic Pro X

$13.99

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Music Composition Bundle: Composition Levels 1 and 2

$69.99

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Producing with Pro Tools First

$59.99

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Music Theory Comprehensive Complete: Parts 16, 17, & 18

$13.99

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Music Theory for Electronic Musicians 4: Twists and Turns

$14.99

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Music Theory for Electronic Musicians 5: Structure

$94.99

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Ultimate Ableton Live 9: Part 5 - MIDI & Audio Effects

$10.99

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Music Composition 2: Tension & Release

$59.99

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Songwriting in Ableton Live (or any Audio Application)

$11.99

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Ultimate Ableton Live 9: Part 2 - Recording & Warping

$10.99

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Ultimate Ableton Live 9: Part 3 - Producing & Editing

$10.99

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FL Studio 20: Music Production in FL Studio for Mac & PC

$69.99

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Making Beats! 3 Producers Share Their Best Tips & Strategies

$10.99

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DJ Techniques With Ableton Live: Introductory Class

$11.99

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Ultimate Ableton Live 12, Part 2: Recording Music and MIDI

$10.99

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Ableton Live Lite & Ableton Live Intro Complete Guide

$10.99

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Ultimate Sound Design Recipe Book Vol 1: Basses and Subbass

$49.99

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Ableton Live 12 Mastery: The Complete Bundle (Parts 4–6)

$19.99

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Ultimate Ableton Live 12, Part 4: Sound Design & Synthesis

$69.99

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Podcasting: Recording and Publishing Your Podcast

$49.99

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Ultimate Sound Design Recipe Book Vol 2: Leads & Keys

$49.99

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Splice: Using Splice for Music Production and Sound Design

$44.99

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GarageBand Masterclass: Making Awesome Music on your Mac

$79.99

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Making Band Websites: Promoting and Selling Your Music

$54.99

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Most Recent Review

Really good, easy to understand explanations of everything. I would like a little more on the drummer track so I know how to place fills where I want them and stuff like that.
- Review by Michael Binder on GarageBand Masterclass: Making Awesome Music on your Mac

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Instructor Bio

Dr. Allen is a 2026 Apple Distinguished Educator.

Dr. J. Anthony Allen is a distinguished composer, producer, educator, and innovator whose multifaceted career spans various musical disciplines. Born in Michigan and based in Minneapolis, Dr. Allen has composed orchestral works, produced acclaimed dance music, and, through his entrepreneurship projects, he has educated over a million students worldwide in music theory and electronic music production.


Dr. Allen's musical influence is global, with compositions performed across Europe, North America, and Asia. His versatility is evident in works ranging from Minnesota Orchestra performances to Netflix soundtracks. Beyond creation, Dr. Allen is committed to revolutionizing music education for the 21st century. In 2011, he founded Slam Academy, an electronic music school aimed at increasing accessibility to music production education. His innovative approach to academia was highlighted in 2024 when he received tenure and resigned from his university position on the same day.


As a composer, Dr. Allen is known for his unique synthesis of diverse musical influences, often blending acoustic music with electronic dance music elements. With a Ph.D. in Music Composition, multiple master's degrees, and numerous awards, Dr. Allen's academic and professional achievements are substantial.


The Minneapolis Star Tribune recognized him as a "Mover and Shaker," reflecting his constant pursuit of new challenges in music, education, and exploration.


Dr. J. Anthony Allen exemplifies the modern musical polymath, consistently pushing boundaries in composition, education, and interdisciplinary innovation.


If you run into him on the street, he prefers to be addressed as J. (as in, Jay.)