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Drum & Bass Production Tutoring: 1-on-1 Mentorship for D&B

March 21, 20263 min read

Be honest: how many unfinished "Project_Final_v3" files are sitting in your folder right now?

You know the feeling. You’ve got a heavy 16-bar loop. The drums are hitting okay, the bass has some grit... but then you hit a wall. You can’t get the mix to sound "full" like the tracks on UKF, your master feels quiet and squashed, and you have no idea how to turn that loop into a finished tune that a DJ would actually play.

Most producers spend years, literal years, messing around on YouTube trying to piece together a professional sound from 10-minute tutorials. But YouTube can't listen to your kick and tell you why it's clashing with your sub, or tell you why your reese bass doesn't carry the same weight as your reference track.

If you want to stop guessing and start releasing, you need a second pair of expert ears. That’s why we built the tutoring and mentorship programs at Next Level Production.

Meet Your Mentors

We don't do "general" music production. We live and breathe Drum & Bass. We’ve brought together a team of active, touring producers to help you bridge the gap between bedroom producer and professional artist.

  • Max (BRIGSY): The go-to for beginner to intermediate producers. Max specialises in sound design, finishing tracks, mixing & basic mastering and getting your vocal production tight.

  • George (SUUNE): Like Max, George focuses on those core pillars. If you’re struggling to take a track from a basic idea to a polished, mixed, and mastered reality, George will show you the exact workflow to get it done.

  • Elliot (inmotion): For the intermediate to advanced producers looking for those "top 1%" gains. Elliot dives deep into advanced sound design, drum synthesis, and high-end mixing and mastering.

1-on-1 Production Tutoring

Our 1-on-1 sessions are deep dives into your DAW and your projects.

Max (BRIGSY) & George (SUUNE)

  • 1.5 Hours: $139 (Max) / $159 (George)

  • 2 Hours: $169 (Max) / $199 (George)

  • 3 Hours: $229 (Max) / $239 (George)

Elliot (inmotion)

  • 1.5 Hours: $169

  • 2 Hours: $199

  • 3 Hours: $299

The NLP Mentorship Program: For Those Who Are Dead Serious

If you’re tired of making "some progress" and you’re ready to see a massive transformation in your sound, our Tailored Mentorship is the answer. This is how I personally made more progress in 3 months than in the previous 3 years combined.

The Starter Tier ($299/mo) This is the perfect entry point for producers who want consistency. You get:

  • Monthly 1-on-1 Tutoring: Dedicated time to smash through your roadblocks.

  • Fortnightly Personalised Track Feedback: Send us your WIPs, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s missing.

  • Weekly Production Workshops: Join the crew and learn new techniques every single week.

  • Private Discord Access: Join a community of producers who are all pushing for the same goal.

  • Free Samples & Presets: Get the tools we actually use in our own productions.

  • Bonus: A free 1-hour 1-on-1 tutorial every 3 months you're with us.

Looking for even more? Ask us about our Pro ($599/mo) and Elite ($799/mo) tiers for fortnightly/weekly sessions, free professional mixing & mastering, and unlimited feedback.

Stop Producing by Yourself

The "lone wolf" approach is the slowest way to grow. Every top producer you admire had a mentor, a circle, or a team helping them refine their craft.

Whether you need a one-off session to fix a muddy mix-down or a long-term mentorship to finally get your music signed to your dream label, we’ve got you.

Get in contact through our website or by emailing [email protected]

Let’s get those tracks finished.

As the co-founder of Next Level, Max brings a wealth of music production knowledge. With releases on various international record labels, his resume backs it up too.

Maxwell Brighouse

As the co-founder of Next Level, Max brings a wealth of music production knowledge. With releases on various international record labels, his resume backs it up too.

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