SonarHouse Electronic Music School: An Electronic Music Academy in Istanbul
SonarHouse is an Istanbul-based music school offering hands-on training in electronic music production, audio engineering, mixing and mastering, and professional DJing. Our instructors bring years of industry experience and club culture into the classroom, guiding every musician one-to-one in Ableton Live from beginner to advanced level. In our fully equipped, acoustically treated studios, theory turns straight into practice, preparing students for the international music industry.
Our Vision for Electronic Music Education
We are like-minded music producers, DJs, sound designers and electronic musicians, and what we share most is that we love what we do. Under the SonarHouse roof, as an electronic music academy, we offer a wide range of courses and services related to the world of sound.
We set out to bring well-trained, high-quality artists into the Turkish music industry as a DJ and production academy in Istanbul. We believe that’s how standards rise, which is why we thought through every detail when creating SonarHouse, from our course content to the equipment we use.
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Fully Equipped Professional Studios
We chose the systems and equipment for every room at SonarHouse with care. As a music production school in Istanbul, SonarHouse is a fully equipped electronic music school with technology that competes with industry standards.
When you’re learning Ableton Live and electronic music, accurate and balanced monitoring plays a huge role in developing your sense of sound and frequency. That’s why every one of our studios has a high-end sound system calibrated to the room, so students hear sound and frequency as clearly as possible.
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A Hands-On Curriculum and 1-to-1 Approach
To build DJ and music production programs that fit your needs, we want to get to know you and support your personal growth. We know that nobody is born an expert: the path to mastery runs through the right foundation, practice, passion and motivation.
Creative thinking and imagination are potential waiting to come out in everyone, once they’re reinforced with the right methods and techniques. Our content is designed to push you to think creatively and broaden your horizons. If you don’t speak Turkish, you can study 1-to-1 in English with our founder, Mehmet Akar.
A Community That Grows With You
SonarHouse isn’t just a music school. It’s a passionate community that supports the creative process of people working in music and sound technology.
When you complete your courses and graduate, SonarHouse doesn’t leave you behind. Graduates get the chance to perform at our own events and partner venues, and to showcase their talent and get their music heard through our online content, podcasts and videos.
What Makes Us Different?
High-End Equipment
Professional sound systems calibrated to the room in every studio.
Small Groups
Classes of up to 4 students, so everyone gets enough time and attention.
Expert Instructors
Active, productive and experienced instructors, with 1-to-1 lessons in English taught by founder Mehmet Akar.
Professional Studios
Studio A, B and C, each equipped for a different purpose, plus a production classroom and a media lab.
Certificate
Receive the SonarHouse Diploma when you complete your course.
Community & Network
An active music community of graduates and students.
About SonarHouse: FAQ
What is SonarHouse?
+SonarHouse is an electronic music school in Istanbul offering hands-on DJ, Ableton Live music production, sound design and mix & mastering courses in its own studios. It was founded by producer and DJ Mehmet Akar, who has over 20 years of experience in the music industry.
Where is SonarHouse located?
+In Seyrantepe, Kağıthane, Istanbul, 150 m from Seyrantepe metro station and a few minutes from Maslak and Levent on the M2 line. See the contact page for the full address and directions.
Can I study at SonarHouse in English?
+Yes. Lessons in English are available as 1-to-1 private lessons with Mehmet Akar, covering DJing and music production, in the studio or online. Group classes are taught in Turkish.
Is there an age limit?
+There is no age limit for our courses. Participants under 18 need written parental consent.
Do you support students after they finish?
+Yes. We support DJ graduates through our own events and partner venues, and we refer production graduates to our own record label or to partner labels. Graduates can also feature in our online content, podcasts and videos.
Can SonarHouse help me choose equipment?
+Yes. SonarHouse is the official distributor in Turkey for dozens of brands including Ableton, Genelec, Arturia, M-Audio, Sennheiser, PreSonus and Denon DJ, so we can recommend and supply the right gear for you.
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