One-to-one music production coaching
Timo aka Popek
Sound designer & music producer
Give your music a story.
Build a sound that feels like you.
I’m Timo aka Popek. With 20+ years of experience as an artist, sound designer and educator, I help producers develop their own sound, create immersive atmospheres and turn creative ideas into music with a strong identity.
In our sessions, I want you to leave with fresh creative ideas and a clear structure for taking them further.
- All levels, from beginner to advanced
- English · Français · Español
- Online · Europe/Paris scheduling
Sound design · Production · Creative direction
Learn to bring your musical vision to life.
Personalized coaching to turn your creative ideas into music that feels like you.
Ableton Live
Unlock Ableton Live’s creative potential, from your first ideas to a complete track. Learn arrangement, automation, resampling and practical production workflows, with techniques you can apply in other DAWs.
Advanced Sound Design
Vital and Serum 2 are my go-to synths. Learn to shape your own sounds through synthesis, modulation and creative processing, then take those ideas further with other synths and tools for advanced sound design.
Mixing & Balance
Learn to make space for each element and build a clear, powerful mix. Explore kick and bass, EQ, compression, dynamics and stereo depth, with listening skills and techniques you can use in your own setup.
Fully Recorded Sessions
Rewatch your lesson and feedback at your own pace. With your consent, each session is recorded and shared for your personal learning.
My approach
A story.
An atmosphere.
Your identity.
Technique becomes exciting when it gives you a new way to express an idea. My focus is on helping you connect the sounds you make with the world you want your music to create.
- Musical storytelling
- Give a track direction. Build anticipation, contrast and release so that every section carries the listener somewhere.
- Sound design
- Create sounds with a purpose, from a small detail that catches the ear to a lead that defines the whole track.
- Cinematic atmosphere
- Work with space, texture, harmony and depth to make your music feel immersive.
- Artistic identity
- Explore what draws you to a sound, then develop a palette and creative direction that you recognise as your own.
What we can work on together
Bring an idea. Let’s give it direction.
A loop, a nearly finished track, a sound in your head or a creative block. We start where you are and work towards what you want to hear.
Develop your sounds
Synthesis, modulation, layering, resampling and effects. Understand how a sound is built so you can take it somewhere new.
Build the journey
Melodies, rhythm, tension, transitions and arrangement. Connect your strongest ideas into a track with movement and intent.
Make the mix support the music
Kick and bass, phase relationships, EQ, compression, dynamics and stereo space. Hear how technical decisions change the impact.
Find your next creative step
Get personal feedback, explore new directions and leave with practical steps for developing your ideas independently.
How we meet
We speak through a voice or video call while you follow my DAW and audio demonstrations on a private or unlisted YouTube stream via OBS Studio. Bring your project, stems or a bounce. With your consent, sessions can be recorded and shared for your personal learning.
Choose your time together
Coaching sessions
Individual guidance, adapted to your level, your music and your goals. All prices are in euros.
A focused starting point
Focused Session
€120
2 hours · One-to-one
Explore a specific challenge and work through it on your own music.
- Personal track analysis
- Sound design, mixing or arrangement
- Live demonstrations and feedback
- Exercises when relevant
Recommended single session
In-Depth Session
€150
3 hours · One-to-one
Take time to connect several creative and technical parts of your production.
- Detailed track analysis
- Advanced sound design and mixing
- Kick, bass and arrangement work
- Live feedback and tailored exercises
Develop your direction
Production Mentorship
€450
4 × 2 hours · 8 hours total
Develop your sound over four sessions, with time to explore and practise between them.
- Personal learning plan
- Sound design, mixing and track development
- Exercises between sessions
- Individual progress reviews and feedback
Recordings are available for every package with your consent. Booking buttons open an email request. We confirm availability, terms and payment details together before your appointment.
Is coaching suitable for my level?
Yes. I work with beginners, intermediate and advanced producers. Tell me what you already do and what you want to explore so we can find a useful starting point.
Which styles of music can we work on?
My experience spans psytrance, hitech, techno, Cinematic Music, Ambient, pop, hip-hop and other styles. Storytelling, sound design, atmosphere and artistic identity are at the heart of my approach. Send me your music and the direction you want to take.
Which languages do you teach in?
English, French and Spanish. Let me know your preferred language when you contact me.
Can I use another DAW?
Yes. I demonstrate in Ableton Live, Vital and Serum 2. Many principles transfer to other tools. We can use a bounce or stems from your project and discuss how to apply the techniques in your setup.
How do the online sessions and recordings work?
We use a separate voice or video call and a private or unlisted YouTube stream of my DAW and production audio, sent through OBS Studio. You can ask questions throughout. With your consent, I record the session and share the replay for your personal educational use.
What should I prepare?
Bring a track, a rough idea, project files, stems or a few questions. A short message about your goals helps me prepare. We confirm the technical setup before the lesson.
How do I book or reschedule?
Choose a package and send the email request, or write directly to support@goldenscrewstudio.com. Include your time zone and preferred dates. Scheduling uses Europe/Paris (CET/CEST). We agree on availability, payment, cancellation and rescheduling terms in writing before payment. A request becomes an appointment once confirmed.
How are the four mentorship sessions scheduled?
We agree on the first two-hour session and plan the next three together, leaving time for your exercises and progress between meetings. The package is €450 for all four sessions.