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Calvin
- Rate 367AED
- Response 1h
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Students14
Number of students accompanied by Calvin since their arrival at Superprof
Number of students accompanied by Calvin since their arrival at Superprof

367AED/hr
1st lesson free
- Music Production
- Computer-aided music
- Audio Engineering
- Music Technology
- Ableton Live
IDM electronic musician/TNS graduate teaching Ableton Live (electronic music production, composition, synthesis, sound design & audio engineering.)
- Music Production
- Computer-aided music
- Audio Engineering
- Music Technology
- Ableton Live
Lesson location
Super Prof
Calvin is one of our best Music production tutors. They have a high-quality profile, verified qualifications, a quick response time, and great reviews from students!
About Calvin
Spotify: Kaiwei
IG: @yippeekaiwei
Website: kaiwei.cargo.site
Hello!
I’m a New York–based multi-genre electronic musician, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, blending IDM, Electronica, Industrial, Experimental, and Glitch.
As my progressive-electronic project Kaiwei, I’ve toured internationally across North America and Asia, and produced for artists including Cherophobiac, Elliot Cole, and Andrés Volkov. My debut LP, “Reprocessor” (“darkly invigorating, glitchy soundscapes, touting a dynamic range from unsettling spaciousness to dexterous rhythmic haunts, at times resembling a cross of Burial and Oneohtrix Point Never” - Obscure Sound 2024) was released under Long Echo Records in 2023. I hold a BM in Performance and an MM in Contemporary Music from TNS’ College of Performing Arts, and am a 2024 Found Sound Nation artist fellow under the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
With 5+ years as a music tutor and 7 years in live-production at major NY venues such as Roulette Intermedium, Issue Project Room, The Stone, FourOneOne, and NYU Skirball Center, I bring both technical expertise and creative insight. My formal training also covers editing, functional harmony, music theory, and composition—skills I’m eager to share with aspiring producers and musicians.
About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
I base my classes on clear, practical instruction, using official textbooks, curated audio/video references, and accessible online resources tailored to each student’s style. Short-term goals and small assignments reinforce fundamentals while guiding students toward their personal musical objectives.
• Ableton Live Essentials –
Learn to move fluidly between Session and Arrangement View, capture ideas quickly, warp samples creatively, and use automation, MIDI effects and clip launching.
• Synthesis & Sound Design –
We’ll explore the basics of synthesizers before diving deeper into subtractive, FM, wavetable, and granular synthesis. You’ll create custom patches and learn how to make sounds that tell a story.
• Sampling and Creative Production Techniques –
Layer found-sounds, use effects as instruments, turn field recordings into beats, and experiment with unconventional signal chains for unique textures.
• Critical Listening & Reverse Engineering –
Study tracks you love, uncover their production secrets, and adapt those techniques into your own music.
• Musical Storytelling –
Apply harmony, rhythm, and arrangement choices to shape emotion and energy across a track.
• Hybrid Playgrounds –
Combine hardware synths, modular systems, and live instruments with your DAW.
Review
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Perfect! Calvin was super understanding of my needs and we had a great conversation about how to achieve my music goals with his expertise
Perfect! Calvin’s Very knowledgeable across different genres and techniques, and easy to work with and learn from
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Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
Calvin is an excellent resource for anyone seeking guidance in music production. He is exceptionally well-versed in all things Ableton Live and brings deep, practical knowledge of the software’s many facets as a working artist himself. Whether you’re a complete beginner or aiming to refine your production skills, Calvin’s coaching always remains creatively energizing as you work toward your learning goals.
As an artist who collaborates with Calvin, I could not recommend him more as a teacher. I’ve seen him both on stage and with his students: He is clear and organized, is an excellent performer and will get you to your desired goal in a creative yet methodic way. ️
As a music event organizer, I’ve had the pleasure of working with Calvin on many occasions, and every time has been a truly positive experience. He is not only highly professional and quick to set up and manage all the technical aspects of an event, but also calm, attentive, and a great communicator. His presence always brings a sense of trust and ease to the team.
I have even recommended Calvin to friends for their own events, and they’ve all shared the same feedback: they trust him completely and enjoy working with him. Outside of his technical expertise, I’ve also had the chance to see him perform as a musician—his performances are full of skill, heart, and dedication.
Calvin is patient, reliable, and genuinely cares about the quality of his work and the people he works with. I truly believe these qualities make him an excellent teacher, and I wholeheartedly recommend him to the Superprof community.I’ve known Calvin since the very beginning of his music career. He is not only extensively trained in classical music and composition, but also highly skilled in songwriting, live performance, and music production. His deep knowledge of both music theory and the broader cultural and historical context of music has taught me so much—often just through our conversations. In addition, he has extensive teaching experience and is an absolute wizard with kids. Calvin has a rare ability to connect and communicate with people naturally, even with the most challenging students. I wholeheartedly recommend him as a tutor.
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Rates
Rate
- 367AED
Pack prices
- 5h: 1,653AED
- 10h: 3,305AED
online
- 294AED/h
free lessons
The first free lesson with Calvin will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 30mins
Details
• Free 30-minute online lesson and consultation
Discuss your goals, preferred styles, and learning plan.
• Rates
$60 for 30–45 minute sessions
$100 for 60–90 minute sessions
In-person lessons are available at your preferred location; I will provide all necessary equipment.
• Discount Packages
10% off when booking 5 or more lessons in advance.
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