"This cohort changed my life and will forever remain a milestone in my journey. It became the answer to ALL my prayers and so much more. Before starting, I had very little experience in Ableton, and had never produced anything, though I had spent the past few years DJing live shows. Ableton felt extremely intimidating, and I had no idea how to channel my inspiration into something tangible.

The way Donnie teaches is a pure gift. He carries such a powerful purpose in this life, shifting the collective experience of music by sharing the knowledge he lives by so others can fully succeed in their own expression.

Every lesson landed on a DEEP level, and I was constantly blown away by the knowledge, resources, and teaching styles, not just from Donnie, but from every instructor.

This journey has helped my soul evolve in countless ways beyond music production. The lessons I faced while moving through inevitable hurdles became blessings, teaching me to overcome struggles like perfectionism that I’ve carried for years.

Having this incredible community to share the process with, to be real about emotions, to celebrate wins together, is something I will forever hold close to my heart. To be wrapping up this class with my very first track, one that truly reflects who I am in this moment, is a gift I will cherish forever."

— Mollie Wallick (Saige Spirit)

"This has been a cataclysmic experience for me. I started with no knowledge of any DAW and no experience composing music. During the very first class, I was blown away by the concept of painting notes and the visual nature of making music in a DAW.

At a certain point, everything clicked and I started to really be able to lose myself in making music. That was an incredible point in the cohort. And I composed, recorded vocals, and created an arrangement (that I love!) by the end. I loved the classes and content - I am going to go back and rewatch all of them as soon as the cohort is over.

SO rich with foundational concepts and literal gems. I have the confidence now that I can channel my own creative voice and create music.

Life changing for me."

— Dr. Maya Shetreat

"Absolutely mindblown by my transformation in this space. I feel unrecognisable as a producer. This has exceeded my expectations 10-fold. I now feel fully equipped to make music and overcome any barriers, the only limitation left is time to spend using all the tools we have. Really resonated with the teaching styles, and loved how it was grounded in the foundation of this path as a metaphor for the universe, life and creation itself.

Arrangement as storytelling was the one I enjoyed the most Although I probably would say the sound design was most transformative as it demystified something that felt like another language altogether.

Feel like I've had 10 years of growth in these 12 weeks.

Donnie you are a remarkable human, really appreciate you for your intelligence, embodied wisdom, and big heart. The generosity in this program is next-level. Only feedback would be to set a reminder to take breaks 😂 Re: guests, it was a big drawcard to see the incredible lineup of respected guest teachers. All of them brought such a unique flavour and genuine care.

My wife this morning described this 3 month portal for me as a quantum leap - this resonated big time. Thanks again for giving me the best possible launchpad into my life of music."

— Patty McDonald (Chakaruna)

"The biggest thing I gained was inspiration. It helped me overcome frustration and replace it with curiosity. It became more like play and exploring than feeling overwhelmed.

I think I am now able to more easily translate my feelings into a track, and channel my expression. I also am starting to witness my own soul being expressed in my music, which is really powerful. I have definitely increased my skills and abilities in so many ways. I’m super grateful that I did this cohort."

— Anna Simone (Remediana)

"I was very nervous, but excited, going into this cohort. That nervousness quickly changed into deep appreciation and motivation after the first week. I went in with very little music production knowledge, and I am now incredibly proud of the progress I have made.

After the sound design and arrangement lessons, I found myself lost in the flow state for HOURS. I could not stop. It was incredible. These concepts allowed me to tap into my engineer brain while unleashing my creative side.

The cohort has heightened my appreciation for music producers and all of my favorite songs. Most importantly, it allowed me to finally tap into my creative side which I have been struggling to find for years. I has allowed me to see music in an even deeper level that I did not think was possible. I took pride in being musically inclined due to my taste in music and how I dissected it, but this course quickly humbled me.

I can say that it has truly changed my life. It has given me MUCH more than I imagined!"

— Ricky Velasquez (Rickichet)

"The cohort honestly felt like the key to a different universe and blew my expectations. Donnie absolutely went above and beyond with everything he poured into this...

If the resources provided over the past 12 weeks was all I had to work with for the rest of my life, I'm confident I'd be be good.

The cohort was DENSE with keys, sauces, and codes. I started producing day 1 cohort, and am stoked on the progress I've made so far. I super appreciate the community aspect, it was great to connect with others and show up together for a common mission.

The breakthrough for me was being able to get into a flow state in Ableton and just create. It clicked for me around the "Arrangements" lessons. I understood the tools to reach for and ultimately, how to explore laying down ideas while not ever feeling stuck, which feels amazing.

Love how the wisdom Donnie shares echoes beyond the music.

I hear music differently now... and it's fucking beautiful. I also love this medium for creation; it's so deep, intricate, vast with possibilities, and is extremely rewarding.

— Andy Kovalsky (Wild Raw & Free)

"What I've gained... SO much. If you were only asking for the main takeaway, it would be the community. The vibe is like no other I've connected with. Transparency, openness, honesty, grounded, helpful, encouraging are the attributes top-of-mind rn. I have connected with some that I know I'll be collabing with and chilling with like lifelong friends. Coming in with a base knowledge of production, I still cannot emphasize how much I've learned and grown, both technically and creatively. This is a whole new world, and with your leadership along with the guest instructors and fellow cohort peops, I feel like I've got an incredible foundation to build on.

What felt most transformative was watching published artists walk the cohort through a real world project. Skysia, Saturna, Habitaat, and obvi Savej. All of them. Being able to look over the shoulders of producers I listen to was unexpected and eye-opening. SUPER helpful.

My confidence has grown significantly week over week. I think I may have eventually reached this level on my own, but I can say for sure it would've taken several years to get to this point.

Honestly though, and not just to blow sunshine up your skirt, I'm astonished at how organized this course was and the flow. True vibes."

— L p (SAGRADOSE)

"Over the course of the past ~12 weeks, I have easily gained 100X the production knowledge I had before starting this cohort, not to mention 50X the pure resources and useful tools at my disposal now too.

With the epic template Donnie made for us (and was constantly improving on/adding to) it made the process of starting new music, and my Ableton journey, so much more streamlined and effective.

It's chock full of "cheat codes" and "hacks" built in to the basic structure. That, combined with all the recommended/required plugins, from day 1 the course had already paid for itself.

The raw resources was only part one. Part two of the incredible experience of this cohort was through the epic bi-weekly lessons from Savej and a few other wizards. Thanks to the deeply open sharing of these masterful instructors, I feel I have gained a lifetime's worth of production knowledge that I am only barely beginning to comprehend, and thankfully will get to review and return to through access to the recordings for a long time to come.

I've made 3 tracks over the course of this week which are many levels beyond anything I was doing before, and 1 in particular that I feel really proud of and am just about ready to share with the world.

Immensely grateful for the tools, knowledge, implementation exercises, and confidence this cohort has given me.

Lastly, and perhaps the coolest aspect of all of this, has been the community I've gained from it. I've had meetups with other folks from the AFC in my city now, and made several friends from across the world who have given me great advice in the AFC Discord community as well.

Thanks for everything,

— Ethan Frank