Master Your Craft, Build Unshakable Confidence, and Produce Music You’re Proud Of—with Grammy-Level Mentorship to Launch Your Career.
Self-doubt and unfinished songs end here. Get a full year of Grammy-level mentorship to gain clarity, produce your best music, and launch your career with confidence.
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Meet Your Mentor
Ivan Corraliza
With over 23 years of professional experience in the music industry, I’ve worked with top artists—including Justin Timberlake, Gwen Stefani, Kelly Rowland, Sia, Matisyahu, and Kygo—along with major video game franchises (Assassin’s Creed, Just Dance) and film/TV. I also earned a Grammy Award for my work with Latin artist Monsieur Periné. Having helped thousands of music producers elevate their skills through hands-on mentorship and industry-tested insights. I help artists gain the confidence they need to produce music they can be proud of through Personalized Mentorship.
You will never need another course again.
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Does This Sound Familiar?
Many producers dream of creating professional-quality music, but too often, they hit roadblocks that keep them from achieving their goals:
Lack of confidence – You keep second-guessing your work and battling self-doubt—wondering if you’re even good enough to make this a real thing.
Struggles with finishing songs – You’ve got tons of started ideas, but finishing full songs feels like a mystery you can’t crack.
Perfectionism & overthinking – You’re writing music, but it doesn’t sound like what you hear in your head—or what you know it could be.
Feeling stuck & directionless – Not knowing the next steps to grow as an artist.
Isolation & lack of feedback – No access to expert guidance or a supportive creative community.
If you’ve been dealing with these struggles, you’re not alone.
Many talented producers never reach their full potential because they don’t have the right mentorship to help them break through.
Ready for Real, Transformative Results?
Imagine a future where you:
✔️ Consistently finish your songs instead of leaving them half-done or buried in unfinished project folders.
✔️ Create confidently, no longer second-guessing every decision or feeling self-doubt.
✔️ Master the technical side of production so you can produce with clarity.
✔️ Finally release a body of work—singles, an EP, or an album—that sounds just as polished and powerful as the music you admire.
✔️ Build a smooth, repeatable workflow that keeps you inspired and in creative flow.✔️ Sharpen your production skills to a level where your music stands out and feels undeniably professional.
✔️ Go beyond just making music—impact the world with your creativity.
This transformation is possible—just like it was for many of the artists who have all overcome these exact struggles through Beat Academy Mentorship.
Introducing Beat Academy Mentorship
A personalized mentorship experience designed to help music producers and artists like you:
🎯 Gain clarity & confidence in your music production process.
🎯 Break through perfectionism and finally finish your songs. Go past not knowing what you don't know.
🎯 Master the skills needed to create professional-quality music.
🎯 Join a thriving community of like-minded creatives and industry experts.
🎯 Have a structured roadmap to make consistent progress in your craft.
🎯 Receive personal mentorship from Grammy-winning producer ill Factor.
🎯 Strategies to help you achieve the desired outcome with your Music.
How It Works: The Beat Academy Mentorship Process
Rather than a rigid framework, this mentorship is personalized to meet you exactly where you are in your journey.
With decades of experience in the music industry, online business, and creative coaching, I’ve designed Beat Academy Mentorship to provide the real-world insights and hands-on guidance that most producers never get from traditional courses, or Online music institutions.
This is deeper than just telling you what EQ to put on your Snare Drum!
Here’s what’s included
One-on-one Personalized Guidance
In the Beat Academy Mentorship, mentees receive personalized, tailored expertise from Grammy Award-winning producer ill Factor providing over 24 years of real-world industry experience. He also invites other multi-Grammy-winning professionals who frequently join live calls. This exclusive mentorship offers direct feedback, career strategy, and professional-level insights, equipping artists with the confidence, skills, and clarity to produce music they’re proud of and build a lasting career. This is not a Do it Yourself course, you will have an industry professional right along side every step of the way.
Weekly Group Coaching Sessions
The Weekly Group Coaching Sessions provide mentees with direct access to Grammy-winning producer ill Factor and other industry professionals, offering expert insights, personalized feedback, and real-time guidance. These interactive sessions create a collaborative environment where artists can ask questions, refine their music, overcome creative blocks, and gain the confidence needed to consistently produce and release their work. Create a collaborative community and life long friendships.
Detailed Feedback on Your Music
The Detailed Feedback on Your Music ensures that you receive expert critique and personalized guidance from Grammy-winning producer ill Factor on a weekly basis. This hands-on feedback helps artists refine their production, improve their mixes, and gain clarity on their creative direction, providing the actionable insights needed to elevate their music to a professional level. Using Highnote ill Factor is able to leave time stamped voice memos and texts to pin point any blind spots with your productions.
Full Music Production Course Bundle
The Exclusive Access to My Flagship Music Production Course includes the full, exclusive Beat Academy course library and Elevate workshop sessions, covering every technical aspect of producing professional-sounding songs. This in-depth training resource provides mentees with step-by-step guidance on songwriting, mixing, sound design, and production workflows, ensuring they have the tools and knowledge to bring their music to a professional level. This content included in this bundle blows away online institutions' music production curriculum.
Accountability & Ongoing Support
The Accountability & Ongoing Support ensures that mentees stay on track with their goals through consistent mentorship, structured progress check-ins, and personalized guidance. With a supportive community and direct access to industry professionals, mentees receive the motivation, clarity, and accountability needed to push past creative roadblocks, stay productive, and make continuous progress in their music journey. You have a 24/7 access to the private community group.
Live In Person Retreat In Miami
Once a year, I invite every member of the Beat Academy Mentorship to an exclusive in-person live retreat in Miami, Florida—an immersive experience designed to take your music and creative process to the next level.
Beyond the music, this retreat is about building lifelong relationships with like-minded artists and producers who are just as serious about their craft as you are. You’ll leave feeling inspired, equipped, and connected to a community that will continue to support and challenge you long after the retreat ends.
This is more than just an event—it’s a game-changing experience designed to transform the way you create music.
Real Results from Real Mentees
Hear from producers who transformed their music, confidence, and careers through this mentorship experience.
"One of The Best Investments Made for My Personal Development" -David
David went from having no production experience and only scattered song ideas to gaining priceless industry knowledge, mastering the full music production process, and realizing that investing in mentorship was a life-changing decision that gave him the confidence to create music independently.
Check out his story
"I thought I knew what my music needed—until this mentorship changed everything." — Janel
Janel entered the mentorship program feeling uncertain about what was holding back her music. Through the mentorship, she found clarity, confidence, and the ability to trust her instincts, transforming both her music and her life.
Check out her story
"I used to doubt every creative decision—now I trust myself and create with confidence."
-Bridget
Before joining the mentorship, Bridget struggled with self-doubt, constantly second-guessing her music and feeling isolated in her creative process. Through personalized guidance and a supportive community, she gained the confidence to trust her instincts, break free from perfectionism, and create music she’s truly proud of.
Check out her story
What the Beat Academy Mentorship Can Do for Your Music Career…
There’s a saying in the industry: "What got you here won’t get you there." And when it comes to taking your music to the next level, nothing could be more true.
If you’re feeling stuck—whether it’s struggling with mixing, never finishing songs, or lacking confidence in your sound—the missing piece isn’t more YouTube tutorials or another plugin. It’s mentorship from someone who’s already walked the path and knows how to get you to where you want to be.
By committing to the Beat Academy Mentorship, you’re tapping into expert guidance, real-world experience, and a proven roadmap to break through creative and technical roadblocks. Here’s what you can expect:
✅ Gain complete clarity in your music production process so you can create with confidence, free from second-guessing.
✅ Finish and release your songs consistently instead of leaving projects unfinished.
✅ Master mixing & production so your music finally sounds professional and industry-ready.
✅ Overcome perfectionism and unlock creativity instead of overthinking every detail.
✅ Have a direct mentor and community of serious producers to hold you accountable, challenge you to grow, and support you through the journey.
✅ Stop feeling lost and unsure of what to focus on next—know exactly how to develop your sound and build momentum.
✅ Build the skills and confidence to make an impact with your music and share it with the world.
✅ Unlike traditional music schools that focus on rigid curriculums and generalized coursework, this mentorship gives you direct, hands-on guidance from Grammy-winning professionals who are actively working in the industry. Instead of spending years (and thousands of dollars) on theory, you’ll get personalized coaching, real-world strategies, and immediate feedback on your music, helping you grow faster, finish songs, and confidently produce music you’re proud of This is your opportunity to achieve more with your music while wasting less time on trial and error.
This Mentorship Experience is not For...
⛔ People looking for a quick fix – Growth takes time, effort, and consistency.
⛔ Hobbyists who aren’t serious about their craft – This mentorship is for those ready to commit and improve.
⛔ Anyone unwilling to invest in their success – To level up, you need to be willing to learn and take action.
⛔ Producers who refuse feedback – Growth requires openness to constructive critique and improvement.
⛔ Those expecting instant results – True mastery comes with patience, persistence, and real-world guidance.
Do You Qualify for the Beat Academy Mentorship?
This program isn’t for everyone.
Beat Academy Mentorship is an exclusive, high-touch experience designed for artists and music producers who are serious about mastering their craft, building unshakable confidence, and launching a sustainable music career.
Spots are extremely limited, and to protect the integrity of the program, each applicant must meet the following criteria:
✅ You’re committed to taking your music seriously — no more dabbling or treating it like a side hobby.
✅ You’re ready to invest in yourself to accelerate your growth and break through creative and professional barriers.
✅ You’re prepared to show up, do the work, and engage with mentors and peers inside a high-level community.
✅ You understand that mentorship is not a shortcut — it's a guided journey that requires action, accountability, and feedback.
✅ You want direct access to a Grammy Award-winning mentor to sharpen your skills and gain real-world industry insight.
✅ You’re coachable, open to feedback, and ready to build a body of work you’re proud of
If that sounds like you, apply below and let’s find out if this is the right next step in your journey.
IMPORTANT:
Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance. I personally review every application to ensure it’s the right fit for you and the community. This isn’t a passive course — it’s a mentorship designed for those ready to rise.
If Not Now, When?
You’ve already put time and energy into learning, watching tutorials, and trying to piece things together on your own. But without clarity, structure, and expert guidance, it’s easy to stay stuck.
One new mentor, one new mindset shift, or one new breakthrough can change everything.
Beat Academy Mentorship is the most transformational experience. I offer — a 6 or 12-month immersive program that provides direct coaching, personalized feedback, and a roadmap to help you create music you’re proud of and pursue a career that’s truly fulfilling. If you're ready to gain clarity, confidence, and creative momentum with a mentor who’s been where you're headed — apply now.
This is an application-only mentorship. Spots are extremely limited.
You don’t have to keep spinning your wheels — second-guessing your skills, sitting on unfinished tracks, or wondering if your music will ever get heard.
Beat Academy Mentorship is built for artists and producers who are ready to go beyond DIY tutorials and start producing music they’re proud of — with the guidance, clarity, and confidence they’ve been missing.
Imagine how it will feel to finally finish songs that sound professional, release music that reflects your true vision, and move forward in your career with purpose and momentum — all while being supported by a mentor who’s walked the path before you.
If you’re serious about your growth and ready to invest in your future, this is your next step.
Click below to apply. You’ll be invited to a private conversation to explore whether this mentorship is the right fit — no pressure, just clarity.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience do I need to join?
You don’t need to be an expert! But you should have the foundations covered. A basic knowledge of your DAW and some experience of being able to record.
Even if you have been producing music for years and have an advance skill set, you can benefit greatly with mentorship at this caliber to help create a roadmap to achieve your desired goals.
How long does the mentorship last?
This exclusive experience is offered in a six-month, or twelve-month period.
The only difference between the two options is the amount of time you participate in the mentorship.
How does the feedback process work?
Each week, you can submit your music for detailed, professional critique and guidance from ill Factor using a platform called Highnote, which allows you to upload your work and receive time stamped voice memos and text of any feedback or next steps to take with your work in progress. Helping you refine your craft and improve with every track.
is there a money back guarantee?
No. As with my private clients, there are no refunds or cancellations. I am committed to your success over the next 6 to12 months so I want your full commitment as well. You're either in or you're out. This is the way💪
Why Mentorship vs A Degree in Music Production
Unlike traditional music schools that focus on rigid curriculums and generalized coursework, this mentorship gives you direct, hands-on guidance from Grammy-winning professionals who are actively working in the industry. Instead of spending years (and thousands of dollars) on theory, you’ll get personalized coaching, real-world strategies, and immediate feedback on your music, helping you grow faster, finish songs, and confidently produce music you’re proud of.
I have mentored people who have graduated Berklee, Full Sail, SAE, and wish they could have joined this program first!
What’s the Investment?
The Beat Academy Mentorship is a premium coaching program designed for serious artist and music producers ready to transform their lives and music.
I’ve built this community and program to be an absolute steal for what you’re getting.
As a Beat Academy Mentee, you get 12 months of group coaching and mentorship with Ivan Corraliza, a curated group of passionate producers like you, a ticket to the live in-person retreat event in Miami, and the Complete Producer Bundle of course content
For 12 Months of Personalized Mentorship
$10,000 payment
plan available
Are you ready to join a program that will finally give you the tools, support, and strategies to create your music confidently?