Aspire Artist Academy
Electronic Music Artists Only

We'll Help You Go from Bedroom Producer to Playing Festival Stages — with a Proven System and Less Guesswork than You Have Now

We'll refine your sound, build your brand, and help you break through — using the same framework that's taken our students to Red Rocks, Shambhala, Electric Forest, and beyond.

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What kind of music do you make?
EDM — House, Techno, Bass, Drum & Bass, etc.
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Aspire is built exclusively for electronic music artists.
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Festival Performances

Hear it Directly from Our Students

You can reach out to anyone on this page and ask about Aspire Artist Academy — we haven't warned them or told them we're doing this.

Decker Rush
Decker Rush

"After Icon Collective, I was stuck. Aspire helped me go from local gigs to Red Rocks."

Jessica Rodriguez
Jessica Rodriguez

"The systems at Aspire took my sound to another level. I just love it here."

Brett Webster
Brett Webster

"4 months into Aspire, I got booked to play Shambhala, my dream festival."

Josh & Dani
Josh & Dani

"We couldn't be more grateful for how much Aspire has helped us level up."

Record Label Signings

We Work with 2 Types of Producer

Both can get to the same place. The path just looks different.

Beginning Producers
You're Just Getting Started

You've been producing for a year or two. Your sound isn't where it needs to be, you're not sure what to focus on first, and you don't have a clear system. You want to build the right foundation from day one — so you don't waste years figuring it out alone.

  • Producing 1–3 years
  • Little to no releases or shows yet
  • No clear roadmap forward
Experienced Producers
You're Established But Hit a Wall

You have releases and shows. But growth has stalled — plays have plateaued, bookings aren't coming, and you can't figure out what's blocking you. You've tried more content, more releases, new gear. Nothing moves. You need a proven system to break through.

  • Active for 3+ years with some results
  • Growth has plateaued or stalled
  • Doing the work but not seeing the return

Our Students Are Usually in One of These Situations Before Working with Us

If any of these resonate, we can help.

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Your music sounds good but nothing is happening

You're releasing tracks, maybe getting a few hundred plays — but no real momentum. No bookings. No label attention. No fanbase growth. You don't know if the problem is your music, your marketing, or both.

2
It feels like you're just throwing stuff at the wall

New tracks. Different posting strategies. A new DAW. You've tried everything, but nothing is moving the needle. You have no system — just effort with no direction.

3
Your sound isn't where it needs to be

You know something is off in your productions — the mix, the arrangement, the energy — but you don't know exactly what to fix or in what order. So you either change everything at once or nothing at all.

4
You have no idea how to get booked

Promoters aren't reaching out. You've messaged a few but heard nothing back. You don't know what you need to have in place before you even start reaching out — or who to reach out to.

5
90% of your plays still come from people you already know

Friends, family, existing followers. You haven't cracked cold discovery — Spotify algorithms, playlist placements, new fans who found you on their own. You can't scale what you have.

6
You're doing this alone without anyone who's actually done it

YouTube tutorials, Reddit threads, Discord servers. None of it is coming from someone who's actually built a real career in electronic music. You need a mentor who has done exactly what you're trying to do.

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Stephen — Founder, Aspire Artist Academy

Why listen to us?

Stephen Bakarich
Founder, Aspire Artist Academy

Honestly, you shouldn't listen to me right away. I'm a stranger on the internet.

I could tell you about the 18 million streams, the 61k followers, the festival stages — EDC, Lost Lands, North Coast — or the releases on Insomniac, Mau5trap, Monstercat, Confession, and Night Bass...

But what's more important is what our students have to say — which you can see on this page. We've taken producers from bedroom setups to Red Rocks, Shambhala, Electric Forest, and major label releases.

We are the best in the world at turning serious electronic music producers into touring artists. And we have the results to back it up.

The 4 Pillars We Build with Every Student

Every artist who comes through Aspire gets a fully customized roadmap built around these four areas.

Sound System

We close the gap between where your productions are now and where they need to be for labels, bookings, and real fanbase growth. Workflow, sound design, arrangement, mixing — all dialed in with direct feedback from someone doing it at the highest level.

Brand System

Most producers can't articulate who they are or what makes them different. We help you define your identity, build a visual and sonic brand that is consistent and magnetic, and develop a content strategy that attracts the right fans and industry attention.

Release System

We have a proven framework for getting music on the right labels, building relationships with A&Rs, and structuring releases that compound your growth. If you already have releases? We'll help you maximize them and build on what you have.

Booking System

After your sound and brand are dialed in, we build you a complete booking strategy — what you need in place before you pitch, who to pitch, how to pitch, and how to turn one booking into a consistent pipeline of shows and festival slots.

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Real Results from Producers Exactly Where You Are

Every artist below used the same system you're about to learn. You can contact any of them and ask about Aspire Artist Academy — we haven't warned them we're doing this.

Local Gigs → Red Rocks Sets
  • Performed at Red Rocks and Mission Ballroom
  • +3.9M plays on a single song on Spotify
+4.8MStreams
+13.5kFollowers
Small Clubs → Shambhala Headliner
  • Headlined at Shambhala Music Festival
  • +172k plays on a single song on Spotify
+1.6MStreams
+40.3kFollowers
Local Artist → Mau5trap & Sable Valley
  • Music on Mau5trap and Sable Valley
  • Collabs with Feed Me and No Mana
+3.1MStreams
+42kFollowers
Opening Slots → Headline Tours
  • Headlined Shambhala Music Festival
  • +711k plays on a single song on Spotify
+2.7MStreams
+17.9kFollowers
Bedroom DJ → Red Rocks Performance
  • Multiple bookings at Red Rocks
  • DJ support from Pretty Lights
+507kStreams
+8.5kFollowers
Small Shows → Electric Forest
  • Performances at Electric Forest + Movement
  • Played w/ Eric Prydz, itsmurph, + more
+155kStreams
+11.7kFollowers
Unknown → Breakthrough Streams
  • Top 10 Hypeddit releases
  • 144k Spotify streams on self-release
+566kStreams
+12.7kFollowers
Local DJ → Movement Festival Headliner
  • Headlined Movement Music Festival
  • Performed with Mau P, James Hype, + more
+261kStreams
+10.3kFollowers
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And There's More Proof...

Screenshots, DMs, Spotify stats, booking emails — straight from our students.

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Student Reviews

What Our Students Are Saying

Real video reviews from producers inside Aspire Artist Academy.

★★★★★
"This Was Honestly Amazing"

"Aspire is an absolute game changer. I now have the tools to continue and push through the next level and beyond."

— Aaron Bliss
★★★★★
"I'm So Thankful"

"I would recommend Aspire to anyone who wants to level up their music and their project."

— Javi Mendoza
★★★★★
"An Absolute Game Changer"

"Aspire has helped me level up my music, my brand, and my project more than I could have imagined."

— Jason Lopez
★★★★★
"Blew My Expectations Out of the Water"

"What you guys brought to the table was something truly remarkable."

— Kevin Rampert
★★★★★
"I'm So Grateful That I Did This"

"Aspire was honestly pretty insane. I was not expecting how much I would level up."

— Derek Pettigrew
★★★★★
"It Was Just What I Needed"

"I would absolutely recommend Aspire artists, as it helps you turn your dreams into a reality."

— Chris Losier
★★★★★
"This Was an Unreal Experience"

"I leveled up more than I could have imagined at Aspire."

— Will Nixon
★★★★★
"I Have Just Learned So Much"

"If I could give one thing a 150 out of 10, this would be it."

— Ed Hoffman
★★★★★
"This Was Everything"

"If you're an artist who wants to level up, Aspire is for you."

— Connor Chiu
★★★★★
"Worth Every Penny"

"I would pay one thousand times more to take this course again."

— Marlon Yaldo
★★★★★
"I'm Blown Away"

"I had no idea it would be this sophisticated and this powerful."

— Noah James
★★★★★
"Absolutely Insane"

"This was exactly what I needed. Thank you times a million."

— Ryan Green
★★★★★
"Feels Like Everything Has Leveled Up"

"I gained so much more from this than I was even expecting to."

— Troy Michael
★★★★★
"The Secret Sauce"

"It is just jam packed with everything you need to know as an artist."

— Luca Evangelista
★★★★★
"Feels Like Everything Has Leveled Up"

"I gained so much more from this than I was even expecting to."

— Will Dearment
★★★★★
"The Mentorship is the Best Thing Ever"

"I absolutely love the program. This is the best thing that's ever happened to me."

— Shayla Cake
★★★★★
"I'm Extremely Grateful"

"It's incredible how much I've learned in just a few weeks. I would have never learned this fast on my own."

— Tanya Fraser
★★★★★
"It's Been Really Incredible"

"It's been more than I could have expected. The accountability, structure, and support are amazing."

— Eric Snyder
★★★★★
"Everything I Needed"

"I've learned more in the past 3 months than I did in 4 years."

— Jared Andrzejewski
★★★★★
"The Community Is Just Amazing"

"You guys have worked so hard on this program, and it shows."

— Eric Tran
★★★★★
"This Was Life Changing"

"This was the most instrumental thing I could have done."

— Spencer Arnold
★★★★★
"This Was Honestly Amazing"

"I would recommend Aspire to any artist, at any level."

— RJ Barron
★★★★★
"Highly Recommend This"

"My experience is like I got a new family. I just got so much out of this."

— Adam Cahoon
★★★★★
"I Learned So Much"

"This has been the most 'worth it' experience ever. It honestly just changed everything for me."

— Kevin Lee
★★★★★
"I Am Beyond Grateful"

"Aspire has been a game-changer in my music career. The program has catapulted my progress."

— Armando Villegas
★★★★★
"It Was Unbelievable"

"If you want to truly take yourself seriously as an artist, make the jump, take the leap."

— Rob West
★★★★★
"This Will Take You to the Next Level"

"This has just been incredible...I don't know what else to say."

— Logan Camin
★★★★★
"I Learned a Sh*t Ton"

"I now have such a clear roadmap of where I want to take my project now."

— Chris Ares
★★★★★
"Better Than Every Other Program"

"This is so different than any program I've ever done, hands down. The systems and support are unmatched."

— Brian Gaignard
★★★★★
"Better Than I Ever Imagined"

"My time at Aspire has been better than I could have ever anticipated."

— Paul Henley
★★★★★
"Unmatched Support"

"The level of feedback and guidance is unlike anything else I have experienced."

— Jacob Rodrigues
★★★★★
"It Was Life Changing"

"I just have such a clear vision for my project now, and I have an actual plan to make it happen."

— Maxwell Rothweiler
★★★★★
"The Push I Needed"

"It exceeded my expectations in a way I never could have expected."

— Jon Alfaro
★★★★★
"This Community is So Supportive"

"If you're trying to level up and build a real career as an artist, this is the place to be."

— Chris Idle
★★★★★
"I Leveled Up Like Crazy"

"It was above and beyond what I ever could have expected this course would be."

— Rico Abro
★★★★★
"There is Just Nothing Like It"

"It's genuinely the most important thing I've ever done for my music career."

— Eric Velli
★★★★★
"This Changed My Life"

"The amount I've learned and leveled up the past few months is honestly crazy."

— Adam Keshen
★★★★★
"It Was Just Awesome"

"The community, the coaches, it was all just perfect. Just wish I had found Aspire sooner."

— Erik Bershima
★★★★★
"Nothing But Amazing"

"This program absolutely blew my expectations out of the water. Best decision I've made for my career."

— Ylber Hetemi
★★★★★
"Exactly What I Needed"

"No fluff. Just clear direction, strong systems, and real accountability."

— Alvin Anthony

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I expect on the Strategy Session?+
You'll speak with our Head of Enrollment, who is also an Aspire Artist Academy graduate. Expect a laid-back 30-minute conversation about where you're at, what your goals are, and what the fastest path to get there looks like.
What makes Aspire different from other programs?+
Most programs teach you how to make music. We teach you how to build a career. We've played the biggest festivals, released on the biggest labels, and helped our students do the same. You get systems that actually work — not outdated advice from someone who hasn't done it themselves.
What genres do you work with?+
Aspire is built for electronic music producers — house, bass, techno, bass house, drum and bass, tech house, melodic techno, dubstep, trap, and related styles. Our systems apply across all electronic genres.
Do I need a specific DAW?+
No. Aspire works across all major DAWs — Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro, and more. Everything taught inside applies universally.
Do I need to already be good at producing?+
No. Aspire is designed for artists at all levels. Your roadmap and curriculum are fully customized to your current skill level, goals, and experience.
Do I need to be good at social media?+
No. We help you define your brand, build a content strategy tailored to your goals, and create a repeatable system for consistently attracting fans, opportunities, and industry attention.
Can I do this even if I've never released music?+
Yes. A lot of our students are just starting out and want to build the right foundation from day one. This also means no bad habits to unlearn and you can move extremely fast.

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