Joseph Kindred

Joseph is a UK-based DJ, music producer, university lecturer, and mixing engineer with over 15 years of industry experience. His music has surpassed one million streams and received support from global artists including Dixon, Sasha, Ben UFO, Mano Le Tough, The Blessed Madonna, Maya Jane Coles, John Digweed, and Joris Voorn. He has released on respected labels such as Last Night On Earth, Anjunadeep, Rawax, Acid Test, Maeve, and Chiwax, and his productions have been featured by BBC Radio 1, Resident Advisor, and Mixmag.

Joseph has toured across the United States, China, Indonesia, and throughout Europe. Beyond the studio and stage, he lectures in music production and industry strategy, with past teaching roles at BIMM Berlin, Salford University, and City of Liverpool College. He specializes in Ableton Live and is currently authoring Make & Sign House and Techno Records From Your Bedroom: A Creative’s Guide (forthcoming, Routledge).

Sign to your dream label. Learn from a university lecturer, seasoned producer, and label owner with over 1M+ streams and global DJ support. My one-to-one Ableton Live coaching is fully tailored, combining practical techniques with deep industry insight.

Beginners — Build strong foundations: navigate Ableton confidently, program drums, structure tracks, and create music that sounds genuinely good.
Intermediate producers — Tighten arrangements, elevate your sound design, and mix like a pro.
Advanced artists — Finalise release-ready tracks, overcome creative blocks, and develop a strategy to sign to quality labels.

Common topics include:

Ableton workflow and interface

Drum programming and bassline design

Sound selection and synthesis

Arrangement and creative structure

Mixing for clarity and impact

Finishing tracks consistently

Approaching labels and signing deals

Lessons are goal-oriented and practical, focused on helping you make music you're proud of — and helping it reach the right ears.