online platform

Syntho

Online electronic-music production platform with structured Ableton learning paths and personal feedback, sold as a subscription, with 600+ courses taught by 30+ named artist-instructors.

Cheapest is £33.33/mo billed annually (£399.99); £43/mo billed quarterly (£129.99), or £69.99/mo billed monthly if you want no lock-in. A 7-day trial is £9.99.

Founded 2020 by UK DJ/producer Josh Baker (Manchester DJ/producer who founded You&Me Records and co-founded Hide&Seek Festival, and has played Warehouse Project, DC10, Fabric and Parklife); Hazel Savage (former Musiio co-founder, later sold to SoundCloud) joined as CEO in February 2025. A curated selection of Syntho courses launched on Spotify's Courses hub for UK Premium subscribers in mid-2025. In-person 'live events' are included only on the annual membership tier, not monthly or quarterly.

Music productionAbletonOnline

At a glance

Price: From £33.33/mo
Location: Online only
Subjects: Music production, Ableton
Formats: Online
Accreditation: None published

Course structure

The formats Syntho sells, and how long each one runs.

Beginners Course	modular, e.g. 6-module Ableton Beginners Course
Masterclass / Track Breakdown / Track From Scratch	single-session, self-paced
Live Feedback Sessions	weekly, group format

Worth knowing

In-person live events, the annual tier's headline extra, run only 1 or 2 times a year in practice, not a regular meetup schedule.

Notable teaching staff

Josh Baker

Founder

Manchester DJ/producer; founded You&Me Records and co-founded Hide&Seek Festival. Played Warehouse Project, DC10, Fabric, FUSE, Koko and Parklife.

Sidney Charles

Guest instructor

Hamburg-born house DJ/producer and label boss (Heavy House Society). Releases on Hot Creations, Moon Harbour, Drumcode, Truesoul and Relief.

Frequently asked

What does Syntho cost?

Syntho's prices start from £33.33/mo, correct as of our last check.

Where is Syntho based?

Syntho is an online-only platform, not tied to a physical location.

What does Syntho teach?

Syntho teaches Music production, Ableton, in these formats: Online.

Is Syntho accredited?

Syntho does not publish any formal accreditation or certification claims.

Sources

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