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By Expansive Academy founder Jon Kong (Leftwing: Kody )

The whole ethos behind Expansive Academy is mastery through simplicity. Aspiring house music artists shouldn’t have to be overwhelmed by the multitude of complex production tools and techniques—especially when they're starting out or looking to refine their craft.

Master production, mixing, and mastering techniques while accessing Jon Kong's (Leftwing:Kody) coveted studio secrets.

Learn the exact methods used to craft chart-topping tracks for top house music artists and labels.

Stay ahead of the competition with weekly tutorials, embracing modern, cutting-edge approaches to propel your music production skills to new heights!

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"I've been using these techniques ever since and just had an EP signed to Hot Creations!"

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"Absolute night and day with my mixes and overall tracks sound with the techniques you've shared "

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For those who want to dive deep into genre-specific production techniques, our masterclasses are a perfect fit.

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Jon Kong

Having worked as a professional in the electronic music scene for over 13 years, Jon Kong is widely known for being the engineer behind Leftwing: Kody.

He has also been involved in countless other projects, covering everything from house to techno, commercial and underground, he has released music with major and cutting edge underground labels such as Sony, Columbia, Virgin, Positiva, Ultra, Anjunadeep, Toolroom, Defected, Musical Freedom, Spinnin, Armada Subjekt, Hot Creations, Circus, Desolat, Moon Harbour, Relief, Knee Deep In Sound, Sola, Truesoul, Lost, Repopulate Mars, Realm, Viva, and many more.

Jon’s engineering expertise has also led to commercial remixes and collaborations with huge artists like Mabel, Kelis, MK, Duke Dumont, Oliver Heldens, Katy B, Nervo, Lost Frequencies, Marshall Jefferson as well as contemporary underground artists such as Todd Terry, Solardo, Michael Bibi, and Max Chapman.

With millions of streams under his belt, Jon also has two Beatport no.1 singles to his name – but that’s not all. He’s also put together award-winning sample packs, a best-selling course, and he’s even an educator at many renowned music schools. So, there’s no doubt about the fact that you’re in safe hands.

Jon’s productions caught our ears a while back now, Mainly due to the warm and punchy mix downs he was doing on his club music. Quickly enough we signed some of his music to our label

HOT SINCE 82, KNEE DEEP IN SOUND

I have always been a fan of Jon’s production, the way he can use strong melodies in an underground club track is a gift that can’t be taught.

MK, AREA 10

One of the most versatile and knowledgeable producers of our current scene, I don’t know many engineers who can produce both underground & commercial but is an authentic as they come with a deep musical palette and ear for what actually sounds good

DANNY HOWARD, BBC RADIO 1

Whenever I see the name on a release it’s the real seal of quality, A gold standard.

DJ, Radio Presenter

MISTA JAM, BBC RADIO 1