Our tutors have decades of experience as artists and experts in the electronic music industry.
We all share the love for music and have a passion for sharing our knowledge with the new wave of electronic music producers.
We bring the best in each one of our students and help them unleash their creative potential.
Head Tutor & Director | Scotland’s Only Ableton Certified Trainer | DJ & Music Producer
The founder of subSine academy and main teacher of the Creator, Producer, Artist and online courses. Simon is Scotland’s only Ableton Certified Trainer, chosen by Ableton as one of the very best trainers in the world, and a highly accomplished music producer.
As a professional musician under his Petrichor alias, he has released on record labels worldwide including legendary techno label Soma Records and has released two critically acclaimed albums – Mångata (2015) and in Narisshu (2019), picking up awards such as Mixmag’s Album of the Month.
In the studio, Simon works with artists such as Slam, Domenic Capello, Jackmaster, Jasper James and many more. He has gained international touring experience as a DJ and live act.
Here’s a set that was put together for Slam’s legendary ‘Slam Radio’ podcast under his Petrichor alias:
Check out this Attack Magazine article about life as an Ableton Certified Trainer with Simon Stokes:
When you learn at subSine | Academy, you’re not just learning from teachers – you’re learning from professionals who remain active in the music industry.
Reddit hosted an AMA (Ask Me Anything) with Simon with some really interesting questions and answers:
Hi – I'm Petrichor (Soma Records) and I make techno – AMA
byu/petrichor_soma inTechnoProduction
And here’s a DJ set recorded when playing with the legendary Orbital in Goerge Square in Glasgow:
