Creative Excellence

Creative Excellence

Creative Excellence

Creative Excellence

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Redefining Music Education

1500 Sound Academy, based in Los Angeles, CA, is a revolutionary music academy co-founded by Grammy Award winners James Fauntleroy and Larrance Dopson. The school’s disruptive approach delivers a one-of-a-kind music education, both online and in-person, making 1500 Sound Academy the innovative school for aspiring musicians.

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Academic Approach

1500 Sound Academy is a trailblazing music education institution that strives to produce passionate sound creators through mentorship, fostering a positive mindset, and professional development.


Our state-of-the-art music school in Los Angeles offers comprehensive courses as part of our Music & Industry Fundamentals, DJ Fundamentals, and Vocal Performance & Production Fundamentals programs to aspiring professionals, no matter their skill level.

Music and Industry Fundamentals

Thrive in the music industry with comprehensive training in our very own Music & Industry Fundamentals Program. Professionals at 1500 Sound Academy offer all the in-depth knowledge you need in order to begin or expand your career in music. Our program includes production, composition, songwriting, engineering techniques, branding, marketing, and recording.

DJ Fundamentals

1500 Sound Academy is proud to offer DJ classes in Los Angeles with a well-rounded curriculum encompassing everything to learn about being a DJ and the industry, including DJing basics, mixing, performance, and much more!

Vocal Performance and Production Fundamentals

Vocals are what we do! 1500 Sound Academy is proud to offer our highly-anticipated vocal program with a robust curriculum that explores vocal techniques, performance, vocal recording and vocal production.

Administration

Doug Fenske

Campus Director

Doug Fenske upholds a Grammy-nominated, six-time platinum, 20-year career in music engineering and production. He has worked on a string of commercially and critically successful albums, including Frank Ocean’s channel ORANGE, Chris Brown’s Exclusive [The FOREVER Edition], Jamie Foxx’s Intuition, and Jordin Sparks’ Jordin Sparks. Doug has also spent time in the studio with Bruno Mars, Andre 3000, Ne-Yo, Ryan Tedder and LL Cool J.

Jamie Blake

Doug Fenske

Deputy Director of Education, Instructor
Director of Education

Jamie Blake is a producer, songwriter,
performer, and music educator. As a musician, he specializes in playing drums and using the Ableton Push as a chromatic instrument. He has shared the stage as a DJ and live performer with artists such as JMSN, Smino, Joe Kay, ESTA, Sango, Snoh Aalegra, Dave B, Flamingosis and more.

Jamie is an Ableton Certified Trainer, has a B.A. in Audio Engineering from The Evergreen State College and earned a master’s in music from Berklee College of Music.

Doug Fenske upholds a Grammy-nominated, six-time platinum, 19-year career in music engineering and production. He has worked on a string of commercially and critically successful albums, including Frank Ocean’s channel ORANGE, Chris Brown’s Exclusive [The FOREVER Edition], Jamie Foxx’s Intuition, and Jordin Sparks’ Jordin Sparks. Doug has also spent time in the studio with Bruno Mars, Andre 3000, Ne-Yo, Ryan Tedder and LL Cool J.

Jamie Blake

Deputy Director of Education, Instructor

Jamie Blake is a producer, songwriter,
performer, and music educator. As a musician, he specializes in playing drums and using the Ableton Push as a chromatic instrument. He has shared the stage as a DJ and live performer with artists such as JMSN, Smino, Joe Kay, ESTA, Sango, Snoh Aalegra, Dave B, Flamingosis and more.

Jamie is an Ableton Certified Trainer, has a B.A. in Audio Engineering from The Evergreen State College and earned a master’s in music from Berklee College of Music.

Jeanette Tampan

Director of Enrollment Management

Jamie Blake is a producer, songwriter,
performer, and music educator. As a musician, he specializes in playing drums and using the Ableton Push as a chromatic instrument. He has shared the stage as a DJ and live performer with artists such as JMSN, Smino, Joe Kay, ESTA, Sango, Snoh Aalegra, Dave B, Flamingosis and more.

Jamie is an Ableton Certified Trainer, has a B.A. in Audio Engineering from The Evergreen State College and earned a master’s in music from Berklee College of Music.

Ray Medina

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Director of Relations
Director of Education

Raymond Medina is a music producer, songwriter, tracking engineer, and mixing engineer from Orange County, CA. He is a graduate of the Los Angeles Recording School and is an alumnus of the 1500 Sound Academy. He is proficient with both Ableton and Pro Tools and has worked in multiple studios in the Los Angeles area. He is currently working and assisting behind the scenes with a few of the top charting songwriters and music producers in the music industry today.

Doug Fenske upholds a Grammy-nominated, six-time platinum, 19-year career in music engineering and production. He has worked on a string of commercially and critically successful albums, including Frank Ocean’s channel ORANGE, Chris Brown’s Exclusive [The FOREVER Edition], Jamie Foxx’s Intuition, and Jordin Sparks’ Jordin Sparks. Doug has also spent time in the studio with Bruno Mars, Andre 3000, Ne-Yo, Ryan Tedder and LL Cool J.


Fenske earned his B.A. in Speech Communication from Eastern Illinois University, then graduated from The Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences. He has passionately held various roles in music production education since 2012 and currently serves as the Director of Education at 1500 Sound Academy.

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Step into a vibrant community where learning extends beyond the classroom, and inspiration is found around every corner.

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Apply now to kickstart your career in music!

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Apply now to kickstart your career in music!

This institution is a private institution approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Approval to operate means the institution is compliant with the minimum standards contained in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 (as amended) and Division 7.5 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. Click here to access Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education website.

This institution is a private institution approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Approval to operate means the institution is compliant with the minimum standards contained in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 (as amended) and Division 7.5 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. Click here to access Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education website.

This institution is a private institution approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Approval to operate means the institution is compliant with the minimum standards contained in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 (as amended) and Division 7.5 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. Click here to access Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education website.

This institution is a private institution approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Approval to operate means the institution is compliant with the minimum standards contained in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 (as amended) and Division 7.5 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. Click here to access Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education website.