Jon Kong xpansivAcademy
Jon Kong playing to a crowd
The Essentials of House Music Production

Ready to close the gap?

The complete system behind four Beatport No. 1s, over a decade in the studio, and the sound behind some of house music's biggest names. Now it's your turn to close the gap, and finish the records you know you're capable of.

Instant access, start todayLifetime access + updatesSecure Stripe checkoutPay in full or split ×2 / ×3
Real world experience

Not theory. Real records.

Engineering, producing and mixing for Carl Cox, Anyma, Michael Bibi, Hot Since 82, Patrick Topping, Vintage Culture, Todd Terry, Roger Sanchez, Marshall Jefferson and Kelis, released on Sony, Columbia, Solid Grooves, Hot Creations, Toolroom and Anjunadeep.

Beatport No. 1s
500M+Streams
15+ yrsIn the studio
200+Producers developed
Jon Kong playing to the crowd
Jon Kong with a certified silver disc
Jon Kong on stage
Jon Kong in the studio
Worked with
carl-cox
anyma
michael-bibi
hot-since-82
patrick-topping
vintage-culture
Released on
defected
hot-creations
knee-deep-in-sound
toolroom
solid-grooves
universal
“Jon Kong is the best producer I've worked with in at least the last 20 years.”
Marshall Jefferson
We get results

Students getting signed.

Real producers, real releases, on Hot Creations, Toolroom, Flashmob, Nervous and more.

“I've been using the techniques ever since and just had an EP signed to Hot Creations.”

No-E
No-E
EP signed to Hot Creations

“I just got an email from Toolroom and they want to sign my demo, couldn't be more appreciative!”

Clavette
Clavette
Toolroom signing

“Thanks for all your knowledge, my track went #1 and #9 on Beatport. My mind is blown.”

KJ
Kenny Johnstone
#1 & #9 on Beatport

“I signed a track to Flashmob and it's sounding really good because of everything I've learned.”

D
Delkode
Signed to Flashmob

“Absolute night and day with how my mixes and tracks sound with the techniques you've shared.”

Guest Who
Guest Who
Producer

“A fast-track way to get the quality knowledge needed to further your skills and career.”

Sorley
Sorley
Producer
Mindset, the part most courses skip

Finish more. Burn out less.

Most production courses skip the one thing that quietly decides everything: how you feel in the studio. It defines what happens session to session.

Jon builds mindset into the method, because most producers who come to him are technically capable but burned out or blocked. The whole point is to make this something you actually want to keep doing.

Enjoy the process, and the records follow.

Jon Kong in the studio
The system · 12 modules · 12 weeks

Ground up to signed standard.

A structured pathway, drums, low end, arrangement, mixing, mastering, across 12 focused modules of studio video, zero filler, with weekly action items so you feel your progress.

Module 01

The Fundamentals

The essential skills every house record is built on, your solid foundation.

Module 02

Foundations & Drums

Build drum patterns with the irresistible groove that gives tracks their feel.

Module 03

Perfecting the Low End

Craft basslines with the power and depth that make tracks stand out.

Module 04

Nailing the Main Section

Build core melodies and harmonies that capture the listener.

Module 05

Vocals & Energy

Use vocals to add personality, emotion and a sound that's your own.

Module 06

Breakdowns & Transitions

Build anticipation and move seamlessly between sections.

Module 07

Big Breakdown & Drops

Create high-impact moments that get the crowd on its feet.

Module 08

Mixing Drums

Crisp, clear, professional beats that translate everywhere.

Module 09

Mixing Bass

Balance the low end so it's powerful and clean on any system.

Module 10

Mixing Vocals & Synths

Blend for a rich, dynamic, signature sound.

Module 11

Finalising Arrangement

Lock the journey so every element sits exactly where it should.

Module 12

Mastering

The finishing touches that make it club- and release-ready.

Signed after the course
OFFAIAH & Breeve - Defected
OFFAIAH & BreeveDefected
Boon - Moxy
BoonMoxy
Clavette - Toolroom
ClavetteToolroom
Mij Mack - Nervous
Mij MackNervous
Sorley - Solid Grooves
SorleySolid Grooves
Inside the course
Inside the course
Inside the course
Inside the course

Templates, sample packs, and the same tools Jon uses every day, all included.

The offer, everything you get

The complete system.

12-module pathway

A 12-week structured route from the ground up to signed standard.

50+ how-to videos

Every step of the process demonstrated in the studio, start to finish.

Project templates

The same starting points Jon works from, skip the blank-session paralysis.

Award-winning sample packs · £497 in tools

Templates, packs and resources bundled in, free.

The exact tools & chains

The plugins and processing Jon reaches for every day.

Mindset method built in

Finish more, burn out less, the part other courses leave out.

Lifetime access + updates

Go at your own pace and revisit anytime. All future updates included.

Community access included · + £200 Mentorship credit

Full-track breakdowns in Jon's Vault, a growing production, mixing & mastering library, plus £200 toward the live Mentorship if you upgrade.

Who it's for

Intermediate to advanced producers who know the basics but want to reach a professional standard, anyone with half-finished projects, overwhelmed by conflicting advice, who wants a clear framework and the confidence to finish and release.

Who it's not for

Complete beginners or anyone after shortcuts. This assumes an intermediate skill set so we can move fast and go deep, if you're brand new, build the fundamentals first.

Jon Kong in the studio
Your instructor

Learn it from someone who actually does it.

Jon Kong, producer & mix engineer, 15+ years, over 500 million streams. Worked with Carl Cox, Anyma, Hot Since 82, Michael Bibi, Patrick Topping, Lost Frequencies and Nelly Furtado.

Essentials is the exact process behind those records, taught to you, step by step.

My guarantee

Do the work, finish the record.

Complete every module and submit your action items. If you still don't have a release-ready record by the end, I'll keep working with you one-to-one until you do. I can promise that because the system works, when you put the effort in, it delivers.

Enrol, Home Study

One system. Your schedule.

The complete Essentials system. Pay in full, or split into 2 or 3, you get full, immediate access either way. No cohort, no waiting.

Best value

Pay in full

£1,750
  • One simple payment
  • Immediate full access
  • Lifetime access + all updates
  • £497 in tools + £200 credit
Enrol now →

2 payments

£875 /mo × 2
  • Total £1,750
  • Second payment in 30 days
  • Immediate full access
  • Everything included
Choose 2 payments →

3 payments

£600 /mo × 3
  • Total £1,800
  • Spread over 3 months
  • Immediate full access
  • Everything included
Choose 3 payments →

Secure checkout via Stripe · Instant access · Prefer the live experience? Apply for the next Mentorship cohort →

Questions

Before you enrol.

Do I need to be advanced?

You should be past the absolute-beginner stage, comfortable in your DAW and with the basics of arrangement. Essentials is built for intermediate to advanced producers who want to reach a professional standard.

Which DAW do I need?

Any. The system is DAW-agnostic, the process, decisions and techniques apply in every DAW, and everything is demonstrated so you can follow along in whatever you use.

How much time does it take?

It's a 12-week structured pathway, but it's self-paced with lifetime access, there's no falling behind. Most producers do a module a week alongside their own music; you can go faster or slower.

How long do I have access?

Lifetime. Home Study comes with lifetime access to all materials and future updates, so you can revisit anytime.

Can I split the payment?

Yes, pay in full at £1,750, or split into 2 × £875 or 3 × £600. You get full, immediate access on any option.

What if it doesn't work for me?

My guarantee: do the work, complete every module and submit your action items, and if you still don't have a release-ready record, I'll keep working with you one-to-one until you do.

Home Study or the live Mentorship?

Home Study is the full system, self-paced, start today. The Mentorship is the same system taught live over 12 weeks with weekly personal feedback from Jon, it's by application, twice a year. Home Study buyers get £200 credit toward it.

Last thing

Finish the records you know you're capable of.

Get the full system today and start closing the gap, on your own schedule.

Not quite ready?

Book a call with Jon or send your questions, happy to help you decide.