87 Sound Academy is a longtime vision of Music Producer & Engineer Jason Vaughn.
In 2022, after years working in the Live Show Production / Touring Industry,
Jason started Playback University, an online educational platform offering
training in Ableton Playback Engineering.
From 2022-2024, the vision continued to evolve and expand, eventually
including Music Production, Audio Engineering, and Musical Performance courses.
In 2023, during a conversation with a woman who spent 20 years homeschooling her
children, an idea was sparked. As a former homeschool student himself, Jason recognized
the lack of exposure this particular group had to learning these subjects.
And just like that, the 87 Sound Academy was born.
Infusing traditional concepts and techniques with decades of real-world industry
experience, we have crafted what we believe to be a one-of-a-kind program with immense
value. Our instructors and course creators collectively share a number of accolades and
accomplishments, including GRAMMY Awards, numerous RIAA Platinum & Gold Certifications,
Billboard #1 Albums, and decades of Live Show experience at every level.
We are humbled and elated to have the opportunity to share our
collective knowledge and experience, and pour into the
next generation of Music Professionals!
In 2022, after years working in the Live Show Production / Touring Industry,
Jason started Playback University, an online educational platform offering
training in Ableton Playback Engineering.
From 2022-2024, the vision continued to evolve and expand, eventually
including Music Production, Audio Engineering, and Musical Performance courses.
In 2023, during a conversation with a woman who spent 20 years homeschooling her
children, an idea was sparked. As a former homeschool student himself, Jason recognized
the lack of exposure this particular group had to learning these subjects.
And just like that, the 87 Sound Academy was born.
Infusing traditional concepts and techniques with decades of real-world industry
experience, we have crafted what we believe to be a one-of-a-kind program with immense
value. Our instructors and course creators collectively share a number of accolades and
accomplishments, including GRAMMY Awards, numerous RIAA Platinum & Gold Certifications,
Billboard #1 Albums, and decades of Live Show experience at every level.
We are humbled and elated to have the opportunity to share our
collective knowledge and experience, and pour into the
next generation of Music Professionals!
Here are a few folks who have contributed
their amazing talent and knowledge to our program
Jason Vaughn
87 Sound Creator
Over 20 years of experience as a Musician, Music Producer, and Audio Engineer
GRAMMY Winner
Caleb James
Live Show Engineer
Credits Include: H.E.R., Kehlani, Doja Cat, Pharrell, Ella Mae
Credits Include: H.E.R., Kehlani, Doja Cat, Pharrell, Ella Mae
Natra Average
Music Producer
Credits Include: Earth Gang, K Camp
Credits Include: Earth Gang, K Camp
Omar Osorio
Over a decade of experience as a professional Keyboard Player and Music Educator, specializing in Jazz, Gospel, and Latin styles.
Building the Bridge Between Creative Expression & Technical Expertise