2025-11-15T00:00:00.000Z

Beat Academy mentorship was a great investment and helped me to get to my next level in music production and mindset. Ivan is such a pro, he’s funny, wise, and there is so much to learn from him! I loved learning in a smaller more intimate group and the feedback I received on my projects was super helpful and honest. I highly recommend this mentorship to those who are focused on their music production career.

2025-10-18T00:00:00.000Z

I came from a place where there was no purpose behind my music and wasn’t able to take my music compositions from the moment I started them to completion. With the mentorship program, I was guided by Ill Factor to gain that ability to complete my compositions and then be able to arrange them musically. I was also learning from others aside from Ill Factor in the mentorship group which was great. My music journey is by no means complete but now I have purpose to take it further and will be back for more to take it to the next level. This has been a great experience for me.

2025-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

I joined the Beat Academy Elevate program as an established music producer from Nairobi, Kenya. I had already worked with a few artists, but my goal was to become a top-level music producer, a business-minded creator, and an artist manager. I didn’t just want to make music — I wanted to build a career for myself and help my artists do the same. The 6-month journey with ill Factor completely changed my mindset. He opened my eyes to a whole new world in the music business. Through his guidance, I developed not only a deeper business sense but also the ability to elevate my artists and help make their dreams a reality. As I write this, I can truly say I’m making real progress. This mentorship gave me the kind of growth that would’ve taken me at least five years to achieve on my own. Ill Factor’s 20+ years of experience is worth every penny, and I highly recommend this program to anyone who’s serious about their dream. Thank you, Ivan (ill Factor). I hope to connect with you again in the future!

2025-03-12T00:00:00.000Z

Being in the mentorship program, with Ivan Corraliza as our mentor, really elevated my artistry to a level that I would have not expected before. Being able to have consistent feedback to improve and helping me see where are the areas of opportunities that I struggled with, really helped me forge a better vision on where I want to be with my music. I fully recommend checking out the Mentorship Program if you want to get serious about finding purpose in your music.

2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z

I joined the mentorship program as a fledgling producer who kept getting stuck and would pain-stakingly dig in to get everything sounding just "perfect". 6 weeks getting my kick drum to sound right - sort of stuff. Then I joined the mentorship program. From the outset I decided that I would do what I was told - even if it felt uncomfortable - in order to make the most of the experience and learn what I could from someone who has been there done that. Thats where things got interesting... Ivan was able to dig into what kept tripping me up, why was I getting stuck, and more importantly how to keep moving forward and growing, learning, evolving and getting better with a sense of confidence. By the end of the mentorship I was completing whole tracks from beggining to end within 3 weeks. Tracks that I was genuinely happy with! The last track I completed before joining the program took me 18 months! Im now producing and writing my best work with more confidence, greater ease, a sense of flow and direction and all in reasonable time frames. Unimaginable to me prior to the mentorship. So if your music is important to you and youre in need of something to help you elevate your passion to another level, even if youre not sure it is that you need, this course is for you. I may even be back again myself.. Thanks Ivan. This was an incredible journey and opportunity.

2024-07-22T00:00:00.000Z

Three weeks ago, I completed Ivan's mentorship program, and it was an extraordinary journey. While Ivan offers fantastic free content, the mentorship experience is on an entirely different level. It was the best experience in my music career. Ivan as a Mentor Ivan is an exceptional mentor. His expertise extends beyond music; he also guides you in workflow and mentality. Ivan constantly pushes his mentees to step out of their comfort zones, ensuring continuous growth and improvement. Program Highlights Personal Growth: Ivan's mentorship goes beyond technical skills. He emphasizes the importance of mindset and work habits, which are crucial for long-term success. Challenge and Support: Throughout the program, Ivan challenges you to exceed your limits while providing the support needed to achieve new heights. Comprehensive Learning: In just six months, the amount of knowledge and practical skills you gain is equivalent to what you might learn in three years at a university. Final Thoughts I am confident that I will return to this mentorship in the future. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone serious about advancing their music career. This mentorship is more valuable than any university program I know of, and it delivers tremendous learning in a short time. I cannot emphasize enough how worthwhile this mentorship is – 100% recommended!

2024-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Hello, I go under my artist name Kightzeareau with my music. I have been fortunate enough to be accepted into the Beat Academy Elite Mentorship program in early 2024, under the watchful eye of Grammy award winning producer Ivan "Ill Factor" Corraliza. The road to the mentorship program was a long one, I took up the Beat Academy courses back in 2021, learning solo, the foundations that Ivan provided with his courses, I gain the courage to voice the music that I have always wanted to create. With a couple personal singles and personal 6 song EP album under my belt, I finally took the plunge and applied for the Elite Mentorship program. I believed as much as I learned on my own, solo, I needed a mentor to help elevate me to the next level, little did I know that Ivan not only wanted to elevate me but also transform my music to the next level. Ivan is the consummate professional. Every student he takes under his wing will be catered too, with the goals that they have, but Ivan will challenge those goals to make sure you are growing. With a rag tag of diverse musicians around the world also on the call sessions, I got a glimpse of what the world of producing is like, and I not only learned so much from my fellow classmates, but was also had the privilidged to have career professionals in vocal training and mixing and mastering come listen to our calls and give feedback. The program gives as much as you give to it. Ivan is here to help you find your voice and guide you through the woods, not to do the work for you. I am so very grateful to have been able to be mentored by someone, who is so passionate about his craft, that he wants others to be successful in their craft as well. I can't recommend enough for any inspiring artist, at any level, to be able to take this course on their journey into making the music they dreamed about. Ivan has the experience, background and connections to backup and deliver to you the growth you will want in your music. With what I have learned in 3 months, probably saved myself years of headaches and self-problem solving by following Ivan's guidence in the program. I have plans to take what I learn and go out in my journey and see where it takes me. I have no qualms in taking this program again. Making and producing music is a lifelong journey. And having someone like Ill Factor in your corner at any level, at any time, I believe, will set you up for success and wins in your musical journey. Thank you so much, Ivan. God bless you and your good works you have done with Beat Academy and the elite mentorship that you have provided. In my short time in the program, I have no doubt, that many good songs we hear in the media, will be from artists and producers with links to Beat Academy and Ill Factors Mentorship program. Cheers to all of you on your musical journey. I hope to meet you all on top of the mountain!

2023-12-13T00:00:00.000Z

I gained a lot of knowledge and had a lot of insights. the guidance we received every week was great. Ivan really cares about his students and freely shares the experiences he makes in the music industry. He is a fine producer with a great ear who can point out in a clear and concise way what the problems with a student's composition or mix are. We also had access to his massive library of training normally only available on the 'Ultimate Producer' course—free of charge. His openness and level of sharing are invaluable for someone who wants to make it in the industry. The course is perfect for someone who wants to acquire the knowledge to make it in the industry and be held accountable every week.