Sessions& FAQ.

Usually at the TRIPBOX studio in Vienna’s 9th district, or online from anywhere in the world. By arrangement, a session can also take place at your own studio, for example to discuss your setup or room acoustics.

We work together over Zoom. My studio is equipped to switch between screen sharing and live camera views, with audio transmitted in full stereo quality. This lets us discuss your production, demonstrate techniques and listen to the results together.

You need a computer, a stable internet connection, headphones or suitable speakers, and a microphone and webcam.

Yes. Your tracks, mixes and production questions can be the starting point. We can analyse what is working, identify what is holding a production back and try practical ways to improve it.

No. Sessions are adapted to your level, whether you are starting with your first DAW or already producing and looking for more professional results. Your goals determine the content.

We arrange appointments and duration individually. Two-hour sessions (120 minutes) have proved useful for exploring a topic in depth. A different duration can be agreed around what you want to work on, with time between sessions to apply what you have learned.

That depends on your starting point and goals. As a rough guide, around five two-hour sessions can cover the basic functions of Ableton Live or another DAW. Learning production, mixing and more advanced techniques takes additional practice and time.

Some people come regularly for years, bringing new productions for feedback and developing their skills over time. There is no fixed curriculum or required number of sessions.

You do not need to bring equipment to the studio: everything is here to get started. Between sessions, it is important to practise, ideally with a reasonably current DAW and good headphones or speakers.

An audio interface and MIDI keyboard may become useful as you progress. We can discuss a home-studio setup suited to your plans and budget as part of the coaching. For online sessions, you also need the Zoom equipment described above.

Yes. Interactive audio, game audio and spatial sound are part of my work, including Unreal Engine and Wwise. My Sonic Lifeforms project and my 2023 Unreal Fest talk in New Orleans offer a glimpse of that practice. We choose topics to match your interests and experience.

Yes. Email michael@tripbox.com to arrange a free introductory conversation about your goals and how we could work together. You can also ask about a free 20-minute mix or production feedback session.

The fee is €65 net per hour, plus 20% VAT. A two-hour session therefore costs €130 net.

School and university students pay a reduced fee of €50 net per hour, plus 20% VAT. A two-hour session therefore costs €100 net.

Email michael@tripbox.com with a few words about your experience, what you want to work on and whether you prefer Vienna or online. I will get back to you personally to discuss the next steps and suitable dates.