If you love music, you can make it too
I'm James Rial, one half of electronic music act Audiojack and owner of Gruuv Records. For over 20 years I've made music professionally — now I mix, master, coach and teach producers of every level how to make music they're proud of.
- One half of Audiojack
- Owner of Gruuv Records
- Openlab Radio host
- Mix & mastering engineer
- Production coach & mentor
James Rial in the studio
What I offer
Ways to work with me
Whether you're making your first beat or adding the final 5% of finesse, there's a path here for you.
Mixing & Mastering
Send me your stems and I’ll mix and master your track to a release-ready standard — very affordable compared to other top engineers.
View the serviceBeginners Course
Go from your very first loop to a finished track, in small easy chunks. No experience needed. €49, lifetime access.
Start learningProduction Masterclass
Over 2 hours showing how professional club tracks are actually built, plus an Ableton template and 21 effect racks.
See the masterclass1:1 Mentor Program
One-on-one coaching since 2020, from first beat to getting signed. Ableton Live specialist, but working in any DAW.
See the program360 Course
A tailored 6 × 1-hour Ableton course. You pick the style, I teach you how to make it — from consultation to finished tracks. €400.
See the courseAudiojack
The track record
70+
Countries performed in
50M+
Streams
9
No.1 tracks on Beatport
Releasing on
- Crosstown Rebels
- 2020Vision
- 8bit
- Solid Grooves
- Dirtybird
- Gruuv
Remixes for
- Underworld
- Basement Jaxx
- Groove Armada
- Bryan Ferry
- Hot Since 82
A personal note
I started making music age 12 — I couldn't wait to get home from school so I could jump on the computer and make some beats.
Over 30 years later, and 20 years into a professional music career, I still love sitting in the studio making music. It's still fun — and now I know it makes me feel good for lots of other reasons too.
We as humans need a creative outlet of some form, for our mental strength and agility from youth into old age. Whether you're writing, painting, dancing or whatever you enjoy, I hope you can find something creative in your life.
James x
Benefits of creativity
Having a creative outlet is amazing for you
Studies have shown that a creative outlet:
- Improves mental health, reduces anxiety and depression
- Improves performance at work or school
- Reduces risk of degenerative diseases
- Helps emotional development
- Improves critical thinking skills
Want to learn more?
Got a track that needs the Audiojack touch?
Send me your stems and I'll mix and master it to a release-ready standard. If you don't love the result, you don't pay.
Beginners Course
Start making music from lesson one
Everyone loves music, but almost no one thinks they can make it. My beginners course is a fast, affordable path built for complete beginners — so you can finally make the music you've always wanted to.
- No experience needed — from your first lesson you’re making music
- Do it in small, easy chunks around your life
- Uses Ableton Live (free trial covers the whole course)
Free Newsletter
Join The Community
Each month I send out an email newsletter with loads of good stuff for DJs, producers and music lovers. I share what's happening in my world, my new music and if you have new stuff coming out I'll share that too.
What's in it
- News about my music
- Artist spotlight — I share any new releases from the community. That’s you guys
- Offers — discounts for coaching, mixing & mastering, online courses, and more
For the DJs
- Free exclusive track — usually unreleased edits by Audiojack or my other musical aliases
- Latest release — something I’ve been involved with
- One from the box — a club weapon I recommend
For the producers
- Production tutorial video — me sharing studio skills and techniques
- Free sample pack — exclusive samples I’ve created for you to use, royalty free
- Free Ableton device — a bespoke effects device I’ve created
For the listeners
- Album recommendation
- DJ mix
- Radio show