Private Audio Production Lessons in Westchester, NY
Private Lessons For Beginners to Advanced Students in Funk, Jazz, Rock, Pop & Beyond.
Kris Hayes brings deep industry experience to every lesson—teaching you the art and science of audio production and engineering with hands-on techniques that match professional standards.
Kris Hayes
Production & Engineering
Kris tailors lessons to your goals—whether you're building a demo, preparing for college or industry roles, or creating release-ready tracks. His teaching blends real-world production insight with creative exploration and technical precision. A magna cum laude graduate in Studio Production from SUNY Purchase, Kris has engineered sessions in Westchester, Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, and the Blue Ridge Mountains. His work appears on ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, TLC’s American Pickers, and Billboard-charting records. When not teaching, he’s mastering music (both digital and vinyl), mixing live and in-studio for the top‑ranked Old Gods of Appalachia podcast, front‑of‑house sound engineering, and performing as lead guitarist in the band Labrador.
What You’ll Learn
Master recording techniques, mixing, and sound design
Explore digital and vinyl mastering, restoration, and mixing workflows
Learn the tools and techniques used in composition and arrangement
Build your audio portfolio with instructor-led mini masterclasses
Craft a unique sonic signature and professional audio identity
Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard software and hardware to prepare for real-world studio and live sound environments
What Students, Parents & College Professors Are Saying
"Enrolling my son at Lagond three years ago was one of the best decisions we have ever made. Thanks to all of you at Lagond, he is going to his dream school and will work with some of the most talented people in the university universe. We are very grateful for how you bore with us and guided us every step of the way."
– Parent
"I just wanted to say hello and also say how grateful I am to you and everyone at the school. I guess it just finally really hit me recently how incredible the education I got from Lagond was. I just want to say thank you so much and that there is no way I would be here today without the amazing education I received from Lagond."
– Student“I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the most incredible 4 weeks. I can't begin to explain how much the Lagond faculty and curriculum has enriched my life. I'm forever grateful for the instruction you both afford me. I feel inspired, and ready to take on the audition season!”
- Parent“I do think about Lagond and the profound impact it's had on my life all the time. You definitely helped place me in a position to excel as a musician in college, and I am so grateful for everything I've learned.”
– Student
“Thanks for all you do for the students and the music. Eugene speaks highly of his work with you and it's clear from how he plays that he was well prepared all the way around.”
– Eastman School of Music Professor
Ready to Book Your Lesson?
Get started with a trial session or contact us to learn more.
info@lagondmusic.org
(914) 345-0512
9 Haven St
Elmsford, NY 10523