U-Nam - Music Production tutor - Laguna Hills
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Make Your Bedroom Record Sound Like a Billboard Hit — From a Billboard #1, World-Class, Multi-Platinum Producer, Mixer & Audio Engineer.

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U-NAM BILLBOARD CHART-TOPPER ARTIST, MULTI-PLATINUM PRODUCER & CEO/FOUNDER OF SKYTOWN MUSIC GROUP (SKYTOWN RECORDS/SKYTOWN MUSIC PUBLISHING ASCAP/MUSIC BY SKYTOWN PUBLISHING BMI) U-Nam has played, recorded and worked with: Barry White, Kool & the Gang, Billy Paul, George Duke, Marcus Miller, Eric Benet, Dave Koz, Najee, Phil Perry, Stokley Williams (Mint Condition), Rahsaan Patterson, Patrice Rushen, Paul Jackson Jr., WahWah Watson, Paul Jackson (The Headhunters), Regina Belle, Glenn Jones, D'Train, Ronny Jordan, Rick Braun, Jonathan Butler, Jeff Lorber, Jeff Golub, Maysa Leak, Ronnie Foster, Abiodun (The Last Poets), Daddy-O (Stetasonic), Norman Connors, Dennis Chambers, Andreas Oberg, Alsou, Luis Fonsi, Honeyz, MC Solaar, Ophélie Winter, Marva King, Tony Terry, Oleta Adams, Candy Dulfer, Deniece Williams, Brian Simpson, Euge Groove, Bob Baldwin, Tom Braxton, Gregg Karukas, Michael Paulo, Joey Sommerville, James Day, Cool Million and many more… “The man known as U-Nam, is destined to become one of the most controversial musicians. In the few recordings that I have heard, there is a conviction towards making himself felt by the general public, and the critics alike. It’s great to have a new voice on the guitar scene; one that is loaded with energy and excitement.” -Ten time Grammy Award recipient, NAE Jazz Master and Guitar legend- –George Benson- Born and raised in Paris / France, U-Nam began playing the guitar at age 12, and studied for three years at the Paris-based CIM – the first European school for jazz – between 1986 and 1989. At age 19 he turned professional, becoming a fixture at Paris studio sessions. Well known throughout Europe and the US as a musical trendsetter and innovative player in Instrumental Music, Soul, and R&B, Emmanuel “U-Nam” Abiteboul has more than earned his reputation as a virtuosic guitarist and producer. Since his move to the US from Paris, France in 2007, Guitarist U-Nam has had the opportunity to perform, record and produce several of the top artists in the Smooth Jazz, R&B, and Soul genres. He has traveled throughout the US at events and Festivals including the Catalina JazzTrax Festival, Jazz on the Green, the JazzTrax Big Bear Festival, the Dave Koz and Friends Cruise et al. His performances extend outside of the US, he performed as one of the headline acts at the Dubai Jazz Festival in February 2010. Originally a renowned producer, U-Nam has worked with a number of International Artists including Barry White, Kool & the Gang, Honeyz, Louis Fonsi, and MC-Solaar, earning him several Gold and Multi-Platinum records. In 2007, he established himself as a prominent solo artist with the release his sophomore album, “Back from the 80s” which included the #1 hit “Street Life”. “Street Life” stayed in the Top Three on the US Billboard Charts for three months and the Top Ten charts for an entire year. In 2008, U-Nam signed with the prestigious guitar manufacturer, Ibanez. In their 2009 product catalog, he was honored with a double page feature alongside legendary guitarists George Benson, Pat Metheny, and John Scofield. He has since been featured in the 2010, 2011 and 2012 catalogs. U-Nam has five album releases as a solo artist. “The Past Builds the Future” (2005) was #2 on SolarRadio UK (the largest soul radio station in the UK). The album had significant radio airplay in Europe and made it into the Top 47 on the US charts. “Back from the 80s” (2007) was the number one album of the year on Jazz FM, Steve Quirk’s Fusion Flavours, as well as a #1 on the US Billboard Charts. “Unanimity” (2009) has reached the Top 30 on the US Billboard charts with his hit single “Shine On”. In recent years, he also released “The Early Tapes” and “The Best of.” His latest album “Weekend In L.A” ( A Tribute To George Benson ) will be released on August 29th 2012. U-Nam also hosted a successful jazz series entitled the “One-Soul Jazz Series” at the Cellar in Long Beach, California. The series has included popular Smooth Jazz Musicians such as Gregg Karukas, Michael Paulo, Tom Braxton, Kim Waters, Gail Jhonson, and Greg Adams. He was also considered for the 2009 Grammy’s in three categories including Best Improvised Solo and Best Pop Instrumental Song. In recent months, following the newly signed record deals with Village Again Japan and SkyTown Records USA, U-Nam has taken on the ambitious project of creating a George Benson Tribute, acknowledged as no small task by those familiar with the Legend’s music. But according to GB himself, U-Nam is surely qualified for this undertaking. This album includes a MEGA ALL-STAR line up of artists and musicians including many of the talented performers that appeared on George Benson’s historic albums. Some of the artists on the album include but are not limited to: George Duke, Marcus Miller, Stokley Williams (Mint Condition), Phil Perry, Patrice Rushen, Paul Jackson Jr, Ronnie Foster, Andreas Oberg, Tim “TiO” Owens, Wah Wah Watson, Michael White, Dio Saucedo, and many more. Within less than two weeks following its release, the album has already reached #1 on iTunes Japan for Jazz, #1 on Amazon US for Neo-Soul, and #1 on Amazon US for Smooth Jazz. It also has 10 entries in 6 categories for Grammy consideration. It has additionally received rave reviews from critics around the world. As said by George Benson: “This monumental project includes some of my superstar friends who are among the world’s best known artists of our time. It is an honor to be the subject of this new guitar and musical star. This project sounds FANTASTIC…” in 2012, U-Nam also joined the Jazz/Fusion All-Star band “Grafitti” with a line-up that includes Dennis Chambers (Drums), Gary Grainger (Bass) and Haakon Graf (Keyboards). During their successful “Reunion” tour in California, highlighted by the Guitar Center Drum Off at the Club Nokia in Los Angeles, they released a live album called “Live in California”. Grafitti also had a recently successful tour in the famous Igor Butman Jazz Club in Moscow, Russia. The show sold out every night. In light of this success, Grafitti is preparing for a tour in Europe and Russia. This past year, U-Nam has been busy producing and writing with R&B Artist/Songwriter James Day. Their collaborations include “RSVP” featuring Donnie and “Divine” featuring Trina Broussard. He has also been working with Universal France to remix songs for Destan, the French Finalist for the celebrated Eurovision contest. As an artist, he released 2 singles, “C’est Le Funk” which was selected as the Song of the Year on KHIT-HD3 ST LOUIS, and “Something’s Up” which reached Top 29 on the US Billboard Jazz Charts and Top 15 on the SmoothJazz.com Charts. In 2014, U-Nam been touring to SoCal (Humphrey’s San Diego, Spaghetinni Seal Beach, Jazz in the Gardens Palm Springs) as well as Malaysia for the World Youth Fast Festival. On September 8th, U-Nam released his latest album “C’est Le Funk” which went straight to the top of the charts on its first day, reaching #1 on the Amazon US “Best Sellers” List for Funk Albums, #2 for Smooth Jazz Albums and #19 in Overall Jazz. Latest single “Throwback Kid” has reached #1 Smooth Jazz Best-Sellers Song on Amazon US and also #7 on the Radio Wave Monitor Top 100 Jazz Chart and #16 on the USAToday/ Mediabase Chart. His recent performances have brought him to Dubai, Russia, Malaysia, Europe, the Caribbean Islands, and the US. NOTEWORTHY : • Many Gold & Platinum Albums and Singles as a Producer & Remixer (EX: Double Platinum Album Barry White “The Ultimate Collection) • U-Nam & California Funk Machine |#|Volume 1|#| #1 Funk Best Seller on Amazon. • 9 Songs as a Solo Artist in the Top30 Billboard Smooth Jazz National Airplay, #1 Major & #1 Indie on the Top50 Smoothjazz .comcharts (Album “The Essential Collection), #3 Major on the Top50 Smoothjazz .com chart (Album “Back from the 80’s), #5 Major & #3 on the Smoothjazz.com Top100 Albums chart (The Love Vault – Future Love Part 2 – 2019) • #1 on iTunes Jazz in Japan and US (Album U-Nam & Friends “Weekend in L.A” A Tribute to George Benson) • Album “Future Love” (2019) #20 on the Billboard Top25 Jazz Albums Chart and #8 Billboard Best Seller Contemporary Jazz Albums. #1 Best Seller Jazz Albums & Smooth Jazz Albums on Amazon US, Top20 Best Seller Jazz Album on iTunes US. • Album “Sunshine of Mine” (2023) #1 Smooth Jazz New Release and #3 Smooth Jazz Overall Best Seller on Amazon US Top50 Best Seller on iTunes Jazz US

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Make Your Bedroom Record Sound Like a Billboard Hit — From a Billboard #1, World-Class, Multi-Platinum Producer.


Music Production, Mixing, Arranging & Mastering Lessons

with Billboard #1 Artist, Multi-Platinum Producer, Mixer & Audio Engineer

️ Learn from a pro who’s worked with legends — and reached millions across the globe.

I’ve sold millions of records and my work has reached audiences worldwide — from radio stations like Sirius XM to major charts across the U.S., Europe, and beyond.

Whether you’re a total beginner, a home studio enthusiast, or an aspiring producer aiming for pro-level results, I’ll guide you through every step of the music-making process.

I’m U‑Nam — Billboard #1 Artist, multi-platinum producer, and CEO of Skytown Music Group. Over the last 30 years, I’ve worked with legends like Barry White, Kool & the Gang, George Duke, Marcus Miller, Dave Koz, and many more.

I’ve produced, arranged, recorded, mixed, and mastered hundreds of records across pop, jazz, funk, R&B, hip hop, country, and rock — with credits spanning from the underground to major international platforms like Fame Academy, PopStars, Eurovision, and more.

As a solo artist, my albums have become best-sellers around the globe — from Japan, Thailand, South Korea, and the U.K. to the U.S. and beyond — reaching millions and topping the Billboard, iTunes, and Amazon charts.

I’ve also worked with major pop and R&B artists across France, Europe, Canada, and the U.S.

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What You’ll Learn (All Levels Welcome):

️ DAW Mastery
Logic Pro, Cubase, Pro Tools, Ableton Live, or your preferred setup — from setup to workflow optimization

️ Mixing Techniques
Balance, EQ, compression, automation, routing, effects — the art & the science

Understanding Plugins
Reverbs, delays, modulation, saturation, distortion, stereo imaging & more

Mastering Basics
Master your own tracks for streaming, radio, or release — loudness, tone & polish

Arranging, Production, MIDI Programming & Beat-Making
From idea to finished song — structure, layering, MIDI techniques, dynamics, and custom drum programming

Recording Tips
Get the best out of vocals, guitars, drums, or any instrument — even in your bedroom setup

Real-World Audio Practice
Work on actual audio tracks and stems — either from your own sessions or real examples I’ll provide — to apply what you’re learning in a hands-on, practical way

Audio Editing & Cleanup Tighten your tracks with pro-level editing — vocal comping, timing, fades, de-essing, noise reduction, take selection, and more

Session & Export Prep
How to bounce the right files for clients, producers, or digital distribution
Create stems, multitrack exports, and industry-standard delivery formats
Avoid rookie mistakes that get your project rejected

Make your bedroom record sound like a Billboard hit — with guidance from someone who’s actually been there.

And whatever else you need — every lesson is tailor-made and fully customized to your goals.
Whether you’re producing your first beat or prepping a pro-level mix, I’ll meet you where you are.

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Why Learn from Me?
Why Learn from Me?
• Billboard #1 Artist • Multi-Platinum Awards
• Producer, Engineer & Executive Producer for Universal, Sony, Warner, BMG, EMI and more
• ️ Published songwriter with Warner Chappell
• ️ Mixed & produced for Grammy-winning artists
• Versatile across Pop, Country, Jazz, Funk, R&B, Rock
• 30+ years of real-world industry experience
• No fluff — just real-world answers from someone who’s been there, not just talked about it on YouTube
• Trusted globally — from major labels to indie artists in over 20 countries


Verified Credits:
You can find some of my official credits on:
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These listings reflect only part of my work — mostly what’s tracked by U.S.-based databases like AllMusic and Muso — but they give you a solid idea of the level I operate at.

️ Note: The 30-minute trial is not a full lesson, but a quick discovery call to discuss your needs and see if we’re a good fit. 

️ I teach a limited number of students each week. This isn’t a side hustle — it’s my way of giving back and helping the next generation navigate the music world with real tools, not guesswork.

Officially Endorsed By
Ibanez Guitars, Seymour Duncan Pickups, Scuffham Amps, and Arturia Software.

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U-Nam has played, recorded and worked with: Barry White, Kool & the Gang, Billy Paul, George Duke, Marcus Miller, Eric Benet, Dave Koz, Najee, Phil Perry, Stokley Williams (Mint Condition), Rahsaan Patterson, Patrice Rushen, Paul Jackson Jr., WahWah Watson, Paul Jackson (The Headhunters), Regina Belle, Glenn Jones, D'Train, Ronny Jordan, Rick Braun, Jonathan Butler, Jeff Lorber, Jeff Golub, Maysa Leak, Ronnie Foster, Abiodun (The Last Poets), Daddy-O (Stetasonic), Norman Connors, Dennis Chambers, Andreas Oberg, Alsou, Luis Fonsi, Honeyz, MC Solaar, Ophélie Winter, Marva King, Tony Terry, Oleta Adams, Candy Dulfer, Deniece Williams, Brian Simpson, Euge Groove, Bob Baldwin, Tom Braxton,Gregg Karukas, Michael Paulo, Joey Sommerville, James Day, Cool Million, Destan and many more…

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