Pyramind Online

Pyramind Online is a distance learning and professional development platform for music and sound producers.

Modeled after its successful ground campus started in 2004 and based out of San Francisco, Pyramind Inc. has identified a significant global market opportunity where it can apply its years of industry leadership in music production, videogame development and ground campus training to a distance-learning and professional development platform for music producers. With an existing instructor base of over twenty trainers and many more guest lectures, combined with significant production and training facilities in San Francisco (see www.pyramind.com/training) Pyramind has garnered instant traction in the eLearning space.

What makes this market place so significant is that it extends well beyond the traditional demands of distance learning and crosses over into lifestyle branding. The music industry has been undergoing drastic changes since the advent of widespread digital distribution and even though music sales since 2000 have dropped off substantially the amount of independently produced and published music has risen dramatically. This is due in part to the plethora of internet based marketing and publishing opportunities but also to the ease of access and relatively low cost of hi end production software and hardware. The traditional lines that once divided artist, publisher, record company, distributor, retail and consumer electronics have become blurred, creating the perfect storm for a generation of DIY music producers and DJ's. Combined with the explosive growth of EDM (Electronic Dance Music) and video games, the effect on the millenial generation has been profound and has created significant demand for accelerated learning that gives aspiring producers and DJ’s an edge on their quest for careers that fit their goals and lifestyles. 

Pyramind Online soft-launched its version 1.0 prototype in 2011 and has organically grown its community to over 7500 members who are collaborating and purchasing online training and video learning. Major brand affiliations with leading software developers like Avid, Apple, Ableton, Propelerhead, Native Instruments and many others are a direct link to the consumer base who are the target demographic.

Pyramind Online has developed a model whereby industry-leading manufacturers have a platform for presenting their sponsored artists through workflow demonstrations called “Elite Sessions”. Pyramind hosts and produces these events that are videotaped in HD. Segments of the videos are then distributed by both the manufactures and the artists as “Tips & Tricks” through their web sites and Youtube channels to help promote sales of their tools. Each of them is branded as Pyramind Online and to see the entire presentation users are required to create a profile and log into Pyramind Online.

Once in Pyramind Online the user is given access to a plethora of free artist workflow video content. The free content drives up subscribers who are then exposed to the opportunity to take online classes from recognized talent. Classes are based on industry certifications for leading software tool sets as well as creative workflow, technical skills for sound design, sound for picture & video games and live performance.

The online classes and video content are based on Pyramind's well-tested ground campus curriculum. The classes are each twelve weeks in length and are comprised of industry recognized instructors supported by high quality video content that presents both the instructor and screen flow of the software.

The first round of classes were launched summer of 2012 and sold extremely well at an individually discounted price of $495.00. Prices will go up to $695.00 with the re-launch of the site in 2013 along with as many as twenty additional classes currently being developed to create course bundles that will sell for seven to ten thousand dollars.

Pyramind Online 2.0 is now under development, armed with significant user feedback. With the revenue from online classes and additional revenue from the parent company (Pyramind Inc.), Pyramind Online seeks to secure additional investment for its 2.0 launch in January 2013 to support both its marketing initiatives and additional staffing and production requirements.

Pyramind Online Co-Founders

CEO: Gregory J. Gordon is an award-winning entrepreneur with over twenty years experience in the music and video game industries. In 2007 Greg was awarded the prestigious “Established Entrepreneur of the Year” by the Renaissance School of Entrepreneurship in San Francisco. He holds an inter-disciplinary Bachelor’s degree with high distinction in Business Management, Music & Broadcasting. He is a member The Game Audio Network Guild, BMI, AES and a 20-year voting member of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (The Grammys) where he currently serves on the Producers & Engineers Wing advisory board and recently completed his fourth term as a Governor of the San Francisco chapter, and served as Trustee to the national executive board.

CAO/COO: Matt Donner Matt joined Pyramind in 2000, and has served as Chief Technical Officer, Vice-President; and now as Chief Academic Officer.  He has been instrumental in designing, implementing and growing the Pyramind Training program from a single 24 hour class to the current 786 hour, 12 month Digital Sound Producer program.  Matt’s previous experience includes being the Regional Technical Director for Guitar Center, the Pro Tools Support Lead for the Cutting Edge Audio Group, and designing hundreds of private recording studios.  He has composed and produced music for clients like SONY Playstation and John Cale (the Velvet Underground) and has worked in or supported studios around the US for clients including Skywalker Sound, Whitney Houston, N’Sync, Green Day, P. Diddy, Santana, Metallica and more.  Matt has been published several times in articles for Mix Magazine and Electronic Musician and is lead editor and author for Pyramind’s multi-book series for Alfred Publishing. Matt holds a Bachelor's degree in Quantitative Business Analysis and a Masters in Music and Music Technology from NYU.

An online distance-learning ecosystem inspired by some of the industry’s most recognized talent. Pyramind’s San Francisco based training programs and events bring recognized and accomplished industry professionals from around the world to showcase their creative workflow and secrets for success. The events are recorded and edited for viewing exclusively by the Pyramind Online community. These “rock stars” of the industry are also embedded into the curriculum and act as viral marketing tools for Pyramind to generate and convert leads into enrolled students in its online training programs.

• An innovative online learning ecosystem.  Pyramind has built a web-driven, mobile compatible technology platform designed to deliver online classes, interactive mentoring sessions and inspirational training videos. The learning is combined with a professional network for collaboration, networking and career development.
• Curriculum built by professionals. Pyramind’s production acumen continually fuels and refines its curriculum development. This gives our students a unique insight into what is required to become successful entrepreneurs, artists or employees in the digital media economy.

Pyramind is an industry leader with a proven track record in the digital music production and video game industry. It has formed deep relationships with some of the best-known talent, organizations and manufacturers in the industry today. The company has shown its ability to manage multiple revenue streams while expanding its scope of operations from 2200 sq ft into over 12,000 sq ft of state of the art studios and training facilities in downtown San Francisco. Pyramind is an internationally recognized brand with students coming to its ground campus from all over the world.