AISO Academy

[ 04 / About ]

United in Sound

At AISO, we are passionate about nurturing talent and fostering creativity in the dynamic world of music.

[ 01 / The Story ]

From the underground, into the classroom

AISO started with a simple intention: to support emerging musicians and audio professionals globally. What began as a platform for new talent grew into three rooms of the same house — an education arm, a recording studio, and an independent record label, all working under one name.

AISO Academy bridges talent, education, and opportunity, creating a platform where collaboration thrives. Through partnerships with European institutions, we equip students with the tools and knowledge to excel in music and sound technology. The academy is the door in: real gear, working tutors, and a scene that opens up the moment you step inside.

Two producers arranging a track in Ableton Live beside an upright piano in the AISO studio
In session — AISO Productions
A smiling musician holding a tenor saxophone in the academy's music room
Every instrument welcome

2020

AISO Records est.

03

Arms of AISO

09

Tutors on the roster

MT

Born in Malta

[ 02 / The AISO Family ]

One house, three rooms

Label, studio, school. AISO — Records · Studio · Academy — each arm feeding the others: students record where artists release, and artists teach where students learn.

01The School

AISO Academy

The education arm — where musical passion meets profession. Structured courses in production, DJing, turntablism and broadcasting, alongside workshops, one-to-one lessons, and Erasmus+ exchanges with European institutions.

  • Production · DJing · Audio engineering
  • Workshops & one-to-one lessons
  • Erasmus+ & youth exchanges

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02The Label

AISO Records

The independent record label where AISO began in 2020 — founded to support emerging musicians, and home to a six-artist mentorship program supported by Arts Council Malta.

  • Indie label, est. 2020
  • Six-artist mentorship program
  • Supported by Arts Council Malta
03The Studio

AISO Productions

The recording and production studio at the centre of the family — the working rooms behind the label and the academy, host to Summer School studio visits and hands-on workshops on real gear.

  • Recording & production studio
  • Summer School studio visits
  • Real gear, working rooms

[ 03 / Leadership ]

The people behind the desk

Aidan Somers — Founder of AISO AcademyFounder

Aidan Somers

Founder

A versatile artist and producer from Malta who expanded his skills to work as a full-time producer and educator, composing for local and international artists.

Clayton Gauci — Director of AISO AcademyDirector

Clayton Gauci

Director

Also known as CLEIGH — a seasoned music producer and recording engineer with over 16 years of experience, deeply rooted in the Maltese hip-hop scene.

[ 04 / Partners ]

In good company

The institutions, collectives, and businesses that make the work possible — across Malta and beyond.

  • 01MusicPlayground
  • 02Electronic Music Malta
  • 03BlackBox
  • 04Samba Afri Glam
  • 05Take1 Print
  • 06Arts Council Malta

[ 05 / Mission ]

Welcome to AISO Academy, where musical passion meets profession. Our tailored programs provide you with essential skills, production tools, and dedicated mentorship.

AISO — Records · Studio · Academy

[ United in Sound ]

Start Your Journey With Us