Futureproof Music School vs AULART: Which Is Right for You?
Founder & CEO, Futureproof Music School
AULART offers pre-recorded masterclasses from celebrity producers starting at $35/month, with scheduled demo feedback sessions and the option to purchase individual courses with lifetime access. We're $99/month with 24/7 AI coaching via Kadence, expert mentors who are mostly ex-Icon Collective staff, weekly live feedback sessions with instructors, and monthly 1-on-1 mentor meetings. AULART focuses on learning from famous names, while we focus on consistent, personalized support for your unique journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are AULART's celebrity instructors actually involved in the courses?
AULART's instructors film the course content, and some participate in scheduled demo feedback sessions. Day-to-day, the courses are pre-recorded and self-paced. The celebrity production credentials are real and the instruction quality is high, but if you're expecting ongoing access to those producers for feedback on your work, that's not what the standard offering provides.
Does AULART offer live feedback or mentorship?
AULART includes scheduled demo feedback sessions as part of their courses, which is a step above pure passive video learning. However, these sessions are periodic rather than recurring weekly, and they're not the same as having a dedicated mentor who knows your specific work and follows your development over time.
Can I try Futureproof before committing?
Yes. Futureproof offers a free trial with access to Kadence, live weekly workshops with ex-Icon Collective instructors, and the full course library. Month-to-month at $99.
John von Seggern
Founder & CEO, Futureproof Music School
John von Seggern is the founder and CEO of Futureproof Music School. He holds an MA in digital ethnomusicology (the anthropology of music on the internet) from UC Riverside, and a BA in Music, magna cum laude, from Carleton College. A techno producer and DJ since the late 1990s, he released as John von on his own net.label Xeriscape Records while working at Native Instruments, where he co-authored the MASSIVE synth manual. He contributed sound design to Pixar's WALL-E (2008), was a member of Jon Hassell's late-career Studio Group on Hassell's final two albums, ran Icon Collective's online program with Max Pote for eight years before Icon closed in May 2025, and authored three books on music technology including Laptop Music Power!. He architected Kadence, the AI music coach at the core of Futureproof.
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