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[Sessions] Begin on July 26th at 1PM PST!

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Hummingbird Badge

HUMMINGBIRD

$33

  • Live-Only Access to Live Group [Sessions]
  • Discounted Replay [Sessions] Videos
  • Exclusive Learning Resources on Guitar & Songwriting
  • Early Access to Announcements & New Content [Lounge]
  • Access to Ask Dan Sugarman Anything
  • Chatroom Access in The Roost
  • Access to 4+ Vaulted Videos for Long-form Learning & Shreducation
  • Flock Promo Kits & Content to Share
Sparrow Badge

SPARROW

$127

  • Access to Live Group [Sessions]
  • Access to Vaulted Video of the Ice Nine Kills [Sessions]
  • 1 Month Free Access to the Lounge after the [Sessions] end
  • Exclusive Learning Resources like Tabs, Articles, and Exercises [Lounge]
  • Early Access to Announcements & New Content [Lounge]
  • Member Challenges During [Sessions] + [Lounge]
  • Early Bird Pricing on [Lounge] and [Labs] + An Early Bird Community Badge
  • Collaboration Opportunities with Other Musicians
  • Entered to win a massive MusicNomad Guitar Maintenance Kit from Sweetwater, Neural DSP License, Submission Audio License, Guitar Pro License, D’Addario 10x sets of NYXL guitar strings of choice, Micro Rechargeable Tuner, Pro-winder in white, and more!
Owl Badge

OWL

$257

  • Includes all SPARROW features
  • In depth Breakdowns of Each Session, a transcription with key moments and takeaways digitally bookmarked for you
  • Priority Q&A in Group Sessions
  • Chance to be Brought on-screen to ask your Question and get real-time answers and feedback
  • Tabs of the song when the [Sessions] wrap
  • Entered to win a Neural DSP Nano Cortex, provided by Sweetwater, Neural DSP License, Submission Audio License, Guitar Pro License, D’Addario 10x sets of NYXL guitar strings of choice, Micro Rechargeable Tuner, Maintenance Kit, Swivel Auto-lock Strap, and more!
Eagle Badge

EAGLE

$457

  • Includes all OWL features
  • One Guaranteed Live On-Screen Question
  • Stems of the song when the [Sessions] wrap for remix and learning purposes
  • 1-hour weekly group check-in [Lab] to go over what you’re doing, give insight, tips, and guidance
  • 30-days of Direct Access to Dan for guidance and help through text-support between [Sessions]
  • Entered to win a Neural DSP Quad Cortex from Sweetwater, Neural DSP License, Submission Audio License, Guitar Pro License, D’Addario 10x sets of NYXL guitar strings of choice, Micro Rechargeable Tuner, Maintenance Kit, Swivel Auto-lock Strap, and more!
Falcon Badge

FALCON

Limited Tickets [ 5 ]
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  • Includes all EAGLE features
  • One 2-hour Private “Under The Wing” Session with Dan to work on your music together
  • Teacher Text Support during all 4 [Sessions] and 1-month after (60 days total)
  • Post [Sessions] 30 minute Hang/QnA
  • Between [Sessions] 1 Hour QnA & Guidance for all Falcons
  • Automatically Entered into all previous tier Contests as 2 entries
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Phoenix Badge

PHOENIX

Limited Tickets [ 3 ]
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  • Includes all FALCON features
  • Two 2-hour Private “Under The Wing” Session with Dan to work on your music together.
  • Guest Solo from Dan (optional)
  • 24/7 Text Support for the year
  • Priority Booking for 1-on-1 lessons with Dan
  • Free [Labs] + [Lounge] access for the year
  • Quarterly check-ups & feedback meetings
  • Automatically Entered into all previous tier Contests as 5 entries
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[SESSION DATES]

1PM [PST] on Four Consecutive Saturdays:

July 26 • August 2 • August 9 • August 16

TESTIMONIALS

Dan Sugarman Formal Portrait

Ever wonder how Ice Nine Kills builds tracks that feel like you’re inside one of your favorite slasher films?

Slipstream is bringing you a front-row seat to Dan’s process — in real time.

This live-streamed immersive songwriting event isn’t just about learning how to write a few cool riffs. It’s about stepping into the twisted mind of Dan Sugarman — producer, writer, horrorcore architect, and lead-guitarist for Ice Nine Kills — as he constructs a cinematic, horror-inspired instrumental track from scratch. All based on a movie that you, the community, vote on together.

This is not a pre-recorded course.
This is live.
Interactive.
Raw.
Real.

Watch Dan create a killer song from the ground up — and walk away confidently knowing how to do it yourself.

Dan Performing to Crowd

INSIDE THE SESSION | DETAILS

Live Streamed Composition from Start to Finish

Get full access as Dan builds a terrifying track from a blank DAW to a finished soundscape.
Riffs → Leads → Solos → Drums → Orchestration → Adding flesh to bone.
…Reanimating the dead into a living, breathing, monster of a track.

Rapidly Translate Ideas Into Music

Sketch → Line Art → Color → Shading → Highlights.
…Create music like a true artist, paint with notes and know-how

Learn to Structure Songs Like a Pro

Calm → Tension → Confrontation → Resolution → Repeat.
…Cinematic writing principles, applied to metalcore.

Unlock the Sound Design Behind the Screams

Atmosphere. Rising Tension. Dissonant Layering. Cinematic Stabs. Terrifying Impacts.
…All explained and demonstrated in real time. Have questions? Axe him.

Learn MIDI Programming Fluency

How to use MIDI to create realistic drums, bass, orchestra, and more that sound like the real thing.
…No more robotic, lifeless tracks.

Live Q&A with Dan

Axe anything. Watch how he solves problems, makes creative choices, and keeps momentum flowing.

Dan Blue Lights

THIS IS BUILT FOR:

  • Musicians who want to tell better stories through music
  • Producers & arrangers who want to crack the code behind Ice Nine Kills-style songwriting
  • Horror fans who want to blend film and sound, and watch it happen
  • Artists who want practical tools, not just ideas

BE THE FIRST TO ENTER THE KILL ROOM

This is a limited-seat, live-streamed Slipstream Event.

  • ✔️ Be first to join the rebellion and get discounts from your brands
  • ✔️ Get guidance and help directly from Dan
  • ✔️ Learn to craft cinematic songs that kill
Dan Sugarman Formal Portrait

Dan Sugarman is the lead guitarist of Ice Nine Kills and a driving force behind the band’s razor-sharp blend of metalcore and cinematic horror. But his path to success is anything but typical. Before joining Ice Nine Kills, Dan cut his teeth in the extreme metal scene, pouring his soul into the tech-death band Fallen Figure before stepping into the national spotlight with As Blood Runs Black—all while still in high school.

Life on the road taught him hard lessons, and when his mother faced serious health issues, Dan made the difficult decision to step away from touring to be with family. That turning point led to a new chapter as a solo instrumental artist and music educator, where he began building a dedicated community through his teaching program and Twitch streams.

His journey—marked by creative breakthroughs and personal battles, including a victorious fight with thyroid cancer—has shaped him into not just a fierce player, but a thoughtful mentor. In The Silver Scream: The Final Cut and Welcome to Horrorwood, Dan helped bring horror-inspired riff writing and cinematic flair to a massive fanbase.

Now, through Slipstream’s “How to Write a Song Like Ice Nine Kills,” he translates that experience into a step-by-step learning experience for fans and musicians eager to sharpen their songwriting skills.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

Dan’s mentorship gave our band the creative workflow and team energy we needed. He’s more than just a great teacher—he’s genuinely invested in our success, and always a blast to work with!

Dylan F. of Going Dark

Lessons with Dan have changed my life. From barely playing riffs to writing my own songs, he’s helped me break limits I didn’t know I had. His guidance made me a better guitarist—and a better person.

Joe B.

After 9 years self-taught, I came to Dan to strengthen my lead guitar skills—and ended up unlocking my voice as a songwriter. Now, in 2025, I’m part of an amazing band writing songs I never imagined possible. Dan helped make that vision real.

Marcos F. of Close 2 Heaven

Dan helped me refine my metal workflow and improve my technique with pinpoint accuracy. Every session delivered breakthroughs I couldn’t get anywhere else.

David C.

Working with Dan Sugarman was a game changer. He guided me through writing, production, recording, mixing—you name it. Dan was patient, thorough, and truly cared about my growth as an artist and person.

Christian C. of Fallen Veil

Dan’s calming and understanding approach made my early nervousness vanish. His lessons help you grow at your own pace, without judgment.

Didi O.

Dan taught us structure, efficiency, and how to hear the song already within us. His insights went beyond music—into marketing, mindset, and life coaching.

Luke L. of Buried Within

Dan gave me the tools to join a band, start my own, and play shows. After 18 years of playing, I finally stopped being afraid of learning.

Sead C. of Grave******

FAQs

Can you upgrade your ticket later?

Yes, we have implemented a simple way for you to upgrade. Just email team@joinslipstream.com and let us know what ticket you want to upgrade to, and we will send you the details!

What if I need to miss a session?

You will always be able to rewatch the [Sessions] if you miss them or just want to study up again in our [Nest]. You’ll have lifetime access to them!

Will there be more Ice Nine Kills [Sessions] in the future?

If that’s what you all want, then absolutely! But right now, we have other plans that we know you will all be excited about…

Will you do this with other artists?

Absolutely, this is all a part of our plan, and the faster we can grow, the faster we can bring on badass artists that you’ll love to learn from and grow with.

What time and dates will the [Sessions] be?

1pm PST on four consecutive Saturdays - 7.26, 8.2, 8.9, 8.16. See you there!

Can I pay with PayPal, credit card, or Venmo?

We do accept credit cards, but we currently cannot accept PayPal or Venmo (working on it!)

Will you have payment plan options?

Currently, no we don’t offer a payment plan in the traditional sense. But we can offer you payment plans through our Upgrade Ticket system. In other words, if you want an Owl ticket, you can get Sparrow for now, and then upgrade later (so long as it's before the Sessions begin)