air recording studios guitar recording masterclass

AIR STUDIOS TO HOLD GUITAR RECORDING MASTERCLASS, PROVIDING UNPRECEDENTED ACCESS TO LEGENDARY RECORDING FACILITIES

- Performances and demonstrations from world-renowned musicians -

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London, UK  - AIR Entertainment Group, the umbrella group that incorporates the AIR Studios and Strongroom Studios brands, today announced that it will hold a guitar recording masterclass at AIR Studios’ legendary recording facilities at Lyndhurst Hall in Hampstead, London on 26-27 November 2011. The masterclass, run by the new AIR Training division of the company, is open to anyone who wishes to further their knowledge of music production and professional sound recording techniques. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet and learn from world-renowned producers, engineers and musicians.

Richard Boote, Chairman, AIR Entertainment Group, said, “AIR Studios is known throughout the world as the place that leading musicians choose to create and record their music. This course and those that follow are designed to share the recording expertise we have in-house, as well as the views and experiences of other respected producers, engineers and musicians, with people that have an interest in sound recording or music production. This is the very first time that AIR Studios has opened its doors to the general public for this type of event and we anticipate a tremendous response.”

The guitar recording masterclass, led by celebrated producer Tony Platt, AIR Studios’ Rupert Coulson and Pro Tools specialist Rob Kelly, covers the techniques and processes required to obtain professional, studio-quality guitar recordings across a broad range of genres. The guest lecturer is Professor Dave Fisher, former Director of Tonmeister Studies at the University of Surrey, and the course will also feature performances, demonstrations and Q&A sessions with several well-known guitarists including Elliott Randall (Steely Dan, The Blues Brothers), Phil Manzanera (Roxy Music, Brian Eno) and Leo Abrahams (Imogen Heap, Paul Simon).

The course costs £450 per person, which includes lunch and light refreshments, a goody bag, and a daily prize draw offering attendees the chance to win some fantastic products courtesy of partners Avid, Hughes & Kettner, PRS Guitars, sE and Waves. The draw also includes two B+W Zeppelin AIR iPod docks.

Booking information and further details can be found at www.airstudiotraining.com Future courses will include an overview of modern music production techniques and a drum recording masterclass. More details will be available in the coming months.

 

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SORRY – FULLY BOOKED  -  THE NEXT ONE IS COMING SOON!

record producer sean genockey at modern world studios uk

Recordproduction.com would like to invite you to a unique 2 Day Production Master Class with Sean Genockey on the 27th & 28th March at Modern World Studios, UK, featuring the exciting new band Robot Disaster.

The key aspects of the recording process will be covered including pre-production and session planning, studio set-up for tracking, mic placement, overdubs, mixing (both in-the box & using an SSL Duality desk), delivery, and archiving. This will also include effective use of studio tools: microphones, analogue & digital equipment, outboard effects and plug-ins, plus detailed stereo & multichannel mixing techniques. In other words, an entire recording and mixing session, from start to finish, with one of the UK’s leading recording specialists.

Sean (Genockey) cut his teeth as guitarist with critically acclaimed band Moke and as well as being an expert musician and songwriter, has gone on to engineer, mix and produce for the Manic Street Preachers, Suede, Starsailor, Kula Shaker, Baddies, Tom McRae and Iko, and is currently mixing the new Futureheads album.

Itinerary

The Master Class will cover 6 sessions and accommodation and catering will be included in the rate.

Saturday 27th March 2010

10:00 AM   Continental breakfast, Registration, Welcome & Orientation
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM   Morning Sessions
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM   Lunch Break and Group Discussions
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM   Afternoon Sessions
6:00 PM   Group Discussion followed by dinner
8:00 PM close

Sunday 28th March

10:00 AM   Continental breakfast, Welcome & Orientation Day Two
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM   Morning Sessions
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM   Lunch Break and Group Discussions
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM   Afternoon Sessions
6:00 PM   Group Discussion, Photos,
7:00 PM Close

Accommodation on the 27th March will be at Modern World Studios Apartment adjacent to the studio. If additional accommodation is required on the 26th or the 28th, a small additional charge will be required, and notice must be given in order to ensure availability!

The master class will be open to all, but please note delegate numbers will be strictly limited in order to get the best out of this amazing opportunity. If you are a studio owner, engineer, producer or recording musician, are studying audio engineering, or simply interested to find out more about recording and mixing, then this will be a unique opportunity to study the workings in a world-class facility under the tutelage of one of the most in demand new producers around. We have aimed to keep the charge to a minimum and will be offering the two day seminar, all accommodation and catering for £425 ex vat. This covers the cost of studio, accommodation, meals, artist fees, producer fees etc.

A video of the 2 day course plus a selection of photographs will be supplied to people that attend as a record of their weekend at no cost.

Reserve your place quickly as demand will be high. Please contact info@modernworldstudios.com to make sure that you’re not going to miss out!

- For a video tour of Modern World Studios please click here
- For a full bio on Sean please click here
- For more info on the band Robot Disaster please click here