Adrian Breakspear Two-Day Recording and Production Masterclass

Overview

Join GRAMMY-nominated and ARIA-winning producer, engineer and mixer Adrian Breakspear (Gang of Youths, Boy and Bear, Johnny Hunter, Pharrell) for an exclusive Two-Day Masterclass at Studios 301 in Sydney.

Recording a live band in Studio 1, Adrian will take a practical deep dive into his engineering, recording and production approach whilst making a record in real-time. This masterclass will be an incredible learning experience with Adrian sharing his knowledge and techniques, enabling the event’s participants to develop their professional practice and explore new musical territory.

The classes are scheduled to start at 10am and finish at approx. 6pm (if more time is needed, the session may be extended).

When are the classes?

• TBA – 2023

What will be covered?

Day 1 (10am – 6pm) will include:

• Approaching a recording session – the role of the producer and engineer, the session’s aim, and the process of recording a live band in the studio
• Demonstration and discussion of recording setup for band recording – drums/bass guitar
• Microphone selection and positioning, gain staging, processing on the record path
• Getting the monitor mixes right
• Initial takes recording the instrumental “bed” tracks – recording the band live in the studio, capturing and editing drums, replacing (or keeping) the other elements
• Approach to overdubs and recording additional instrumental parts
• Editing workflow

Day 2 (10am – 6pm) will include:

• Vocal tracking – mic choice, headphone mixes, Adrian’s approach to comping a lead vocal
• Backing vocals – doubles, harmonies, and ad-libs. Having a speedy workflow for building up multiple layers
• Vocal tuning – when, how & why
• Mixing – starting a mix, templates, when to subgroup, tips and tricks. When to “break the rules”!
• Automation and finishing touches, metering and mix buss processing
• The masterclass will conclude with a Q&A Session