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Upcoming WORKSHOPS
Saturday, April 18, 10am-2pm
If you’ve ever wondered why one vocal sounds expensive and another sounds flat, this is where you start.
This workshop is perfect for artists recording at home, producers refining their sound, and engineers who want stronger fundamentals. You will compare dynamic, condenser, and ribbon microphones in real time, test polar patterns, and experiment with placement on vocals, acoustic guitar, amps, and drums.
You will learn:
How different microphones shape tone
How proximity effect and off axis positioning affect sound
How to choose the right mic for the genre and source
How to troubleshoot common recording problems
You will leave knowing how to confidently select and place microphones instead of guessing and hoping.
Overview
This workshop introduces participants to microphone types, polar patterns, placement techniques, and how mic choice impacts tone. Students will move beyond theory and actually compare mics in real-time.
By the end of this workshop, participants will:
Understand dynamic vs. condenser vs. ribbon microphones
Identify and apply polar patterns (cardioid, omni, figure-8)
Place mics effectively for vocals, acoustic guitar, drums, and amps
Make informed mic choices based on source and genre
Limited to 10 spots.
Sunday May 17, 10am-2pm
If Pro Tools feels overwhelming, this class fixes that.
Designed for beginners and self taught users, this fast paced session walks you through navigation, recording, comping, editing, organization, and exporting. You will build and clean up a session step by step so you understand what you are doing and why.
Perfect for artists producing their own music, interns entering studio work, or anyone tired of being slowed down by their DAW.
You will learn:
How to create and organize sessions
How to record and comp vocals
Core editing tools that professionals rely on
How to properly bounce and deliver files
You will walk away able to open a session and move with confidence.
Overview
A fast-paced but practical introduction to Pro Tools focused on workflow, editing basics, and confidence navigating a session.
Participants will:
Navigate the Pro Tools interface
Create and organize sessions
Record audio tracks
Perform basic editing and comping
Bounce/export properly
Limited to 10 spots.
Saturday-Sunday, August 1-2
For those who want the full studio experience, this two-day immersive workshop walks through the complete recording process.
You will:
Learn studio etiquette and signal flow
Set up and track a live rhythm section
Manage talkback and headphone mixes
Record overdubs, vocals, and percussion
Apply EQ, compression, and effects
Create a rough mix and export stems
Participants rotate roles so everyone engineers at least once. By the end, you will leave with a finished song, session files, and the experience of having run a professional session inside Echo Mountain.
Special guest instructors will be announced soon.