LA Event Aug. 24-25: “The Art of Recording a Big Band,” with Al Schmitt & Steve Genewick

Los Angeles will be the most educational place on the planet this weekend.

Two of the world’s best demonstrate big band techniques this weekend at Capital Studios. (click to enlarge)

Ambitious audio engineers have the chance to take in the latest of the Studio Prodigy Master Class Series, which will continue on August 24-25 at Capitol Studios with Session Three:  The Art of Recording a Big Band with Al Schmitt and Steve Genewick.

Limited to 20 students to ensure an intimate experience, the class’ attendees will absorb a two-day advanced class encompassing recording techniques on Day One, and mixing techniques on Day Two, along with special presentations throughout the event.

As of post time, seats are still available for the class, which costs $1500 per ticket (there is a vetting process for students, please see below). Catered breakfast and lunch is provided each day, as well as beverages and snacks after each day’s session.

Here is more information on this intensive learning opportunity, as explained by the Studio Prodigy Master Class Series:

Twenty-two time Grammy winner Al Schmitt and multiple Grammy-nominated engineer Steve Genewick have collaborated on some of the most lush sounding records of the last decade, working with artists such as Ray Charles, Paul McCartney and Diana Krall.  Together, they call Capitol Studios their home, and few know how to work those rooms as well as they do.

Al’s discography spans many decades, and covers vast musical territory.  Beginning his career engineering records for such luminaries as Henri Mancini and Sam Cooke, he went on to work with groundbreaking artists such as Jefferson Airplane, George Benson, Toto, Steely Dan, Earth Wind and Fire, Joe Sample, and countless others.  Today, Schmitt is known for the exquisite recordings of Natalie Cole and Diana Krall, bringing him full circle back to the orchestral recordings of his New York youth.

Join Al and Steve as they share their methods for capturing the power and finesse of acoustic instruments with a full 18 piece big band in Capitol Records’ Studio A, one of the most incredible sounding spaces in Los Angeles.

Please note that this is an ADVANCED CLASS and that you must apply for a spot in the studio prior to purchasing a ticket. Kindly send an email to tickets@studioprodigymcs.com with a link to your discography.  Once potential attendees are vetted, you will receive a code to purchase a ticket on this site.

Tickets are priced at $1500 for the weekend, and include catered breakfast and lunch each day, as well as beverages and snacks after each day’s session.

At STUDIO PRODIGY, the entertainment industry’s top producers, engineers, and artists come together at legendary studios in Los Angeles, California to share their knowledge and expertise in an exclusive, intimate setting.  Hear the power of professionally recorded music in person as chart-topping music professionals reveal their philosophy and technique for making better recordings.  Past presenters include Ryan Hewitt and Ross Hogarth, and the series continues in the autumn with Vance Powell.

Please note that tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable.  Accommodations and travel to LA are the responsibility of the ticket holder, though we are happy to make local recommendations.

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