We were joined by a number of incredible artists this year for a range of exclusive, insightful masterclasses. Whether it was breaking down their tracks, showing us their favourite plugins and workflow tips, or just shadowing them whilst they built a beat, 2021 has undoubtedly been one of our most diverse years for masterclasses. If you’re after an extensive introduction into the world of Music Production & Sound Engineering or DJing, you can check out our full range of courses in London, Los Angeles, China, Ibiza, Mumbai and Online, and read on for the roundup of our top artist masterclasses from the year below.
Rudimental Break Down Their No. 1 Hit Track ‘Feel The Love’
Having signed to Asylum Records, Atlantic Records and Black Butter Records, releasing numerous UK chart-topping hits, playing global sell-out shows and been nominated for a Mercury Prize, as well as winning several awards such as the Brit Award and the MOBO Award for Best Album, Rudimental are undoubtedly one of the most successful acts to come out of the UK in the last decade.
How to Write, Record and Produce Your Own Vocal Tracks w/ Lily McKenzie
Establishing herself with a series of high-profile collaborations with some of the biggest names in grime and UK funky, Lily McKenzie has worked with the likes of Giggs, Stanton Warriors, Crazy Cousinz and Yxng Bane, to name a few.
Jason Dasent: Producing Caribbean Music As a Visually Impaired Artist
Jason Dasent is the owner/operator of Studio Jay Recording LTD. He has over 25 years of experience in all aspects of recording and music production. In this capacity, he covers the roles of music producer, keyboardist and audio engineer. The producer launched Studio Jay Recording in 2000, catering for both the advertising sector (radio, TV and the Internet) and artist production for many top Caribbean recording artists. As a visually impaired person, he has been at the forefront of the industry, employing the latest technology and shaping the development of new talent and the direction of Caribbean music.
If you’re interested in expanding on any of these techniques, our online courses are jam-packed with this kind of content. Plus, we’ve just unleashed our winter offer which will enable you to kickstart your career in music with 20% off our Professional courses. Just be sure to use the code WINTER20 when enrolling before midnight on December 31st when this offer ends.
If you’d like to learn more about any of the techniques shown above, we offer courses for those at any level. Our BA (Hons) Music Production & Sound Engineering Degree in London is one of the most comprehensive courses out there, with modules covering mixing, sound design, production and much more. For more information, contact our course advisors on +44 20 7729 4884. If you are a resident of the USA, you can reach us at 323 282 7660.
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