Manchester Studio · One Session
90 minutes · £100
What happens next
The outcome
These sessions are not about collecting random techniques. The aim is to help you make clearer decisions, record stronger ideas and understand how to finish music that actually feels like you.
Clearer direction for your tracks
A stronger recording, production or engineering workflow
Better decisions when performing, arranging, mixing and finishing music
More confidence in your taste and creative instincts
Practical skills you can reuse outside the session
A clearer connection between your music, artist identity and next release
Inside the sessions
Every session starts with what you need from the track or the artist decision in front of you: production, engineering, songwriting, release clarity, positioning or mix decisions.
01
Production
Drums, bass, samples, synths, sound choice and turning the first idea into a full track.
02
DAW Workflow
I primarily teach in Ableton, but the principles carry into any DAW. Audio, MIDI, effects, automation and a workflow that gets out of your way.
03
Vocals & Recording
Performance, mic technique, comping, vocal chains and choosing the take with the most life.
04
Mixing & Engineering
Balance, EQ, compression, space, low end and understanding how every choice relates to the mix.
05
Creative & Artist Direction
Working out what the track is trying to be, how it fits your artistic identity, how to position the release and what needs removing to keep it true to your direction.
06
Finishing Music
Making decisions, moving quickly and knowing when the track is done enough to leave alone.
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