Grammy Winners Guide to World Class Dance Music Production

Are you a dedicated producer with a solid foundation in computer music production, eager to elevate your skills to the next level? Then our master class is designed perfectly for you! 

Learn today’s cutting-edge production techniques that will transform your music, helping it rise above the sea of mediocrity. Discover the secrets used by top Grammy winning industry professionals to achieve that rich, full, wide sound that sells like hot cakes and hits like a freight train!

In this intensive master class, you'll gain:

• Advanced Production Techniques: Master the methods used by the best in the business to create chart-topping tracks.
• Streamlined Workflows: Learn efficient and effective production processes refined over decades of experience.
• Insider Knowledge: Benefit from the expertise of producers who have worked with legendary artists such as Grand Master Flash, Melle Mel, Afrika Bambaataa, Ice T, Mary J. Blige, Faith Evans, KRS-One, Jodeci, Missy Elliot, Notorious B.I.G., NAS, C&C Music Factory, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Steel Pulse, Tribal Seeds, Damian Marley, Chronixx, Alicia Keys, Protoje, Mariah Carey, Gwen Stefani, Erykah Badu, Tim Clark, Paul Oakenfold, Kathy Brown, Bette Midler, Lenny Kravitz, and Cher.
• Award-Winning Insights: Learn from producers with a combined total of 6 Grammys, 11 Grammy nominations, and over 100 gold, silver, and platinum records.

What you'll learn:

• Mixdown: Structure your mixes with power, body, and presence.
• Arrangement: Explore arranging methods to finish your tracks this time and everytime.
• Drums: Create super tight, punchy drums that smack!
• Bass Lines: Craft layered, thick, wide, driving bass lines.
• Kick & Bass Balancing: Achieve the perfect kick and bass balance that hits hard!
• Synth Lines: Create huge leads and monster synth lines.
• EQ: Explore different EQ techniques and common uses..
• Compressors & Limiters: Understand when, how and why?
• Parallel Compression: Learn how to leverage this powerful mixing technique.
• Mastering 101: How to craft a mastering chain

DAW Demonstrations: Techniques can be demonstrated in Ableton, Logic X & ProTools

Where You'll Learn:

In the state of art Dolby Atmos production studio at Shrine Studios Las Vegas. The Shrine is a vibrant 3500 sq ft community driven studio facility dedicated to the future of computer music production.

Who you'll learn from:

Bonzai Caruso - Chief Engineer 

Bonzai started his career as a teenager, attending the world-renowned Institute of Audio Research in Greenwich Village, where he began honing his skills in NYC’s finest studios. By his early 20’s, he was already producing hit records and making a serious name for himself.

Bonzai's expertise spans 30 years of recording, mixing, producing, arranging, and songwriting. In a career spanning over thirty years, he has collaborated with global recording artists such as GrandMaster Flash, Mary J. Blige, Notorious B.I.G., Missy Elliott, Madonna, NAS, Alicia Keys, Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson, Damien Marley, Tribal Seeds and many more. Bonzai is excited to enrich the Las Vegas' creative community with his immense talent and world class Grammy winning experience.

Bonzai’s work on “Shy Guy” by Diana King led to a call from Stephen Marley, son of the late, great Bob Marley, and a collaborative musical relationship formed, that continues to this day. Together, they have collaborated on many chart-topping hits including : “Welcome to Jamrock” - Damian “Jr Gong” Marley. Stephen Marley’s debut Album, “Mind Control”, (also in an acoustic format). Nas and Damian Marley’s “Distant Relatives” album, Stephen Marley ”Revelation”, Damian Marley’s “Stone Hill” album andthe  Chronixx “Chronology” album.

Simon Apex - Audio Engineer

Hailing from a quintessential British council estate, Simon has traveled across the globe to establish the iconic Shrine Studios. Starting in the early ‘90s UK rave scene, Simon has been a force in the global dance music industry for over three decades. Raised amidst the UK rave culture explosion, his high-energy sets and tracks have ignited dance floors worldwide.

Simon was instrumental in introducing the harder styles of EDM to North America, creating his niche genre, “Breaks and Bass,” which attracted major brands and releases with Warner, Sony, Ministry of Sound, Hardcore Heaven REACT, and more.

Pushing the boundaries beyond EDM Simon joined Avid & Pro Tools in Europe as Head of Technical, becoming a professional audio instructor and video forensics expert for Protools and Logic Pro training diverse clients from government agencies to military special forces.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best and open the door on how to take your music production to Grammy-worthy levels. 

Register now and secure your spot in the ultimate music production master class  and transform your sound today!