Mini Soundcation Amsterdam ADE 2024
THE ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE FOR MUSIC PRODUCTION
Are you planning on traveling to ADE as an upcoming producer for networking opportunities & nightlife? Then we've got the perfect opportunity for you! Why not bundle our Mini Soundcation into your week in the Netherlands? Get a compressed version of our full week Soundcation and enjoy group seminars, 1-on-1’s, as well as an unparalleled networking experience. This 'mini' edition begins on Sunday, October 13th, 2024 and after a 3 days seminar, you'll be done in the evening of October 15th, 2024, just in time for the ADE week kickoff!
OUR INSTRUCTORS
DENNIS SHEPERD
DAW: Cubase + Ableton, but also proficient in Logic.
Greatest Career Achievements: Mixing ‘In Search Of Sunrise 18’. Collaborating with Markus Schulz + Rank 1. Remixing Armin van Buuren, Gareth Emery, Above & Beyond + Markus Schulz! Over 50 million streams on Spotify.
Specialties: 1-on-1 coaching, mixing & mastering, fast workflow, vocal processing, sound-design.
Dennis is the resident instructor and co-founder of Soundcation. He is well respected in the music industry and eager to help you master the foundations of producing electronic music!
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SCHEDULE
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3:00 PM Check in & getting to know each other
3:15 – 7:00 PM Demo listening session & introduction of ‘challenge’ concept
7:00 PM Seminar room venue closes
7:00 PM Early dinner (outside) -
10:00 AM – 12:15 PM 1st seminar (incl. 15 min break)
12:15 – 2:00 PM Lunch at 1 PM & possible 1-on-1 sessions
2:00 – 4:15 PM 2nd seminar (incl. 15 min break)
4:30 – 5:00 PM Possible 1-on-1 session
5:15 - 5:45 PM Possible 1-on-1 session
6:00 PM Seminar room venue closes
6:00 – 8:00 PM Break & free time
8:00 PM Dinner outside -
10:00 AM – 12:15 PM 3rd seminar (incl. 15 min break)
12:15 – 2:00 PM Lunch at 1 PM & possible 1on1 session
2:00 – 4:30 PM Lab / work on music / workshop + possible 1-on-1 sessions
4:30 – 6:00 PM Challenge concept - playing demos + possible 1-on-1 sessions
6:00 PM Seminar room venue closes
6:00 – 8:00 PM Break & free time
8:00 PM Dinner outside & saying goodbye
PRICING
What’s included:
✓ Group instruction: Over 8 hours of group seminars
✓ Demo listening session: Get direct professional feedback from Dennis Sheperd & other participants on your production
✓ Private tuition: 1/2 hour of 1-on-1 tuition with your favourite instructor (depends on availability - first come first serve!)
✓ Meals & drinks: Complimentary water, tea, coffee during the day + lunch (incl. soft drinks) and dinner (excl. all drinks) included (vegetarian options available)
✓ World class networking: Make friends with other ambitious music producers and the instructors
✓ Goodie bag: Receive a goodie bag with small surprise gifts
✓ Soundcation after party (ADE): Ticket or guest list to one ADE event included.
€1,200
VENUE
Located in a picturesque and vibrant old west neighbourhood full of history and unique buildings. 10′ minutes biking from the centre of Amsterdam.
Vondelpark is only 7 minutes away. Vondelpark is one of the biggest urban parks in Europe. It actually stretches along the city old west of Amsterdam.
Coming from Schiphol airport? Then check our guidelines for easy access within 25 minutes!
QUESTIONS?
Soundcation Thailand 2024
THE ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE FOR MUSIC PRODUCTION
Join us for our second ever Soundcation event in Thailand, located in the vibrant city of Bangkok, specifically in the captivating Phra Khanang neighborhood. Mark your calendars for the event happening from January 21 to 27, just one week before the much-anticipated Unkonscious Festival.
Prepare to be captivated by an extraordinary Soundcation experience, combining elements of a bootcamp and a writing camp, all set within a breathtaking co-working venue exclusively reserved for our group.
Alongside a community of talented producers who share your passion, indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Bangkok's street food, engage with friendly locals, and enjoy rejuvenating massages at affordable prices.
Welcome to the extraordinary city of Bangkok!
OUR DJ INSTRUCTORS
DENNIS SHEPERD
DAW: Cubase Pro + Ableton, but also proficient in Logic Pro.
Greatest Career Achievements: Mixing ‘In Search Of Sunrise 18’. Collaborating with Markus Schulz + Rank 1. Remixing Armin van Buuren, Gareth Emery, Above & Beyond + Markus Schulz! Over 50 million streams on Spotify. Sound designer for Vengeance and Black Octopus Sound.
Specialties: 1-on-1 coaching, mixing & mastering, fast workflow, vocal processing, sound design.
Dennis is the resident instructor and co-founder of Soundcation. He is well respected in the music industry and eager to help you master the foundations of producing electronic music!
JEROME ISMA-AE
DAW: Logic Pro.
Greatest Career Achievement: Golden record award for ‘Guru Josh - Infinity 2008 (Jerome Isma-Ae Remix)’. Beatport overall #1 with ‘Hold that sucker down’. Official remixes for Armin van Buuren, Above & Beyond, Faithless, BT, Markus Schulz, Paul van Dyk, Jam & Spoon, Lane 8…..
Specialties: Beats, grooves, basslines, mixing, mastering
PROTOCULTURE
DAW: Bitwig + Cubase Pro.
Greatest Career Achievements: SAMA (South African Music Awards) nominated artist. Multiple Beatport trance and UK Buzz Chart number ones. Sound designer for UVI, Brainworx, Sonic Academy. Remix credits include Bryan Adams, Armin van Buuren, BT, Paul Oakenfold.
Specialties: Sound design, mastering, mixing, modular effect, drum programming and instrument design.
SCHEDULE
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Guests arrive on site, check-in (if staying on site), meet the instructors and other participants!
4 PM Check in & getting to know each other
7 PM Early dinner (outside) -
We dive into music production with a feedback & demo listening session, as well as a group seminar.
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Participate in a group seminar, as well as freeform music production time in our afternoon lab session. The instructors will be on hand to work with you and answer any questions you may have.
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Participate in a group seminar, as well as freeform music production time in our afternoon lab session. The instructors will be on hand to work with you and answer any questions you may have.
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Participate in a group seminar, as well as freeform music production time in our afternoon lab session. The instructors will be on hand to work with you and answer any questions you may have.
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Group jam day - watch as the instructors work together to create a track together completely from scratch.
Participants will have a chance to showcase some of the music they have worked on during the week for an additional demo & feedback session.
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We end the week with a final group meal and checkout.
12 PM Check out
PRICING
STAY OFF SITE
What’s included:
✓ Group instruction: TBA
✓ Demo listening session: Get direct professional feedback from Dennis Sheperd & other participants on your production
✓ Private tuition: 1 hour of 1-on-1 tuition with your favourite instructor (depends on availability - first come first serve!)
✓ Meals & drinks: Lunch & dinner incl. alcoholic beverages (beer / wine), except breakfast
✓ World class networking: Make friends with other ambitious music producers and the instructors
✓ Goodie bag: Receive a goodie bag with small surprise gifts
✓ Soundcation after party: TBC, not guaranteed
€2,200
€2,000 (Early bird)
(7 spots remaining)
STAY ON SITE
What’s included:
✓ Group instruction: TBA
✓ Demo listening session: Get direct professional feedback from Dennis Sheperd & other participants on your production
✓ Private tuition: 2 hours of 1-on-1 tuition with your favourite instructor (depends on availability - first come first serve!)
✓ Meals & drinks: Full board incl. alcoholic beverages (beer / wine), including breakfast
✓ World class networking: Make friends with other ambitious music producers and the instructors
✓ Goodie bag: Receive a goodie bag with small surprise gifts
✓ Soundcation after party: TBC, not guaranteed
€3,000
€2,700 (EARLY BIRD)
VENUE
Located in Bangkok's Phra Khanang neighborhood, this once-warehouse and now co-working venue will offer the right environment for our Soundcation. As night falls, indulge in the enchanting cityscape from the rooftop, surrounded by dazzling lights.
Enjoy this authentic Thai neighborhood, with one of Bangkok's renowned street markets around the corner.
The venue is conveniently located with just a 30-45 minute drive from the airport.
QUESTIONS?
Mini Soundcation Amsterdam ADE 2023
THE ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE FOR MUSIC PRODUCTION
Are you planning on traveling to ADE as an upcoming producer for networking opportunities & nightlife? Then we've got the perfect opportunity for you! Why not bundle our mini Soundcation into your week in the Netherlands? Get a compressed version of our full week Soundcation and enjoy group seminars, 1-on-1’s, as well as an unparalleled networking experience. This 'mini' edition begins on Sunday, October 15th, 2023 and after a 3 days seminar, you'll be done in the evening of October 17th, 2023, just in time for the ADE week kickoff!
OUR INSTRUCTORS
DENNIS SHEPERD
DAW: Cubase + Ableton, but also proficient in Logic.
Greatest Career Achievements: Mixing ‘In Search Of Sunrise 18’. Collaborating with Markus Schulz + Rank 1. Remixing Armin van Buuren, Gareth Emery, Above & Beyond + Markus Schulz! Over 50 million streams on Spotify.
Specialties: 1-on-1 coaching, mixing & mastering, fast workflow, vocal processing, sound-design.
Dennis is the resident instructor and co-founder of Soundcation. He is well respected in the music industry and eager to help you master the foundations of producing electronic music!
DIM3NSION
DAW: FL Studio.
Greatest Career Achievements: Playing Tomorrowland and Ministry Of Sound. Collaborating with Ferry Corsten. Remixing Ferry Corsten, BT, Marcus Schossow + Airbase. Several #1’s on Beatport Trance. Over 25 million streams on Spotify.
Specialties: Composition + versatile producer.
Katty Heath
DAW: -
Greatest Career Achievements: Writing ‘As You Fall’ for Bent, later to be remixed by Guy J + Kyau & Albert. Singing on tour with Bent, including opening shows for Faithless + Scissor Sisters.
Specialties: Singer/songwriter in many genres, multi-instrumentalist, sound therapist, voiceover artist, vocal coach and piano teacher.
SCHEDULE
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5:00 PM Check in & getting to know each other
5:15 – 7:00 PM Demo listening session & introduction of ‘challenge’ concept
7:00 PM Seminar room venue closes
7:00 PM Early dinner (outside) -
10:00 AM – 12:15 PM 1st seminar (incl. 15 min break)
12:15 – 2:00 PM Lunch at 1 PM & possible 1-on-1 sessions
2:00 – 4:15 PM 2nd seminar (incl. 15 min break)
4:30 – 5:00 PM Possible 1-on-1 session
5:15 - 5:45 PM Possible 1-on-1 session
6:00 PM Seminar room venue closes
6:00 – 8:00 PM Break & free time
8:00 PM Dinner outside -
10:00 AM – 12:15 PM 3rd seminar (incl. 15 min break)
12:15 – 2:00 PM Lunch at 1 PM & possible 1on1 session
2:00 – 4:30 PM Lab / work on music / workshop + possible 1-on-1 sessions
4:30 – 6:00 PM Challenge concept - playing demos + possible 1-on-1 sessions
6:00 PM Seminar room venue closes
6:00 – 8:00 PM Break & free time
8:00 PM Dinner outside & saying goodbye
PRICING
What’s included:
✓ Group instruction: Over 8 hours of group seminars
✓ Demo listening session: Get direct professional feedback from Dennis Sheperd & other participants on your production
✓ Private tuition: 1/2 hour of 1-on-1 tuition with your favourite instructor (depends on availability - first come first serve!)
✓ Meals & drinks: Complimentary water, tea, coffee during the day + lunch (incl. soft drinks) and dinner (excl. drinks) included (vegetarian options available)
✓ World class networking: Make friends with other ambitious music producers and the instructors
✓ Goodie bag: Receive a goodie bag with small surprise gifts
✓ Soundcation after party (ADE): Ticket or guest list to one ADE event included.
€1,200
VENUE
Located in a picturesque and vibrant old west neighbourhood full of history and unique buildings. 10′ minutes biking from the centre of Amsterdam.
Vondelpark is only 7 minutes away. Vondelpark is one of the biggest urban parks in Europe. It actually stretches along the city old west of Amsterdam.
Coming from Schiphol airport? Then check our guidelines for easy access within 25 minutes!