UPCOMING RETREATS
SOUNDCATION THAILAND 2025
When? February 1-7, 2025
Where? Phuket, Thailand
PAST RETREATS
SOUNDCATION BALI 2024
When? August 11-17, 2024
Where? Bali, Indonesia
SOUNDCATION THAILAND 2024
When? January 21-27, 2024
Where? Bangkok, Thailand
MINI SOUNDCATION ADE 2023
When? October 15-17, 2023
Where? Amsterdam, Netherlands
Soundcation Thailand 2025
THE ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE FOR MUSIC PRODUCTION
Join us for our third ever Soundcation event in Thailand. This time we are back on the island of Phuket. Mark your calendars as the event is happening from February 1 to 7, seamlessly connecting to the popular Unkonscious Festival.
Soundcation started in Asia and it will always be a special occasion to host it there. Get ready to connect with like-minded & ambitious music producers, learn from legends and enjoy the beautiful surroundings in and around Phuket.
Our Loft-style venue offers the perfect environment for a week full of education, vacation and fun!
OUR DJ INSTRUCTORS
DENNIS SHEPERD
DAW: Cubase Pro + Ableton Live, but also proficient in Logic Pro.
Greatest Career Achievements: Mixing ‘In Search Of Sunrise 18’. Collaborating with Markus Schulz + Rank 1. Remixing Tiësto, 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 founder of Soundcation. He is well respected in the music industry and eager to help you master the foundations of producing electronic music!
GENIX
DAW: Logic Pro.
Greatest Career Achievement: 2 Guinness World Records in DJ’ing, 2 artist albums, 20+ years working in the music industry as a producer, DJ, club promoter & record label owner, worked alongside the world biggest artists and labels, music features on across leading TV & Radio across the globe.
Specialties: Groove, patterns, arranging and building up club records + catchy, non-cheesy hooks.
SEAN TYAS
DAW: Ableton Live, but proficient in Logic Pro (used prior to Live for 9 years).
Greatest Career Achievements: Playing at Tomorrowland, EDC LV, Dreamstate, Luminosity. Remixing Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, Above & Beyond, John O’Callaghan, Liquid Soul, Bloodhound Gang, Sander van Doorn & many more. Collaborating with Armin van Buuren on “Intricacy” on the ‘Imagine’ album.
Specialties: Sound design (acids, stabs and rhythm basses) + thinking outside of the box. Alternate approaches to attack similar concepts.
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) -
10 AM - 12:15 PM - Demo Listening & Feedback Seminar - Part 1
12:15 PM - 2 PM - Lunch break
2 PM - 4:15 PM - Seminar
4:15 PM - 8 PM - Socializing & possible 1-on-1 sessions -
10 AM - 12:15 PM - Seminar
12:15 PM - 2 PM - Lunch break
2 PM - 4:15 PM - Seminar
4:15 PM - 8 PM - Socializing & possible 1-on-1 sessions -
Group activity & bonding day - We will explore Phuket as a group. Time to bond and make friends!
You will also have time to work on music later that day. -
10 AM - 12:15 PM - Seminar
12:15 PM - 2 PM - Lunch break
2 PM - 4:15 PM - Seminar
4:15 PM - 8 PM - Socializing & possible 1-on-1 sessions -
Group Jam Session - watch as the instructors work together to create a track together completely from scratch. Participants will be able to contribute as well.
10 AM - 12:15 PM - Group jam Session
12:15 PM - 2 PM - Lunch break
2 PM - 4:15 PM - Demo Listening & Feedback Seminar - Part 2
4:15 PM - 8 PM - Socializing & possible 1-on-1 sessions -
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 at venu (beer / wine), except breakfast
✓ World class networking: Make friends with other ambitious music producers and the instructors
✓ Soundcation after party: TBC, not guaranteed
€2,200
(3 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 at venue (beer / wine), including breakfast
✓ World class networking: Make friends with other ambitious music producers and the instructors
✓ Soundcation after party: TBC, not guaranteed
€3,000
(5 spots remaining)
VENUE
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APPLY
Soundcation Thailand 2025
THE ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE FOR MUSIC PRODUCTION
Join us for our third ever Soundcation event in Thailand. This time we are back on the island of Phuket. Mark your calendars as the event is happening from February 1 to 7, seamlessly connecting to the popular Unkonscious Festival.
Soundcation started in Asia and it will always be a special occasion to host it there. Get ready to connect with like-minded & ambitious music producers, learn from legends and enjoy the beautiful surroundings in and around Phuket.
Our Loft-style venue offers the perfect environment for a week full of education, vacation and fun!
OUR DJ INSTRUCTORS
DENNIS SHEPERD
DAW: Cubase Pro + Ableton Live, but also proficient in Logic Pro.
Greatest Career Achievements: Mixing ‘In Search Of Sunrise 18’. Collaborating with Markus Schulz + Rank 1. Remixing Tiësto, 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 founder of Soundcation. He is well respected in the music industry and eager to help you master the foundations of producing electronic music!
GENIX
DAW: Logic Pro.
Greatest Career Achievement: 2 Guinness World Records in DJ’ing, 2 artist albums, 20+ years working in the music industry as a producer, DJ, club promoter & record label owner, worked alongside the world biggest artists and labels, music features on across leading TV & Radio across the globe.
Specialties: Groove, patterns, arranging and building up club records + catchy, non-cheesy hooks.
SEAN TYAS
DAW: Ableton Live, but proficient in Logic Pro (used prior to Live for 9 years).
Greatest Career Achievements: Playing at Tomorrowland, EDC LV, Dreamstate, Luminosity. Remixing Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, Above & Beyond, John O’Callaghan, Liquid Soul, Bloodhound Gang, Sander van Doorn & many more. Collaborating with Armin van Buuren on “Intricacy” on the ‘Imagine’ album.
Specialties: Sound design (acids, stabs and rhythm basses) + thinking outside of the box. Alternate approaches to attack similar concepts.
SCHEDULE
-
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) -
10 AM - 12:15 PM - Demo Listening & Feedback Seminar - Part 1
12:15 PM - 2 PM - Lunch break
2 PM - 4:15 PM - Seminar
4:15 PM - 8 PM - Socializing & possible 1-on-1 sessions -
10 AM - 12:15 PM - Seminar
12:15 PM - 2 PM - Lunch break
2 PM - 4:15 PM - Seminar
4:15 PM - 8 PM - Socializing & possible 1-on-1 sessions -
Group activity & bonding day - We will explore Phuket as a group. Time to bond and make friends!
You will also have time to work on music later that day. -
10 AM - 12:15 PM - Seminar
12:15 PM - 2 PM - Lunch break
2 PM - 4:15 PM - Seminar
4:15 PM - 8 PM - Socializing & possible 1-on-1 sessions -
Group Jam Session - watch as the instructors work together to create a track together completely from scratch. Participants will be able to contribute as well.
10 AM - 12:15 PM - Group jam Session
12:15 PM - 2 PM - Lunch break
2 PM - 4:15 PM - Demo Listening & Feedback Seminar - Part 2
4:15 PM - 8 PM - Socializing & possible 1-on-1 sessions -
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 at venu (beer / wine), except breakfast
✓ World class networking: Make friends with other ambitious music producers and the instructors
✓ Soundcation after party: TBC, not guaranteed
€2,200
(4 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 at venue (beer / wine), including breakfast
✓ World class networking: Make friends with other ambitious music producers and the instructors
✓ Soundcation after party: TBC, not guaranteed
€3,000
(4 spots remaining)
VENUE
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APPLY
Soundcation Bali 2024
THE ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE FOR MUSIC PRODUCTION
Join us for our fifth retreat in Bali, as we embark on another unforgettable Soundcation experience amidst the stunning landscapes of this tropical paradise. Mark your calendars for the event happening from August 11 to 17.
Get ready to be inspired by a unique blend of creative sessions and immersive workshops, all taking place within a venue exclusively reserved for our group.
Alongside a community of like-minded individuals who share your passion, indulge in the mouthwatering flavors of Balinese cuisine, connect with the warm-hearted locals, and indulge in rejuvenating spa treatments at affordable rates.
elcome to the extraordinary island of Bali, where every moment promises to be a journey of discovery and inspiration!
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!
ESTIVA
DAW: FL Studio.
Greatest Career Achievement: Three Beatport #1 notations. DJ support from: Armin van Buuren, Solomun, Joris Voorn, Above & Beyond, Hernan Cattaneo, Martin Garrix, David Guetta. Releasing records and albums with Armada, Colorize and Anjunabeats.
Specialties: Exciting arrangements, creating tension, less is more, fast workflow, studio mentality.
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) -
10AM - 12PM - Seminar
12PM - 2PM - Lunch break
2PM - 4PM - Seminar
4PM - 8PM - Socializing & possible 1-on-1 sessions -
10AM - 12PM - Seminar12PM - 2PM - Lunch break
2PM - 4PM - Seminar
4PM - 8PM - Socializing & possible 1-on-1 sessions -
Group activity & bonding day - We wil explore Bali and show the different aspects it has to offer.
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10AM - 12PM - Seminar
12PM - 2PM - Lunch break
2PM - 4PM - Seminar
4PM - 8PM - Socializing & possible 1-on-1 sessions -
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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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 at venu (beer / wine), except breakfast
✓ World class networking: Make friends with other ambitious music producers and the instructors
✓ Soundcation after party: TBC, not guaranteed
€2,200
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 at venue (beer / wine), including breakfast
✓ World class networking: Make friends with other ambitious music producers and the instructors
✓ Soundcation after party: TBC, not guaranteed
€3,000
VENUE
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APPLY
Applications are closed.
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.
-
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.
-
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
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
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!
