LCCM x Haven Studios London Present:

Vocal Recording, Production & Techniques

Your practical fast track to better recordings

When is it:

Over 3 weekends.

February 13th 11-4pm

February 20th 11-4pm

February 27th 11-4pm

price:

£249.00

This three-consecutive Saturday programme gives women and LGBTQIA+ creatives the skills, confidence and studio experience to record, edit and produce professional vocal performances from first take to final release. Perfect for those who want hands-on industry training.

❋ Intentional Structure

The course is intentionally split into two 2-hour sessions each Saturday, giving you time to absorb the material without feeling overwhelmed, while allowing you to put what you’ve learned into practice between sessions.

❋ Collaborative Energy

Music is nothing without collaboration & combined creativity. We will be working together on the practical parts of this programme.

Please let us know if you are a singer and would like to be on both sides of the recording process!

❋ Expert Facilitation

Led by Ronavella, the owner & lead engineer and producer at Haven Studios. With 10+ years of experience in the music industry, a degree in Vocal Performance & masters in Songwriting & Production.

❋ A Supportive Space

As always, at Haven, everything we do has the comfortability, safety & focus on providing a space for women & the LGBTQIA+ community

Day One

Capturing The Performance

The foundations of great vocal production begin long before the mix. Learn how to create an environment where artists can deliver their best performances.


Block A: 

Recording Fundimentals

11am-1pm

  • Microphone selection and placement

  • Signal flow and gain staging

  • Vocal session preparation

  • Creating headphone mixes artists love

  • Studio etiquette and communication


Lunch

1-2pm


Block B:

Artist Direction & Performance

2-4pm

  • Coaching vocal performances

  • Identifying emotional intent

  • Managing confidence and session energy

  • Communication techniques for different artists


Day Two

Building the Vocal

Transform raw recordings into polished, professional performances.

This is where we will go over vocal editing & vocal production


Block A:

Vocal Editing

  • Comping techniques

  • Timing correction

  • Cleaning and preparation

  • Introduction to Melodyne

  • Natural versus creative tuning approaches


Lunch

Block B:

Building the Vocal Production


11am-1pm

1-2pm

2-4pm

  • Harmonies

  • Ad-libs

  • Vocal layering

  • Vocal stacks

  • Creative vocal effects

Day Three

Shaping the Record

Understanding the role of the vocal producer within professional music creation.

We will discuss more advanced vocal production on this day & go into the business side of things. With a session simulation practical.


Block A:

Advanced Vocal Production

  • Creative processing

  • Automation

  • Vocal texture and movement

  • Genre-specific approaches

  • Working with artists and producers


Lunch

Block B:

Session Simulation & Career Development


11am-1pm

1-2pm

2-4pm

  • Running professional vocal sessions

  • Pricing and workflow

  • Credits, splits and expectations

  • Building a sustainable career

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