July 7–8 | 10AM–5PM | $995

Take Your Recordings from Good to Exceptional with Mr. Big!

Sit in with the legendary Mr. Big as they join Sweetwater Studios’ Shawn Dealey for an inspirational and informative two-day recording workshop. This class is your chance to work directly with Shawn and rock icons Paul Gilbert, Billy Sheehan, Eric Martin, and Nick D’Virgilio as they help you take your productions to the next level.

You’ll learn cutting-edge recording and production techniques, valuable insights for capturing the best performances in the studio, and how to encourage your musicians to excel in any setting. Unlock the secrets of these veteran industry pros as they inspire you to elevate your recordings from good to extraordinary!

This workshop is for anyone interested in recording and bringing out the best in their productions. We use Pro Tools at Sweetwater Studios, but all our instruction applies to workflows in any DAW. This concept-driven class will help you develop and grow your recording skillset.

You’ll Learn:

// Collaborative creativity
// Keeping musicians inspired
// Facilitating musicians who record with a less-structured approach
// Recording and mixing on the fly
// Capturing and leveraging the unexpected
// Transforming mayhem into masterpieces

Formed in 1988 in Los Angeles, California, Mr. Big combined the talents of Eric Martin on Vocals, Paul Gilbert on guitar (Racer X), Billy Sheehan on bass (Talas, David Lee Roth, Winery Dogs), and the late Pat Torpey (Robert Plant, Montrose, The Knack) on drums. One of the premier hard rock supergroups of the 1980s, Mr. Big wowed shredders everywhere with their incendiary chops and masterful songwriting. In 1989 they released their self-titled debut album featuring the single “Addicted to That Rush,” gaining them widespread acclaim. Thirty-four years later, Mr. Big is a household name to musicians worldwide, with total album sales of over 4 million copies. And while the enormous talent and spirit of Pat Torpey can never be replaced, special guest Nick D’Virgilio (Spock’s Beard, Big Big Train) will be filling in on drums and vocals for this workshop and the subsequent farewell 2023 tour.