July 7–8 | 10AM–5PM | MORE TICKETS JUST RELEASED!

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

July 7–8 | 10AM–5PM
MORE TICKETS JUST RELEASED!

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

MEET THE INSTRUCTOR – SHAWN DEALEY

MEET THE INSTRUCTOR
SHAWN DEALEY

Equally comfortable mixing in an arena or a recording studio, Shawn Dealey has spent the last twenty years developing his craft as an in-demand recording engineer, mixer, and producer. Working with artists such as Counting Crows, Goo Goo Dolls, Jared James Nichols, KEN mode, Bootsy Collins, We Came as Romans, Stu Hamm, and countless others, Shawn’s passionate approach to the art of recording, along with his hunger for new techniques, keeps him at the top of his game and can help you excel at yours.

Sweetwater Studios Producer Shawn Dealey

MEET MR. BIG

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.

TOPICS & TECHNIQUES WE’LL COVER

DAY 1 – FRIDAY

The Basics of Tracking a Session

Setting up a tracking session
Choosing mics and positioning them for the best sound
EQing instrument sounds in the studio
Choosing the right outboard gear and where to patch it in
Setting up headphone mixes
Keeping musicians inspired
Tracking a session with Shawn and the band
Auditioning different mics and processing chains
Overdubbing instruments, multiple takes, and more

DAY 2 – SATURDAY

Mixing to Yield Professional-sounding Results

Comping tracks – how to choose and assemble the best takes
Editing and finessing tracks with Pro Tools and third-party plug-ins
Prepping tracks for the mix session
Using compression, EQ, and effects
Setting up a mix, including routing and grouping in your DAW
Employing automation to enhance the mixing process
Connecting outboard gear across your mix bus
Getting the most out of bus compression/processing
Making the final tweaks – how to decide when the mix is done
Deciding whether or not you need professional mastering
Knowing what mixes and mix versions you need to send to mastering

ABOUT SWEETWATER STUDIOS WORKSHOPS

Many of the world’s greatest engineers and producers were coached by mentors in the moment, learning their trade and tackling new techniques in live studio sessions. Sweetwater Studios Workshops give us a chance to carry on that tradition and to impart our industry knowledge in a real-world setting that’s informative, exciting, and accessible to anyone who’s passionate about making great recordings.

We’re honored to host incredible performers from a wide variety of genres, to employ professional instructors with years of experience and lengthy lists of credits, and to invite you to this hands-on and ears-on learning opportunity in our world-class, multi-studio facility.