For this special session Asleep At The Wheel will record master tracks and overdubs for a follow-up to last year's GRAMMY-nominated album with Willie Nelson entitled "Willie and The Wheel."
(Willie Nelson is not scheduled to attend this session
and will add his vocals on a later date)
Class size limited to ten students. No previous experience required.
MPI is the only studio clinic in the world that shows you "the real deal."
Since 2008 MPI has hosted sessions with Kris Kristofferson, Delbert McClinton, Raul Malo, Rodney Crowell, Jace Everett, Sam Bush, Jason & the Scorchers, Asleep At The Wheel, Todd Snider, Radney Foster, Jerry Douglas and Robert Earl Keen
We take you inside your favorite artist's live recording session for a once-in-lifetime look at how they create their music. No other clinic allows you such access; you'll see and hear the entire record-making process, from pre-production and arranging to tracking, overdubbing and mixing -- all in world-class studios like the Sound Emporium, Ocean Way or Blackbird in Nashville, TN or Pedernales and Bismeaux Studios in Austin, TX.
Grammy-winning special guest speakers like legendary producer Bob Ezrin (Pink Floyd, Peter Gabriel, Alice Cooper), producer/engineer David Leonard (Barenaked Ladies, John Mellencamp, Indigo Girls, Prince's "Purple Rain") and 2009 Grammy "Best Album" producer Nathan Chapman (Taylor Swift) share their experiences, wisdom and studio war-stories.
MPI was founded in 2008 by Grammy-winning record producer and musician Steve Fishell as a way for young producers to improve their own skills. Fishell serves as host and teacher, explaining the record-making process with his step-by-step curriculum.
"I wholeheartedly endorse MPI and believe in what they are doing. In fact, I feel they played a key role in getting us back into the studio." --- Jason Ringenberg, frontman forJason & the Scorchers
"I never stopped taking notes, and I feel that I have learned enough to significantly improve my own studio experience and know the difference between a good sound and a great sound. Thank you for taking me to the next level!" Heather Butte, MT
We're Making Masters
These recently released tracks were recorded during MPI student sessions:
"Get Your Kicks (On Route 66)" Asleep at the Wheel and Leon Rausch From the Bismeaux Productions album entitled "It's A Good Day," released July 20, 2010. Recorded at an MPI session in October, 2009 at Bismeaux Studios Austin, TX
"Halcyon Days" Jason & The Scorchers from Mammoth Records. Released March 2, 2010. The entire 15-song album was tracked at a 3-day marathon MPI session in March 2009. USA Today Pick of the Week.
"People Just Love To Talk" Delbert McClinton From the New West album "Acquired Taste" Released August 18, 2009 Available at iTunes & Amazon
"Deep Blue Summer Day" Robert Earl Keen From the Lost Highway Records album "The Rose Hotel" Released September 29, 2009 (Amazon "MP3 Exclusive Track" with album purchase)
"A Little Revival" Radney Foster & The Confessions from the Devil's River Records album "Revival" Released August 25, 2009 Available at iTunes & Amazon
"Second Chances" Radney Foster & The Confessions from the Devil's River Records album "Revival" Released August 25, 2009 Available at iTunes & Amazon
"Circles Around Me"Sam Bush From the Sugar Hill album "Circles Around Me" Released October 20, 2009 Available at iTunes & Amazon
"Blue Mountain" Sam Bush From the Sugar Hill Records album "Circles Around Me" Released October 20, 2009 Available at iTunes & Amazon
"New Years Eve" Jerry Douglas (with Maura O'Connell) From the Koch Records album "Jerry Christmas" Released October 13, 2009 Available at iTunes & Amazon
