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What alumni are saying about MPI
Radney Foster Sessions October 23-26, 2008:
"This was a great opportunity for anyone who’s an aspiring music producer, or anyone that’s interested in learning what goes on behind the scenes. It gives you a whole new perspective—from the stories, and insight, and advice given from the individuals who’ve been in the business to observing what goes on during a master recording session. Much thanks to you, Radney Foster, Darrell Brown, Niko Bolas, and everyone else who helped create this wonderful experience. A truly inspiring weekend. This is the stuff they don’t teach you in school. It exceeded all expectations and I came away with knowledge that I couldn’t have gotten from any college course, learning more in those four days than one semester. Truly something I’ll remember forever.
Thanks so much, Steve, for putting this program together!"
----Casey from Detroit, Michigan
"The MPI session with Radney Foster was a fantastic experience. I came in
baffled by the music production process. We first learned about "Critical
Listening", how to listen to music through the ear of the producer. We used
our "new ears" through out the entire process of song production - from
acoustic demo version of 2 songs, to recording with the band, comping
vocals, adding sounds and backing vocals, mixing down and finally mastering.
It was amazing to hear the differences in the songs throughout the process.
Artist Radney Foster, producer Darrell Brown, engineer Niko Bolas, and of
course Steve Fishell all added their insight while attempting to de-mystify
the process.
Now, when I listen to the radio I am very aware of how they make the songs
sound they way they do. Newly recorded songs are all trying to win the
LOUDNESS War. Now I know why."
----Doug Keiles Princeton, New Jersey
"Thanks so much or creating such a great program! The entire 4 days couldn’t have been more inspiring. Between Radney, Darrell Brown, Niko Bolas and yourself, I felt like I just got my MBA in how to put together a great record. Everyone was so accessible and open, it made the experience exceed my wildest expectations."
----Steve Mochel, New York
June 2008 Sessions:
"Taking the MPI class has been motivating and inspirational. As a songwriter it's invaluable to see the "high end" of the spectrum of recording with Steve Fishell as producer at the helm, and top notch engineers from tracking to mastering. The best thing about the whole experience is that -- as I return to my own home studio recording -- I realize I've learned more than I ever thought! Besides the specific questions that are answered during the course of the class, it's the overview that is just as important. There is no longer a "mystery" regarding how great recordings are made, but rather a great aspiration to come a bit closer to the ideal. Thanks Steve!"
----Jeanette Freant, Nashville, TN
"The MPI opportunity to record 1 song, from song selection to mastering, for four days, with...
1. A great recording artist
2. A Grammy-winning producer,
3. Nashville’s “A” list engineers,
4. Nashville’s “A” list session players
5. Nashville’s “elite” mastering engineers
6. MPI special guest speakers
7. Surprise “Celebrity & Insider” drop-ins and personal introductions
8. At (multi-platinum producer) Garth Fundis’s studio (Sound Emporium)
9. And the # 1 mastering facility on Music Row (Georgetown Mastering)
10. Free (healthy) snacks & an assortment of beverages all day
....is an extraordinarily, rare privilege. I was BLOWN AWAY…Thank you, Steve."
----James Rea, RAMA / Executive Director A&R / Creator / The Producer’s Chair www.rama-info.com
"First of all, thanks for everything! This week has been quite the
experience and I learned a lot about how making a record goes down.
Having the opportunity to work with top class musicians, The Levees,
Reece Wynans and Joanna Cotten, top class engineers, Dave Sinko, David Leonard, and Andrew Mendelson
and a fine producer and instructor (that would be you) was just
awesome. As for being part of the first class of MPI, I think your
program will only grow. I think that bringing in people in the
industry like Tracy Gershon and “Here, There and Everywhere” co-author Howard Massey gives us an inside look into the music
industry and the machine that it is. After taking this class I feel
like I will be more confident when I start my career as an engineer/
producer. Also, I have another year of school to work on the things
I've learned from you which will help me be better prepared when I
graduate. Keep doing what you're doing, I
think MPI has a bright future.
"
----Alex Gilson, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
"The entire week was a complete thrill and I really enjoyed everything. Thanks for all of your hard work in putting such a great program together. It was great to see how a producer works in a studio."
----Jackson Floyd, Trinity University, San Antonio, TX
Our next 4-day session is November 20-23, 2008 | 10am-5pm
with Grammy-winning vocalist
RAUL MALO
JUST ADDED December 9-12 Texas Roots Legend
DELBERT McCLINTON
Call 615-337-0092 for more information
or email us at sessions@musicpi.com
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