Join us for an immersive two-day workshop designed to take your music production skills to the next level. "From Demo to Record" explores the journey of a song from its initial demo version to the final released record. This workshop focuses on the essential production techniques and skills needed to bring an artistic vision to life, whether it's for an artist you're working with or your own projects.

The workshop is carried out at Fauves Cage, mixing and production studio with great acoustics and vibes.

From Demo to Record

Transform Your Music from Concept to Commercial Release


Workshop Details

Date: TBA as soon as we reach a minimum of people interested

Location: Fauves Cage Studio - High Barnet, London

Tutor: Donato Panaccio

Enroll by: TBA


What you get

  • ✺ Pre-Production Skills

    • Understanding artistic vision and aesthetics.

    • The role of clear communication with the artist.

    • Clarifying contracts and expectations as a producer.

    • Critical listening and evaluation of the demo.

    • Identifying key elements of the song to be produced.

  • ✺ Production Techniques

    • Project management for efficient workflow.

    • Making informed production choices and sound selection.

    • Sound design and synthesis (Subtractive and FM) for creating drums, bass, pads, and effects.

    • Sound shaping with compression and EQ.

    • The importance of automation and transitions.

    • Finalising a project while avoiding overproduction.

    • Preparing stems for mixing

  • ✺ Individual Mentorship

    (1:1 Sessions):

    • Receive personalised feedback and guidance.

    • Address specific challenges and set goals.

    • Enhance your individual projects with expert advice.

  • ✺ Production Circle

    • Share your experiences and insights with fellow participants.

    • Receive constructive feedback on your work.

    • Benefit from collaborative learning and peer support.

On the first day, we'll dive deep into the technical and aesthetic aspects of music production. You'll learn:

  • Pre-Production:

    • Understanding artistic vision and aesthetics

    • The role of clear communication with the artist.

    • Clarifying contracts and expectations as a producer.

    • Critical listening and evaluation of the demo.

    • Identifying key elements of the song to be produced.

  • Production Techniques:

    • Project management for efficient workflow.

    • Making informed production choices and sound selection.

    • Sound design and synthesis (Subtractive and FM) for creating drums, bass, pads, and effects.

    • Sound shaping with compression and EQ.

    • The importance of automation and transitions.

The Plan

Day 1 - Technical and Aesthetic Decisions

Day 2: Individual Mentorship and Production Circle

The second day focuses on applying what you've learned to your own projects with personalised guidance:

  • Individual Mentorship (1:1 Sessions):

    • Receive personalised feedback and guidance.

    • Address specific challenges and set goals.

    • Enhance your individual projects with expert advice.

  • Production Circle:

    • Share your experiences and insights with fellow participants.

    • Receive constructive feedback on your work.

    • Benefit from collaborative learning and peer support.

Limited Enrollment

Limited Enrollment

Please note: To ensure the best quality, the number of participants will be limited to 5.

From Demo To Record Workshop

£500.00

£297 early bird discount

Get the whole experience, learn in a real world environment from professionals, with no shortcuts, “tricks” or props. Straight to the core of the matter.

Enrollment closes on the TBA (follow on Instagram to be notified)

✺ Frequently asked questions ✺

  • The workshop is limited to 5 participants to ensure a quality experience.

  • Ableton Live, although many techniques, if not most, are transferrable to all other DAWs.

  • Click "Enroll Into The Workshop" to find out the fee for each workshop

  • Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptops and any music production software or projects they are currently working on.

  • To get the most out of it, you should already know what the main tools are, like synthesizers, samplers, EQs, compressors, reverbs, as they will not be covered from scratch.

  • The Production Circle is a collaborative learning session where participants share their experiences, receive constructive feedback on their work, and benefit from peer support.