5 Day Music Production Retreat at the Lago Maggiore 2025

Music Production full immersion

Five days of music production training under the guidance of our team of professionals in an fantastic enviroment.

Exclusive Sample Pack

Free Sample Pack containing samples recorded during field recording sessions

Guided Production Sessions

Studio  sessions provide a group session in the mastering studio where  professionals offer feedback on the participants' work results. Various  topics such as mixing or mastering will be explained in detail

High Quality Professional Studio Eviroment

Access to high-quality equipment arecording tools  and mastering grade monitoring solutions

Hand On Studio Sessions

Production  sessions are guided and offer every participant the opportunity to work  on their own song under professional guidance. In these sessions, you  will learn song creation, record-making, and other essential music  production skills.

Professional Mastering

One final master of the participant's song for personal use

Field Recording Experience

field  recording trips around the Castle and and the astonishing enviroment  around and on the Lago Maggiore Recorded samples to use in the Jam  Sessions

Food and Accomondation

Daily breakfast lunch and Accomondation at the castle, Airport tranfsers.

 Day 1 

• Meet & Greet Breakfast
• Field Recording Trip around the Castle and the Surrounding
• Listening Session in the Studio
• Lunch Break
• Studio Jam Session with the Recorded Samples
• Production Session One (The Song Idea)

 Day 2 

• Breakfast
• Field Recording Trip on the Lago Maggiore with a Historic Sailing Boat
• Studio Jam Session with the Recorded Samples
• Production Session Two (Composition Part 1)

 Day 3 

• Breakfast
• Production Session Three (Composition Part 2)
• Lunch
• Listening Session In The Studio
• Production Session Four (Composition Part 3)

 Day 4 

• Breakfast
• Listening Session in the Studio (The Mixdown)
• Production Session Five (Mixdown Part 1)
• Lunch Break
• Listening Session In The Studio and mix feedback round one
• Production Session Six (Mixdown Part 2)

 Day 5 

• Breakfast
• Studio Listening Session (Mastering with final mix feedback)
• Production Session Seven (Mastering process Part 1)
• Lunch Break
• Studio Listening Session (Mastering Feedback Round)
• Production Session Eight (Mastering Process Part 2)
• Studio Listening Session (Listen To the final Master and feedback Round)
• After-party

 About the Location 

Welcome  to the Visconti Castle of Castelletto, a stunning medieval castle  located in Castelletto sopra Ticino, Piedmont, Northern Italy. Here's  what you can expect when you visit the castle:

• Location:  The castle is located in a picturesque village called Castelletto sopra  Ticino, which is situated near the Ticino river and Lake Maggiore.
• History: The castle is of medieval  origin and was built in the 12th-13th centuries by Da Castello and  later belonged to the Visconti house until the beginning of the 20th  century. It has undergone several renovations and restorations over the  years to preserve its historical significance and beauty.
• Architecture: The castle's architecture is a mix of Gothic and Renaissance styles, with some Baroque elements added later.
• Cultural events: The castle is also used for cultural events such as concerts, exhibitions, and theater performances.
• Natural  beauty: The castle is surrounded by lush greenery and crystal-clear  waters, making it a perfect place to escape from the hustle and bustle  of everyday life.
• Rich  history and culture: The castle is a testament to the rich history and  culture of Italy, and it continues to inspire and captivate visitors  from around the world.

Come  and experience the magic of Visconti Castle of Castelletto, where  history, culture, and natural beauty come together to create an  unforgettable experience.

 Workshop Summary 

• 5-day stay in the picturesque village of Castelletto Sopra Ticino, from Aug 7th to 12th.
• Daily breakfasts and lunches featuring local Italian cuisine.
• Engaging field trips to uncover the musical soul of Italy.
• Access to a professional recording studio and production equipment.
• Collaborative studio sessions and masterclasses with renowned producer and engineer Paul Schal.
• You can take your laptop, headphones, samplers and microphones with you. What serves you best during the production process.

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• During  the studio sessions we will cover every stage of the music production  process, from recording to the presentation of the final master.

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• Exclusive sample pack built from the field recording sessions.

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• Work  on a song from scratch, a remix, an old project or focus on sound  design. You'll find colleagues and like minded people to exchange and  discuss ideas with.

This workshop will be held by Paul Schal, Producer, Gold Plated Mixing and Mastering engineer. With over 20 years of experience in music production. As a producer, mixing and mastering engineer, Paul works with countless national and international clients: From major labels like Sony Music, Universal Records, Armada, Spinin, or Get Physical to Berlin Rap labels like SLS Music Germany, as well as countless artists like US rapper Tory Lanez, German rap Superstar Capital Bra, Chicago house icon Robert Owens or the Berliner Babylon Orchester the portfolio of the exceptional Berlin talent is very diverse.  

Ticket price: 1699€ per participant icl. accomodation (only 3 tickets available)

Ticket price: 1199€ per participant excl. accomodation (only 5 tickets available)

"Early Birds" are saving 10% using the coupon code: "EarlyBird" on checkout 

(the "Early Bird Discount" is only available till 31.12.24)

 

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kindly supported by SPL Audio www.spl.audio and HEDD www.hedd.audio