Studio Lab @ LGNDS
Studio Lab @ LGNDS is a free afternoon of learning, conversation and connection for emerging to mid-level music creators based in Alberta. The event brings musicians, producers and music industry professionals together to share knowledge, build relationships and connect around the creative and technical sides of making music.
This event is part of the Edmonton AMPLIFIED Community Series, bringing the music community together through performances, learning and connection. Presented in partnership with Alberta Music and West Anthem, with support from the City of Edmonton, Alberta Music Commission and Explore Edmonton.
REVIEW CRITERIA AND REGISTER HERE BY OCTOBER 12th at 11:59pm MDT.
Event Date: Saturday, October 24th, 12:30–5:00 PM
Location: LGNDS Studios, 10592 109 Street NW, Edmonton
Cost: Free
The event will feature:
A special Q&A with three-time Grammy Award-winning mixing engineer Phil Tan
Three x 30-minute production and recording seminars
A catered lunch
A musical guest performance by Tomi Lumiere
Opportunities to connect with artists, producers, industry and other music creators
If you have any questions about Studio Lab @ LGNDS, please contact vienna@birdcreatives.com
Featured Guests and Mentors
Q&A with Phil Tan
Hear from three-time Grammy Award-winning mixing engineer Phil Tan about his career, creative process and approach to mixing, with plenty of time to ask your own questions about recording, mixing, working with artists and navigating a career in the studio.
Phil Tan is an Atlanta-based mixing and audio engineer whose credits include Mariah Carey, Ludacris, Rihanna and many others. He is a three-time Grammy Award recipient for his work on Mariah Carey’s The Emancipation of Mimi, Ludacris’ Release Therapy and Rihanna’s “Only Girl (In the World).”
Seminars
Participants will rotate through 3 x 30-minute production and recording seminars, including:
1. Inside the Session: Co-Writing, Collaboration and Studio Etiquette with Lindon Carter, Peter Zawalski and Tomi Lumiere
A practical conversation about how co-writing and production sessions work, including preparing for a session, sharing creative ideas, understanding different roles and creating a collaborative studio environment.
2. Refining the Performance: Vocal Tuning Production Techniques with Jinting Zhao of SHE-Q Audio
Explore practical techniques for refining vocal recordings using graphic tuning (Melodyne) and trigger- based tuning tools (Auto-Tune). Learn when and how to use each tool, how to make creative decisions through tuning, and how to troubleshoot common issues.
3. Finding Your Sonic Identity with Mike Schlosser
What makes a production sound like you? Mike Schlosser will explore how producers and music creators can develop a distinct sonic identity, sharing key concepts and practical examples for making creative choices that shape the sound and feel of a recording. Designed to be useful across experience levels, the session will focus on developing your instincts, making intentional production choices and finding your own approach in the studio.
