After our succesful summer camp in Miami last June, the Alacran Studios will again be the place to be for songwriters, composers and producers in March 2025. From the 24th until the 28th of March 2025, our Grammy winning team will be your coach! Join us these five days and get lectures from top-tier coaches, work on studio collabs and pitch your tracks to international industry professionals.
When
3/24/2025 – 3/28/2025
Price
$1700
Where
Alacran Studios
Malik Berrabah is owner of Wisseloord and founder of the Wisseloord Academy. His track record as a songwriter, composer, arranger and producer is rich of countless national and international records in various genres. He has contributed to the production of numerous albums, singles, television programs, etc., and regularly advises the Majors in a neutral way on the level of new musical projects in development. His love for sharing with growing talents leads him, when his schedule allows, to participate as a jury for international conservatory exams.
Since the beginning of his career 30 years ago, Malik has decided to do all his musical work under various pseudonyms in order to keep his career detached from any stylistic labels, to keep his creative freedom and to stay away from the ego games of the music industry.
@wisseloordstudiosPamela Velez is a Latin Grammy award winning, 9 times Grammy nominated and 2 times diamond and multi-platinum engineer. She has worked among others with Daddy Yankee, Anitta, Shakira, XXXTentacion and ALOK.
@pamelavelezCarlos Perez D’Anda, also known as Big Red, is a Miami-based Grammy-nominated record producer, engineer, and music executive. Alongside his distinguished education from Berklee College of Music, he brings over a decade of experience crafting multi-diamond-selling music across a wide array of genres. His collaborations range from artists such as Beyoncé, Alicia Keys, and Ariana Grande, to Swedish House Mafia, Camilo, Anitta, Mau & Ricky, among many others. His heightened sense for detail and innate talent for pushing sonic boundaries, coupled with his passion for artist development and direction, have firmly established his presence as a significant driving force in both the Latin and global music scenes.
Additionally, he played a key role in the design, planning, and installation of Alacran Studios, Miami’s most esteemed recording hub, which he has now led for four years as its Studio Manager & Chief Engineer.
@soundslikebigredZashanell is an artist, songwriter and producer and VIP Member of the Beatclub of Timbaland. She writes Pop, EDM, Latin for artists and DJ’s such as @tiesto @laidbackluke @avicii @deadmau5 @officialrezz @anjunabeats
@zashanellLuis “The Dro1dz” Salazar began his professional music career in 2009 as a songwriter/producer, working with artists like Mims, Serani, Flo Rida, and Fat Joe. By 2013, he shifted towards EDM, collaborating with artists such as Ciara, NeYo, and Project 46. During this time, he formed the group Dro1dz and The Swaggernautz alongside Jovanny Barretto and Tat Tong, while also creating material for the Latin American market.
In 2015, Salazar found success in Mexico, working on platinum albums with artists like Anahi, CD9, and Dulce Maria, and achieving a number-one hit on the Latin Billboard with “Ya Quiero” by Domino Saints. He later focused on the Latin Urban market, collaborating with artists like Sebastian Yatra, Rio Roma, and Farruko. Salazar continues to work on various projects in both the Latin and American music scenes, blending influences and collaborating with diverse artists, writers, and producers.
@luissalazarmusic“Born in Hong Kong to a Brazilian father and German mother, and raised across Switzerland, Brazil, and the USA, I’ve always been driven to unite diverse cultures and creative visions. After classical piano training at age 14, I studied at Berklee College of Music and later developed my craft in New York’s dynamic studio scene in the late 90s. This led to collaborations with top talents, shaping my open-minded style. Over the years, I’ve worked with renowned artists such as Bacilos, Maria Rita, Gilberto Gil, Lenine, Rappa, and Marcelo Falcão, and contributed to projects like AggroDr1ft (Harmony Korine), Baby Shark, and Bossa Nova (Bruno Barreto). My partnerships extend to institutions like Universal Music, Alacran Studios, Toca Discos, Wisseloord Academy, and Ulassa Music.
In 2000, I co-founded Estudio Toca do Bandido in Rio de Janeiro, a hub that became iconic in Brazilian music, earning global recognition. This era brought 10 of my 13 Latin Grammy awards and a chance to help artists explore new creative possibilities. Since 2014, I’ve deepened my focus on Latin American music, working with artists like Jorge Celedon and Luis Enrique. My work now spans music, movies, and multimedia art, continuing my lifelong goal of bridging cultures and fostering creativity across various platforms.”
Monday March 24th – Day 1: Resonance & Vision: The Producer’s Compass by Malik Berrabah and Carlos Perez D’Anda aka Big Red
Music making is more than just technical skill—it’s about shaping ideas, fostering collaboration, and building a shared vision. In this masterclass, we will explore the creative process behind great music, focusing on how producers, artists, songwriters, and engineers can communicate effectively, align their artistic goals, and create something greater than the sum of its parts. Through practical insights and real-world approaches, we’ll dive into the dynamics of collaboration, helping you bring clarity and cohesion to every session while equipping you with invaluable tools for harnessing inspiration.
Tuesday March 25th – Day 2: From demo to Radio and TV! Fast track your songwriting with Zashanell
Wednesday March 26th – Day 3: From writing and pre-production to a finished Master: finding the right production options for your song with Alvaro Alencar
Thursday March 27th – Day 4: The Marriage between Vocals and Production with Luis Salazar
Friday March 28th – Day 5: Discovering the Mix by Pamela Velez
For many years the Wisseloord Studios have been one of the most acclaimed musical centres in all of Europe, focusing on songwriting, composition and production. Each year talent from all over the world comes to partake in our writing camps organised in partnership with some of the most recognised labels and publishers in the entire music industry.
During our spring camps, you will have the opportunity to engage in our writing camps as well as in some of our classes of the Academy based on “hands-on” practical classes, one on one coaching sessions with industry professionals, inspiring business lectures and much more.