Zomerkamp Miami

Elke dag tussen 10.00 en 14.00 uur krijg je les van onze docenten van de Academie en neem je ’s middags (14.00 tot 18.00 uur) deel aan onze schrijfkampen en pitch je je tracks aan internationale artiesten en professionals uit de industrie.

Elk jaar komen talenten van over de hele wereld deelnemen aan onze zomerkampen die worden georganiseerd in samenwerking met enkele van de meest erkende labels en uitgevers in de hele muziekindustrie.

Tijdens onze zomerkampen krijg je de kans om deel te nemen aan onze schrijfkampen en aan enkele van onze lessen van de Academie, gebaseerd op ‘praktische’ praktijklessen, één-op-één coachingsessies met professionals uit de industrie, inspirerende zakelijke lezingen en veel meer.

De kunst van het luisteren, liedjes schrijven en produceren

Deze module is ontworpen met de bedoeling om onze studenten te helpen hun creatieve en muzikale vaardigheden op een praktische manier te ontwikkelen. Onze lezingen van professionals uit de industrie behandelen een breed scala aan onderwerpen, waaronder het schrijven van teksten, het arrangeren van liedjes, het gebruik van harmonie en melodie en de echte wereld van schrijf- en productiesessies

Loopbaanontwikkeling en industrienetwerk

In deze groepslessen maken studenten kennis met de ins en outs van de Nederlandse en Europese muziekindustrie met lezingen van één van de belangrijkste spelers in het veld. Dit omvat labelmanagers, uitgevers, managers, artiesten, producenten, boekers en meer. Dit is een kans om op een directere manier te leren van en contact te maken met hooggeplaatste mensen in de branche dan bij welke andere instelling dan ook.

Groepswerk & 1 op 1 feedback

Uniek aan Wisseloord Academy is de grote verscheidenheid aan talenten en ervaring van onze studenten. Sommigen zijn er al jaren mee bezig en hebben hoogontwikkelde vaardigheden in het schrijven van liedjes, het uitvoeren en bespelen van instrumenten, terwijl anderen net beginnen hun voet in de wereld van muzikale creativiteit te dompelen. In deze hands-on lessen leren studenten elkaar door deel te nemen aan productie- en songwriting sessies. Deze sessies worden begeleid door mentoren van de Academie en gastdocenten die 1 op 1 feedback geven om creatieve visies te vormen en te ontwikkelen.

DAW PRODUCTIE

We hebben deze module ontworpen om moderne muziekproductie technieken te ontrafelen. Dit betekent het leren van de fundamentele principes achter verschillende Digital Audio Workstations (DAW’s) en plug-ins. We dekken geluidsontwerp, synthese, MIDI-programmering, signaalverwerking, vocale productie en “in the box” opnemen en mixen. Deze cursus is opgedeeld in drie moeilijkheidsgraden op basis van de ervaring van de student. Of je nu nog nooit GarageBand hebt geopend of een Ableton-veteraan bent die je kennis wil uitbreiden, wij hebben de cursus voor jou.

Audio opnemen en mixen

Deze module draait om audio en het begrijpen van de principes van geluid. We gebruiken de legendarische Wisseloord Studio’s om een gevarieerd aantal onderwerpen te onderwijzen, waaronder akoestiek, digitale en analoge opnametechnieken, de grondbeginselen van mixen en masteren, geavanceerd mixen en masteren, en full-band opnemen. Het is ons doel om studenten te helpen de vaardigheden te ontwikkelen die nodig zijn om vol vertrouwen en volledige live bands op een professioneel niveau op te nemen, te mixen en te beheersen.

COACHES 

• MALIK BERRABAH : PRODUCTION, ARTISTIC DIRECTION, 1 ON 1 FEEDBACK

French musician, composer, and music producer Malik Berrabah, has been working internationally in the music industry under numerous nicknames for over 30 years.

He has been writing and producing under cover for countless bands, TV shows, Hiphop artists, films, pop artists, brands, etc etc… you name it.

Next to his musical career, he has been the CEO and Co-owner of the world-famous Wisseloord Studios in The Netherlands since 2016.

Wisseloord has had a rich history for over 45 years and is one of the main music hub of continental Europe.

The Rolling Stones, Elton John, U2, The Police, Chris Brown, David Guetta, and many more have been working in Wisseloord’s massive studio complex, which includes seven big recording studios, 20 writing rooms, a video green room, several offices, and seven bedrooms.

In 2020, Malik also created the Wisseloord Academy, which since then has remained one of the most acclaimed music production and songwriting career development center in Europe with campuses in Hilversum, Paris, Milan and Tallinn.

• KOEN HELDENS : MIXING

Koen Heldens is a Dutch born mix engineer residing in Miami Florida. Koen started his career in 2003 and rose to prominence in 2017 when he started working with the late XXXTentacion with which he earned a Guinness World Records for most streamed song in a single day for the Billboard Hot 100 #1 single Sad!. Heldens has been nominated for a Grammy Award and has won an American Music Award and a Billboard Music Award. Heldens has worked with Kanye West, Maluma, Trippie Redd, Swae Lee, Khea, Lit Killah, Dalex, Don Toliver, Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Tory Lanez, Kid Ink, Elley Duhé, Lil Pump, Lil Yachty, Rico Nasty, Vybz Kartel, Ky-Mani Marley, Stefflon Don and Ski Mask The Slump God.

• ZASHANELL : SONGWRITING

^{Artist, songwriter, producer}

VIP Member of Beatclub of Timbaland
Writing Pop/EDM/Latin for artists and DJ’s like : @tiesto @laidbackluke @avicii @deadmau5 @officialrezz @anjunabeats

• CHRIS MARSHALL : PRODUCING

Chris Marshall, born Adrian Christopher Marshall, was born and raised in St. Catherine Parish,

Jamaica. He grew up surrounded by music, from jamming at home with his family after dinner to

growing up and exploring the country’s many dancehalls. Sundays were a musical day in his

household, where the family would come together and listen and dance to music on the radio.

Chris found himself influenced by Jamaica’s most recognizable artists like Richie Spice, Freddie

McGregor, and Beres Hammond. His journey as a composer started when he bought his own

computer and began experimenting with beat making. As early as high school, Chris could be

found in different studios mastering his craft and bringing the sounds of the island to life with his

music. The quiet and laid back artist found his voice in making music.

Chris Marshall finally achieved his first success with the track that would eventually go on to

become one of the best chart-toppers of 2006. Sean Paul’s “Temperature” gave Chris the

credibility needed to elevate his career as a hit-maker for the modern dancehall sound that was

taking over the airwaves. The song not only topped the Billboard Hot 100 Charts, but also won the

2007 Grammy Award for Dance Song of the Year. Over a decade later, Chris still puts forth the

same amount of work and effort into everything he does. His goal is to continue creating music

that is true to the message from his humble beginnings and the passion behind dancehall music

that is heard around the world. He encourages others interested in following his footsteps to

continue doing what they love and never give it up, especially if it’s music.

In 2019, Chris did a collaboration with international artist ANITTA on “Tu y Yo” which has

accumulated 18 million views on YouTube and was featured on her 2019 album “Kisses.” In 2020,

Chris released his first EP under Rich Music titled “Marshall Law”. His first single “iFear” featuring

label mate Justin Quiles and Nigerian superstar Kizz Daniels reached 225k views on YouTube.

Chris Marshall’s latest album ”Audio Therapy” was released in September of 2021 and includes his

singles ”Push Back” y ”Bounce Wid It”, through Rich Music Inc.

• ALVARO ALENCAR : PRODUCING

Alvaro Alencar is a Miami-based mixer, producer and sound engineer. He has over 150

records in his career spanning 30+ years, and won 13 Latin Grammy Awards. Also

noteworthy are over 25 Latin Grammy nominations (including 2 for Best Engineering), 1

Pensado Award nomination, over 30 platinum or gold certificates for CD and DVD sales,

and a total career streaming in the 10-digit ballpark.

His mixing, tracking and production skills brought him invitations to contribute to the work of

top artists in Latin America and the U.S., such as Maria Rita, Gilberto Gil, Lenine and Skank

(Brazil), Los Bacilos and Jorge Villamizar (US), Congreso (Chile), Andres Cepeda and Jorge

Celedon (a duets project with star guests Shakira, Marco Antonio Solis and Luis Enrique)

(Colombia), and Brendan Adams (South Africa). Alvaro also mixes for movies (AggroDr1ft

dir. by Harmony Korine, Adult Beginners dir. by Ross Katz, Bossa Nova dir. by Bruno

Barreto), live concert recordings (including several MTV Unplugged) and develops audio

content for various multi-media projects (The Big C – TV series, Baby Shark – Spanish

Version, Federico Uribe – Art Installations soundscapes).

No matter which specific role he is invited to participate in in a project, Alvaro’s musical

sensitivity and extensive knowledge of the tools and processes of creation allow him to always

offer unique contributions to the work at hand.

Outside of the creative realm, Alvaro also offers consulting in multiple connected areas such as:

Studio design and planning (AR Studios and Toca do Bandido -Rio de Janeiro / Heavenly

Music – New York / Alacran Studios – Miami)

A&R (Universal Music, Toca Discos)

New Business and Project Development (MN:I vibration suits / Somos Latinos – music

streaming series)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alvaro-alencar-65580072/

http://www.alvaroalencar.com/

• ANDREI BOTEZAT : 1 on 1 coaching

Originally from Moldova, ABZ is an independent artist, guitarist, and producer who blends inspiration from film, video games, and metal into his tracks. Specializing in rock, and electronic music production, ABZ shares his passion for music and technology. Today, he proudly serves as the lead guitarist for Atlanta-based alternative rock artist Silent Child. As a seasoned performer, ABZ also DJs weddings and private events on the weekends. Andrei is a dedicated educator, imparting his knowledge of sound design and expertise to the next generation of musicians. His teaching philosophy embraces modern methods, ensuring that his students receive a solid foundation and access to the latest tools and techniques in the world of music.

• CARLOS PEREZ D’ANDA : Composing, Producing, 1 on 1

Carlos 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-platinum-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, Luis Enrique, 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.