Chance to work with legendary music producer

ROCKINGHORSE Studios at Coorabell is hosting a workshop with George Carpenter, teaching participants the skills to record a live performance.

Carpenter, a renowned producer, engineer, mixer and multi-instrumentalist, will showcase his unique techniques to get cutting-edge sounds when producing a live band.

In the past, has worked with Ash Grunwald, Karl S. Williams, and Budjerah.

Walker Robinson from Rockinghorse Studios said it was a great opportunity to see first-hand how it’s done from someone who is very good at it.

“The best thing is to learn in the studio. It’s something you can’t learn on the internet. You’re dealing with real-life scenarios.”

Carpenter will demonstrate his unique approach to capturing drums, bass, acoustic and electric guitars, and vocals.

Attendees will dive deep into live band recording, learning the technical skills behind capturing the raw energy of a live performance.

The hands-on workshop will cover setting up the studio using the full array of the studio’s vintage and new microphones, outboard gear, and cue systems.

Robinson said people at the workshop will also get to watch how Carpenter works with the musicians, building a rapport to get the best result.

Indie/alt-country musician Emily Grace Taylor and her band will be in the studio to assist with the session.

It offers the chance for aspiring engineers, producers, and self-producing artists the chance to get inside the mindset and techniques behind a professional live band recording.

Robinson said the people shouldn’t feel daunted about applying.

The workshop is for people of all skill levels, from students just starting in the industry to engineers wanting to learn new techniques.

“It’s very open. Everyone can get something out of it. There’s no crazy theory, it’s very relateable,” Robinson said.

He said it was a way for people to see how their studio works and to feel confident to record there in the future.

“It’s an opportunity to come and learn, feel out the space, learn how to use it and make that connection.”

Founded in 1992 Rockinghorse Studios has recorded the work of Wolf Mother, Mental as Anything, The Cruel Sea, Yothu Yindi, Olivia Newton John, Delta Goodrem, and Brian Cadd.

The workshop is on November 24 from 9.30am to 5.30pm.

There is a 15 per cent discount for students under 18.

To book tickets, head to events.humanitix.com/recording-the-band-live?