Pressure Makes Diamonds
Ever walked into a professional studio and wondered what everyone's actually doing or how to make the most of the time you're paying for? This workshop pulls back the curtain, opening up the opportunity to understand the studio space more and level up your home recording setup.
Don’t miss this opportunity to join us at Woodriver Studios, with studio engineer Joe Andersons and audio engineer Lochlan Morgan as they record a live track with Newy artist Ella Day - learning how a real session comes together from the people running it.
In this one-day, hands-on workshop, you’ll cover things like:
- How to make the most of your studio time
- Applying studio practices to your home setup
- The language used in-studio and what it actually means for your recordings
- Audio fundamentals that’ll help the way you record & create
- The quirks & challenges that come with live recording
Afterwards, stick around for Woodriver's open day – enjoy some light catering and meet & connect with others in the Newcastle music scene.
Who is this workshop for
You will get the most out of this workshop if you are:
- A musician, producer or audio engineer (all ages & all career levels) who wants to gain hands-on experience in a professional recording studio and elevate your skills in DIY home recordings
How to get involved
Spots are limited - please tell us a bit about yourself, what you're working on, and what you're hoping to get out of the day. Applications close Wednesday, 3 June.
Featured Guests
Joe Andersons
Joe is a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer at Woodriver with over a decade of experience and an Advanced Diploma in Music Production. He is known for crafting balanced, cohesive mixes using a hybrid of analogue and digital techniques, with a strong focus on capturing high-quality sounds at the source. While specialising in heavier genres, Joe draws from a wide range of influences and works on projects of all styles and sizes.
Lochlan Morgan
Newcastle-based audio engineer Lochlan Morgan completed an Advanced Diploma of Music (sound production), before honing his craft under Mitta Norath at Tommirock Studios. Obsessed with DIY and unconventional recording techniques, he’s worked with local legends Catpiss, COBB, Soyboy and Carnivara while sharing his process through his social media channels.
Ella Day
Hailing from Newcastle, Ella Day is a folk/rock artist known for her soulful, warm voice and strikingly honest songwriting. A gifted lyricist, she crafts songs that linger. Her writing is rich with emotion and nostalgia, exploring the complexities of growing up, womanhood, the fragility of relationships, and the ongoing journey toward knowing oneself. Blending intimate folk storytelling with the grit and energy of rock, Ella’s music feels both deeply personal and universally resonant, inviting listeners to find pieces of their own stories within her songs.
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