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Spend two hours inside Mercy Sound Studios learning beat-making, mic technique, and recording under an industry producer. This private class pairs a studio tour with hands-on production so beginners walk away with a recorded take and practical skills.
Spend two hours inside Mercy Sound Studios learning beat-making, mic technique, and recording under an industry producer. This private class pairs a studio tour with hands-on production so beginners walk away with a recorded take and practical skills.
You step off a busy New York sidewalk and into a room built for sound: wood panels, racks of outboard gear, and a console with meters that pulse like a city's heartbeat. The tutor—an industry producer with more than a decade in studios—starts with a quick tour of Mercy Sound Studios, then invites you behind the desk to build a beat from scratch, program parts, and record vocals or an instrument within a two-hour private session.
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Operated by Alexander Gentil · New York, New York
You step off a busy New York sidewalk and into a room built for sound: wood panels, racks of outboard gear, and a console with meters that pulse like a city's heartbeat. The tutor—an industry producer with more than a decade in studios—starts with a quick tour of Mercy Sound Studios, then invites you behind the desk to build a beat from scratch, program parts, and record vocals or an instrument within a two-hour private session.
Mercy Sound Studios has been active for over two decades and sits within a city whose recording history stretches back to Tin Pan Alley and the rise of major labels—New York has shaped how records are made. The studio’s small control rooms and live booths are framed by the concrete and Manhattan schist beneath the island; that dense bedrock is one reason New York's skyline and acoustics developed the way they did. Cultural energy is the other ingredient: producers, session players, and independent artists all converge here.
Expect hands-on learning: beat construction, mic placement, basic signal flow, and a short recording take that you can leave with. Sessions are private, accessible to beginners, and often paced to match your interests—hip-hop programming, pop songwriting, or tracking a live vocal.
Practical tips: arrive 10–15 minutes early for a tech briefing, bring a USB drive for stems, and use public transit when possible—traffic and parking add time. Hydrate, bring questions, and prepare a short idea if you want to maximize recording time. For two hours in a professional studio, you'll get both the vibe of an artist’s workspace and practical, repeatable techniques to continue making music back home.
The class runs two hours and includes a studio tour plus hands-on production and a short recording.
Yes—sessions are suitable for beginners and paced by the instructor to teach fundamentals.
For a full refund cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled time; same-day cancellations are not refundable.
This is a private session booked per reservation; ticketing is limited to one booking per session as specified.
Alexander Gentil operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step off a busy New York sidewalk and into a room built for sound: wood panels, racks of outboard gear, and a console with meters that pulse like a city's heartbeat. The tutor—an industry producer with more than a decade in studios—starts with a quick tour of Mercy Sound Studios, then invites you behind the desk to build a beat from scratch, program parts, and record vocals or an instrument within a two-hour private session.
You step off a busy New York sidewalk and into a room built for sound: wood panels, racks of outboard gear, and a console with meters that pulse like a city's heartbeat. The tutor—an industry producer with more than a decade in studios—starts with a quick tour of Mercy Sound Studios, then invites you behind the desk to build a beat from scratch, program parts, and record vocals or an instrument within a two-hour private session.
Mercy Sound Studios has been active for over two decades and sits within a city whose recording history stretches back to Tin Pan Alley and the rise of major labels—New York has shaped how records are made. The studio’s small control rooms and live booths are framed by the concrete and Manhattan schist beneath the island; that dense bedrock is one reason New York's skyline and acoustics developed the way they did. Cultural energy is the other ingredient: producers, session players, and independent artists all converge here.
Expect hands-on learning: beat construction, mic placement, basic signal flow, and a short recording take that you can leave with. Sessions are private, accessible to beginners, and often paced to match your interests—hip-hop programming, pop songwriting, or tracking a live vocal.
Practical tips: arrive 10–15 minutes early for a tech briefing, bring a USB drive for stems, and use public transit when possible—traffic and parking add time. Hydrate, bring questions, and prepare a short idea if you want to maximize recording time. For two hours in a professional studio, you'll get both the vibe of an artist’s workspace and practical, repeatable techniques to continue making music back home.