Join Jessica Thompson for an in-depth, practical workshop on mastering! This class will cover the fundamentals of mastering, including its purpose, process, key deliverables, and the technical aspects of metering, monitoring, and playback codecs. You’ll experience side-by-side comparisons of tracks before and after mastering to understand the transformative power of the process.

In addition, Jessica will take you through a brief historical overview of mastering formats and techniques. To make this experience even more valuable, students will have the opportunity to bring their own tracks for personalized feedback and guidance from Jessica.

Don't miss this chance to refine your skills and take your sound to the next level!

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Soundmit 2025 is coming!

We are excited to announce that this year’s edition of Soundmit will take place from July 4th to 6th at Sporting Dora, just a few steps away from the Kappa FuturFestival. An unmissable event for all music and technology enthusiasts, with exhibitors, workshops, and much more!

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Dive into the world of audio production with our two-week accelerated summer program led by professional recording engineers! Come join us in San Francisco for a hands-on experience with face-to-face sessions aimed at boosting your audio skills.

Unlike our longer-term Fall and Spring Academy sessions, our Summer Academy is designed to pack tons of valuable knowledge into a 2 week intensive class. Over the course of these two weeks, you will learn the fundamentals of audio production, recording, and mixing - not to mention recording in WAM's world class studio, and learning to solder your own cables! By the end of the program, you'll possess the knowledge and skills needed to craft professional-grade audio recordings and mixes.

Plus, for those who are hungrier for more, you can easily combine WAM Summer Academy with our Summer Pro Tools Fundamentals 101 and 110 classes (scheduled to take place on the weekends, in between Academy classes). For more details, check out our separate Eventbrite listing for Pro Tools Fundamentals.

Our Summer Academy is condensed, allowing you to learn quickly and get to work! If you have any questions, feel free to email us at [email protected].

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GearFest UK returns on July 19th at Tileyard London, with many exhibitors displaying their latest products.

From synths to drum machines, mics to modular, the music studio community gets together for a day of studio equipment, food, drinks, and panel talks.

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Iconic audio software company Serato, Community-first technology and entertainment-focused nonprofit TEC Leimert and West Coast streetwear label UNDEFEATED announces the return of the Audio Affect Series, an immersive workshop program designed to empower the next generation of Black and Brown talent in South Central Los Angeles.

First launched in 2023, the 2025 iteration will take place from July 25-27 at music school 1500 Sound Academy’s state-of-the-art facility Volume Studios located in Inglewood, CA. Participants will receive mentorship from 5x GRAMMY-winning producer DJ Khalil (Kendrick Lamar, Jay-Z, Kanye West), pioneering funk artist DāM-FunK, 2x GRAMMY-winning producer and artist Iman Omari (Mac Miller, Doja Cat, Kendrick Lamar), GRAMMY-nominated musician Amber Navran of the renowned Neo-Soul trio Moonchild, multi-faceted musician Lyric Jones, viral content creator and music producer Sarah2ill, genre-blending producer Oh Gosh Leotus (Doechii, Tink, Blxst), with additional mentors and guest speakers to be announced.

Applications for the Audio Affect Series are open now through June 6, 2025. 80 spots will be available for LA-based talent. Apply now here.

More than 300 million pairs of headphones will be sold this year and people are using headphones everywhere. The popularity of ‘smart’ and ‘wearable’ devices has driven developments in low power processors and sensors that are enabling the augmentation of headphones with features more typically associated with hearing aids. A future convergence is possible. This conference will assemble leading researchers and practitioners across all forms of headworn hearing technology to chart the future course of headphones.

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2025 AES International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Audio

The Audio Engineering Society invites audio researchers and practitioners, from academia and industry to participate in the first AES conference dedicated to artificial intelligence and machine learning, as it applies to audio. This 3 day event aims to bring the community together, educate, demonstrate and advance the state of the art. It will feature keynote speakers, workshops, tutorials, challenges and cutting-edge peer-reviewed research.

The scope is wide- expecting attendance from all types of institutions including academia, industry, or pure research, with diverse disciplinary perspectives – but tied together by a focus on artificial intelligence and machine learning for audio.

In addition to Technical Papers, we will seek proposals for panel discussions, tutorials, and master classes.

The conference aims to foster the sharing and advancement of knowledge among researchers, professionals, and engineers working at the intersection of artificial intelligence and audio. Thus, we will provide an opportunity to host challenges organized by teams from industry or academia as a precursor to the conference. The goal is to foster technology improvements through the continuity of challenges, but also to bring novel research directions into the field.

Please check back here for announcements of submission dates and submission procedures.

Four-Day Masterclass with Catherine Marks

Production & Mixing Masterclass
September 16-19, 2025
Paris, France

This event is reserved for on-site participants only. The activities will not be filmed or live-streamed.

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In 2017, a small but enthusiastic team from the editorial team at Guitar&Bass Magazine had the idea of ​organizing an event centered around their favorite instruments - an event that is completely dedicated to guitars, basses, amplifiers, effect pedals and everything that goes with them - a festival with an extensive WORKSHOP program and thrilling live CONCERTS with top international artists, surrounded by a large EXHIBITION with all the brands that are well-known in the industry and provide an unprecedented variety and a comprehensive overview of the market.

Join us for the ultimate celebration of guitar music at Guitar Summit 2025, Germany’s premier event for guitar enthusiasts! This three-day extravaganza brings together world-renowned manufacturers and music industry leaders for an unforgettable experience. Enjoy electrifying live performances, hands-on workshops, masterclasses, and exclusive gear showcases featuring the latest innovations from top brands. Network with fellow musicians, discover new techniques, and immerse yourself in the world of guitar!

m:con Congress Center Rosengarten Mannheim
Rosengartenplatz 2
68161 Mannheim
GERMANY

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In-Person: Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center
October 23-25, 2025

Step into a world of audio innovation and inspiration at AES Show 2025 – West Coast, the flagship event of the Audio Engineering Society. This annual gathering unites over 10,000 audio professionals, enthusiasts, and exhibitors from around the globe.

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Alan Meyerson Dolby Atmos Masterclass

Join Alan Meyerson, one of the world’s leading immersive mix engineers, for a five-day Dolby Atmos score mixing masterclass in Paris from November 3-7.

The Grammy award-winner has reshaped the sound of contemporary cinema, having mixed the iconic soundtracks for Dune, Interstellar, The Dark Knight, Pirates of the Caribbean and more. Demonstrations of Alan’s approach to mixing orchestral soundtracks in Dolby Atmos thanks to the certified room at Rue Boyer Studios.

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November 14-15, 2025 at The Midway, San Francisco

More than 750 artists, producers, and creatives will gather for inspiration, mentorship, and hands-on access to the tools that advance music careers.

Music Expo, San Francisco’s premier conference for modern music makers—presented by Focusrite Group and in association with Sound On Sound Magazine—returns November 14–15, 2025, with expanded programming and a new home at The Midway SF, one of the city’s top destinations for music, art, and culture.

Music Expo 25 will welcome over 750 attendees to learn from award-winning DJs, producers, artists, engineers, songwriters, industry tastemakers, and leading technology brands. Early bird tickets are now on sale, starting at just $49 (50% off General Admission), with a limited number of VIP tickets available for $199 at musicexpo.co. Full programming and speaker lineup will be announced soon.

PROMO CODE for Gearspace readers: use code GEARSPACE15 on checkout for 15% off on all tickets (1-Day Pass, 2-Day Pass, 2-Day VIP Pass).

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For more information please visit: musicexpo.co