Hands-on, small group instruction
A weeklong, recording intensive for teens in a professional working studio, led by veteran producer/engineer and Tufts University music engineering faculty member Daniel Fox. Limited to just 5 students, participants develop practical studio fundamentals and real-world skills through workshops, structured activities, and critical listening.
Daniel’s 25+ years of teaching experience at the teen and higher education level gives him the ability to make abstract technical concepts visceral and intuitive for students.
Who it’s for
Teens ages 14–18 who are motivated to explore recording, production, and how professional studio sessions work. No formal experience is required, but students should come prepared to engage deeply with music production and recording concepts.
NOTE: This program focuses on the fundamentals of recording and engineering rather than electronic beat production or DJ’ing.
Topics covered include
Production decisions and session collaboration
Recording techniques for vocals, drums, guitar, and piano
Acoustics, studio wiring, and signal flow
Pro Tools fundamentals and session workflow
Mixing techniques: editing, EQ, compression, effects
Daily schedule
9:30–9:45 Arrival
9:45–12:45 Modules 1 & 2
12:00–12:45 Lunch (packed lunch required)
12:45–3:00 Module 3
3:00–3:30 Reflection, Q&A, listen-back
“My daughter had a great experience working with Dan at Wondersmith Audio. He was patient, explained the process and was a terrific mentor.”
$1,198 tuition includes
✅ Thumb drive with all recorded work from the week
✅ Friday share-back with parents (optional)
✅ Q&A with special guest (TBA)
✅ 20-minute individualized Zoom feedback and career advice session
✅ Daily afternoon snack
About the studio
Located in a converted 200-year-old post-and-beam barn on 1.8 acres near Acton Historic Center, Wondersmith Studio is just minutes from Route 2 and Concord — and 30 minutes from Cambridge.
On the inside, state of the art acoustic details, wiring infrastructure, and multiple isolated spaces make for a professional recording environment.