What it is
A weeklong, hands-on recording intensive for teens in a professional studio. Students learn practical studio fundamentals and build real skills through guided workshops, structured activities, and listen-backs. (Please note: This is not a DJ workshop or a program for recording original music.)
Who it’s for
Teens ages 14–18 who are curious about recording, production, and how studio sessions work. Instruction will be differentiated to accommodate all learning styles and backgrounds. No prior experience necessary.
🗓️ Sample daily schedule
9:30–9:45 — Arrival
9:45–11:15 — Workshop 1
11:15–12:00 — Workshop 2
12:00–12:45 — Lunch (not provided)
12:45–2:15 — Workshop 3
2:15–2:30 — Afternoon snack (provided)
2:30–3:00 — Workshop 4
3:00–3:30 — Reflection, Q&A, listen-back
ℹ️ Topics covered include
Production fundamentals
Mics, cables, stands, and signal flow
Vocal recording basics
Recording drums, guitar and piano
Pro Tools fundamentals
Mixing fundamentals
Debunking common audio myths
$1,098 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 (lunch not provided)
“My daughter had a great experience working with Dan at Wondersmith Audio. He was patient, explained the process and was a terrific mentor.”
About the studio
Located in a converted 200-year-old post-and-beam barn on 1.8 acres near the Acton Historic Center, Wondersmith Studio is just minutes from Route 2 and Concord — and 25 minutes from Cambridge.
Owner Dan Fox’s 20 years of experience teaching audio and music tech at the teen and higher education levels gives him the ability to make abstract technical concepts visceral and intuitive for students.