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Inside the Montreal Sound

Join us for our next Studio Retreat, hosted by Grammy winning producer Nik Keca, featuring legendary Montreal producer and engineer Howard Bilerman.

Howard is co-owner of the iconic Hotel2Tango studio and has shaped hundreds of recordings across genres. His work includes collaborations with Arcade Fire, Leonard Cohen, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Wolf Parade, Basia Bulat, and Coeur de Pirate.

Howard is celebrated for his analog-forward production philosophy, commitment to capturing authentic performances, and his deep roots in the Montreal music scene.

During this retreat, we’ll explore:

The making of iconic records and the evolution of the Montreal sound
Studio philosophy: capturing performances vs. constructing records
How creativity thrives in collaborative communities.

This session is ideal for producers, engineers, and artists who want to see how timeless recordings are made.

Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Time: 7:00pm EST
Where: Zoom (a link will be sent after you register)
Cost: Free

Contact Info

Official given name *

Preferred name *

Family name *

Primary email address *
(If you’ve contacted us before, please use the same email address)

Primary phone number *

Creative Profile

Are you an active artist or musician?

What instruments do you play?

What is your artist name?

Soundcloud

Youtube

Instagram

Facebook

Other

What role(s) do you play in the work linked above?
LyricismVocalismMusic compositionInstrument performanceMusic productionSound engineering/mixingBeat-making

How much do you rely on third-party samples in your music?

How would you describe your career or career aspirations?
ArtistProducerBeat-makerRecording/Mix/Mastering EngineerSound DesignerComposerPost-ProductionFoleyLive SoundManagementTV/RadioDJ

Which DAWs, if any, do you have experience using?
LogicProToolsReasonAbletonFL StudioDigital PerformerCubaseStudio OneGarageBandSonarBitwig StudioOther

With which genres of music do you most closely identify?
BluesBreakbeatClassicalCountryCubanDrum n BassElectronicFolkGospelHip hopIndustrialJamaicanJazzLatinMetalPopPunkReggaeRnBRockWorldOther

Which areas do you hope to improve the most? Select your top three only.
Sound designSound engineering/mixingStudio operationMusic producingMusic compositionSound for filmNetworking & collaboratingLive performanceRevenue from music

Questions from Nik

What’s one skill (personal, creative, professional, or technical) you’d like to master this year?

What’s one major improvement (personal, creative, professional, or technical) you’ve made in the past year?

What is one obstacle that’s really holding you back that you’ve struggled to overcome?

Additional Info

Do you plan to make music production a career? *
Yes, I’m pursuing a full-time career.Yes, as a professional side-hustle.Yes, I'm an RAC Student or Grad.No, it’s just a hobby.

Which path(s) do you believe will most effectively help you improve and/or launch your professional career? *
An intensive, structured education program with industry-standard facilities.Self-teaching via free online resources (YouTube, etc.).Learning on the job through internships or trial and error.Other (please specify)

If a high-intensity, 1-year professional program could guarantee you industry-ready skills and networking, how likely would you be to invest in it? *
Very likely; I am looking for an accelerated path.Likely, but it depends heavily on the cost.Unlikely; I prefer a slower, more affordable pace.

I would like to be invited to future Studio Retreats and receive updates about other events at Recording Arts Canada.
Yes

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Inside the Montreal Sound

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