Hosted by Nik Keca, Grammy winning producer and founder of Recording Arts Canada. Creative Checkpoint: Share something. Ask Anything. For this retreat, come prepared with one question you genuinely want answered.It can be about a project, a creative block, your workflow, your goals, feedback, confidence, the industry, or what to focus on next.The better the question, the better the conversation — so bring something real. Date: Wednesday, July 8 Time: 7:00pm EST Where: Zoom (a link will be sent after you register) Submit your request to participate below: 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? —Please choose an option—YesNo 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? —Please choose an option—Not at allA bitA lotExcessively 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