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Hosted by Nik Keca, Grammy winning producer and founder of Recording Arts Canada.

The People Behind Great Artists

Part 1: What does a great producer actually do?

From doing it all yourself to building a global career — nobody does it entirely alone.

Next week, we begin a new Studio Retreat series exploring the people behind artists, songs and careers — who you need, what they contribute, and when you need them.

The first Retreat is all about the producer: what does a great producer actually do?

From Brian Eno and Trevor Horn to Quincy Jones, Dr. Dre and Calvin Harris, we’ll explore radically different approaches to creativity, artists and recording — and pull back the curtain on the intensely private creative world where great records are made.

In the following Retreats, we’ll expand outward to the artist’s team — creative collaborators, managers, lawyers, publishers, labels and other specialists — exploring when the right people become valuable as a career grows from independent to global scale.

And finally: when opportunities arrive, what’s the right deal at the right time? How do you make informed decisions — and what should you never give away?

Studio Retreat
    • Date: Wednesday, September 30
    • Time: 7:00pm EST
    • Where: Zoom (a link will be sent after you register)

Submit your request to participate below:

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    ArtistProducerBeat-makerRecording/Mix/Mastering EngineerSound DesignerComposerPost-ProductionFoleyLive SoundManagementTV/RadioDJ




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    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.


    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)


    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.