Studio Retreat Registration

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

Frustrated that your music is being ignored?

It’s not. It’s being skipped.

Here’s the part most creators miss: When a song does land—even with a small audience—the system notices immediately.

Your problem isn’t visibility – it’s that your work isn’t undeniable yet.

During this retreat, we’ll explore:

WHO is skipping it
WHAT they’re skipping
HOW it’s happening
WHY it’s happening

Find out what the fix is.

This retreat is for the creator who’s ready to stop being skipped.

Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Time: 7:00pm EST
Where: Zoom (a link will be sent after you register)
Cost: Free

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?

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

Frustrated that your music is being ignored?

Contact Info

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Questions from Nik

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