Drummer's Home Studio Bootcamp

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Drummer's Home Studio Bootcamp

About Course

DHSB is 3-Hour Masterclass (with 5+ HOURS of additional video content),drum-less play-along music, and other downloadable digital assets.

What we will cover in this masterclass? 

  • Studio Microphones & Mic'ing Techniques: Brian shows you the different types of microphones he uses to record drums and percussion in his studio. He also goes into detail about the mic placements he uses to achieve a variety of different sounds for projects across all genres of music. 
  • Selection of Drums, Cymbals, Heads, & More: You will learn how to select drums, cymbals, drumheads, and many of the other items that you will need to get a great sound in the studio. Brian also talks about drum tuning and the mistakes that most drummers make in selecting drum gear for the studio. 
  • Mic Preamp's, Outboard Processing, & More: A hands-on look at how to use all of the different tools that capture and sculpt sound during the recording process. Brian also outlines THREE different recording set-ups to fit small, medium, and large home studio budgets. 
  • Click Tracks & Monitor Mixes: Get Brian's secrets for creating and working with inspiring click tracks. You will also learn how to set up a high fidelity, detailed personal monitor mix that lets you hear exactly how the mics are capturing your sound. 
  • Playing Techniques & Sonic Tricks For The Studio: Learn how to get the best sounds possible in your studio using a combination of playing techniques, dynamic hacks, and sound manipulation strategies. Get tips and tricks you can use today to manipulate the acoustic properties of your drums and cymbals! 
  • DAW's, Platforms, & Other Music Production Software: Take a walk through many of the music production applications and DAW plug-ins that Brian uses in the studio every day. See how he moves between platforms to achieve customized results while he works with a wide variety of clients. 
  • LIVE DRUM TRACKING SESSION: During your masterclass, Brian will also track drums for a real-world album project that he's producing at Secret Cove Studios. See how it's done in real time! 

BONUS CONTENT: You also get 5+ HOURS of bonus video training on in-ear monitoring and mixing drums using Pro Tools & Waves plug-ins. Enrollment in this masterclass-based course also come with FREE digital audio recording software including two different DAW platforms and 40+ pro quality effects plug-ins from Klanghelm, Rooster Audio, & Apogee. We also include 4 drum-less play-along tracks that you can download and use for recording your own performances at home.

Course content

videoThe Complete 3-hour DHSB Masterclass video Start
videoTouch, Timbre, and Sonic Technique Behind The Drumset Start
videoRhythm Themes: Tighten Up Your Grooves Start
videoThe Rhythm Grid: Focus On Your Fills Start
videoUltimate Guide To In-Ear Monitoring For Musicians Start
videoKick Drum Mixing w/ Waves' Scheps Omni Channel Start
videoSnare Drum Mixing w/ Waves' Scheps Omni Channel Start
videoDrum Overhead Mic Mixing w/ Waves' Scheps Omni Channel Start
videoFREE SOFTWARE: Information & Links Start
videoDrum-Less Play-Along Tracks Start
videoTotem Funk: Funky - 97 BPM Start
videoSetup The Duke: Old School Funk - 100 BPM Start
videoGold Pockets (w/Vocal): Rock - 110 BPM Start
videoSaturday Night (Count-Off Only): Funk - 135 BPM Start
The Brian Stephens

The Brian Stephens

Producer, Engineer, Musician, Educator

Course Instructor

For more than 25 years, Brian has been a full-time freelance drummer, audio engineer, studio producer, music educator, leading edge technologist, AV consultant, serial entrepreneur, multimedia content creator, and brand ambassador. 
 
When not on the road, Brian can be found tracking drums, engineering & producing music projects, and mixing & mastering all sorts of client projects at his own studio: Secret Cove Studios in Atlanta, Georgia. His studio work has appeared on TV, film, and radio including ABC, Disney+, Fox Sports, MTV, NPR, and Sirius/XM. 
 
Brian is also a brand ambassador and clinician for Session Ace, Paiste cymbals, ProMark drumsticks & accessories, Evans drumheads, Puresound snare wires, and Waves Audio DAW plug-ins
 
“Brian Stephens is an in-demand session and gigging drummer who proves that you don’t have to live in New York, Los Angeles, or Nashville to succeed.” – Modern Drummer magazine