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Vocal Recording & Production for Pop Music: Simon Cohen

Event Published Tuesday 15 March 2022
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Please note that this masterclass is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Members only.

Simon Cohen
is undoubtedly one of the best vocal producers and mix engineers in Australia.

His work is commonly showcased on a global stage, having achieved Grammy and ARIA nominated accolades, along with multi-platinum accreditations and several billion plays on Spotify and iTunes combined.

It’s Simon’s precise and detailed approach to vocal recordings which has made him a sought-after producer and engineer for both Australian and international artists alike.

Highlighted by his vocal engineering for Justin Bieber’s worldwide #1 smash hit “Love Yourself”, Simon’s engineering credits span an admirable list of renowned artists from Australia and across the globe, including Will.I.Am, Guy Sebastian, Illy, Set Mo, Vera Blue, Thundamentals, Thelma Plum, Indian Summer, Jess Kent, Horrorshow, M-Phazes, ASTA, Justice Crew, JOY, Nicole Millar, Tuka, Urthboy, Movement and many more.

As a mix engineer Simon’s skills are showcased on credits such as Starley’s breakthrough hit single “Call on me”, Voice 2017 winner Judah Kelly’s #1 single “Count on me” and an array of releases by Jessica Mauboy, Kilter, Glades, Teddy Cream, Coda Conduct, Horrorshow, JOY, Will Sparks, Savage, Stara, Emma Pask, Spit Syndicate and the list goes on.

Most recently honing his craft towards artist development and full-fledged track production, Simon’s specialty lies in consistently capturing the absolute best performance from his clients, while maintaining a technically-savvy approach to his craft.

Simon will guide you on an in-depth illustrative look at his vocal recording process live with a vocalist, take you through editing, mixing and producing a vocal, and share some of his secret techniques specifically for pop vocals.