Are you passionate about music and eager to connect with like-minded individuals in a supportive and collaborative environment?

Join EcoSonic - an intensive educational, creative, and community-based music production retreat with Lo.renzo and Sun Anga. The course is an intensive immersion into Ableton Live designed for beginners and people with and without a musical background.

We offer a space to delve deep into the world of music production, specifically electronic music. The focus is on exploring the possibilities of incorporating live instruments with the electronic realm, pushing boundaries, and breaking traditional norms.

Throughout the retreat, you will have the opportunity to attend workshops and seminars led by experienced and talented music producers, covering a wide range of topics, from the basics of electronic music production to strategies for incorporating live instruments. 

You will have access to recording equipment and software, allowing you to experiment and explore your own unique sound. 

One of the most valuable aspects of this retreat is the sense of community it fosters. You will connect with like-minded individuals who share a passion for music production. This supportive and collaborative environment provides a sense of belonging and inspires participants to continue their musical journey long after the retreat has ended. You will have a chance to share ideas and learn from one another. You will be able to showcase your work and receive feedback from both your peers and experienced mentors.

In addition, we will have breathwork sessions facilitated by an expert, to allow us to stay connected to their body and breath.

Come join us on this transformative journey and discover the endless possibilities of music production.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN

• Ableton Live and its various creative uses for electronic music making
• Sound design
• Editing techniques
• Music compositional strategies
• Recording organic sounds surrounded by nature
• How to integrate organic sounds into your music production
• How to organize your sound libraries and incorporate these sounds into your own unique process
• How to progressively enrich your textured musical soundscapes

OTHER BENEFITS

• Free time in a beautiful location during the retreat to continue working on your music, use the studio, collaborate, or simply relax
• You will also have one private session with a facilitator and the opportunity to experience your music in a professional music studio
• You will get access to exclusive instructor-created sample libraries and Ableton instruments to enrich your EcoSonic palette
• Inclusive and supportive setting

PROGRAM

Daily program will look like:

• breathwork session
• breakfast
• music and sound workshop
• lunch and free time
• music and sound workshop
• free time (or extra activity e.g. hike, listening session)
• dinner
• evening get together and free time
• sleep

EQUIPMENT

Each participant is required to have:

• A laptop with Ableton installed and running (Ableton offers a 3-month free trial)
• A pair of headphones.

There will be two stations available for the participants to experience working on studio monitors.

LOGISTICS

Duration: 

12 - 16 June 2024

Location: 

Nygård, Sweden - https://maps.app.goo.gl/uNa7iUsVZi2dwojaA

• Closest airport: Gothenburg Landvetter Airport
• Closest train stop: Älvängen (half an hour north of Gothenburg)
• From the airport, you can easily arrive in Gothenburg city with a shuttle bus
• From the town, you can take one of the commute trains from the central station to the stop called Älvängen
• There you will be picked up by car.

Arrival and Departure:

Participants will arrive on-site on the 12th (Wednesday) evening. The music workshops will start

Thursday morning and will end on the 16th (Sunday). The lunch on Sunday is included and participants are free to leave after lunch whenever they want/need. 

VENUE

Nestled in the heart of the lush forests of Sweden, sits a charming wooden house that exudes tranquility and charm. Surrounded by towering trees and the calming sounds of nature, this wooden house offers a unique and intimate setting.

The house itself is a work of art, with its traditional Scandinavian design and warm, inviting atmosphere. The main living area is the heart of the house, with a crackling fireplace at its center. 

The large outdoor space that surrounds the house has plenty of seating areas and a fire pit, it is the ideal spot for bonding under the stars. You can also take a stroll through the forest or enjoy a picnic by the nearby river and immerse yourself in the serenity of Swedish nature.

ACCOMMODATION 

Two types of accommodation are available. You can bring your own tent and camping gear or you can stay in one of our two rooms or bell tents.

Two bedrooms available!

One single bedroom - £100 extra

One master bedroom with double bed (for a single or a couple) - £150 per single person, £200 per couple

Bell Tents with bedding

A space in a shared Bell Tent (5 people max per tent) - £50 extra per person

A Bell Tent for one or a couple - £100 extra for a single person / £150 extra for a couple

Bring your own tent and camping gear

no extra cost

FOOD

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included every day from Thursday’s breakfast to Sunday’s lunch.

All meals are vegetarian.

FAQ

Do I need any musical background to join the retreat?

• No. The course is designed for anyone and any background.

What equipment do I need to join the course?

• You need a computer that runs Ableton Live and Zoom. (Check the Ableton Live website for the system requirements)

Do I need to buy Ableton Live?

• Not right away. Ableton gives you a 90-days free trial of the full software.

I am a musician, can I bring my instrument?

• Yes, please!

Do I need to bring my own tent?

• You don’t have to but you can. There is plenty of space for tents. Otherwise, we offer to arrange a bed in a bell tent or a room (please see prices above in the Accommodation section).

How many people will join the retreat?

• We want to keep an intimate environment. It will be a maximum of 12 and a minimum of 6 participants.

Any other questions? 

• Don’t hesitate to get in touch and we will be happy to help with any clarification!

FACILITATORS

Lo.Renzo

Lo.Renzo is a multinstrumentalist and music therapist based in Italy who combines global bass music with the voice of the Sarangi, a bowed instrument from north India.

Sarangi is carved from a single block of wood and it’s composed of three main strings and over thirty sympathetic strings which vibrating according to scale. This musical journey is the translation of the path taken by the study of this instrument integrated with many others like fretless guitar, cumbus and charango.

He has released music on Merkaba music, Desert Trax and Outtallectuals and has collaborated as remixer and session musician with artists like Kaya Project, Marya Stark, Pedra Branca, David Starfire, Halfred and many more.

Lo.Renzo is active in several projects: Imran&Lorenzo, fusion of acoustic guitar and sitar, Poan, an acoustic live ambient project based on nature sounds and Jakare, a folktronica project who has released music with Desert trax during last years remixing and collaborating with artists like Liquid Bloom, Porangui, Mose and more.

His live set will lead us through a unique journey moving from dreamlike atmospheres to strong world fusion beats. He has played in festival like Ozora, Boom, Modem, Tribal Gathering, Own spirit, PsyFi, One Love, Shankra and many more all over Europe and Asia and USA.

Links

SC: https://soundcloud.com/lo-renzo-project

FB: https://www.facebook.com/lorenzoproject

YT:https://www.youtube.com/user/LoRenzoLIVETUBE

BC: https://lorenzochill.bandcamp.com

Contact

info@lorenzomantovani.it

Sun Anga / Stefano Sgarbi

Stefano is a producer, musician and workshop leader. He graduated from the Institute of Sonology (electroacoustic composition and sound art) at the Royal Conservatoire of The Hague (NL) in 2017.

His main electronic production and DJing project, Sun Anga, was born from a research of groovy rhythms, dreamy soundscapes, uplifting buildups and a balance of psychedelic and trance elements. 

Among his many collaborations, he is an enthusiastic member of Sweet Dreams Records, Melusine Records, Electrik Dream Records and the Anthropos Festival family.

Stefano is very active in festivals and events around the psychedelic world since 2012. He played and gave workshops in various events and festivals such as Mo:Dem, Samsara, Psy-Fi, Anthropos, Shankra, WAO, 7Chakras, ZNA Gathering, Forest Star, Mystic Mountain, Summer Never Ends, Wonderland, and more. He has been facilitating music production courses at the Psychedelic Society for over two years. 

Links

Listen to Sun Anga on SoundCloud

Sun Anga on Facebook

Contact

stef.sgarbi@gmail.com

“Stefano was a great host and tutor, answering any questions we had and tailoring the course to suit our needs. He has given me the confidence and inspiration to explore and discover what I can do with the Ableton program, creating electronic music and more.”

"Really good intro to a vast piece of software."

“Stefano made the group feel comfortable and never felt like anything was rushed. Was quite emotional for me surprisingly but a lovely container was built so it was a lovely experience.”

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