REAL WORLD Masterclass: Kevin Gutierrez
Limited to 6 Students. 2 Weekends. Austin, TX
Jan 11–12 & 18–19, 2026
Kevin Gutierrez is a multi-platinum, award-winning engineer and producer whose credits include Paul McCartney, Shinedown, Inaba/Salas, O.A.R., All Time Low, the Twilight Soundtrack, Armin van Buuren, A Sound of Thunder, Believer, Deceased, and Bret Michaels.
A NAMM TEC nominee and Dove Award recipient, his work has been featured on Rock Band, PlayStation, MTV, VH1, and The History Channel.
Known for his no-nonsense, results-driven approach, Kevin has shaped platinum and #1 records across 30 years. Now, for the first time, he’s opening the doors to Assembly Line Studios for a raw, unfiltered masterclass—a deep dive into the headspace, techniques, and real-world mindset it takes to make great records and also how to secure budgets for them.
Day 1
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The Headspace of Real Professionals
• Understand how pros think when tracking, mixing- working in home or pro setups
• Learn the most common real-world issues producers and mixers face- plus how to fix them
• Personalized guidance based on your actual projects
Day 2
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Real-World Tracking & Mixing
• How to record punchy drums (or program them like a pro)
• Instrument placement, clarity, and mixing complex sessions
• Vocal tracking techniques that work at home or in studio
• Avoid the most common mix-killing mistakes
Day 3
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Mixing That Works
• Mixing it yourself? Learn what to prioritize and make your mix connect
• Sending to a pro? Learn what to prep and what to skip
• Real techniques for solving home mix issues at home, or in a pro studio
Day 4
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Making Your Music Pay Off
• Learn how to realistically build a fanbase and fund your records
• Examples from real clients who’ve made their own budgets, and how you can also
• Guest Zoom call: Josh Schwartz of A Sound of Thunder—$430,000 raised on Kickstarter)
Program
Dates: January 11–12 & 18–19, 2025
Time: 8 hours per day
• First 2 signups get a free 90-min 1-on-1 mix consultation
Optional: Get a full of yours song mixed by Kevin—attended in-person at half rate
Location
Assembly Line Studios – Austin, TX
• Lodging options available nearby
• Dinner provided both days
Cost & Enrollment
• $1,600 for all four days
• Only 6 spots available
Apply to Attend
Email to:
Shelli@AssemblylineStudios.com with the subject: Masterclass INFO
Please include: Full Name, Email, Phone number, Link(s) to your music (if available).
A bit about yourself so the class can be better tailored to fit you: Age. Genre(s) you work in. What you’re hoping to learn or improve.