Here is your chance to learn directly from one of the greats in the modern recording industry.

Vance Powell is an eight-time Grammy Award–winning producer, engineer, and mixer. A longtime collaborator of Jack White, Vance’s impressive list of credits includes Chris Stapleton, Elle King, the Raconteurs, the Dead Weather, the White Stripes, Arctic Monkeys, Wolfmother, Seasick Steve, Black Prairie, Tinariwen, JEFF the Brotherhood, Alicia Keys, Old 97’s, and Trey Anastasio, among many others.

This workshop is designed for intermediate to advanced participants who are already comfortable with navigating Pro Tools, miking, patching, and finessing tracks using plug-ins and outboard gear to enhance their studio skills.

Day 1 – Friday, September 26, 2025

You’ll learn: 

•  Tracking a band for the best results

•  Tips and tricks for creating standout recordings

•  All about the Vance Powell studio recording workflow

•  How to treat Pro Tools like a tape machine

Day 2 – Saturday, September 27, 2025

You’ll learn: 

•  Employing efficient mixing techniques to bring out the best in your songs

•  Using a hybrid analog/digital approach to recording

•  How to use hardware effects and other outboard gear

•  Getting creative in the studio

The Midwest’s premier recording facility, Sweetwater Studios is conveniently located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, just a short drive from Detroit, Chicago, Indianapolis, Cleveland, and Columbus. Located within the campus of the country’s largest online music instrument retailer, Sweetwater Studios offers three rooms designed by world-renowned acoustician Russ Berger of Russ Berger Design Group. A spacious tracking studio outfitted with a beautiful Rupert Neve Designs 5088 console and two spectacular-sounding mix suites with Dolby Atmos capabilities make Sweetwater Studios a perfect destination for tracking, mixing, and mastering. Our curated selection of instruments and studio gear rivals any major recording facility. With access to one of the world’s largest retail inventories of music equipment, Sweetwater Studios can accommodate just about any project, no matter how simple or complex. Contact us today at studio@Sweetwater.com to discuss your next project!

See you soon!
Sweetwater Sound
5501 US Hwy. 30 W
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
We're one mile west of I-69 at exit 309B.

Store Hours:
Mon.–Thu. 9AM–9PM • Fri. 9AM–8PM
Sat. 9AM–7PM • Sun. 11AM–5PM
Phone: (800) 222-4700