MUSIC PRODUCTION RETREAT

Granja Tzikin - Tzununa, Sololá, Guatemala

5 Days (16th - 20th February) • Total Immersion • From Studio to Nature

01

DAY 1: THE FOUNDATION

Workflow & Setup

TIME ACTIVITY
08:00 - 08:30 BREAKFAST
09:00 - 11:00 Workflow in Ableton Live
  • Audio vs. MIDI: Acoustic recording vs electronic production
  • Audio interface and microphone setup
  • Setting up projects and custom templates
11:00 - 12:00 Q&A Session

Addressing setup questions and workflow optimization

12:00 - 13:00 LUNCH
13:00 - 16:00 Harmony & Theory
  • Harmony scales C/Am
  • Cycle of Fifths explained
  • Creating chord progressions
02

DAY 2: RECORDING & BEATS

Capture Your Sound

TIME ACTIVITY
08:00 - 08:30 BREAKFAST
09:00 - 12:00 Microphone Techniques & Recording
  • Instrument recording (voice, instrument)
  • Phase Canceling
  • Field recording in nature
12:00 - 13:00 LUNCH
13:00 - 16:00 Rhythm & Texture Development
  • Adding percussion elements
  • Creating pads and textures
  • Beat making techniques
03

DAY 3: IDENTITY & ARRANGEMENT

Develop Your Unique Sound

TIME ACTIVITY
08:00 - 08:30 BREAKFAST
09:00 - 12:00 Song Development & Storytelling
  • Creating song templates
  • Natural transitions between sections
  • Automations for dynamics
  • Musical idiosyncrasy development
12:00 - 13:00 LUNCH
13:00 - 15:00 Sonic Identity & Analysis
  • Analysis of acoustic and electronic references
  • Creating coherent sonic palettes
  • Natural audio treatment with EQ
15:00 - 16:00 PRACTICE SESSION
04

DAY 4: EFFECTS & MIXING

Master Class with Mirko

TIME ACTIVITY
08:00 - 08:30 BREAKFAST
09:00 - 12:00 Effects & Depth Creation
  • Reverb and Delay: natural vs creative spaces
  • Sends vs. Inserts for different instruments
  • Subtle modulation techniques
  • Sidechain compression for acoustic mixes
12:00 - 13:00 LUNCH
13:00 - 15:00 MASTER CLASS: MIXING WITH MIRKO

Advanced mixing techniques and professional workflow

15:00 - 16:00 PRACTICE SESSION
05

DAY 5: FINAL TOUCH & LAUNCH

Prepare Your Music for the World

TIME ACTIVITY
08:00 - 08:30 BREAKFAST
09:00 - 11:00 MASTER CLASS: MASTERING

Professional mastering techniques for all musical styles

11:00 - 12:00 PRACTICE SESSION
12:00 - 13:00 LUNCH
13:00 - 15:00 Release & Distribution
  • Release strategies and promotion
  • Sample packs and resources
  • Copyright and royalties explained
15:00 - 16:00 Sharing Circle & Closing

Final sharing of projects, feedback

YOUR GUIDES FOR THIS JOURNEY

Two master producers who bridge continents, cultures, and musical traditions

Sebuky

SEBUKY

Electronic Producer • World Music Alchemist
Born in Ecuador • Raised in Barcelona • Currently residing in Guatemala

Sebuky's musical journey is a transcontinental odyssey that began at age eight in a conservatory in Quito, before taking root in Barcelona through self-taught exploration of the flute and traditional folk music. His path has woven through the Celtic traditions of Galicia, Asturias, and Ireland, the ancestral sounds of Andean music from Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia, and the vibrant rhythms of Colombian Caribbean and Pacific folklore.

With over nine years of dedicated production in Ableton Live, Sebuky has developed a unique sonic language that bridges organic instrumentation with electronic sound design. His personal project, launched in 2025, represents the culmination of this journey—a fusion where Latin American rhythms dance with contemporary electronic textures.

This fusion has carried his music across festival stages and renowned venues worldwide—from Ozora in Hungary and Monte Mapu in Chile, to Scorpios in Mykonos and stages across Europe and Latin America. Through four albums and numerous collaborations, Sebuky continues to explore the space where cultural heritage meets innovative production.

Liane

LIANE

Producer • Multi-instrumentalist • Co-founder of Aluna Project
Born in Portugal • Based in Southern France • Angolan roots

Liane is a music producer, multi-instrumentalist, and co-founder of Aluna Project, with over eight years of experience producing and shaping the project's sonic identity. Born in Portugal and based in the south of France, her artistic vision is deeply influenced by her Angolan roots, nature, and spiritual traditions from different cultures.

As the main producer of Aluna Project, Liane crafts immersive soundscapes that blend folk, world music, and ambient textures with organic electronic elements. She is deeply dedicated to string instruments such as the charango, guitar, and cavaquinho, which play a central role in her compositions and arrangements, bringing warmth, rhythm, and ancestral resonance to the music.

Her production approach combines traditional instrumentation, layered vocals, and field recordings, resulting in a fluid and mystical sonic language. Each Aluna Project release is conceived as a ritual journey, often dedicated to a spiritual guide or natural force, reinforcing the project's symbolic and holistic dimension.

With a strong focus on authenticity and sonic depth, Liane continues to expand Aluna Project's international presence, positioning the project at the crossroads of ancestral memory, contemporary production, and spiritual expression.