Newly added, for VIP and Premium Members only, on 🌟 Monday 3rd August @ 5pm BST 🌟 (check calendar for Zoom link). I'll be joined by one of the UK’s top mastering engineers, previously of AIR and Abbey Road Studios and now co-founder of their own mastering studio New Ground Audio. Credits include the likes of David Bowie, Ludovico Einaudi, Max Richter, Eric Clapton Eric B. & Rakim. We'll discuss Cicely's journey to becoming a professional mastering engineer, and the industry landscape today. Add it to your diary and see you there!

I know quite a few of you know @Mark Lantz from various programs at Mastering.com . We found out earlier today that Mark passed away Sunday morning. We don't know the details but I'm asking you to keep Mark's wife Laura in your prayers. Last month Mark released "Always by my Side", a song he wrote and produced about and dedicated to his wife. Mark and I have had many conversations, 1 on 1 zoom calls, mentor calls, and chat messages. I have watched him progress since Sept 2023 as he started his musical journey with us. He went from not knowing anything about the DAW to becoming a great producer utilizing his natural singing ability and talent. While I am very sad that he has passed away, I know he was a man of great faith and is in the promised land today. There is so much more I can say about Mark, and will over time, but for now, I'll just post a link to his Spotify songs he released with the help of his mentors and community of friends in the program. If anyone ever tells you your music isn't important, stay away from them - there is power in music ... Mark's music, and his journey to get to where he released songs, touched many people and is an inspiration to us all. Here's a link to his Spotify page with his songs "Always by my Side" and "Into the Light", both of which hit home today for me. R.I.P. my friend ... see you in Heaven. https://open.spotify.com/artist/4qpArhT1mBq5vW0ZfK5seb?si=pfVMUPtTRYOFQ1vuJ_vCyQ