A Retreat for Musicians & Masterclass on making music

Journey of a Song

Location

Bir-Billing, Himachal Pradesh

Date

01 oct, 2022 to 05 oct, 2022

A five-day masterclass taking you through the journey of a song, guided by Gaurav Kadu - Fiddlecraft, which will cover everything from basics of songwriting, to recording it, to mixing & mastering it, to distributing it to your soon to be fans!

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About the instructor

The Mentor Gaurav Kadu is a renowned name in independent music scene as he is the singer-songwriter and producer of band Fiddlecraft. He has made majority songs of Amazon web series Family Man season 2 & anthology Unpaused.

He is the owner of a Pune based audio studio Small Pocket Dreams and since the establishment of the studio he has worked on many film songs, songs by independent artists, educational BGMs, voice overs etc. The entire catalog is available on his studio website.

  • Nominated at FilmFare OTT 2021

  • Frontman for 600+ gigs

Immerse yourself in music

Stunning backdrops

5 DAYS OF PURE JOY

Schedule

Day
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Friday

30 September 2022

  • You can board the overnight bus to Bir (leaves Kashmiri Gate at 8 PM).
  • If you are planning to drive you can leave a bit later as well. Navigate to 'Bir Nest' (link in the FAQs at the end of the page).
Day
1

Saturday

1 October 2022

  • Reach Bir, and spend your day at leisure til 1 PM.
  • Learn the basics of song writing with the freshness of the farms that surround the hostel.
  • Perform at the mentored mic (10 min slot). The winner gets a song produced for free by Small Pocket Dreams.
  • The mentored mic will end with a power-packed performance by Gaurav Kadu - Fiddlecraft.
  • Performances stop at 10 PM but the energy doesn’t. Let’s gather around bonfires to jam, make friends and memories.
Day
2

Sunday

2 October 2022

  • Get ready to learn the basics of production by 12 noon.
  • A part of the workshop will happen along the side of Gunehar river stream. It is a short hike from the hostel (30 min walk, one side). Water holds endless inspiration!
  • Visit a nearby cafe for dinner, and attend Guftagoo -- An acoustic conversation with Fiddlecraft.
  • Gather around bonfires, get candid with Gaurav Kadu, and make memories.
Day
3

Monday

3 October 2022

  • Get ready, we leave for Dharamkot by 12 noon.
  • Explore the cafes of Dharamkot, and learn the basics of mixing while we are at it.
  • Get ready for the madness that Fiddlecraft is known for, in a 2 hour concert in Dharamkot.
  • We will reach back Bir by 1 AM and will probably crash straight into our beds after the packed day!
Day
4

Tuesday

4 October 2022

  • Get ready to learn the basics of mastering by 12 noon.
  • A part of the workshop will happen in the woods of Badi forest. It is a short hike from the hostel (30 min walk, one side).
  • Visit a nearby cafe for dinner, and attend Guftagoo -- An acoustic conversation with fiddlecraft.
  • Gather around bonfires, get candid with Gaurav Kadu, and make memories.
Day
4

Wednesday

5 October 2022

  • Get ready by 12 noon to learn the final few lessons of SongWriting 101.
  • Today we will conclude with an analysis of different distribution platforms which will be the final skill that you would need in your arsenal.
  • The bus to Delhi from Bir leaves at 5 PM.
  • "The reason it hurts so much to separate is because our souls are connected." - Nicholas Sparks, 'The Notebook'.

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Course Curriculum

Basics of Songwriting

  • How to do riyaaz for better vocals
  • Basic guide to instruments
  • Deciding a song topic
  • Addressing the subject in the song
  • Improving vocabulary
  • Song structure and formats and key finalisation
  • Making a chorus or a hook line
  • Making songs in real-time

Basics of Production

  • Determining sounds and sonic scape
  • Instrumentation
  • Midi vs recorded instruments
  • Quality of recording and value of tight stems
  • Sound generation
  • Arrangement
  • Preparing yourself to sing for recordings and to record an instrument. 
  • Value of Layering
  • Mic placement

Basics of Mixing

  • Introduction to logic/ Daw 
  • Equalisation and Compression
  • Saturation and Effects
  • Introduction to popular analog hardware 
  • Value of creating busses 
  • Analog vs digital
  • Recording with real time processing
  • Introduction to Side chain
  • How to mix a song 

Mastering and Distribution

  • How to mid/side eq 
  • How to increase stereo fields of the songs
  • Streaming platforms and their regulations 
  • How to correctly limit your song
  • Different distribution platform and their pros and cons

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Whether you are an aspiring artist, or a Fiddlecraft fan, this retreat is the ultimate place to be at! So what are you waiting for? Apply now and get in touch.

Apply as an Artist

Registeration in Mentored Mic (Winner gets a song produced for free) & Masterclass included

₹25000 per night

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Listen to some unreleased songs, attend performances, get candid and jam with Gaurav Kadu

₹15000 per night

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Please call or whatsapp us at
+91 9654533535 in case of any queries.