Following the resounding success of Antigua Carnival 2025, the Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission (ABFC) is proud to announce its inaugural Music Producers’ Masterclass: Audio Essentials, a six-day intensive workshop designed to strengthen the foundation of Antigua and Barbuda’s music industry.
Running from September 15–22, 2025, the Masterclass will be led by internationally acclaimed music producer Kasey Phillips, CEO and Founder of Precision Productions. Celebrated for his work with global icons such as Ciara, Chris Brown, and Toni Braxton, as well as Caribbean stars like Machel Montano, Bunji Garlin, and Antigua’s own Tian Winter, Phillips brings a wealth of expertise and a global perspective to this transformative initiative.
Joining Phillips are key members of the Precision Productions team:
Gabrielle Le Gendre – Project Manager
Steven Taylor – Technical Coordinator/Media
Cleavon Childs – Songwriter/Vocalist
Together, they will deliver an immersive, hands-on learning experience tailored for music producers, engineers, songwriters, and musicians across Antigua and Barbuda.
The Masterclass will be held at the State Insurance Company Limited Conference Centre, Second Floor, Treasury Building, Independence Avenue. Monday to Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Lunch: 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM), then on Saturday finishing at 5:00 PM (Lunch: 1:15 PM – 2:00 PM). While, Fridays and Sundays are reserved for assignments and independent work. Each day will conclude with a 30-minute Q&A session, while the final day will feature project reviews and certificate distribution.
This carefully curated hybrid curriculum was developed by Kasey Phillips to provide participants with cutting-edge training in the following areas:
- Advanced Production Techniques – DAW workflows, sound design, drum production, and dynamic arrangements. Includes hands-on exercises in building custom templates and structured beats.
- Songwriting from a Producer’s Lens – Led by Cleavon Childs, focusing on melody-first techniques, concept/storyline development, and collaborative songwriting strategies.
- Vocal Recording & Production – Microphone techniques, vocal stacking, harmonies, and creative effects. Participants will process a final vocal track.
- Music Copyright and Licensing – Exploring copyright law, licensing types, case studies, and legal/creative resampling. Includes a mock copyright registration exercise.
- Mixing & Mastering – Professional insights into EQ, compression, stereo imaging, and loudness standards. Participants will mix and master multi-track projects.
- Showcase & Feedback – Final presentations of fully mixed and mastered 2–3-minute tracks, peer/instructor evaluations, and certificate awards.
Participants are required to bring their preferred workstation (laptop/tablets, headphones, etc.) and note-taking tools. The first session will open with a dedicated Q&A with Kasey Phillips.
The Hon. Daryll S. Matthew, Minister of Education, Sports, and Creative Industries, added:
“Having Kasey Phillips and his Precision Productions team share their knowledge with our music community is an invaluable opportunity. This initiative, offered free of cost, highlights the Government’s commitment to empowering our creative sector and positioning Antigua and Barbuda as a leader in Caribbean music innovation.”
Ambassador Elizabeth Makhoul, Chairperson of the Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission, stated: “The Creative Industry is standing tall, music, fashion, dancers, festivals. These are now recognized as serious trade sectors, and so we are doing our part in preparing our creatives. This Masterclass is a continuation of our commitment to investing directly in our music professionals. By partnering with Kasey Phillips and his team, we are equipping our producers, engineers, and musicians with the tools to elevate their craft beyond Carnival, ensuring Antigua and Barbuda’s music resonates on the global stage.”
The Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission, through the Government of Antigua and Barbuda, remains dedicated to fostering growth within the nation’s Orange Economy. The Music Producers’ Masterclass: Audio Essentials is more than a training program; it’s an investment in the future of Antiguans and Barbudans’ music, ensuring our sound continues to inspire audiences both locally and globally.
Advertise with the mоѕt vіѕіtеd nеwѕ ѕіtе іn Antigua!
We offer fully customizable and flexible digital marketing packages.
Contact us at [email protected]
