Vocal Production Workshop with Ainjel Emme (LA)

Join WAM for an exclusive in-person workshop with Grammy-Nominated Vocal Producer and Engineer, Ainjel Emme at the stunning Pen Station Studios in Santa Monica. Ainjel has collaborated on records by industry giants such as John Legend, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Charli XCX, Lil Yachty, and many more, bringing a wealth of experience to this session.

In this workshop, participants will explore the delicate art of recording and editing vocals. You’ll learn the fundamentals of the human voice, setting up an optimal recording environment, and preparing vocal sessions for mixing. Ainjel will guide you through techniques like comping and manual vocal tuning while sharing key insights into vocal production and performance design.

Don’t miss this chance to enhance your vocal production skills with guidance from a seasoned industry expert!

Date: Sat, March 22, 2025

Time: 2:00PM - 4:00PM PDT

Location: Pen Station Studios, 1809 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404

General Admission - $50

WAM Member Admission - $40

Access Discount - $25

We hope to make this class accessible to anyone who wishes to take it. If you are unable to afford a ticket, please email us at [email protected]. If you are able to pay the general admission or member admission price, we hope you will choose to do so. Each full-price ticket helps WAM support the training of those who have limited ability to pay for training.

(WAM members: email [email protected] for the discount code!)

What is an Access Discount ticket?

- This ticket price allows you to register at the economic tier that honors your resources and this course offering.

Why are Access Discounts being offered for this workshop?

- Selecting the right ticket for you ensures we can make the course accessible for all interested women and gender-expansive participants, while compensating our instructors and staff for their time and labor.

How do I get a refund?

- Attendees can receive refunds up to 7 days before the course start date.

Please email [email protected] for any other questions.

Ainjel Emme is a producer, songwriter, recording engineer, and musician with extensive experience in contemporary vocal production. Her work spans a wide range of genres, with credits including John Legend, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Charli XCX, Lil Yachty, Kim Gordon, Aly & AJ, and many more. A former home-recordist turned Grammy-nominated professional, Ainjel is known for blending intuitive artistry with creative problem-solving and technical precision. Her hybrid approach to tracking and editing draws on the best practices of both analog and digital recording techniques. Equally focused on emotional authenticity and sonic quality, she brings a unique, informed, and adventurous perspective to every project.

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Hosted by Pen Station Studios

Big THANK YOU to Pen Station Studios for hosting this workshop! Located at the site of former legendary studios Flyte Tyme and Windmark Recording, Pen Station Studios is a full-service recording facility in Santa Monica, CA. The studio features 3 full tracking rooms plus 3 production suites that are equipped with Neve and SSL consoles along with a great selection of outboard gear, microphones, and monitors.

https://penstation.la/studios/

Women's Audio Mission's classes and programs focus on increasing the gender balance in audio production and technology sectors since less than 5% of the population employed in these sectors are women. There are limited spots available in our classes and programs, and they often sell out, so we ask that if you are not woman-identified (transgender or cisgender), non-binary, or gender expansive, you reconsider enrolling in the class. We will not turn anyone away, but please be mindful that if you take up a seat in class, that is one less woman or gender-diverse individual that we can serve. We thank you for your understanding in advance and for joining us in our mission to advance women and girls in music production and the recording arts.

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