5 Day Music Production Retreat
Join us for the ultimate 5-day music production workshop hosted by Paul Schal, music producer and owner of 432studios.de. Learn to create, record and produce music while enjoying the beautiful scenery of Lago Maggiore and Castello Visconteo Di Sopra Ticino
Retreat into Nature, Unleash your Creativity.
See what is waiting for you in this 5 days creative journey
Music Production Full Immersion
Five days of music production training under the guidance of our team of professionals in a fantastic enviroment.
Guided Production Sessions
Studio sessions provide a group session in the mastering studio where our professionals offer feedback on the participants' work results. Various topics such as mixing or mastering will be explained in detail.
Field Recording Experience
Field recording trips around the Castle and the astonishing enviroment of the Lago Maggiore.
All Producers Welcome
No matter your skillset, no matter the music genre. Your creative mind and a portable setup is all you'll need.
High Quality Professional Studio Eviroment
During the workshop you will have full access to our high-quality equipment and mastering grade monitoring solutions.
Exclusive Sample Pack
Free Sample Pack containing samples recorded during field recording sessions.
Food and Accomondation
Daily breakfast, lunch and accomondation at the castle.
Airport tranfsers included.
Hands On Studio Sessions
Production sessions are guided and offer every participant the opportunity to work on their own song under professional guidance. In these sessions, you will learn song creation, record-making, and other essential music production skills.
Professional Mastering
A Professional Analog Mastering Session to finalize your song.
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About the Location
Welcome to the Visconti Castle of Castelletto, a stunning medieval castle located in Castelletto sopra Ticino, Piedmont, Northern Italy. Here's what you can expect when you visit the castle:
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Location: The castle is located in a picturesque village called Castelletto sopra Ticino, which is situated near the Ticino river and Lake Maggiore.
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History: The castle is of medieval origin and was built in the 12th-13th centuries by Da Castello and later belonged to the Visconti house until the beginning of the 20th century. It has undergone several renovations and restorations over the years to preserve its historical significance and beauty.
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Architecture: The castle's architecture is a mix of Gothic and Renaissance styles, with some Baroque elements added later.
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Cultural events: The castle is also used for cultural events such as concerts, exhibitions, and theater performances.
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Natural beauty: The castle is surrounded by lush greenery and crystal-clear waters, making it a perfect place to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
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Rich history and culture: The castle is a testament to the rich history and culture of Italy, and it continues to inspire and captivate visitors from around the world.
Come and experience the magic of Visconti Castle of Castelletto, where history, culture, and natural beauty come together to create an unforgettable experience.
About your host
From a very early age on, Tilman Brejora alias Paul Schal has been pursuing his passion for music by shaping his unique sound throughout his teenage years. The last two decades, he shifted his main focus to producing and experimenting with various realms of electronic music- from the Trance era of the late 90´s to Minimal Techno and Deep House of today. His talent and passion led him to perform in many of Europe´s most significant underground clubs and dance events from the Watergate in Berlin, or the Fusion Festival to the Street Parade of Geneve. In his solo projects and collaborations with artists such as Robert Owens, Guido Schneider, Daniel Dreier, Sun Project, Shiva Shandra, as well as Pop-Icon´s like Yasha, his productions never loosing on deeepnes, musicality or quality. No wonder they are played on dancefloors and radio stations around the globe. 432Studio founder Paul Schal spent his past 20 years honing his skills to become what many newcomer adore. His focus lays on precise recording, boutique audio quality, high dynamic ranges and musical aesthetics. He released on various international labels, like Get Physical Music, Bar 25 Music, KMS Records, Katermukke and many more. His tracks got played on radio stations ouround the globe from like NBC One, FM4 or Ibiza Global Radio, Fritz FM... they got chartet and played by artist like Laurant Garnier, John Digweed, Hernnan Cattaneo, Radio Slave, Richy Hawtin and many more. In 2018 he foundet 432Studios where he is offering production, mixing and mastering service to a huge variaty of clients from around the world. With over 20 years of experience in music production. As a producer, mixing and mastering engineer, Paul works with countless national and international clients: From major labels like Sony Music, Universal Records, Armada, Spinin, or Get Physical to Berlin Rap labels like SLS Music Germany, as well as countless artists like US rapper Tory Lanez, German Rap superstar Capital Bra, Chicago house icon Robert Owens or the Berliner Babylon Orchester the portfolio of the exceptional Berlin talent is very diverse.
Workshop Summary
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5-day stay in the picturesque village of Castelletto Sopra Ticino, from Aug 4th to 9th. 2025
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Daily breakfasts and lunches featuring local Italian cuisine.
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Engaging field trips to uncover the musical soul of Italy.
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Access to a professional recording studio and production equipment.
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Collaborative studio sessions and masterclasses with renowned producer and engineer Paul Schal.
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You can take your laptop, headphones, samplers and microphones with you. What serves you best during the production process.
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During the studio sessions we will cover every stage of the music production process, from recording to the presentation of the final master.
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Exclusive sample pack built from the field recording sessions.
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Work on a song from scratch, a remix, an old project or focus on sound design. You'll find colleagues and like minded people to exchange and discuss ideas with.