Through mentoring, class sessions, and professional practice, participants will learn about recording and post-production techniques on a variety of equipment and software while supporting the diverse recording needs of selected musicians in the Intercultural Music Residency: Soundweavings 2027 and the diverse recording needs of Banff Centre.

Engineers from around the world participate in our program to expand their technical proficiency, nurture creativity and elevate their recording and post-production abilities.

Successful applicants will benefit from:

mentoring from acclaimed international faculty, producers, engineers, and technologists
gain experience recording live concerts in traditional and contemporary genres from across the globe
gain experience in studio recording sessions with diverse repertoire
develop communication and interactive strategies to engage with musicians for an optimal recording experience
deepened knowledge of industry trends and best practices
networking opportunities with other audio engineers, professional musicians, artists in other disciplines, and invited guests
access to professionally equipped studio spaces

Open to individuals with combination of formal training and/or professional experience or aptitude in audio engineering.

Application Deadline September 30, 2026
Program Dates Feb 25, 2027 - Mar 23, 2027