NEWS: Middlesbrough College host online masterclass with Cory Churko

Middlesbrough College will welcome renowned musician, producer and mix engineer Cory Churko to an exclusive Pro Tools mixing masterclass on Wednesday 23^rd October from 1.30pm-4pm via Zoom. In this deep-dive session, Churko will deconstruct the mixing process behind a track from his band TOQUE, recently featured by McDSP, with multitracks available for download.

Churko’s career, spanning over three decades, showcases his immense versatility as an award-winning multi-instrumentalist, music director, producer, and mix engineer. He has worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Shania Twain, Kelly Clarkson, Slash and Reba McEntire, in roles ranging from guitarist to musical director and mix assistant.

One of the highlights of Churko’s career has been his collaborations with legendary producers such as Mutt Lange, Mike Shipley and Rob Cavallo, contributing to the success of numerous iconic albums, including Shania Twain’s Up!, Britney Spears’ Oops! I Did It Again, Andrew WK’s I Get Wet and more. 

The masterclass is open to anyone with an interest in attending, and will provide a behind-the-scenes look at Churko’s advanced mixing techniques, offering insights into how high-level production decisions are made. There will also be a Q&A session which will be valuable for those interested in building creative portfolio careers in the music industry.

Churko’s unique perspective is enhanced by his experiences as Shania Twain’s guitarist and musical director for over 20 years, working on world tours, and with his multifaceted career that has spanned both live performance and studio production.

To join the online masterclass, email Jamie Donnelly at [email protected].