The Candyman Strings & Things in conjunction with the New Mexico Music Awards presents a workshop all about live recording with awards winning artist, producer and recording engineer George Mahn III of Vertical Leap and Gentry Avenue Productions. George has earned critical acclaim and airplay on terrestrial radio, SiriusXM, and international stations since 2002. His genre-blending tracks have also been featured in films and arts productions.

It’s all part of the Candyman’s Annual Musical Gear Swap-O-Rama going on on Sunday, Apreil 27th, 2025 from noon until 4:00 PM.

Whether you’re a gigging musician, aspiring producer, or sound engineer, you’ll learn valuable insights on how to record live shows like a pro.

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Learn how to:

Polish your final product through editing and post-production

Adapt to the differences between studio and stage environments

Minimize mic bleed and optimize mic placement

Balance your monitor mix and FOH sound

Capture the energy of live performances with proper planning

Navigate licensing, copyright, and royalties for live recordings

The workshop is free and no registration is necessary, but seating is limited.