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MASTERING MASTERCLASS
WITH VLADO MELLER

Learn from the mastering legend behind releases by Metallica, Kanye West, Michael Jackson, Celine Dion and many more. World-class sound, small group, hands-on experience, rare insights.
Apply for this 3-day masterclass with Vlado Meller. 
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MASTERCLASS

14th - 16th of September 2026
and 18th - 20th of Septmeber 2026
LaLa Music Studio, Tirol/Austria
Join this 3-day masterclass with mastering legend Vlado Meller at LaLa Music Studios Austria.

In this intensive masterclass, Vlado Meller offers deep insights into his approach to professional mastering and demonstrates how a final mix is transformed into a world-class sounding master. He discusses decision-making processes, sonic aesthetics and the practice of mastering at the highest possible international level.

Vlado Meller looks back on an extraordinary career marked by numerous international successes and has worked on releases by Metallica, Kanye West, Céline Dion, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney, Oasis, Prince and many others.

Apply Now for one of the 2 Masterclasses. 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Only 10 places per masterclass.
- 2 masterclasses, each lasting 3 days.
- This masterclass will be held in English.
- We select participants carefully to ensure the group maintains the highest standard.
- Application deadline: 14th of August 2026. The group will be finalised after this date.
- No late enrolment once the course has started.
- This masterclass will only take place once in this format in Europe. 
- Information on refunds can be found in the FAQs.
- In the event of cancellation by the organiser, the participation fee will be refunded in full.
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Which masterclass are you applying for?

Einfache Auswahl
Mastering Masterclass 1 with Vlado Meller (14.9. to 16.9.26)
Mastering Masterclass 2 with Vlado Meller (18.9. to 20.9.26)

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THE LOCATION
Nestled within the alpine landscape of Tyrol, LaLa Music Studios is a large-scale creative studio destination featuring high-quality analogue technology, premium boutique equipment and precisely tuned room acoustics.

The studios offer eight recording and production rooms that can be flexibly combined, as well as a first-class mixing and mastering setup.
WHAT WILL YOU SAY AFTERWARDS?

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The setting alone is a real step up.

A small group, everyone at a good level, no beginner’s stuff.

You work directly in the studio, not just on theory.

The interaction with the other participants was almost as valuable as the content itself.

You can really tell that this isn’t a mass-market course, but has been deliberately kept small and high-quality.

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⭐️⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️

This is the first time a training course has paid off immediately.

To be honest, I was sceptical about the price.

In hindsight: completely irrelevant.

Right after the masterclass, I had a job where I applied exactly what I’d learnt, and the result was simply on another level. Less guessing, more knowing what you’re doing.

That saves time, stress and delivers better results.

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I’ve watched countless YouTube tutorials, but the problem was always:

What’s really important?

Here, I experienced and learnt first-hand how a professional makes decisions.

What he does – and, above all, what he deliberately leaves out and minimises.

That has taught me more than years of fumbling around on my own.

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Finally, clear answers instead of 100 opinions.

Online, I get hundreds of different approaches to every question I ask... and often I end up even more uncertain than before. In the masterclasses, however, I discovered a crystal-clear path, from someone who works at the very top level every day.

That gives me a confidence that changes everything.

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I wish I’d done this much sooner!

It took me years to teach myself so many things.

But here, I’m given the essentials and can learn from experts who have been successfully following this path for years and decades. That would have saved me a huge amount of trial and error.

 

Anyone taking part in the masterclasses wants to make a difference – and will.

Are you ready?​​​

Are the LaLa Music MASTERCLASSES right for you?

​​The LaLa Music Masterclasses are for you if you’ve moved beyond just ‘making music somehow’ – and want to understand how professional productions are created.

If you’re ready to learn from real-world experience,

work directly with professionals and noticeably improve your skills rather than continuing to experiment on your own.

★ You’re an artist, producer, songwriter or engineer and want to take your sound to the next level.
★ You want to experience real studio work, not just consume knowledge from YouTube.
★ You want to understand why productions work.
★ You want direct feedback from experienced professionals that really helps you progress.
★ You want to make massive progress in a short time rather than holding yourself back for years.​

 

In short:
If you take your music seriously and are ready to invest in your skills, then the LaLa Music Masterclasses are made just for you.

The LaLa Music Masterclasses aren’t for you if you…

✖ … just want to ‘dip your toes in’ without really diving deeper.
✖ … believe that a few plugins or presets will make all the difference.
✖ … aren’t interested in feedback, development and honest engagement with your music.
✖ … expect your sound to improve without effort and focus.
✖ … would rather stick to trial and error on your own than learn from real professionals.
✖ … aren’t prepared to invest time, energy and commitment into your next step.

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