Jesse Ray Ernster • Gerhard Westphalen
Your Mentors
Jesse Ray Ernster is a Grammy Award-winning mix engineer, record producer, educator, and plug-in developer.
He has worked with a notable selection of artists including Burna Boy, Doja Cat, Diplo, Kanye West, Megan Thee Stallion, Becky G, Tobe Nwigwe, Sebastian Yatra, UMI, Joe Jonas, Arcy Drive, Ingrid Michaelson, Jonita Gandhi, and Gunna.
He has released a number of plug-ins, sample libraries, and a mix course through his company ‘MixLand’.
Gerhard Westphalen is a mastering engineer, acoustician, and speaker designer who has polished a number of platinum records and received multiple Juno and Grammy nominations.
Artists in his discography include Burna Boy, Doja Cat, Tems, Ariza, UMI, Steel Banglez, and Jonita Gandhi.
He has designed a number of high-end studios worldwide and fitted them with his GW custom speakers, in addition to building the ultimate immersive mastering suite for his own use in British Columbia.
Aside from their pro audio expertise, both Jesse and Gerhard are highly-skilled musicians.
What to Expect
Advanced Mixing & Mastering Techniques
Immersive & Spatial Audio Workshop
Session & Workflow Breakdowns
Individual Guidance & Feedback on Your Projects
Career, Brand & Business
Building a sustainable career, brand, and business in music.
Inside Blackbird
Access to the entire ‘Inside Blackbird’ library for six months.
MixLand
Every product from ‘MixLand’ by Jesse Ray Ernster.
Exclusive Perks
Other free plug-ins and special deals from brand partners.
Lunch
Lunch on both days at a private dining space.
Certificate of Completion
Signed by the mentors.
Footage
Professional photographs of the seminar.
How to Join
📍 Location
- Blackbird Recording Studios – Nashville, Tennessee, USA
- Often cited in the world’s top ten recording studios, it is revered for its variety of acoustic spaces and extensive collection of gear and instruments.
💰 Pricing
- Early Bird$1,150Ends on 09 October 2026
- Standard$1,300Ends on 28 October 2026
🎟️ Limited Spots
Space is limited to fifteen participants. Everyone will have time to open a project or play material for the mentors to critique and advise on.
The Studio
