Music Production Weekend Retreat

About Shai

I live where feeling meets technology.

I’m Shai Lavi, a music producer and sound engineer with over a decade of professional work in studios and on stages around the world. I’ve worked on more than 400 finished songs and supported over 1000 live shows as a sound engineer on tours, festivals and venues. My work lives somewhere between the precision of engineering and the intuition of making music feel alive.

My path moved through many forms of music — from solo piano to bands, rap and hip hop, electronic production, mixing and mastering. After nearly 20 years inside music making and production, I’ve learned how ideas become records, how great performances happen in the studio, and how the right environment can unlock creativity.

Music is my life and soul. It is in every breath I take, and every thought starts and ends with music.

You can explore a playlist of over 200 songs I’ve worked on or been involved with here:
Spotify playlist.

What this weekend is

Not just software. A way of working.

This course is for people who want to understand production from the inside: workflow, decisions, listening, creative momentum, and how to move from idea to finished music without losing yourself in the process. We will explore music, cooking and communication - focused on clarity, practical tools, and real creative progress.

Technical foundations

Ableton control and workflow
Recording
MIDI workflow
Tuning your listening environment
Mix-as-you-go techniques

Producer mindset

Mindset and attitude
Wearing the producer hat vs the engineer hat
A healthy approach to creativity and muse
Working with your peers
Collaborating remotely

What you get

A small group. Deep focus. Real studio time.

Studio immersion

More than 20 hours of guided learning, creation, listening, and hands-on studio process.

Living together

Accommodation and 3 meals a day are included, so the whole weekend stays focused and held.

7 chosen participants

A carefully selected group so the energy stays personal, supportive, and useful for everyone inside it.

Studio atmosphere

Dinner blessing moment

The place

Zagwizdzie, Poland

Nestled at the lake side by the forest, quiet, remote, and deeply inspiring. A recording studio, retreat, and artist residency designed for growth, focus, and creative reset.

The space is hosted and held by Mila Kiwus — singer, sound healer, and spiritual supporter. She shaped this place into something that feels safe, expansive, and perfect for inspiration.

The retreat house and studio surrounded by forest and lake.

Who this is for

Designed for artists who want to deepen their production process.

It’s for you if you’re already a musician and want to learn producing, workflow, and techniques for turning ideas into finished music.
It’s for you if you use Ableton and want to open up to new approaches, shortcuts, and deeper creative flow.
It’s for you if you’re a DJ and want to start producing your own tracks.
It’s for you if you’re a singer and want to understand the production side of your project more deeply.

The space