What You Get
3 Hours Daily Mentorship
Personal guidance every day — composition, arrangement, production direction, creative strategy, and performance coaching tailored to your project and goals.
Professional Musicians
Access to in-house musicians — collaborate with professional session players based in LA. Bring your ideas to life with real instruments and real performances.
Private Studio Access
Work in a dedicated creative space for the full 4 days. Write, record, experiment, and create without distractions.
An LA Experience
The studio is steps from Sony Pictures Studios, within walking distance of Amazon Studios and Apple. Immerse yourself in the heart of the entertainment industry.
Accommodation Included
On-site accommodation is provided with your residency, or choose to stay at a nearby hotel or Airbnb if you prefer your own space.
Gear On-Site
Guitar, piano, speakers, monitor, and Sony A7IV camera with Sigma lens available. Document your process and create content to share your experience.
The Details
Who Is This For?
- Singer-songwriters looking to develop and record new material
- Composers wanting hands-on mentorship from an active film composer
- Producers seeking live string arrangements or collaboration
- Instrumentalists ready to push their creative boundaries
- Anyone with a project who needs focused time, space, and expert guidance to bring it to life
- Local or visiting artists from LA or beyond. Easy access to train station and quick bus to Venice Beach
About Your Mentor
Emer Kinsella is an Irish-born, LA-based violinist, composer, and recording artist. Credits include scoring for Netflix, Hulu, NatGeo, and Paramount, working with legendary songwriter Diane Warren and singer-songwriter Emmalyn Estrada, and speaking at SXSW and GameSoundCon. As creative director of Emersion Music's live immersive concerts and a Grammy voting member, Emer brings real-world experience from the stage and the studio.
A Typical Day
Morning Check-In
Review goals, set intentions for the day
Guided Session (3 hrs)
Composition, recording, arrangement, or creative coaching
Independent Studio Time
Work on your project at your own pace
Optional Musician Sessions
Collaborate with in-house players as needed
What You'll Walk Away With
- Recorded material from your sessions
- Professional feedback and creative direction on your project
- Connections to LA-based musicians and collaborators
- A clear roadmap for your next creative steps
- The momentum of 4 focused days dedicated entirely to your music