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Private Lessons

Where professional studio experience meets hands-on, student focused instruction.

Patrick Fruehling offers 1-on-1 instruction and tutoring classes for artists, musicians, producers, and aspiring engineers looking to improve their skills in recording, mixing, and mastering. With years of experience in professional studios across New York City (Manhattan Beach, Engine Room Audio), Pat specializes in live band recording, drum mic-ing, vocal tracking, hybrid mixing, and practical studio workflow.

Spending 6-years as head engineer at Engine Room Audio and main instructor at New York Audio Institute, Pat taught masterclasses in Professional Band Tracking, Hybrid Mixing, Recording Drums, and Vocal Tracking, Pat brings a hands-on, real-world approach to teaching. His goal is to help students build confidence in the studio, understand the creative and technical decisions behind great records, and develop the skills needed to create polished, professional-quality music.

Rates:

1 lesson (90 minute sessions): $70

5 lessons: $325

10-lesson package: $500

20-lesson package: $1,200

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Contact

Submit an inquiry form to contact me about questions you might have about lessons, when you’d like to start, or if you would like to chat more!