Soundcation

20/04/2026

Announcing the next Soundcation music production retreat in Bali this October.

For producers ready to take their music to the next level.

Industry knowledge, direct feedback, and 1-on-1 sessions with Jerome Isma-Ae, Mark Sixma and Soundcation founder Dennis Sheperd.

Learn directly from artists who know what it takes - and gain insights you simply won’t find online.
If you’ve been stuck, this is where that changes.

Apply now - limited spots available.

19/03/2026

The Soundcation Blues are real! What an awesome week this was. Reading all the heartwarming messages and reviews from our participants reminds us why we do this in the first place. ❤️

From deep 1-on-1 sessions and breakthrough moments, to unforgettable nights out, laughs, connections, and new friendships , this week had it all. Seeing our particpants grow, collaborate, and step into their next level is the most rewarding feeling.

I () am so grateful for every single one of you who made this edition so unique. The energy, the openness, the passion… it doesn’t go unnoticed.

To relive some of these moments (and for everyone who couldn’t be there), here’s our official aftermovie. 👌🏻

Until the next Soundcation… 🚀

23/08/2024

SAVE THE DATE! 😊 Full line up next week 💪🏻

09/05/2024

Very proud to announce our next Soundcation destination and our first and still favorite spot: Bali! Join Estiva, Protoculture and Dennis Sheperd for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

07/10/2023

Best freeware plugins of 2023. Did we miss some?

Find the best Freeware plugins on the market in 2023. These are not simply plugins that are good in theory, but plugins that are used daily in professional music productions by Dennis Sheperd.

02/10/2023

Want to win your way in to our Soundcation taking place in Amsterdam (with DIM3NSION and Katty Heath) in just under 2 weeks?

We're offering up the opportunity to win your way in simply by entering this contest - additional entries for sharing! Two awesome prizes up for grabs:

1st Place
1 Admission Ticket to Mini Soundcation in Amsterdam from October 15-17, 2023 (Value ~ US$1,300)

2nd Place
1 Hour 1-on-1 Online Coaching Session with Dennis Sheperd (Value US$175)

Enter & see terms here: https://www.toneden.io/dennissheperd/post/mini-soundcation-amsterdam-ade-2023-giveaway 🥳

*𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘯-𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘯𝘰 𝘴𝘶𝘣𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘥

21/08/2023

We can't wait to return to Asia with this Thailand retreat in January 2024!

The instructors for this edition are:
- Soundcation founder, professional engineer & producer Dennis Sheperd
- Progressive House legend Jerome Isma-Ae
- Psytrance and Progressive Trance master and Sonic Academy instructor Protoculture

Limited on-site spaces are available, but guests can also book their own accommodations and simply show up for group seminars, 1-on-1 instructor time as well as social time (lunch and dinners included).

This edition will be putting extra focus on open workshop and production time, with the goal of writing and creating more music with the guidance of the instructors.

And this also makes for a perfect lead into Asia's largest beach trance festival and party week, UnKonscious! Two birds with one stone for those travelling from afar!

Full details: https://www.soundcation.net/retreats/thailand-soundcation-2024