About this Event
Both Sides of the Glass: Seminar & Networking Summit
Operational Protocols & High-Value Industry Connections for Engineers, Producers, & Artists
Date & Time: Saturday, October 17th, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Vocal Ink Productions, Charlotte, NC
ABOUT THE EVENT
The difference between a struggling freelancer and a high-earning commercial studio professional isn’t just gear or mixing plugins, it’s session governance, client boundary management, and communication protocol.
Both Sides of the Glass is an exclusive, 3-hour immersive seminar and networking summit designed to bridge the gap between recording artists, audio engineers, and music producers. Held at Charlotte's premier facility, Vocal Ink Productions, this event provides the exact operational framework needed to eliminate unbilled revisions, protect billable hours, and elevate session quality.
Whether you are behind the console or in front of the microphone, understanding how to govern a session before the red light turns on is what turns single session clients into lifelong, high-paying retainers.
All attendees will receive:
-A free copy of my book "The Cost of Infinite Revisions"
-Complete course materials and workflow templates
-Complimentary lifetime access to The DFE Protocol System (a $279 value)
and more!
EVENT SCHEDULE
- 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Part 1: Operational Protocol Seminar
- Pre-Session Alignment: Structuring pre-production, and setting expectations before the client steps into the room.
- In-Session Governance: Performance psychology, session efficiency, and maintaining control under pressure.
- The Console & Revision Boundaries: Establishing clear revision caps, managing feedback, and enforcing deliverables without friction.
- Client Management & Retention: Rate structures, contracts, communication, and scaling your session value.
- 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Part 2: Facilitated Networking & Pitch Summit
- Structured, facilitated networking designed to pair engineers and producers directly with serious artists.
- Collaboration discussions, and professional contact exchange.
- SPECIAL ATTENDEE UPGRADE: THE DFE PROTOCOL SYSTEM
Take the framework home with you. The Decision-First Engineering (DFE) Protocol System, which regularly retails on our platform for $279, is available exclusively to summit attendees as an event add on for FREE!
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
- Audio Engineers & Producers: Looking to charge premium rates, set firm revision boundaries, and run predictable, stress-free sessions.
- Recording Artists & Vocalists: Wanting to maximize studio time, communicate effectively with engineers, and deliver release-ready projects.
- Studio Owners & Managers: Seeking standardized operational workflows for their staff and room hires.
Seats are strictly limited to ensure high-impact networking. Reserve your spot today to elevate your studio operations and expand your local industry network.
Event venue & nearby stays
Vocal Ink Production, 3120 Latrobe Drive, Charlotte, United States
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