Inside The Track - New York 2026 at IMSTA FESTA

Overview: Go behind the scenes with GRAMMY-winning mix engineer and producer Brent Kolatalo as he breaks down the techniques, workflow, and creative decisions behind some of today's biggest records. Drawing from his experience working with artists including Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, Lorde, and Lana Del Rey, Brent will explore his approach to mixing, production, and achieving commercial-quality sound. Participants will gain practical insights into session organization, processing, critical listening, and the techniques that elevate a mix from good to world-class. Whether you're an aspiring engineer or seasoned producer, this master class offers invaluable real-world knowledge from one of the industry's top professionals.

Speaker: Brent Kolatalo is a New York City based Grammy mix engineer and producer who’s worked on over 24 Gold and Platinum albums and a credit list that contains major label artists including the likes of Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, Lorde, Lana Del Ray, Taylor Swift and Bruno Mars. His mixing and production credits cross genres from hip hop to rock, to pop to dance music. Brent broke into the music industry working on Kanye West’s debut album the College Dropout.