ViYarte Presents: The Sound Series Vol. I
A DJ Production & Ableton Immersive
Feb 16 - 23, 2025 | ViYarte, Boutique Hotel | Playa Marsella, Nicaragua
Where Sound Meets The Surf
Get Ready To Dive In:
Music is one of the most essential foundations of our shared human experience. It lifts us up, connects us, brings celebration to ordinary moments and becomes the ultimate soundtrack to our life.
We are so thrilled to bring this week long Ableton Production and DJing immersive retreat to ViYarte with our headlining teachers and DJs : RUMPUS (@itsrumpus) and Joanna Magik (@joannamagik).
Why?
We love electronic music and value the importance of it as an art form and genre of music.
Production can sometimes be isolating, so this event is for you to come together, meet artistic peers, spend time on your own tracks, and collectively produce an original song with the crew.
Annnd we get to do it all in a tropical paradise, a 5 min walk from the beach :)
We designed this program with the questions - “If I were to launch my DJ career how could I get the technical tips and software experience, the most in depth and accessible information, and learn in real time from industry professionals?” at the forefront.
Is This For Me?
We understand that in a market where there are so many possible ways to begin your career, it can be overwhelming to know where to start.
This retreat experience is designed for you to gain clarity on how to move forward on a successful path built from your passion.
This retreat is for you if:
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You have a strong love for making electronic music
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You have some Ableton experience at a beginner or intermediate level
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You want to be a DJ or currently are a DJ and want to refine some of your technique in track creation or performance
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You want to gain access to industry knowledge from touring professionals
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You are seeking artistic inspiration and new connections
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You want to be able to live with and learn from accomplished Djs
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You are eager to create an original song with the pros while in retreat
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You want to better understand how to market and brand yourself online
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If you want 1 on 1 additional mentorship from our teachers
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You like to travel with rad humans
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You have a desire to meet new people and go on an adventure
If you want to know more, we would love to answer your questions.
Meet Your Teachers:
A DJ Production & Ableton Immersive
Feb 16 - 23, 2025 | ViYarte, Boutique Hotel | Playa Marsella, Nicaragua
RUMPUS
RUMPUS is an award winning DJ & Producer whose uniquely energetic performances are accented with live drumming. Fusing various sub-genres of house, his distinctive driving & bass heavy style pulls elements from a diversity of cultures and genres. There’s a wildly free, slightly global feel to his tracks, which teem with agile basslines, big drums, and cheeky vocal melodies. Instead of the typical DJ set, RUMPUS brings the highly-contagious energy of his punk rock roots to the stage, incorporating live percussion and a full drum kit into his raucous performances—a tendency toward commotion that earned him the moniker RUMPUS (meaning “a noisy disturbance”).
Born and raised amid Western Canada’s vibrant music scene, he started drumming at 12, then toured with punk bands throughout his youth before branching out on his own. The emphasis on creating compelling rhythms still drives his work today, captivating audiences with his unconventional, hyper-engaging sets. He’s released songs on top electronic labels including Insomniac, Club Sweat, Space Yacht, Do Not Duplicate, Hood Politics, and Westwood Recordings, and played some of the world’s best music festivals, including Shambhala, Burning Man, Envision, Bass Coast and Lightning in a Bottle. RUMPUS tracks have been remixed by notable producers such as Bellecour, BYOR & Morelia, and featured in the popular Hulu series ‘Into the Dark‘. He’s also collaborated with a range of top electronic acts including Volac, Neon Steve, Cazztek, and more. His music has been supported and played by John Summit, Solomun, Dom Dolla, Tiesto, Kaskade, Nora en Pure and many more. In summer of 2024 his edit of Rufus Du Sol’s - Innerbloom went viral turning heads of the largest tastemakers in the industry.
RUMPUS is the 3x recipient of Sask Music’s “Electronic Artist of the Year” and CBC music recently featured him as an artist who’s shaping the future of electronic music in Canada. He’s had multiple Beatport charting tracks and DJ Mag also listed him as an emerging artist that people should keep an eye on. With his hit single “Feel the Beat” racking up over 5 million Spotify streams since its release, RUMPUS’ music has spread across the globe, capturing the pure sound of a good time.
>>> RUMPUS on Spotify HERE
Joanna Magik
Joanna Magik, recognized for her two-tone hair and athletic energy, brings a dynamic presence to every stage with her high-energy performances, seamlessly blending house, techno, and bass music.
With releases on influential labels like Dirtybird Records, Box of Cats, Glasgow Underground, Farris Wheel Recordings, and Retail Records, she’s made her mark on the global dance music scene, performing at events like Miami Music Week, Amsterdam Dance Event, and premier festivals and clubs including Badlands, Chasing Summer, JUNOFest, Festival D’Ete, Shambhala, Academy L.A., Exchange L.A., and Audio San Francisco.
Her music has been featured on Spotify’s top dance music playlists and supported by artists Tchami, Malaa, Claude Von Stroke and more.
Before diving into music, she brought her creative edge to senior marketing roles at Red Bull, Quiksilver/Roxy, and Lululemon and was a long-standing media personality for the Burton US Open of Snowboarding and Vancouver 2010 Olympics.
>>> Joanna Magik on Spotify HERE
Meet The Full Crew
Our full team roster to help curate an incredible experience
Feb 16 - 23, 2025 | ViYarte, Boutique Hotel | Playa Marsella, Nicaragua
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What Will I Learn?
Ableton Production
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A 5 class /10+ hour progressive series
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A start to finish original track co-creation in Ableton with the group
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RUMPUS to guide you through his process of track creation
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Using plugins to achieve a desired sound
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Advanced mixing techniques
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Understanding the basics of Mastering
Remixing
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What are the elements of a great remix
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How to successfully remix your track
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Why is being able to remixing important
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How to get your remixes noticed and widely circulated like RUMPUS's Innerbloom
Artist Branding and Networking
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Define your artist brand to reflect your unique self
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Develop a personal narrative that resonates with fans
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Craft your visual identity: logos, color, font, tone, visual direction
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Build a consistent online presence across platforms
Artistic Performance and Set Curation
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Craft the perfect set: pacing, flow, and reading the crowd
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Custom edits for a unique performance and on-brand sound (Ableton)
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Build your stage persona
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Styling to align with your artist brand
Artistic and Career Marketing
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Build a marketing strategy
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Simplify strategy to avoiding overwhelm
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Content that connects with, and builds, your audience
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Data and analytics to make informed decisions
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Partnerships and collaborations for wider reach
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Money $$$ talk. Develop an artist marketing budget
Creative Process and Panel Discussion
Q and A's with the teachers about the realities of being a professional artist and the tools that one can use once working in the industry to stay relevant and overcome the pressures. Plus private mentorship services are available
In addition we will have morning yoga and meditation, surf lessons, performance jams, a blindfold 5 course dinner, pool parties with DJ sets from the curation team and a chance to DJ yourself and so much more…
Sample Schedule
Rooms and Pricing
*Earlybird pricing is available for $200 off below prices
with code EARLYBIRD until November 21st
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Shared Room
$2500 USD
Stay in a shared room (for 3 - 4 people) with AC, hot water and private WC. Join us for 7 nights/ 8 days with 3 meals a day and full Sound Series program and training.
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Twin Share
$2700 USD
Stay in a room for 2 people with AC, hot water and private WC. Join us for 7 nights/ 8 days with 3 meals a day and full Sound Series program and training.
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Private Room
$3200 USD
Enjoy your own private room (for 1 person) with AC, hot water and private WC. Join us for 7 nights/ 8 days with 3 meals a day and full Sound Series program and training.
Airport Options:
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Managua - is the capitol of Nicaragua and 2.5 hours from ViYarte. It's the easiest flight but not often the cheapest
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Liberia, Costa Rica - is only 1 hour from the Nicaraguan border, and ViYarte is only 1 hour from there! Liberia often has the cheapest and best flights and is the most common airport to fly into
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San Jose, Costa Rica - is 4-5 hours from the Nicaraguan border but can have the cheapest international flights. Usually best if you're staying in Costa Rica before or after
*Please reach out to us about any travel or flight questions. We can also help with transport and shuttles :)
3 Night Exension
Extend your stay in paradise for only $500 inc meals and a catamaran trip!
Ask us about our extension to stay at ViYarte with your favourite artists and friends through until Feb 26th.
Join us on a catamaran trip, work on your music, get one on one coaching, record in a professional music studio and more.
