Master Your Craft at Cider Mountain.
Immersive recording residencies in the heart of North Idaho.
Cider Mtn
Elite Residential Recording
At Cider Mountain, we bridge the gap between digital tutorials and real-world mastery. We host musicians and artists for intensive, 3-day on-site courses where you don’t just watch the process—you live it. With full access to our world-class gear and mentorship from industry legends, this is where your next sonic breakthrough happens.
Mission
To invite creators into a world class studio, where the industry’s best share their skills with the industry’s future.
Vision
To empower audio enthusiasts and professionals with knowledge to elevate the future of recording.
A NEW STANDARD IN AUDIO EDUCATION
The Cider
Mountain
Method
Experience a total immersion into the art of sound. Unlike online masterclasses that keep you behind a screen, Cider Mountain brings you into the room with the industry’s most respected producers and engineers.
Our 3-day programs are designed to provide a deep, hands-on understanding of modern record-making. From tracking in our precision-tuned rooms to final mixing on world-class analog and digital gear, you will gain the technical skills and creative philosophy needed to elevate your work to a professional standard. At Cider Mountain, we don’t just teach music production; we host the future of it.
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Immersion
Residential Workshops
Intensive 3-day stays focused on tracking, mixing, and production.
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Mentorship
Expert Mentorship
Small group sessions led by Grammy-winning producers and top-tier engineers.
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Technology
Elite Gear Access
Utilize our extensive collection of analog outboard gear and precision-tuned rooms.
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Hospitality
Full-Immersions
On-site lodging and meals included so you can focus entirely on the music.
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Resources
Digital Toolbox
Post-course access to multi-tracks and recorded sessions to continue learning at home.
Retreat & Recharge
World-Class Comfort in the Wild
At Cider Mountain, your creativity doesn’t have to clock out when the session ends. Our 140-acre private estate is designed to be a sanctuary where the industry’s best come to focus, creating an environment that balances high-end luxury with the raw beauty of North Idaho.
The Lodge Suites
Our main lodge features luxurious guest suites, each uniquely designed with a “rustic elegance” motif.
– The Master Suite: A sprawling retreat featuring a King-sized bed, a private gas fireplace, and a lavish bathroom with a large soaking tub—perfect for unwinding after an intensive tracking day.
– Guest Suites: Three additional private suites offer various configurations, from Queen beds to a spacious Bunk Room that can accommodate larger teams or bands.
Private Forest Cabins
We also offer three beautifully furnished cabins nestled just steps away from the main lodge. Each cabin provides a private bathroom and serene views, allowing artists the space and privacy needed to write or reflect in the silence of the pines.
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