Miami, FL (October 19, 2026)―Production, songwriting and creativity comingle at The Beat Garden’s songwriting camp.
“The Beat Garden is much more than a songwriting camp; it’s a space designed to inspire creativity, connect people and make things happen,” says Clarissa Paez, music industry strategist and co-founder of The Beat Garden. “We bring producers, songwriters, artists and other music industry professionals together in one place with a shared purpose to connect, exchange ideas, and create music together.”
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The concept brings approximately 10 to 15 creatives together for two or three days, with multiple production sessions running simultaneously. “We want to step away from the routine of a traditional recording studio, disconnect a little from the pace of the city, and create an atmosphere where people feel comfortable, free, and inspired to experiment,” says Jonathan Franco, music producer and co-founder of The Beat Garden. “We pay close attention to every detail, from how the spaces are arranged to the overall atmosphere we create.”
For its latest edition, the team transformed a house into a collaborative music-making environment, complete with two production setups equipped with KRK monitoring. The main setup occupied the living room, where the KRK V series studio monitors provided the listening reference for sessions led by multi-platinum Colombian producer DJ Maff, alongside Panamanian producer PMBeatz and Nicaraguan producer, songwriter and artist Stayleave.
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The team created a warm, welcoming environment with carefully considered lighting, guitars, MIDI controllers, microphones and other production essentials. “The main challenge inside the house was the room’s echo,” Franco explains. “We needed a reliable listening reference that would allow us to clearly distinguish the different elements of a production and make confident decisions. The V6 monitors delivered the definition needed to assess individual sounds and refine arrangements, while the EQ settings helped the team adapt the listening experience to the room’s acoustic conditions.”
Outside, a second production space beneath a traditional open-air shelter, known as a bohío, offered a very different atmosphere. Surrounded by trees and open to nature, the setup featured KRK Rokit 8 Generation Five monitors, with Chilean producer Vladi Cachai and Venezuelan producer and songwriter Fulkado leading the creative work.
