The Best Way to Learn Sound Engineering
Instead of sitting in a classroom, listening to lectures, we put you in a fully immersive environment. By learning the trade from inside a professional studio, you’ll have a better understanding of how to prepare for a session, how to act with a client, and other aspects of the job. It’s no longer theoretical at this point–it’s real life.
Our programs last from six to nine months and cost just a fraction of universities and trade schools. We’ll save you time and money while giving you the hands-on education you need to start looking for work in less than a year. After taking a 4-year degree program, you’ll have a diploma and firm handshake. With us, you could already have three years of job experience in the same amount of time.
BROWSE LESSON PLAN
We will take a look at the physics of sound.
View LessonExplore basic electronics.
View LessonExplore digital audio production.
View LessonLearn about audio connectors, connectivity, and audio signal flow.
View LessonDive into microphone placement techniques.
View LessonWe cover microphone placement including mic choice, techniques, and more.
View LessonWe cover music tracking and recording multiple tracks of audio information at the same time.
View LessonThis chapter will help educate you about Pro Tools and help you troubleshoot potential problems in the future.
View LessonWe will look at some of the basic functionality of the user interface and give you your first Pro Tools assignment!
View LessonGain insight into digital audio plugins, plugin processors, and more.
View LessonThis chapter is dedicated to preparing you for your midterm.
View LessonThis lesson is about educating you on common aspects of mixing process, not about showing you how to mix.
View LessonIn this chapter, we will take a look at the beginnings of equalization and take a detailed look at the practical applications of EQ in your workflow.
View LessonDive into dynamic signal processing
View LessonInvestigate some of the most useful parameters found within time-based effect units, and how they can effectively be used
View LessonUsing what we know about MIDI, we will then apply this concept to the Pro Tools environment, and most importantly, we’ll start making music!
View LessonWe will go over how to employ automation in your sessions, and where the practice came from.
View LessonWe will take a look at acoustics, and more importantly, how the environment in which you are listening affects the sounds you are perceiving.
View LessonLearn about music mastering, the art of sweetening the mix and preparing the mixdown for duplication.
View LessonYou’re finally there!!! This chapter is about preparing you for your final.
View LessonSet Your Curriculum
We understand you have a life outside of our programs. And while there are very strict parameters you must follow, we don’t feel you need to suspend your life while working towards a career in music. When accepted into the audio engineering program, you, your mentor, and an Academic Facilitator will collaborate on a schedule that works for everyone.
Working at odd hours is the norm for many of our mentors (the music industry never sleeps), so they have the flexibility to work when you’re able. And unlike a college syllabus, they can craft the curriculum to your experience and intentions. Why worry about video game sound design when you want to work in film? (Although you should never limit yourself.)