Online Training.

SESSION 01 — Foundations

Learning the basics of audio recording and DAWs

Courses

4 fundamental courses

Focus

DAW, Recording, MAO

Audio Industry

• Industry, organizations and job types
• Copyright and professional ethics
• Different fields related to audio
• Roles of each profession and production types

Intro to DAWs (Computer-Assisted Music)

• Computer-assisted music concepts
• Creation and programming of MIDI sequences
• Ableton Live exploration
• Workflow for digital music creation

Audio Recording 101 & 201

• Microphones, speakers, consoles
• Preamplifiers, equalizers, dynamic modifiers
• Connecting recording equipment
• Multitrack recording
• Acoustics, speakers and headphones
• Recording project management
• Artist psychology
• Real-world scenario with a band

Digital Audio Workstation

• Pro Tools environment: navigation and organization
• MIDI protocol: messages, routing, controllers
• DAW structure: hardware and software
• Common problem solving

SESSION 02 — Development

Practical application of advanced concepts

Courses

4 intermediate courses

Focus

Mixing, Creation, Post-prod

Music Creation 101

• Synthesis methods: additive, subtractive, FM, granular
• Envelopes, filters and modulators
• Sampling techniques
• Programming musical sequences

Audio Mixing 101

• Balancing sound levels
• Equalization and dynamic range management
• Positioning and movement of sound elements
• Mixing adapted to different musical styles

Audio Post-Production

• Sound design and editing
• Audio/video synchronization
• Stereo mixing for TV and cinema
• Audiovisual industry standards

Music Repair

• Time and rhythm repair
• Pitch correction
• Creation of artificial harmonies
• Comping and pre-mix preparation

SESSION 03 — Specialization

Sound mixing and advanced music creation

Courses

4 advanced courses

Focus

Video games, Live, Career

Music Creation 201

• Music composition applied to image
• Audio/video sync and timecode
• Development of themes and motifs
• Production workflow for audiovisual projects

Audio Mixing 201

• Using musical references
• Radio broadcasting tools
• Sound equipment for live concerts
• Level indicators and measurements

Audio for Video Games

• Sound design for video games
• Dynamic integration with Wwise
• 3D sound environment configuration
• Optimization for limited disk space

Career Management

• Live and radio professions
• Sound recording techniques in real-world situations
• Boom pole manipulation and positioning
• Professional communication and time management

SESSION 04 — Projects & Internship

Practical application with various projects

Courses

Projects + Internship

Focus

Final projects, Mastering

Music Production Project

• The role of a music producer
• Pre-production, recording, editing
• Creating a radio hit
• Recording budget management

Critical Listening

• Critical listening with technical analysis grid
• Psychoacoustics and frequency bands
• Different steps of audio mastering
• Optimization according to distribution standards

Post-Production Project

• Complete sound creation of an audiovisual project
• Sound design, Foley, dialogues, atmospheres
• Mixing for television broadcast
• 5.1 surround mixing

Career Management: Final Project OR Internship

• Job market analysis
• Entrepreneurship and basic accounting
• Portfolio, CV and professional website
• 45-hour internship OR end-of-year project