Studio sessions 101
week 1
Music industry Foundations
In your first week, you will get an introduction to the inner workings of a major recording studio and the skills needed to excel in this highly competitive environment. You will learn firsthand from someone who lives and breathes into this industry daily. You will begin your program learning how the music industry runs, where the culture is right now, and the state-of-the-art technology a recording studio is made of.
Course Outline
Tour of Bay Eight Recording Studios Miami
History and Evolution of Recording Studios
Introduction to the Music Industry
Identifying Equipment
week 2
studio equipment mastery
Arm yourself with hands-on skills for operating the most sought-after analog equipment used in top-tier studios across the globe. Delve into the unique sonic signatures of legendary microphones like the Sony C800g and dissect the complexities of analog gear like Neve 1073, API512 C, and the renowned SSL Console. By the end of this course, you won't just be 'using' this gear—you'll be mastering it.
Course Outline
Learning Preamps and Compressors
Introduction to Vocals
Training Your Ear to Critically Listen
Introduction to Protools
week 3
protools 101
This week is centered around elevating your Protools skills. We guide you step-by-step in crafting potent tracking templates that are not only efficient but also universally compatible with major studios worldwide. You will be trained in proper file management and learn to navigate troubleshooting in a studio session. We make sure that you have all the tools to run your own session.
Course Outline
Tracking Templates
File Management
Session Management
Introduction to Trouble Shooting
week 4
run your own session
In week four you will get to learn how to record vocals, using techniques that are often used with major labels. You will demonstrate everything you have learned in the past weeks, applying it in a mock studio session. From knowing the equipment, tracking on Protools, and recording vocals you now will be able to operate efficiently in a recording studio.
Course Outline
Studio Recording Techniques
Effective Tracking
Applying What You Have Learned
Run Your Own Session