Audio Education Courses
arthousemedia Audio Education Course Home Recording 101: An introduction to Home Recording. Course Overview Our Home Recording 101 Audio Education Course aims to provide a practical, hands-on introduction to the world of Home Recording. From Microphone selection and technique through Recording Setups, Preamps, Monitoring, Recording, Editing, Mixing, Acoustics, MIDI, Digital Interfaces, Software and Computers, we cover the basics of the Audio Production process from Recording to producing a finished Audio CD Master. Students will learn to Record, Edit and Mix Audio using the Industry Standard Avid Pro Tools software and develop key Skills and Strategies to achieve the best possible results from their Home Recording equipment. Who is this course aimed at? This introductory Course is aimed at Musicians, Home Recording Enthusiasts, Filmmakers, Designers, Educators, Composers, Complete Beginners and anyone with an interest in Audio Production.
What will I get from this Course? Through this Audio Education Course you will gain an understanding in the fundamentals of setting up and operating a Home Recording Studio. Practical Audio Recording, Editing and Mixing skills. Home Recording Tips & Tricks with real world examples. Basic Microphone and Vocal Recording Techniques. Knowledge in the use of Equalisation, Dynamics and Effects (Reverb, Delay) An introduction to Recording, Editing and Mixing using Avid Pro Tools software. The opportunity to ask questions. A forum to meet and exchange ideas with other Musicians and Home Recording enthusiasts. About Our Trainer: Paul M Sammes Upon graduating from the Music and Audio Institute of New Zealand (MAINZ) with a Diploma in Audio Engineering and Music Production in 1993, Paul headed to Sydney, Australia where he began work as an Engineer and Producer working with various Studios and Production houses. Later gaining a degree in Digital Media from Sydney Graphics College (SGC) where he continued as a Lecturer in Sound Design for Film, Television, Radio and Advertising. A long time Pro Tools user himself, Paul later joined the Avid / digidesign team, working internationally with high profile Studios and Pro Tools professionals. This in turn lead to Paul being appointed to the prestigious Australian Institute of Music (AIM), where he continued lecturing in Recording Technology, Digital Audio and Mastering, prior to his return to New Zealand in February 2010. A Musician, Engineer and Producer, Paul is passionate about all things audio and has over twenty years experience in the Professional Audio Industry. Equipment Used The arthousemedia Studio is equipped with a range of high end professional audio tools. These include a world class Avid / digidesign Pro Tools HD3 System and Control 24 Automated Mixing Console, M-Audio MIDI Controller Keyboards, Focusrite Microphone Preamps, Roland V-Drums Electronic Drumkit, Fender and Laney Guitar Amps and an extensive range of High End Studio and Performance Microphones.
Our comfortable Production and Listening Rooms additionally feature Avid / digidesign Audio Interfaces and Control Surfaces including digidesign 002 and digidesign Mbox2 s, Roland Synthesisers and a range of Professional Monitoring and Headphone Systems by Genelec, Event, Roland, Carillon, Aussie Monitor, Beyer, AKG and Legacy Audio. All rooms are equipped with Apple Powermac G5 workstations running Avid Pro Tools and Logic Audio. Software includes EQ, Dynamics and Waveform processing by Brainworx, Massenburg, Drawmer, Focusrite, EMI, URS, Waves, Massey, Eiosys, Pultec, Flux, TL Audio, RND and Eventide. FX and Virtual Instruments by Eventide, Antares, Aphex, Princeton Digital, Izotope, Digidesign, Native Instruments, Access, Neyrinck, Dolby Labs. Pre requisites for Course To get the most from this Introduction to Home Recording Course, we require you to have a basic understanding of Musical and Audio terminology. Basic Computer literacy is also required. Want to learn more? The Home Recording 101 An Introduction to Home Recording Course is the first and introductory stage in our series of three arthousemedia Audio Education Courses. Each Course is separate, yet designed to both complement and build on from the previous course, with each focussing on a particular skill level and function of the Audio creation process. If you feel your Pro Tools Recording and Mixing techniques could be improved, our Tools for Audio Professionals Course could be for you. Additionally, if you are proficient and confident in your Recording and Mixing abilities, and are now looking to further your professional Audio Production skills then you may wish to consider our Advanced Level The Art of Mastering - Finalising and Mastering Audio for Commercial Release, Course. A 25% discount is available to those Students wishing to complete two or more Audio Education Courses.
arthousemedia Audio Education Course Tools for Audio Professionals: Advanced Recording and Mixing with Avid Pro Tools. Course Overview Are you looking to improve the clarity, depth and definition of your Audio Recordings and Mixes? This Course advances the core concepts and skills required to produce professional sounding results using Avid / digidesign s Pro Tools software. Students will be introduced to advanced Pro Tools methodologies, such as Control Surfaces, Recording Setups, Mix and Plugin Automation, Editing, System Optimisation, File and Session Management. Additionally, the course aims to improve the quality of your Audio Recordings by developing a better practical and theoretical understanding of Equalisation, Dynamics and Time Based Effects, as well as improving Project Workflow and Resource Management. Who is this Course aimed at? Our Tools for Audio Professionals Advanced Recording and Mixing Course is aimed at Producers, Engineers, Sound Designers, Sound Recordists, Musicians, Home Recording Enthusiasts, Filmmakers, Designers, Educators, Composers and anyone with a general interest in Recording and Mixing Audio for Music, Film, Radio, Television or Online.
What will I get from this Course? Through this study course you will gain a thorough understanding of the Advanced operation and functionality of Avid Pro Tools HD and LE Systems Practical Pro Tools Tips & Tricks with working real world examples. Competent Equalisation, Dynamics and Effects techniques. Detailed instruction on Grouping, Sub-mixing, Bussing and Automation. Expert know-how in using TDM, RTAS and Audiosuite Plugins. Professional Audio Recording, Editing and Mix Engineering skills. The opportunity to ask questions. A forum to meet and exchange ideas with other Audio Professionals. About Our Trainer: Paul M Sammes Upon graduating from the Music and Audio Institute of New Zealand (mainz.co.nz) with a Diploma in Audio Engineering and Music Production in 1993, Paul headed to Sydney, Australia where he began work as an Engineer and Producer working with various Studios and Production houses. Later gaining a degree in Digital Media from Sydney Graphics College where he continued as a Lecturer in Sound Design for Film, Television, Radio and Advertising. A long time Pro Tools user himself, Paul subsequently joined the Avid / digidesign team, working internationally with high profile Studios and Pro Tools professionals. This in turn lead to Paul being appointed to the prestigious Australian Institute of Music (aim.edu.au), where he continued Lecturing in Recording Technology, Digital Audio and Mastering, prior to his return to New Zealand in February 2010. A Musician, Engineer and Producer, Paul is passionate about all things audio and has over twenty years experience in the Professional Audio Industry. Equipment Used The arthousemedia Studio Control Room is equipped with a range of high end professional audio tools. These include a world class Avid / digidesign Pro Tools HD3 System and Control 24 Automated Console.
Our comfortable Production and Listening Rooms additionally feature Avid / digidesign Audio Interfaces and Control Surfaces including digidesign 002 and digidesign Mbox2 s. All rooms are equipped with Apple Powermac G5 workstations running Avid Pro Tools. Software includes EQ, Dynamics and Waveform processing by Brainworx, Massenburg, Drawmer, Focusrite, EMI, URS, Waves, Massey, Eiosys, Pultec, Flux, TL Audio, RND and Eventide. FX and Virtual Instruments by Eventide, Antares, Aphex, Princeton Digital, Izotope, Digidesign, Native Instruments, Access, Neyrinck, Dolby Labs. Monitoring is provided by Genelec, Event, Roland, Monitor Audio and Carillon. Headphone monitoring includes Beyer Dynamic, AKG and Legacy Headsets. Pre requisites for Course To get the most from this Advanced Recording and Mixing with Avid Pro Tools Course, we require you to have a prior understanding of basic Audio Recording and Mixing techniques using Avid Pro Tools software. A basic understanding of Audio Technology and Computing skills are also required. Priority placement will be given to those who have completed our Home Recording 101 An Introduction to Home Recording Course, or those with a demonstrated knowledge of Avid Pro Tools or equivalent Audio production software. Want to learn more? The Tools for Audio Professionals - Advanced Recording and Mixing with Avid Pro Tools Course is the second and intermediate stage in our series of three arthousemedia Audio Education Courses. Each Course is separate, yet designed to both complement and build on from the previous course, with each focussing on a particular skill level and function of the Audio creation process. If you feel your Home Recordings could be improved, or you are just starting out, our Home Recording 101 - An Introduction to Home Recording Course is for you. Conversely, if you are proficient and confident in your Recording and Mixing abilities, and are now looking to further your professional Audio Production skills then you may wish to consider our Advanced Level The Art of Mastering - Finalising and Mastering Audio for Commercial Release, Course. A 25% discount is available to those Students wishing to complete two or more Audio Education Courses.
arthousemedia Audio Education Course The Art of Mastering: Finalising and Mastering Audio for Commercial Release. Course Overview This Course addresses the fundamental requirements of Finalising and Mastering Audio for Broadcast and Commercial Release. Students will learn practical, hands-on, Creative and Technical processes, essential in preparing Audio for use in Music, Film, Radio, Television and Online. This will include an in-depth look at the technical aspects of Mastering, Analysing and Resolving Problems, Finalising a Mastered Audio Project, Industry-accepted Delivery Formats, the Production Process and the Business of Master Engineering. Who is this Course aimed at? This course is aimed at Record labels, Producers, Engineers, Sound Designers, Musicians, Educators, Composers and anyone with a general interest in the Art of Mastering Audio. What will I get from this Course? Through this study course you will gain a thorough understanding of the techniques and processes involved in professionally Finalising and Mastering Audio, from Mixing through to Manufacturing and Commercial Distribution. Practical Audio Mastering Tips & Tricks with working real world examples. An appreciation of the theoretical principles of Sound, in relation to the Mastering process, including the function and application of EQ and Dynamics processors. Skills in analysing and resolving problems and occurrences that a Mastering engineer would typically encounter. The opportunity to ask questions. A forum to meet and exchange ideas with other Audio Professionals. About Our Trainer: Paul M Sammes
Upon graduating from the Music and Audio Institute of New Zealand (mainz.co.nz) with a Diploma in Audio Engineering and Music Production in 1993, Paul headed to Sydney, Australia where he began work as an Engineer and Producer working with various Studios and Production houses, later gaining a degree in Digital Media from Sydney Graphics College where he continued as a Lecturer in Sound Design for Film, Television, Radio and Advertising. A long time Pro Tools user himself, Paul subsequently joined the Avid / digidesign team, working internationally with high profile Studios and Pro Tools professionals. This in turn lead to Paul being appointed to the prestigious Australian Institute of Music (aim.edu.au), where he continued Lecturing in Recording Technology, Digital Audio and Mastering, prior to his return to New Zealand in February 2010. A Musician, Engineer and Producer, Paul is passionate about all things audio and has over twenty years experience in the Professional Audio Industry. Equipment Used The arthousemedia Studio Control Room is equipped with a range of high end professional audio tools. These include a world class Avid / digidesign Pro Tools HD3 System and Control 24 Automated Console. Our comfortable Production and Listening Rooms additionally feature Avid / digidesign Audio Interfaces and Control Surfaces. All rooms are equipped with Apple Powermac G5 workstations running Pro Tools and Logic. Software includes EQ, Dynamics and Waveform processing by Brainworx, Massenburg, Drawmer, Focusrite, EMI, URS, Waves, Massey, Eiosys, Pultec, Flux, TL Audio, RND and Eventide. Monitoring is provided by Genelec 8020 and 6010 s, Event ASP8 s, Roland DM20 s, Monitor Audio R235 s, Sansui SL-V7 s and a Musical Fidelity Class A Amplifier.
Headphone monitoring includes Beyer Dynamic DT990, Beyer Dynamic DT250 and AKG K141M Headsets. Course Prerequisites To get the most from this Professional level Mastering course, we require you to have a prior understanding of advanced Audio Recording and Mixing techniques. Basic Computing skills are also required. Priority placement will be given to those who have completed our Tools for Audio Professionals Advanced Recording and Mixing Course, or those with a demonstrated knowledge of the subject. Want to learn more? The Art of Mastering - Finalising and Mastering Audio for Commercial Release Course is the final, advanced stage in our series of three arthousemedia Audio Education Courses. Each Course is separate, yet designed to both complement and build on from the previous course, with each focussing on a particular skill level and function of the Audio creation process. If you feel your Home Recordings could be improved, or you are just starting out, our Home Recording 101 Course is for you. If you would like to learn how to improve your Recording and Mixing techniques then you may wish to consider our Tools for Audio Professionals - Advanced Recording and Mixing with Avid Pro Tools Course. A 25% discount is available to those Students wishing to complete two or more Audio Education Courses.
Testimonials "Paul Sammes is, for the Music Industry, an invaluable resource with years of industry experience. I found learning about Mastering with Paul was fun and easy, with his down to earth nature and the many personal stories he could add to his structured lessons. In his lessons, Paul was always encouraging and honest and provided a great learning environment for all levels of students, making sure we all understood everything clearly. Providing the right environment and conveying his many years of experience to us, in terms of Pro Tools and Mastering techniques and approaches, were what made Paul an unforgettable tutor. I appreciate the time I spent in Paul's classes and would recommend such a teacher to anyone interested in the Audio Industry, due to his wealth of knowledge, understanding of student needs and genuine love of Music." Justin R. Cabarrús BMus Audio Engineer Manila, Philippines Paul Sammes is the kind of guy that gets things done and makes things happen. His style of teaching allows for creativity whilst maintaining focus on the immediate results and the overall outcome. His musical and technical knowledge allows you to move forward with speed and ease, giving clear and direct communications in order to achieve the best result. If I had to put my experiences into a few words, I would say that Paul is insightful, focused and intuitive, promoting free and open communication of ideas while providing the motivations required to maximise productivity. It has been a pleasure to work with Paul, and I hope to cross paths in the studio with him again in the future. Andrew Rawlinson BMus Audio Engineer Shed Studio, Sydney "Being a previous student of Paul, I found classes were entertaining but also very down to earth. Hard and confusing ideas were simplified and new concepts were taught to us regarding our previous methods and on improving them. At the end of the classes, I had a new simplified way to get the Sounds, and even the mysterious BOOM! into my mixes. It's everything you need to know, and nothing you don't." Phil Bombala. Audio Engineer Sydney, Australia