Sound Engineering Diploma Course details
Part time sound engineering courses in the heart of London
This innovative part time sound engineering course takes place at our London facility and is designed for people wishing to embark on a career in the music industry as recording studio engineers. The course requires no previous experience of sound engineering, recording studios or the use of music software packages. Former students have gained employment in recording studios, production companies and live sound engineering.
You will be exposed to the "real world" experiences of a recording environment where you will record, produce and remix artists on course projects and assignments. The emphasis of this course is learn the techniques associated with recording bands and musicians and to create professional sounding mixes.
You will receive practical hands on tuition from day one by professional sound engineers who are approachable and patient. You will also receive a personalised weekly progress report/assessment that helps identify your strengths and weaknesses aiding you to successfully complete the course.
The course can be taken on a one to one individual tuition basis allowing us to tailor the course content to suit your specific learning requirements. You are also able to structure the course around your schedule allowing you to choose the dates and times to attend.
All aspects of sound engineering, songwriting, mixing and mastering are covered including the following topics:
- • Introduction to recording studios
- • Signal flow and installation
- • Music Production techniques
- • Modern recording techniques
- • Microphone types and placement
- • Principles of sound and acoustics
- • Mastering techniques
- • Music industry business
You have the option of taking this sound engineering course in a small group or on a one to one individual tuition basis.
Key features of One to One music production courses
- • Enrol anytime throughout the year - you could be starting your course within a week
- • You set the start date and subsequent classes. – fit the course around your lifestyle
- • Pick your own study times – this can be mornings, afternoons, evenings or weekends
- • Personalised weekly progress report - identifies strengths and weaknesses increasing productivity
- • Ability to accelerate the course – 8 week courses can be completed in as little as 2 weeks
Course fees
One To One
Start time: flexible
Duration: 2-3 months full time / 6 month part time
Group
Start time: 10:00-16:00 daytime course and 18:30-22:00 evening course
Duration: 6 months part time
Course information
Recording studios, signal flow and integration
- • Introduction to recording studios and equipment
- • Signal flow, equipment set up and integration
- • Patchbay and cable configuration
- • Principles of sound and acoustics
- • Sound proofing and studio design
- • Monitoring and placement
Recording and production software
- • Understanding Logic 9 functions and tools
- • Production techniques and programming
- • Composition and remix techniques
- • Creative use of software instruments
- • Audio editing and manipulation
- • Drum programming and editing
Modern recording techniques
- • Using digital and analogue mixing desks
- • Understanding signal routing and channel strips
- • Microphone techniques and placement
- • Multi track recording
- • Recording acoustic instruments
- • Creating multiple headphone mixes
Mixing and mastering techniques
- • Level mixes and stereo imaging
- • Use of equalisers and filters
- • Creative use of effect processors
- • Using compressors, gates and limiters
- • Creating software and hardware mixes
- • Using auxiliaries and sub groups
Mastering techniques and Pro Tools 10
- • Stem mixing techniques
- • Using and understanding summing mixers
- • Understanding mastering techniques
- • Preparing final masters
- • Understanding Pro Tools functions and tools
- • Recording and mixing with Pro Tools
Project completion and music business
- • Composition, arrangement and recording with Cubase and Ableton
- • Final project completion
- • Music Industry business
- • Record company formation and contracts
- • Copyright, publishing and royalties
- • Employment opportunities within the music industry
To discuss our sound engineering courses in more detail contact us on
0207 247 8800 and we will be happy to assist.
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