Launch your journey into sound engineering with our streamlined introductory course. This practical, five-day crash course condenses the core curriculum of our Sound Engineering Certificate into a high-impact overview. This sound engineering course is designed for beginner level students, the course prioritises hands-on learning to ensure you walk away with a thorough understanding of the latest sound engineering and recording techniques.
We understand that learning is a unique journey for everyone, our sound engineering crash course is delivered on a one to one basis, allowing us to craft a bespoke learning programme for every student.
- Unique personal development programme for every student
- Mentors dedicated to guiding and nurturing your creativity
- Customise the course content to match your skill set
- We’re an accredited sound engineering school with over 25 years of experience
- Purpose-built studios designed exclusively for our students
- Enrol at anytime and start your course within a week
- Signal flow, gain staging and routing
- Integrating audio interfaces and converters
- Introduction to recording software
- Using DAW functions and tools
- Understand and improving work flow
- Monitor speaker types, use and placement
- Microphone types & polar patterns
- Understanding correct use of pre amps
- Working with mixing consoles
- Insert points and auxiliaries
- Using DI boxes
- Creating headphone and monitor mixes
- Multi track recording techniques
- Understanding sample rates
- Stereo micing techniques
- Recording acoustic guitars
- Double tracking and overdubbing vocals
- Understanding routing and channel strips
- Drum mic selection
- Recording drums & percussion
- Recording electric guitars
- Guitar cabs and reamping
- Vocal production
- Dynamic processing
- Creating automated mixes
- Using of equalisers and filters
- Understanding compression, gating and limiting
- Creative use of delay, reverb and modulation effects
- Using and understanding summing mixers
- Mastering techniques
Enrolling is easy and can be done by phone, online, or in person by appointment. You can study on-site, online remotely, or a flexible blend of both, allowing you to switch between options at any time.
Our sound engineering crash course is open to all with no entry requirements and is suitable for complete beginners.
To ensure you choose the most suitable course, we recommend discussing your objectives with the course leader before enrolling. Call us on 0207 247 8800 for personalised guidance.
Sam is a producer and session musician who writes and records as a member of Night Tapes. He’s produced and performed with artists such as Berwyn, Another Sky and Kerli as well as worldwide radio coverage and his productions have received over 20 million streams.
Teo is Grammy-nominated music producer and engineer with over 10 years of experience, dedicated to making timeless records for artists. His work blends classic sonic principles with modern genres like jazz, hip-hop, and rock. He has also received over 8 million streams.
Mattia is a label owner, producer and DJ specialising in electronic music. His music is featured on several prominent record labels and he has had the privilege of collaborating with renowned artists. As a DJ he has played at many clubs and venues in London and across Europe.
Taz is an established electronic music artist and DJ who primarily goes under the name ‘Shafkkat’. Taz has performed in a variety of London venues including Ministry of Sound as well as having performed guest mixes on Reprezent Radio and Aaja Radio.
Greg a producer and sound engineer with over 15 years experience. As a producer/engineer he’s worked with countless independent artists and major labels including island Records and Polydor. As a session guitarist he’s played numerous festivals such as Glastonbury and Wireless Festival
Andrea is a multi award winning mixer, sound engineer and producer. Andrea is best known for his work with the legendary artists U2 and The Rolling Stones as well as contemporary artists such as Jack Savoretti and UK hip-hop pioneer and Amy Winehouse collaborator P*NUT.
Josh is a producer and mix engineer with a proven track record in shaping the sound of commercial music. His work has earned Platinum, Gold, and Silver certifications and he has proudly achieved two UK Number 1 hits, alongside numerous chart-topping successes.
Matt is a vastly experienced sound engineer, producer and musician. He has worked across the music industry as an engineer/producer and has won a BAFTA award for Best Original Soundtrack. He is also an accomplished drummer who’s worked with Bon Jovi and Nickelback.
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Oliver
Sound Engineering Diploma
The approach training is different to what I’ve experienced before where it’s really hands on and you get to use a wide variety of studios and equipment. That’s really valuable because when you finish the course you come away with not only the technical ability but also extensive studio experience.
David
Sound Engineering Diploma
I enrolled on the sound engineering diploma as I needed a course that would add to my skill set. I already had a strong production base so was impressed with the tutors delivery style that was specific to what I needed to learn. The mixing and mastering section was especially helpful to me as I’ve…
Saverio
Sound Engineering Diploma
Having some previous experience I wanted to take my knowledge further. The course content was fascinating and the opportunity to use professional studios was a great experience. My tutors were excellent and the feedback I received when I presented my final projects was invaluable.
Sam
Sound engineering diploma
The course was really informative with a lot of detail and great support from my knowledgeable tutor. One of the highlights of the course was the freedom to use the studios outside of my lessons to work on my own material. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a path into working in a…
Kayleigh
Music technology diploma
I choose this course to further my career options within the music industry. I’ve been composing for some time but wanted to combine the use of technology to improve the overall production quality of my work. The one to one format was great for me due to lack of pressure in classroom environment. Would highly…
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