Become a Certified Sound Engineer with Sound Academy
Sound Academy by Studiomap, is a certified AVID Learning Partner, offering an intensive 2-4 month course to master Pro Tools and all aspects of audio engineering. It is a hands on accelerated course inside a professional studio. The goal is for you to master the skills necessary to release industry quality tracks and become a paid professional.
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Master Pro Tools & Develop Your Audio Production Skills
This program is for: beginners, aspiring audio engineers, song writers, independent artists, religious groups and professionals who want to deepen their skills in audio recording, mixing, mastering, and post-production. For those looking to network and join an artist community, you are more than welcome!
A Recognized Certification
Get the Avid Pro Tools PT101 & PT110 certifications, recognized worldwide.
Practical & Supervised Training
Work on Real studio projects and benefit from a personalized follow-up.
Expert Supervision
Certified Trainers with Avid, active in audiovisual studios and productions.
Flexibility & Accessibility
Available only in person at our partnered training sites. Courses are only on weekends.
Career opportunities
Develop expertise to work in studio, post-production or live sound. You will also be able to network with current industry professionals.
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Course Curriculum
Phase 1: Recording & Fundamental Mixing
The Sound Academy sound engineer course is a comprehensive program designed to give music enthusiasts a thorough understanding of all aspects of audio production, from mixing and mastering, to recording and post-production. Our aim is to train professionals in an accelerated manner.
‍Module 1: Introduction to Computer Music & Pro Tools
‍Presentation of DAWs & reasons to use Pro Tools
‍Basics of audio signal: frequency, amplitude, dynamics
‍Module 2: Studio Setup & Setup
‍Connection and optimization of audio equipment
‍Soare settings: latency, buffer, sample rate
Module 3: Session Management & Project Organization
‍Management of Pro Tools sessions & templates
‍Setting up inputs/outputs, routing and audio bus
‍Module 4: Recording Techniques
‍Choice and positioning of Studio microphones
‍🎛 Module Basic takes and overdubbing (Quick Punch, Loop Record)
Module 5: Introduction to Audio Editing
‍ Basic editing tools (cut, trim, fade, grab)
‍Organization and management of music videos & playlists
‍Module 6: First Steps in Mixing
‍Signal flow, management of Pre/post-fader
‍Application of first static balancings
Module 7: Integrating MIDI into Pro Tools
‍Creation of MIDI tracks and virtual instruments
Advanced editing & timing management (Ticks vs Samples)
‍📀 Module 8: Reviewing & Preparing for the Premix
‍Work independently on complete sessions
Balance & optimization of Basic mix
đź“Ť Phase 2: Advanced Mixing & Mastering Techniques
🎚 Module 9: In-Depth Mixing
Stereo placement, level management & advanced automations
‍Advanced EQ & Compression
🎛 Module 10: Treatment & Advanced Effects
‍Mastery of the reverb, delay, saturation & spatialization
‍Automating effects for more dynamism
đź“€ Module 11: Using VST Plugins
‍Plugins native vs third parties, optimization of CPU resources
Automating settings for a smoother workflow
‍🎼 Module 12: Organization of a Professional Mix
Gain staging, routing & complex track management
‍CPU optimization and preparation of the final project
🎵 Module 13: Advanced Mastering
‍Techniques of normalization, EQ & compression
‍Introduction to mastering with iZotope Ozone
‍🎤 Module 14: Case Studies & Real Projects
‍Application of techniques on different musical styles
‍Correcting and perfecting mixes
đź“€ Module 15: Project Management & Final Export
Export for various media (digital, vinyl, streaming)
‍Project documentation and archiving
🏆 Module 16: Certification & Validation of Achievements
‍Full review before the exam
Preparing for Avid Pro Tools PT101 & PT110 certification
📢 Who Is This Training For?
The duration of our training is 64-80 hours, up to 1 day per week over 2-4 months. Each day includes a specific set of practice modules designed to help students develop skills in various aspects of audio and sound production.
‍Beginners & Enthusiasts — Start with comprehensive and supervised training.
Musicians & Producers — Improve your recording and mixing skills.
🎛 Sound Engineers & Technicians — Get a recognized certification & increase your skills.
🎬 Post-Production & Live Sound Professionals — Develop your expertise in advanced sound processing.
đź“Ť Program Details & Registration
An interest in music, availability on weekends, and a passion for learning is all you need. Prior experience in audio production or music is beneficial, but not necessary.
‍Locations: France, Belgium, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States & Canada
⏰ Duration: 2-4 months
📢 Next session: Upcoming dates — register now
đź’° Rates & Payments: Payment in installments available
🔹 Training divided into 2 modules:
‍🎛 PT101 (2 months) — Learning the basics of Pro Tools
🎚 PT110 (2 months) — Deepening mixing and mastering
🚀 All necessary equipment is provided for in-person sessions. You only need a laptop and a headset!
đź“ś Skills Certification & Validation
Practical Assessments: Eercises in recording, editing, mixing & mastering
đź“€ Final Assessment: Presentation of a final mixed and mastered project
‍Minimum grade of 75% to validate the certification
🏆 Obtaining Official Certifications:
‍🎓 Pro Tools PT101 (fundamentals: recording, editing, mixing)
🎓 Pro Tools PT110 (deepening & advanced workflows)
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