Soundmine Recording Academy

Soundmine Recording Academy offers a ten-week course ideal for beginner through intermediate audio engineers who want to improve technique and sound quality for professional recordings and mixes. Each student in the small group will be learning hands-on, inside the studio – a minimum of 72 hours – a highly valuable opportunity for any aspiring engineer. Students will be instructed in these techniq

ues:

• Techniques the pros use to make great recordings and mixes
• Skills to help become a knowledgeable engineer
• Set up and recording pro sessions
• How to use Pro Tools
• Studio set-up, tools, and equipment advice to make a great home studio
• How to get the best sound out of any studio
• How to develop a lasting rapport with clients

After ten sessions, you will receive more significant learning experiences at Soundmine Recording assisting with real projects. Sample Course Outline

Week 1: Introduction to the Studio – Facility, Acoustics, and Studio Design. Week 2: Microphones – Dynamics, Condensers, Tube Mics, Placement Demo
Week 3: The Gear – Console, Preamps, EQ’s, Compressors. Week 4: ProTools – Hardware/Software, Converters, HD Cards, I/O’s, Basics. Week 5: ProTools – Overview and Demonstration Recording Session. Week 6: Tracking Sessions – Demo: Do a practice session. Week 7: Student Tracking Session - Do a FULL tracking session. Week 8: Mixing Sessions – Demo: Edit, Mix (Group, EQ, Compress, Effects)
Week 9: Student Mixing Sessions – Do a FULL mixing session. Week 10: Mix review, Q&A, Designing and expanding your own studio and career. Length: One 3 hour session each Sunday and Monday night from 6 pm – 9 pm for 10 weeks and two 3 hours sessions (times to be arranged between student and instructor) recording, mixing, and mastering a band and/or artist. Requirements: Students must be at least 18 years of age and have some basic recording experience. Cost: The total cost of the entire course is economically priced at $3499.00 Easy payment plans are available. To register: Call 570-223-2237 or email [email protected] to reserve with a deposit

Private Sessions with Dan Malsch are also available. Contact us to schedule a free consultation with Dan to review your audio engineering goals and design a training program for you. Call Dan at 570-223-2237 or email [email protected] today to schedule your tour of the studios.