Program Overview
Master your audio tracks with this comprehensive online course. Led by expert instructors, you'll learn mastering techniques, including EQ, compression, and mid/side processing. Benefit from personalized 1-2-1 sessions with your instructor, ensuring feedback and guidance tailored to your projects. The course prepares you for a wide range of careers in audio mastering, from mastering engineer to recording studio engineer.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This practical online course will equip you with the techniques to confidently complete and master your tracks. You'll delve into mastering EQ, compression, limiting, mid/side processing, and more. Expert instructors will teach you both the skills and theory necessary to apply your knowledge across various mastering software. The highly versatile course offers live personalized 1-2-1 sessions with your instructor every other week, enabling valuable feedback on your projects and tracks.
Outline:
- Program Content:
- Mastering Process & Sound Theory
- Digital Audio Theory
- Monitoring
- Workflow, Phase & Metering
- Frequency Spectrum & EQ
- Dynamics: Compression, Limiting & De-Essing
- Dynamics: Multiband & Parallel
- Mastering in Action
- Audio Restoration & Noise Reduction
- Level & Tonal Coherence
- Album Work
- Mastering for Different Media
- Program Structure:
- Online learning experience with access to a Virtual Learning Environment, including on-demand learning materials, live masterclasses, online events, and exclusive discounts and features.
- Live personalized 1-2-1 sessions with your instructor every other week.
- You'll receive advice on class exercises, course materials, academic assistance, career/industry tips, and the opportunity to ask questions.
- Course Schedule:
- Duration: 3 Months
- Available start dates:
- 2024: July 8, September 30
- 2025: January 13, April 14, July 7
- Individual Modules:
Teaching:
- Teaching Methods:
- Live personalized 1-2-1 sessions with your instructor every other week.
- Live masterclasses.
- Online events.
- Access to a proprietary Virtual Learning Environment.
- Faculty:
- Expert instructors in audio mastering are not listed by name in this document.
- Unique Approaches:
- The course emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and practical application of skills.
- The live 1-2-1 sessions allow for personalized feedback and guidance.
Careers:
- Potential Career Paths:
- Mastering Engineer
- Online Mastering Provider
- Music Editor
- Mixing Engineer
- Mastering Studio Owner
- Quality Control Specialist
- Audio Archivist
- Audio Branding Specialist
- Audio Mastering Instructor
- Audio Engineer
- Podcast/Broadcast Engineer
- Recording Studio Engineer
Other:
- This course is specifically for audio mastering and focuses on developing the skills necessary for this specific field.
- The course is delivered online and offers a flexible learning experience.
- Students have access to a wide range of online learning resources, including videos, course notes, and downloadable projects.
- The course provides exclusive audio resources, such as samples, acapellas, and custom plug-ins.
- Upon completion of the course, students can submit their tracks to Point Blank Recordings, which is distributed by Beatport, iTunes, Juno Download, and Amazon.
