Music Software Courses

Digidesign Pro Tools 7/8 crash course

Course overview

Digidesign Pro Tools is recognized as the best software and hardware available for recording. The Pro Tools LE and Pro Tools M-Powered studio systems offer you everything you need to compose, perform, record, sequence, edit, mix and master music affordably with professional results.

Our Pro Tools crash course is aimed at the entry level student who has never used or has little experience of using this or any other music production and recording software.

During the course you will be assigned a Mac or PC workstation and will go through the subjects necessary to use Pro Tools in an in an efficient and productive manner. The overall objective of the course is to enable the student to record and produce songs in their preferred style using the Pro Tools hardware and software including its instruments and processors.

You can take this course either in a small group or on a one to one basis. The course is very intensive but still fun and can be taken over one or two days during weekdays, evenings or weekends. If you decide to study this course on a one to one basis you can change the course content and timetable to suit your personal requirements.

This course is also particularly suitable for people who are thinking of purchasing a home studio or a computer but have yet to decide what soundcard, keyboard or software would be the most suitable for their needs. Our tutors and advisors are able to offer informed and impartial advice that will help you choose the best combination of hardware and software to suit your budget.

For further information regarding this or any other course that we have on offer please call 0207 247 8800 and an advisor will be happy to assist you.

Snapshot of what you will learn during the course

Introduction to Pro Tools

– integrating Pro Tools with soundcards, master keyboards and control surfaces

Sound editing

– using Pro Tools vast audio editing tools and functions

Virtual instruments

– using and manipulating instruments found within Pro Tools

Creating parts

– creating melodies, basslines and beat programming

Basic song structure

– producing and arranging your songs in Pro Tools by using the editors and tools

Recording and microphone techniques

– using microphones to record vocals and instruments via soundcards

Mixing and mastering

– using the built in software compressors, gates, reverbs and delays

For a detailed course outline please visit our download page.

Course fees

One day one to one course £189
Two day one to one course £349
Group course £229

Group course dates 2010

June 12th and 13th
August 28th and 29th
You can enrol on this course at anytime throughout the year on a one to one basis.

how long does the course last? the course lasts for just one or two days for the one to one version and two days for the group course.

What time of the day do I attend the course? the course starts at 12.00 and finishes around 17.00.

Can I really learn that much in a single weekend? Yes you can, our crash courses are structured to be intensive yet informative and students gain a great deal of knowledge from them. We constantly monitor the content and delivery of all our courses and if they didn't work we wouldn't be running them!

What's the cost? For the one to one option the cost for one day is £189 and two days £349.

Can I pay in installments? unfortunately we are unable to offer payment plans at present but we sometimes accept installments in certain circumstances. Contact us to discuss this in more detail.

What's next? if you would like to enroll, telephone us on 0207 247 8800 (+44 207 247 8800 outside the UK) and we will do the rest!