
MUSIC PRODUCTION MASTERCLASS
Oakland Recording was founded on the belief that students will learn more and unlock their creative potential by educating through real-life experience. Through 60 hours of hands-on experience producing and recording a variety of amazing bands/artists from different genres, we take you through the record-making process and teach you the tools and techniques to create professional-quality music. Earn industry credits on a commercially released album, Oakland Recording Certificate of Completion, 20+ hours of professional recording studio experience with industry professionals, performance and collaboration opportunities, private Mentorship from industry professionals, 1TB Sample Library of royalty-free drums, instruments, sound effects & more!
What you will learn:
• Creative sampling and drum enhancement
• Engaging with artists & creating an environment of support & comfort to get the best performance
• Record signal flow & recording levels in digital audio
• Microphones & proper mic placement
• Composition: Feeling, Space & Phrasing
• Arrangement, Rhythm, Harmony, Melody
• Optimizing workflows in Pro Tools
• Create sonic depth through layering instruments & vocals
• Dynamic & spectral signal processing (Compressors, EQ's)
• Understanding the importance of room acoustics & tones
• Time-based effects: Reverbs & Delays
• SFX & Creative Transitions
• MIDI & Synthesis