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 as well as an official Avid Pro Tools certification! Classes meet Monday through Friday for two weeks from 6:30pm - 12:30am. Sign up now to begin your music producing career.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
• Creative sampling and drum enhancement (Beat Detective).
• Engage with artists & create 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 importance of room acoustics & tones.
• Time-based effects: Reverbs & Delays.
• SFX & Creative Transitions.
• MIDI & Synthesis.
STUDENT OUTCOMES
• Oakland Recording Certificate of Completion.
• 60 hrs of professional recording studio experience with industry professionals.
• Official publishing credits on a commercially released album.
• Avid Official Pro Tools Certification. Upon completing the Pro Tools certification exam students will receive an official certification through Avid and a downloadable logo for their resume, business cards, and signature blocks.
• Featured on AVID's website as a Pro Tools certified professional.
• 1TB Sample Library of drums, instruments, sound effects & much more, royalty-free for use in your own music production.
• Performance and collaboration opportunities.
• Private Mentorship from industry professionals.