PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Pro Tools 101* introduces fundamental Pro Tools concepts and principles for beginners to learn how to build sessions for multi-track recordings of live audio, midi sequences and virtual instruments. In hands-on exercises, students learn essential techniques for creating and navigating sessions, recording, importing and editing audio and midi! Not only will you be taught by an industry experienced instructor who uses Pro Tools full time, you’ll gain practical experience on highly sought after mixing equipment inside a bustling, world-class recording facility! After taking this course, you will be expected to fully apply what you've learned and have the ability to competently use Pro Tools!

*This course is offered as a 1-on-1 instruction only.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Create a Pro Tools session document or cloud-enabled project with appropriate parameter settings
Accomplish common audio production tasks
Employ navigation and editing skills in a multi-track Pro Tools document
Incorporate proper recording and mixing techniques for audio and MIDI files in the Pro Tools environment
Analyze and interpret session file structures
Navigate the user interface and tool set

HIGHLY EXPERIENCED INSTRUCTOR

With decades of experience and know-how behind numerous consoles in the world of Pop, Indie, Hip Hop, Metal, R&B, Jazz, Acoustic, and much more, instructor, Steven Clark, will teach the fundamentals behind Pro Tools.

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TRAINING IN OUR STUDIOS

Many courses are spent inside classrooms or pseudo studio mock-ups that students are allowed to practice on infrequently. In our program, students are immersed into a learning environment that is a busy, in-use recording facility with 4 different studios utilized by engineers and artists every day.

ONE-ON-ONE EDUCATION

For our advanced and highly specialized classes like this one, a one-on-one education is ideal. One-on-one’s allow for a low stress environment and the opportunity to personalize conversations and assignments.

WORKABLE SCHEDULE FOR ANYONE

Because the class is one-on-one, we can tailor each schedule class session around your schedule! This isn't always an option for college, university classes or even some of our group courses here at Clear Track. So if your schedule is very full, we can make this work for you!

HANDS-ON APPLICATION

When it comes to working in Pro Tools, the most important aspect is one's ABILITY TO DO. And while both theory and a substantial curriculum are provided in this course, we find it absolutely necessary for anyone striving to be an audio engineer to learn by DOING! Through practical application, our students actively use Pro Tools while teachers who know the ins and outs of the software are there to guide each student through it!

REASONABLE TUITION

Our program offers a modern, hands-on education in Pro Tools for a fraction of the price that you'd find at most major colleges or universities. For example, collegiate students are required to pay $70,000+ in Tuition which includes Admission Fees, Registration Fees, Student Fees, Technology Fee, Books & Supplies, Housing, etc. We do not have any pre-requisite classes nor any additional fees so we can keep our tuition very low.

5-WEEK COURSE SYLLABUS

WEEK 1: Intro to Pro Tools • Learn the general layout of Pro Tools including the main windows • Explore the basic short cuts and general navigation of the software • Understand inserts, sends and plugins — WEEK 1: Intro to Pro Tools

• Learn the general layout of Pro Tools including the main windows

• Explore the basic short cuts and general navigation of the software

• Understand inserts, sends and plugins

WEEK 2: The Grid • Learn the aspects of the grid including rulers and window set up • Understand how to setup tempo on the grid • Use what you learned by practical application of the grid — WEEK 2: The Grid

• Learn the aspects of the grid including rulers and window set up

• Understand how to setup tempo on the grid

• Use what you learned by practical application of the grid

WEEK 3: The Tools• Gain a general overview of the toolbar including Edit Modes and Edit Tool• Understand what to use the toolbar for and how it can aid one’s efficiency • Apply Toolbar knowledge and familiarize oneself with it’s use in preparation … — WEEK 3: The Tools
• Gain a general overview of the toolbar including Edit Modes and Edit Tool
• Understand what to use the toolbar for and how it can aid one’s efficiency

• Apply Toolbar knowledge and familiarize oneself with it’s use in preparation for recording

CLASS 4: The Record Button •Learn how to get fully set up for a recording •Discover how to set inputs and outputs •Gain hands-on experience and practical usage within Pro Tools during an actual recording session — CLASS 4: The Record Button

•Learn how to get fully set up for a recording

•Discover how to set inputs and outputs

•Gain hands-on experience and practical usage within Pro Tools during an actual recording session

CLASS 5: The Edits •Learn how to make general edits within Pro Tools•Utilize knowledge from previous lessons to enhance the current session • Learn and identify problem areas in the recording and cleanup previously recorded material — CLASS 5: The Edits

•Learn how to make general edits within Pro Tools
•Utilize knowledge from previous lessons to enhance the current session

• Learn and identify problem areas in the recording and cleanup previously recorded material

10-WEEK COURSE SYLLABUS

WEEK 2: The Track• Discover how to make tracks • Learn all of the various types of tracks within Pro Tools • Understand inserts, sends and plugins — WEEK 2: The Track
• Discover how to make tracks

• Learn all of the various types of tracks within Pro Tools

• Understand inserts, sends and plugins

WEEK 3: The Grid • Learn the aspects of the grid including rulers and window set up • Understand how to setup tempo on the grid • Use what you learned by practical application of the grid — WEEK 3: The Grid

• Learn the aspects of the grid including rulers and window set up

• Understand how to setup tempo on the grid

• Use what you learned by practical application of the grid

WEEK 4: The Tools• Gain a general overview of the toolbar including Edit Modes and Edit Tool• Understand what to use the toolbar for and how it can aid one’s efficiency • Apply Toolbar knowledge and familiarize oneself with it’s use in preparation … — WEEK 4: The Tools
• Gain a general overview of the toolbar including Edit Modes and Edit Tool
• Understand what to use the toolbar for and how it can aid one’s efficiency

• Apply Toolbar knowledge and familiarize oneself with it’s use in preparation for recording

WEEK 5: The Tracks, Groups & Clips Windows• Understand the general navigation of tracks, groups and clips windows• Understand how to set up groups for tracks • Apply practical application within Pro Tools — WEEK 5: The Tracks, Groups & Clips Windows
• Understand the general navigation of tracks, groups and clips windows
• Understand how to set up groups for tracks

• Apply practical application within Pro Tools

WEEK 6: The I’s and O’s •Learn track inputs and outputs• Explore basic signal routing• Understand and gain practical application of the I/O window — WEEK 6: The I’s and O’s

•Learn track inputs and outputs
• Explore basic signal routing
• Understand and gain practical application of the I/O window

WEEK 7: The Setup •Learn how to setup gear for recording •Practice level monitoring • Gain hands-on experience from start to finish on setting up for a recording session — WEEK 7: The Setup

•Learn how to setup gear for recording

•Practice level monitoring

• Gain hands-on experience from start to finish on setting up for a recording session

WEEK 8: The Record Button •Learn how to get fully set up in Pro Tools for a recording •Discover how to set inputs and outputs •Gain hands-on experience and practical usage within Pro Tools during an actual recording session — WEEK 8: The Record Button

•Learn how to get fully set up in Pro Tools for a recording

•Discover how to set inputs and outputs

•Gain hands-on experience and practical usage within Pro Tools during an actual recording session

WEEK 9: The Codes •Introduction of MIDI and track production•Learn how to navigate and utilize piano roll editor•Writing in MIDI — WEEK 9: The Codes

•Introduction of MIDI and track production
•Learn how to navigate and utilize piano roll editor
•Writing in MIDI

WEEK 10: The Edits •Learn how to make general edits within Pro Tools•Utilize knowledge from previous lessons to enhance the current session • Learn and identify problem areas in the recording and cleanup previously recorded material — WEEK 10: The Edits

•Learn how to make general edits within Pro Tools
•Utilize knowledge from previous lessons to enhance the current session

• Learn and identify problem areas in the recording and cleanup previously recorded material

COMPLETION OF COURSEAt the end of the 5-week and 10-week course, we provide each student a certificate that indicates the successful completion of our course! However, the goal of our course is not just give out certificates. The TRUE goal of our co… — COMPLETION OF COURSE
At the end of the 5-week and 10-week course, we provide each student a certificate that indicates the successful completion of our course! However, the goal of our course is not just give out certificates. The TRUE goal of our course is to provide each student with the data, tools and knowledge to competently start and operate their own home studio OR know how to come into an existing pro-studio and use it to record and create music. Many of our past students have gone on to build and run their own studio, work for professional recording facilities and even radio stations!

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REQUIREMENTS: Completion of “The Art of Sound Recording” or any basic audio engineer experience. Lap top or computer with Pro Tools.

LENGTH: 5-week course: Five 5-hour sessions once per week for 5 weeks.10-week course: Ten 5-hour sessions once per week for 10 weeks. This course is 1-on-1 so scheduling is flexible and can be tailored to students availability.

PRICE: 5-week course: $3000. 10-week course: $5,000. This course is 1-on-1 so the price reflects a highly specialized curriculum, dedicated studio time and personalized attention to the individual student. Ask about our payment plans!

TO REGISTER: We require a 50% deposit to reserve your seat. There are no additional costs. Classes run year round. Scheduling is flexible for holidays.

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