Certificate Weekend Course in Audio Engineering and Music Production
About
Sound and music are the most primordial form of human expression. A better understanding of the nuances of this most powerful form of expression can empower the pursuer of this art with a great skill set. A skill set that not only gives one the ability to create more powerful sonic imagery but also enhances creative expression. The approach in instruction for these classes is practical and technique oriented, keeping the end objective in mind.
Skills Developed
- Better understanding of the building blocks of sound and music
- Ability to better express musical and sonic ideas
- Developing a practical approach towards the tools used in creating and producing music
- Using the software to stretch ideas creatively
- Better appreciation for applications of sound and music in all aspects of production
Curriculum
- Recording techniques
- Basics of sound and acoustics
- Microphone types and techniques
- Digital Audio Basics and DAW (Digital Audio Workstation)
- Live Project
- Music production
- Music theory
- MIDI, software sequencers, synthesizers and DAW
- Dynamic processers and their creative use in production
- Live project
- Music production
- Elements of a mix session
- Mixing on a DAW
- Basics of mastering
- Live project
Facilitators
Gaurav Chintamani
A trained sound engineer from SAE, Chennai, Gaurav owns Quarter Note Studios (www.quarternotestudios.net, New Delhi, 2006). He has been composing and producing music / audio for various projects, ranging from documentaries, ad-jingles, corporate and short films, TV shows and theatre. Over the years he has also worked with various bands in the capacity of a producer, recording and mixing engineer. Also a seasoned musician, he is the bass player for Advaita, (www.advaitaonline.net) one of the most respected bands in the country today.
Admission & Fees
Seats- Limited
Course begins - October, 2011.
NOTE: All participants will be intimated of the exact date the course
Duration
2 Months (48 Hours across 16 Sessions)
Classes
Twice a week (Saturday and Sunday)
Fees
Registration Fee – INR 500/-
Course Fee - INR 35,000/-
