Music Producer Professional Certificate

Follow your dreams and start training for a career in music production today! Future Rhythm's Music Producer Professional Certificate is specifically designed to teach you all the skills necessary to jump start your career as a music producer, engineer, or audio professional. All classes are taught by working professionals who know the industry and are committed to training you in the latest production techniques and workflows. The MPPC includes courses in digital audio concepts, Pro Tools, music theory, audio engineering, mixing, and music production, the Music Producer Professional Certificate provides students with real-world knowledge, techniques, and industry recognized certifications from Digidesign and Waves.

Required Classes

• Intro to Digital Audio & Music Theory: 2-day class
• Basics of Recording & Engineering: 2-day class
• Pro Tools 101: 2-day class
• Pro Tools 110: 3-day class
• Pro Tools 201: 2-day class
• Pro Tools 210M: 3-day class
• Mixing Fundamentals with Waves: 3-day class
• Producing with Reason: 2-day class

Citation of Textbooks (all included)

• Digital Audio Essentials
• Berklee Music Theory: Book 1
• Practical Recording Techniques: 4th Edition
• Pro Tools 101: 3rd Edition
• Pro Tools 110: 3rd Edition
• Pro Tools 201: 3rd Edition
• Pro Tools 210M: 3rd Edition
• Waves Certification Bundle Tutorial Guide
• Teaching Music with Reason

Successful students will be able to

• Understand Music Components of a Digital Studio
• Differentiate Sound File Formats
• Understand Digital Audio Terminology
• Understand Notes, Pitch, Rhythms, Scales, Key Signatures, and Chords
• Differentiate Microphone and Cable Types
• Understand Signal Flow
• Prepare for Recording Sessions
• Grasp Microphone Techniques
• Use Pro Tools
• Understand the Pro Tools File System, Navigation, and Display
• Understand the Differences Between Pro Tools Workstations
• Manage Pro Tools Sessions
• Record, Edit, Mix, Process, and Deliver Audio Using a Variety of Methods
• Use Fades, Signal Processing Plug-ins, and Automation
• Work with MIDI Tools
• Building Rhythm, Harmony, and Melody
• Programming Patterns and Working with Loops
• Developing Musical Concepts and Ideas
• Use EQ to Blend & Balance a Mix
• Use Compressors and Limiters to Control Dynamics
• Use Reverb and Delay to Create Mix Depth and Dimension

*For More Details on the Topics Covered & Taught, See Individual Class.

Exam Requirements for Certification

Upon successful completion of these classes, the student will qualify to take computer class exams for all the classes, except for Producing with Reason in which the student turns in a project submission. Once these exams are passed, the student will have earned a Music Producer Professional Certificate, and 2 industry certificates, one as a Digidesign Pro Tools Music Production Operator and the other as a certified Waves Professional. Exams are scheduled by appointment once required classes are completed. Exam fees may apply.

Class Length

19 days
(152 course hours)

Prerequisites

Basic Computer Skills Required.

Next Start Date

June 2nd, 2008

Complete As Early As

July 30th, 2008

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Equipment

Each student will be provided with a computer workstation for use during lecture/demonstration time. A Pro Tools Workstation which consists of a computer (Mac or PC) Pro Tools Software, Digidesign Hardware (LE or HD) various computer plug-ins including Reason and Waves, a MIDI Controller, and Headphones are provided for use during all Pro Tools, Mixing, and Reason classes. A Pro Tools HD system will be provided and may be shared by up to 2 students for exercise projects in the 200 class series.