Pro Tools Core

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DAW Core Skills

Workflow and navigation in your DAW of choice

Mondays, 6 PM Pacific | 9 PM Eastern | 2 AM UK

Mar 2, 2026 - May 4, 2026

10 x 2hr Classes

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$705.00

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Training for Pro Tools and Beyond

This course takes beatmakers through the essential operations of this revolutionary platform. For decades, Pro Tools has been described as the industry standard for recording and production. Understanding the layout, the tools, and the workflow of this powerful piece of software will prepare you for everything that our other courses offer. This course lays the mechanical foundation on which beatmakers will build essential skills. The course is taught by experts who know the ins and outs of the platform. Take this (or one of the other Core Skills) to get started in music production, or if you already know your way around another DAW and want to expand your toolbox.

Key Concepts

Basic Navigation
Primary Windows & Functions
Asset Management & Deployment (MIDI, Loops, Audio, etc.)
Manipulation and Editing of Assets
Recording & Playback Workflow
Session Organization
Tempo Operations
Song & Loop Building Techniques
Essential Signal Flow
Rendering and Exporting

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Apr 2, 2026 – May 5, 2026 Tuesdays, Thursdays, 4 PM Pacific | 7 PM Eastern | 12 AM UK

Building This Class

DAW Core Skills

Workflow and navigation in your DAW of choice

Tuesdays, Thursdays, 4 PM Pacific | 7 PM Eastern | 12 AM UK

Apr 2, 2026 - May 5, 2026

10 x 2hr Classes

Choose Your DAW:

Are you a current BKS resident?

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$620.00

* This price includes 2 months required BKS Residency

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Jul 12, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026 Sundays, 10 AM Pacific | 1 PM Eastern | 6 PM UK

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DAW Core Skills

Workflow and navigation in your DAW of choice

Sundays, 10 AM Pacific | 1 PM Eastern | 6 PM UK

Jul 12, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026

20 x 1hr Classes

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$875.00

* This price includes 5 months required BKS Residency

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Office Hours Weekly. Ask questions, get help, and connect. Included with residency. Production Gym Weekly. Production breakdown of your favorite songs. Included with residency. Theory Gym Weekly. Morning music theory workout. Included with residency. Ear Training Weekly. Test your ears and discuss — music, mixing, and more. Included with residency. Instrument Gym Weekly. Practice and workout on instruments. Included with residency. Weekly Beat Review Weekly. Listen to Beat Challenge song ideas together. Included with residency.

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What Students Say

One of the greatest, most fun classes I have taken. They open my mind to the possibilities of music

—Alex, San Marcos, CA

Awesome interactive/ accessable class, Nathan really cares and has a great way of teaching.

—Em, Portland, OR

Took a class recently with Nathan and he’s a fantastic instructor. His kindness, openness to questions, and knowledge of music is truly phenomenal. I highly recommend this school for anyone who wants to be a great music producer!

—J, Brooklyn, NY

Incredible value in every class. It’s a super fun and engaging way to learn, with excellent instructors and a supportive community. Can’t recommend Beat Kitchen enough if you want to learn any aspect of music production!

—Johanna, Toronto, Canada

Took a class on Acoustics and Harmonics which blew my mind. This class together with a Chord class also by Beat Kitchen opened up how I think not only about the science behind sound, but also the chordal/harmonic relationships that inform

—Matthew, Los Angeles, CA

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