Pro Tools Core
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
Prerequisites: None. This is the starting point.
What's next? Mixing and Synthesis Tools — the effects, synthesis, and mixing vocabulary that applies across every DAW.
Already a resident? Just the class fee above. Non-residents add Residency at $85/mo. This 20-hour class typically runs 1–5 months of residency ($85–$425) depending on cohort pace. Total: $535–$875. Final price set with the next cohort.
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The more times you select, the more likely we are to build a class that works for you.
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