PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Mix Class: ADVANCED* was designed for intermediate and experienced audio engineers who want further their mixing knowledge and experience in the genres of ROCK, INDIE, ALTERNATIVE by training under the guise of a full-time mix engineer. As a student, you will learn what is expected in a modern rock mix, what tools are needed to do the perfect mix and how to fully utilize a real SSL console - the industry standard analog mixing console for all genres of modern music. Not only will you be taught by an industry experienced instructor who mixes 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 mix radio ready music!

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

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Understand and utilize all of the gear and techniques that professional mix engineers use on their best work.

  • Analyze some of the greatest mixes of all time, dissect the elements that helped make these songs masterpieces and then physically apply these concepts in our best mixing room.

  • Learn the secrets of what the big league mix engineers do that amateurs are lacking.

  • Gain the skills to effectively mix to modern standards via hands-on experience.

  • Discover what it's sonically like to work in an ideal control room as if you're hearing sound for the first time.

 

HIGHLY EXPERIENCED INSTRUCTOR

With decades of experience and know-how behind numerous consoles in the world of Rock, Pop, Indie, Metal, Jazz, Acoustic, and much more, instructor, Mike Johnson, will teach you advanced mixing concepts.

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. 

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HANDS-ON APPLICATION

When it comes to working as an audio engineer, 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 the software, hardware, consoles, microphones, gear, and equipment - while teachers who know the ins and outs of all the gear are there to guide each student through it!

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REASONABLE TUITION

At the reasonable rate of $5000, our programs offer a modern, hands-on education in audio engineering 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.

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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!

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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 allows for a low stress environment and the opportunity to personalize conversations and assignments.

8-WEEK COURSE SYLLABUS

CLASS 1: Room Acoustics, Monitors, and Sonic Referencing. • Learn the fundamentals of sound including the human ear and speakers • Understand the importance of acoustics and how to be cause over sound • Discover what experienced ears are listenin…

CLASS 1: Room Acoustics, Monitors, and Sonic Referencing.

• Learn the fundamentals of sound including the human ear and speakers

• Understand the importance of acoustics and how to be cause over sound

• Discover what experienced ears are listening for

CLASS 2: Mixing consoles, compressors, EQs. • Learn the advanced functions & capabilities of the SSL Console • Understand the varieties of outboard gear (EQs, compressors. etc) and how they're best utilized• Get to know signal flow and gain st…

CLASS 2: Mixing consoles, compressors, EQs.

• Learn the advanced functions & capabilities of the SSL Console

• Understand the varieties of outboard gear (EQs, compressors. etc) and how they're best utilized

• Get to know signal flow and gain staging

CLASS 3: Mixing Drums & Rhythm Section• Learn what makes drums sound exciting in modern music• Experience the transformation of flat boring, lifeless drums to a punchy, powerful sound • Understand how to take the organic tracks and make them so…

CLASS 3: Mixing Drums & Rhythm Section

• Learn what makes drums sound exciting in modern music

• Experience the transformation of flat boring, lifeless drums to a punchy, powerful sound

• Understand how to take the organic tracks and make them sound polished without compromising the original performance

CLASS 4: Mixing Lead Vocals and Backgrounds • Analyze what makes hit vocals sound so amazing • Learn the tools and tricks to make the lead vocal sit right in the mix • Make background vocals fit around the lead

CLASS 4: Mixing Lead Vocals and Backgrounds

• Analyze what makes hit vocals sound so amazing

• Learn the tools and tricks to make the lead vocal sit right in the mix

• Make background vocals fit around the lead

CLASS 5: Final Mixing and Mastering • Experience the transformation from raw tracks to a polished mix • Learn to make the studio mix sound radio ready• Discover the methods used to complete an industry standard mix

CLASS 5: Final Mixing and Mastering

• Experience the transformation from raw tracks to a polished mix

• Learn to make the studio mix sound radio ready

• Discover the methods used to complete an industry standard mix

CLASS 6: Student Mixing• Prepare the tracks for mixing• Set up workflow on analog & digital gear• Apply mixing techniques from previous lessons

CLASS 6: Student Mixing

• Prepare the tracks for mixing

• Set up workflow on analog & digital gear

• Apply mixing techniques from previous lessons

CLASS 7: Mix Tweaks • Compare mix to references • Make final adjustments • Master final mix for consumer playback

CLASS 7: Mix Tweaks

• Compare mix to references

• Make final adjustments

• Master final mix for consumer playback

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITYAfter successful completion of our course, students automatically qualify for an internship! Much like the music industry internships you would find in major studios throughout New York, Los Angeles and Nashville, our interns a…

CLASS 8: Practical

•Apply all of the data learned from Classes 1-7 to fully edit, blend, finalize and mix a track within a 10-hour session.

COMPLETION OF COURSEAt the end of the 7-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 p…

COMPLETION OF COURSE

At the end of the 8-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!

MORE INFORMATION

REQUIREMENTS: Completion of “The Art of Sound Recording” or any basic audio engineer training program, pro or semi-pro recording and/or mixing experience.

LENGTH: 8 consecutive weeks: Eight 5-hour sessions once per week for 8 weeks. This course is 1-on-1 so scheduling is flexible and can be tailored to students availability.

PRICE: $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.  The balance is required by the start date of the course. There are no additional costs. Ask us about payment plans.

Classes run year round. Scheduling is flexible for holidays.

COUNTDOWN TO OUR NEXT CLASS: ONGOING ADMISSIONS

 

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