PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Mix Class: INTERMEDIATE* was designed for semi-experienced audio engineers who want to develop their abilities as mix engineers in modern music in the genres of POP, HIP HOP, R&B, ACOUSTIC. Students gain hands-on experience learning the process of taking recorded tracks and blending them using various processes such as EQ, compression and reverb while also utilizing other tricks of the trade. 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 mixing software and hardware as well as studio signal flow, common mixing techniques, and synchronization focusing on what will make your mix stand apart.
Learn specialized techniques and choice pieces of gear to maximize the sound of any track or instrument within the mix whilst maintaining cohesiveness for said mix.
Delve into key mixing techniques from other industry standard songs and know when to effectively use them.
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 Pop, Indie, Hip Hop, R&B, Metal, Jazz, Acoustic, and much more, instructor, Steven Clark, will teach you basic mixing concepts for your song to become radio ready in a home or pro studio!

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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.

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

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!

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!

REASONABLE TUITION

At our reasonable rates listed below, 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.

5-WEEK COURSE SYLLABUS

WEEK 1: Set up, Workflow & Theory • Learn how to set up Pro Tools for mixing • Develop and apply the ideal analog & console workflow • Understand the importance of reference mixes and learn mixing theory — WEEK 1: Set up, Workflow & Theory

• Learn how to set up Pro Tools for mixing

• Develop and apply the ideal analog & console workflow

• Understand the importance of reference mixes and learn mixing theory

WEEK 2: Equalization • Learn the various types of equalization • Understand usage theory of equalization • Apply theory with practical application of equalization on our analog console — WEEK 2: Equalization

• Learn the various types of equalization

• Understand usage theory of equalization

• Apply theory with practical application of equalization on our analog console

WEEK 3: Compression• Learn the various types of compression one could use in a mix session• Understand how to apply compression to different songs and genres • Apply theory with practical application of compression on our analog console — WEEK 3: Compression
• Learn the various types of compression one could use in a mix session
• Understand how to apply compression to different songs and genres

• Apply theory with practical application of compression on our analog console

CLASS 4: Time Based Effects / Reverbs & Delays •Understand the history and the benefits of using effects, reverb and delays • Learn the theory of application of effects, reverb, and delays • Gain hands-on experience and practical usage within… — CLASS 4: Time Based Effects / Reverbs & Delays

•Understand the history and the benefits of using effects, reverb and delays

• Learn the theory of application of effects, reverb, and delays

• Gain hands-on experience and practical usage within Pro Tools

CLASS 5: Full Mixdown/Hands-On Mixing •Set-up session for mixing from scratch•Utilize knowledge from previous lessons to mix down a full song • Learn and identify problem areas in the mix and how to correct — CLASS 5: Full Mixdown/Hands-On Mixing

•Set-up session for mixing from scratch
•Utilize knowledge from previous lessons to mix down a full song

• Learn and identify problem areas in the mix and how to correct

10-WEEK COURSE SYLLABUS

WEEK 1: Mixing Set up & Workflow • Learn how to set up Pro Tools for mixing • Develop and apply the ideal analog & console workflow • Discover session optimization for mixing and recall — WEEK 1: Mixing Set up, Workflow & Mixing Theory

• Learn how to set up Pro Tools for mixing
• Learn what makes a good mix

• Develop and apply the ideal analog & console workflow

• Discover session optimization for mixing and recall

WEEK 2: Mixing Theory• Learn what makes a good mix • Experience working in a stereo field • Study various mixes from different genres • Explore the importance of reference mixes — WEEK 2: Mixing Theory Cont. & Room Acoustics

• Experience working in a stereo field & study various mixes from different genres

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

•Discover the ideal monitoring for the room and explore optimal speakers & placement for mixing

WEEK 3: Room Acoustics and Monitoring• Understand the importance of acoustics and how to be cause over sound •Discover the ideal monitoring for the room you’re mixing in • Explore optimal speakers & placement for mixing — WEEK 3: Equalization Part I

• Learn the various types of equalization

• Understand usage theory of equalization

• Apply theory with practical application of equalization on our analog console

WEEK 4: Equalization • Learn the various types of equalization • Understand usage theory of equalization • Apply theory with practical application of equalization on our analog console — WEEK 4: Equalization Part II

• Utilize various types of equalization continued from Week 3

• Apply theory with practical application in Pro Tools

• Apply theory with practical application of equalization on our analog console

WEEK 5: Compression Part I• Learn the various types of compression one could use in a mix session• Understand how to apply compression to different songs and genres • Apply theory with practical application of compression on our analog console — WEEK 5: Compression Part I
• Learn the various types of compression one could use in a mix session
• Understand how to apply compression to different songs and genres

• Apply theory with practical application of compression on our analog console

WEEK 6: Compression Part II •Identify other dynamic processing uses •Gain hands-on practical experience with side chain compression, gating, multi band compression, and de-essing — WEEK 6: Compression Part II

•Identify other dynamic processing uses

•Gain hands-on practical experience with side chain compression, gating, multi band compression, and de-essing

WEEK 7: Time Based Effects / Reverbs & Delays •Understand the history and the benefits of using effects, reverb and delays • Learn the theory of application of effects, reverb, and delays • Gain hands-on experience and practical usage within … — WEEK 7: Time Based Effects / Reverbs & Delays

•Understand the history and the benefits of using effects, reverb and delays

• Learn the theory of application of effects, reverb, and delays

• Gain hands-on experience and practical usage within Pro Tools

WEEK 8: Other FX and Harmonic Processing• Dive into modulation effects and learn when to use them• Exploring specialty effects • Learn how to apply harmonic saturation to enhance a sound while also respecting the sound — WEEK 8: Other FX and Harmonic Processing
• Dive into modulation effects and learn when to use them
• Exploring specialty effects

• Learn how to apply harmonic saturation to enhance a sound while also respecting the sound

WEEK 9: Mastering: Start of Full Mix Down •Start of the full mix down procedure•Apply the knowledge of previous lessons•Learn and identify problem areas in the mix and how to correct•Understand how to save a recall — WEEK 9: Mastering: Start of Full Mix Down

•Start of the full mix down procedure
•Apply the knowledge of previous lessons
•Learn and identify problem areas in the mix and how to correct
•Understand how to save a recall

WEEK 10: The Mix Down• Gain hands-on experience pulling up recall• Continue where we left off on previous week to complete the final mix down — WEEK 10: The Mix Down
• Gain hands-on experience pulling up recall
• Continue where we left off on previous week to complete the final mix down

COMPLETION OF COURSEAt the end of the 5-week and 10-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 co… — COMPLETION OF COURSE
At the end of the 5-week and 10-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!

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REQUIREMENTS: Completion of “The Art of Sound Recording” or any basic audio engineer or mixing experience.

LENGTH: 5-week course: Five 5-hour sessions once per week for 5 weeks.10-week course: Ten 5-hour sessions once per week for 10 weeks. This course is 1-on-1 so scheduling is flexible and can be tailored to students availability.

PRICE: 5-week course: $3000. 10-week course: $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. There are no additional costs. Classes run year round. Scheduling is flexible for holidays.

Classes run year round. Scheduling is flexible for holidays.