Mentoring & Guidence
All are tutors are industry professionals currently working in their respective fields. Using their insider knowledge, and drawing from previous experiences, they are able to provide advice and guidance that is current, correct, and personal.
Project Development
We recognise that starting your first project can be an overwhelming task, During our project management sessions, you will learn how to structure and plan your ideas, create budget plans/apply for funding, create task sheets, plan timelines and set achievable goals. We will work alongside you throughout this process and use our industry connections to bring your projects to life!
Sound Design & Music Production
Our approach centres around teaching you the fundamentals of creative practice. This will allow you to absorb all the information we give you with an open mind and use creative methods to explore the topics you’re interested in.
The new creative mindset that you develop through working with us, not only helps you to improve as a producer/sound designer, but also encourages you to think outside the box and adapt less-conventional working methods into your practice.
Music Production
- How to use specific software such as: Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Reaper, and Pro-Tools.
- Contemporary Production Techniques
- Genre-Specific Production Techniques
- Sound Design for specific instruments, ie. Designing a Bass sound or specific synth sound.
- The fundamentals of Reverb, Compression, and EQ.
- Automation
- Analysing & Critical Listening Techniques
- Vocal Processing Techniques
- Vocal Comping
- Beat Making
Sound Design For Media
- How to enhance moods and feelings with sound.
- Sound Effect (SFX) Creation
- Foley Sound Design
- Building Atmospheres and Ambiences
- Creative Sound Design methods using organic source material.
CReative Composition
- Genre-Specific Composition Techniques
- Using creative methods and outside sources in your compositions; such as field recordings, etc.
Audio-Post Production
- Dialogue Editing
- Track Laying
- Foley
- Syncing audio to video
- Creating Ambiences
Recording & Mixing
We teach recording & mixing predominantly through one-to-one, in-person sessions, and group workshops. We have a professional recording studio based in Bristol where all our lesson will take place.
Throughout your time with us, you will learn sophisticated recording and mixing techniques tailored to your own learning goals. Once you feel ready, we invite professional musicians to the studio for you to record!
With our guidance, you can plan, engineer, and execute your own recording sessions, allowing you to gain real industry experience to add to your CV.
Recording Techniques
- Microphone Placement
- Polar Patterns
- Using a Mixing Desk
- Setting up and planning a recording session.
- Project Management
- Instrument-Specific Techniques
- Creative Microphone Techniques
Mixing Techniques
- Mixing Fundamentals
- Spectral Balance
- How to use Compression and EQ when mixing.
- Reverb Techniques
- Volume and Panning
- Narrative and Story-Telling
- Corrective Mixing Solutions – ie. Making a mix sound less muddy.
Live Performance
We host a mix of workshops and interactive sessions covering all aspects of software and hardware integration in live performance. We have specific tutors who specialise in these topics and offer one-to-one sessions tailored to your needs. Get in touch for more information!
Ableton Live Looping
Dj-ing
Synchronizing Live Shows
Audio-Visual Performance
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Email your contact details along with a brief description of what you’re interested in learning. We’ll be in touch for a chat!