A 2-day introduction to studio based music production. Travel through the process of producing a track, from recording a song to mastering. Work with music production software Pro Tools guided by skilled industry practitioners and gain a valuable practical insight into the music production process.
Day 1 You will work with professional musicians to record all the key elements of a song; drums, bass, guitar, keyboards and vocals. Throughout the process you will be taught basic microphone techniques, gain structure, signal flow and recording to Pro Tools.
Day 2 You will work with the material you recorded on day 1 to create your own mix and master of the track. Using industry standard Pro Tools software you will be taught basic mixing skills; balancing tracks, panning, applying effects and other techniques. Upon completion you will be able to take your mix with you, and it will be also be uploaded to Soundcloud to share with the world!
About the trainers
Ronnie Gilmour has worked as a Music Technology educator for over ten years, having spent his early career working between live and studio environments. An Avid certified Pro Tools instructor, he continues to work professionally as a musician and sound engineer alongside his teaching activities.
A keen musician and experienced sound engineer, Clark Neville has almost ten years experience of teaching production and recording techniques to the highest level. He has developed and delivered advanced recording training to hundreds of up and coming engineers across the country whilst still finding time to continually develop his own professional practice.
Who is this workshop for?
Individuals and businesses involved in film and broadcast, animation, gaming, interactive media and music technologies across the western seaboard of Scotland, Republic of Ireland and most of Northern Ireland.
This is a free programme, award recipients must have an address within the following territories: Western seaboard of Scotland – Lochaber; Skye & Lochalsh; Arran Cumbrae; Argyll & Bute; East Ayrshire & North Ayrshire Mainland; South Ayrshire; Dumfries & Galloway NI, excluding greater Belfast; Six border counties of the Republic of Ireland – Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Louth, Monaghan and Sligo.
How to apply:
Please email rosie.crerar@uws.ac.uk by Tuesday 2nd December, and an application form will be issued for completion. Please title your email Music Production Application Request.
For more information please contact:
University of the West of Scotland
Ayr Campus, Beech Grove
Ayr
Ayrshire
KA8 OSR
http://http://thehoneycomb.net/events/introduction-to-music-production