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Chrissy Tignor

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Berklee

About this Course

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Producing music is an incredibly creative process, and knowing the tools of the trade is essential in order to transmit the musical ideas in your head into the DAW in a creative and uninhibited way.  Whether you have used a computer to create music before, or you have been curious about production for years, this 4-week course will give you an introductory look into the world of Avid Pro Tools and Pro Tools First.

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What you will learn

Identify the various components in the Pro Tools interface and organize session files
Discuss difference between a synthesizer and sampler and know how to use each of them
Record a live performance into Pro Tools
Balance your production mix by adjusting levels, using pan, and applying effects such as EQ, reverb, and compression

Skills you will gain

Music
Music production
MIDI
Pro Tools
Music recording

Flexible deadlines

Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.

Shareable Certificate

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100% online

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Approx. 13 hours to complete

English

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Instructor

Instructor rating

4.91/5 (54 Ratings)

Chrissy Tignor

Associate Professor

Contemporary Writing and Production

33,905 Learners

2 Courses

Offered by

Berklee

Established in 1945, Berklee is at the forefront of contemporary music education, bringing its award-winning curriculum to more than 3.5 million students around the world. Currently comprising Berklee College of Music, Berklee Online, Boston Conservatory at Berklee, Berklee NYC, Berklee Summer Programs, and more, Berklee is shaping the key players of tomorrow’s music industry. With innovative programs in performance, production, business, theater, dance, and more, students come away from their Berklee experience with a professional portfolio, practical job skills, and a strong sense of community.

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Content Rating98%(6,102 ratings)

Week

Week 1

2 hours to complete

Welcome to Pro Tools Basics!

2 hours to complete

2 videos (Total 3 min), 7 readings, 1 quiz

3 hours to complete

Diving In

3 hours to complete

9 videos (Total 41 min), 2 readings, 2 quizzes

Week

Week 2

3 hours to complete

Exploring MIDI and Software Instruments

3 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 34 min), 5 readings, 2 quizzes

Week

Week 3

2 hours to complete

Recording and Manipulating Audio

2 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 38 min), 2 readings, 2 quizzes

Week

Week 4

3 hours to complete

Mixing and Mastering

3 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 43 min), 5 readings, 2 quizzes

Reviews

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TOP REVIEWS FROM PRO TOOLS BASICS

by MPJul 9, 2020

Amazing instructor and lot of knowledge to be gained. One of the best course to learn about any DAW. Specially the mixing and mastering course material was helpful to make the track sound amazing.

by AFSep 11, 2016

Amazing course. I loved each lesson, the examples, the methodology, the teacher is Amazing!!! (Feel like we're friends now!) Very easy to follow exercises and achievable assignments.

by LRSep 14, 2021

I learned how to use ProTools really quickly! Well explained and detailed. After this course, you are ready to create lots and lots with ProTools!

by ABMay 31, 2020

Great course! So easy to follow and learn from Chrissy. Definitely a great way to learn how to use the program and navigate through it in a professional way.

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