Music Producer Professional Certificate

Follow your dreams and start training for a career in music production today! Future Rhythm's Music Producer Professional Certificate is specifically designed to teach you all the skills necessary to jump start your career as a music producer, engineer, or audio professional. All classes are taught by working professionals who know the industry and are committed to training you in the latest production techniques and workflows. The MPPC includes courses in digital audio concepts, Pro Tools, mixing, and music production, the Music Producer Professional Certificate provides students with real-world knowledge, techniques, and industry recognized certifications from Digidesign and Waves.

Required Classes

• Pro Tools 101
• Pro Tools 110
• Pro Tools 201
• Pro Tools 210M
• Producing with Reason
• Mixing Fundamentals with Waves

Citation of Textbooks

• Reason 4 Power!
• Pro Tools 101: 4th Edition
• Pro Tools 110: 4th Edition
• Pro Tools 201: 4th Edition
• Pro Tools 210M: 4th Edition
• Waves Certification Bundle Tutorial Guide

Successful students will be able to

• Prepare for Recording Sessions
• Use Pro Tools
• Understand the Pro Tools File System, Navigation, and Display
• Understand the Differences Between Pro Tools Workstations
• Manage Pro Tools Sessions
• Record, Edit, Mix, Process, and Deliver Audio Using a Variety of Methods
• Use Fades, Signal Processing Plug-ins, and Automation
• Work with MIDI Tools
• Building Rhythm, Harmony, and Melody
• Programming Patterns and Working with Loops
• Developing Musical Concepts and Ideas
• Use EQ to Blend & Balance a Mix
• Use Compressors and Limiters to Control Dynamics
• Use Reverb and Delay to Create Mix Depth and Dimension

*For More Details on the Topics Covered & Taught, See Individual Class.

Exam Requirements for Certification

Upon successful completion of these classes, the student will qualify to take computer class exams for most classes. Once these exams are passed, the student will have earned a Music Producer Professional Certificate, and 2 industry certificates, one as a Avid (Digidesign) Pro Tools Music Production Operator and the other as a certified Waves Professional. Exams are scheduled by appointment once required classes are completed. Exam fees may apply.

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Standard Class Length

15 days
(120 course hours)

Private Training Length

8 days
(60 course hours)

Prerequisites

Basic Computer Skills Required.

Next Start Date

September 9th, 2010

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Equipment

Each student will be provided with a computer workstation for use during lecture/demonstration time. A Pro Tools Workstation which consists of a computer, Pro Tools Software, Digidesign Hardware (LE or HD) various computer plug-ins including Reason and Waves, a MIDI Controller, and Headphones are provided for use during all Pro Tools, Mixing, and Reason classes. A Pro Tools HD system will be provided and may be shared by up to 2 students for exercise projects in the 200 class series.