Audio Engineering
This training program prepares students for a career in the audio engineering profession. Students learn to apply their technical knowledge and skills to the production of sound recordings as finished products or as components of film/video, broadcast, live, or mixed media productions.
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The program includes instruction in the equipment operation of sound equipment, and maintenance, audio editing, audio recording, audio mixing, sound engineering, beat-making, record production, and working with producers, editors, directors, artists, and production managers.
What You'll Learn
Audio Recording & Editing
Digital Signal Flow
Fundamentals of Programming
Microphone Techniques
Mixing & Mastering Techniques
Vocal Production
Sound Design
Studio Equipment & Software
Studio Etiquette
What You Get
ProTools Certification + College Credits
Completion of this program allows you to test for your ProTools 101 & 110 Certification. This certification allows you to earn COLLEGE CREDITS for your learning.
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VALUED AT $2250
Laptop & Headphones
Each student in the program will receive their own laptop and headphones to ensure they can work on their own outside of the studio.​
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VALUED AT $1550
Protools Subscription
One full year of Pro Tools Subscription gives you access to the interface allowing you to continue your craft and build your library.​
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VALUED AT $1200
What makes us different
Hands-on Training
One of the main differences in our audio engineering program is the hands-on training we provide by working side-by-side with an active producer in the industry. This hands-on training gives you industry insight into tips and tricks and the opportunity to contribute to working on projects with some of your favorite musicians.
Job Placement
Upon completion of the program, we will help you find job placement opportunities in your desired field. We won't leave you high and dry. We will work with you hand in hand while you start your career in the audio engineering field.
Learn on State-of-the-Art Equipment
Our studio equipment includes: Neve1073, Avalon 737, API, Lunchbox, LA 610, AMS Neve BCM10/2 Mk2 32-Channel Console, Neumann U149, Sony C-800
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Compressors- LA2A, Tube Tech, Empirical Labs
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Community & Collaboration
At DISTRKCT you have access to a group of students, including current and past students, to collaborate with. Whether you are the artist, the engineer, the producer, or the vocal arranger- the community we provide gives you an experience like no other.
Taught by
Joseph ‘Jo Blaq’ Macklin is a multi-platinum, Grammy award-nominated music producer, songwriter, engineer, and vocal arranger.
Jo is still an active and sought out producer in the music industry working with artists such as Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Anita Baker, Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, Cruz Beckum, Mario, Big Sean, B5, Chris Brown, 98 Degrees, Jasmine V, Next, Kendrick Lamar, B. Smyth, Evan Ross, Jordin Sparks, Shaunice, and others.
Flexible Learning for your schedule
01.
1 Month Accelerated Program
Monday- Friday
3-4 Hours per day
02.
2 Month Fast Paced Program
Monday- Friday
2-3 Hours per day
03.
4 Month Traditional Program
Monday- Friday
1.5 Hours per day