AUDIO ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS
Ready to take your music from idea to professional recording? If you're looking to gain a solid understanding in the foundation of audio engineering with professional industry expertise in only a few short months, this is the perfect course for you.
- Course Award: CERTIFICATE
- Start Dates: May 1, Sept 5
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Duration: 3 months / 12 weeks
Mon-Fri 5pm-9pm PST - Delivery: In-class
- Spots Available: 18
Program Outline
Become an Audio Engineering Pro!
In three short but intense months, you’ll learn how to record, edit, master signal processing, and mix, utilizing Pro Tools with proficiency and ease. Our award-winning instructors will teach and mentor you with hands-on learning to introduce you to the fundamental techniques and theory of audio engineering.
At the end of 12 weeks you will go from amateur to professional using industry standard techniques, allowing you to continue on any educational path in the audio industry.
What you can expect:
After successful completion, you can expect to be able to:
- Record, edit, and process audio to professional standards
- Define and describe the nature of audio in the acoustic, analog, and digital realms
- Be confident in using industry standard software, Pro Tools with ease
- Mix audio in both analog and/or digital domains
- Create or enhance recordings using MIDI and other virtual instruments
- Assist on professional studio recording sessions with confidence
Work on real industry gear in professional studios!
With hands-on learning assignments like a 2 song demo, large session setup, a microphone techniques project and more, we guarantee you will learn a variety of recording topics covering everything from microphone techniques to the science of sound and signal flow. You will gain experience in drum editing, pitch correction, and advanced processing techniques. Not to mention mixing and mastering elements that will empower you to present all of your projects in the best possible light.
Did we mention we have 5 professional studios each with a variety of both analog and digital consoles and gear including SSL G Series Console, AWS 900 Console, API The Box Console, Pro Tools, and more. Oh! And you can book any of the studios for your own personal use 5 days a week after your classes. Practice your skills by recording yourself, your friends, the band you saw the night before, whomever you choose! We want you to be in the studios as much as possible to get as much hands-on experience as you can.
Led by Experienced Instructors
Our instructors are first class. They are also passionate about music. Nimbus faculty have won numerous awards and continue to lead in their respective fields. They know how the music industry works and are committed to helping you succeed into your career.
Enter the Music Industry with Confidence
The Introduction to Engineering Certificate course will provide you with the skills needed to confidently enter the audio industry! Whether you want to work in a recording studio, start your own home studio, or take the reigns on a project as the head engineer, or maybe you’re an artist who desperately wants to finally record and mix their own songs with certainty, this is the perfect course for you.
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Admission Requirements
No technical or previous music industry knowledge is required. Our amazing instructors will teach you everything you need to make it as a professional.
Nimbus looks for individuals who love and live music, and have the drive to succeed.
Learn more about our admissions process here
- Have graduated from high school (or equivalent), or be at least 19 years of age.
- Provide a valid piece of government photo identification.
- Attend an interview (in person or virtual) with an Admissions Advisor.
- Supply the names and contact details of 2 references.
Learning Objectives
With a mix of practical and theoretical learning, graduates of this program will possess key skills in their toolbox.
Upon successful completion, you will be able to:
- Record, edit, and process audio to professional standards
- Define and describe the nature of audio in the acoustic, analog, and digital realms
- Be confident in using industry standard software, Pro Tools with ease
- Mix audio in both analog and/or digital domains
- Create or enhance recordings using MIDI and other virtual instruments
- Assist on professional studio recording sessions with confidence
Required Course Materials
Included with tuition
All materials are in English and include a library of textbooks. Additionally, there is a web portal with equipment manuals and e-books.
- Software:
Pro Tools
iLok
Not Included with tuition
- Hardware:
•MacBook Pro (as a minimum) 13” with 8GB Ram and 512 GB HD, recommended to run MacOS 12 or newer
•Apple USB-C to USB Adaptor
•Studio-quality Headphone (not earbuds)
programs start dates
JANUARY | MAY | SEPTEMBER
flexible start dates
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STUDENTS
per intake
Music Production Recording Business
May 1 | Sept 5
Artist Development
MAY 1 | SEPT 5
Audio Engineering Fundamentals
MAY 1 | SEPT 5
Electronic Music Production
online
MAR 15 | MAY 3 | JULY 5 | SEPTEMBER 6
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Land a Job in the music industry
"
I started my moniker, TAILS, at Nimbus when I was a student and the first tracks I put out were projects from class - which got a lot of great hype and good radio play from BBC1 radio and DJs. After graduating, I started playing a ton of shows and making money from my music, enough to quit my “day job”. Nimbus taught me of course all the engineering and production tools, but more than that, it taught me to focus my drive and put in the work."
Spencer Reid, aka TAILS
Alumnus
