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Adult and Community Learning

NEW Introduction to Music Recording: Thu 19:00-21:00 - Register Your Interest (Spring Start)

Mode of study

Part Time

Fee

£96.00

Entry requirements

Students need to have a basic level of English.

Teaching staff

A skilled teacher

Course Code

CL289A1E

Duration

5-weeks

Location

Welwyn Garden City Campus

Awarding body

Generic award - no awarding body

Assessment

You will be assessed through the successful completion of practical activities throughout the course.

About the course

Ever wondered how professional recordings are created? This exciting, hands-on introduction will take you behind the scenes of a working recording studio, giving you the opportunity to learn essential recording and mixing techniques using state-of-the-art studio equipment and industry-standard software. Perfect for musicians, singers, songwriters, podcasters, content creators and complete beginners, this practical course will guide you through every stage of the recording process. You'll learn how microphones, mixing desks, and recording software work together to capture great sound, while gaining hands-on experience with Logic Pro and the Allen & Heath QU-24 digital mixing desk. You'll develop practical skills in studio setup, microphone placement, headphone mixes, recording live guitar and vocal performances, and managing audio files. The course also introduces the fundamentals of mixing, including EQ, levels, compression, reverb, and effects, giving you the confidence to transform raw recordings into polished productions.

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Materials to be provided by the learners: TBC

Please contact us to find out if you require any specific equipment for this particular course.

You will be assessed through the successful completion of practical activities throughout the course.