NOW ENROLLING FOR FEB 2023! Whether you want to produce your own music or help others with theirs, you will gain the necessary skills and experience to create high quality, professional audio productions through our audio engineering program. With home studios blossoming in the digital age, this is the perfect time to jump in on new opportunities. We’ll cover a wide foundation of audio fundamentals, AVID Pro Tools Training and Certification, Ableton Live, music production, editing, mixing, mastering as well as business and industry training. Level 1 can be taken on its own, but also serves as the prerequisite for those who wish to continue onto Audio Engineering Level 2 and gain the full studio training experience in person.
Audio Engineering, Music Production, Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Digital Recording, Editing and Mixing, Mastering, Microphone Techniques, Business and Industry Skills and more.
Audio Engineering
Music Production
SRA Pro Tools Certification
Ableton Live
Digital Editing and Mixing
Production Based Ear Training
Effects, Automation, MIDI, and Loop Based Production
Into to Mastering
Microphone Techniques
Audio Engineering Level 1
Duration
Class Size
Apps Due
Classes Begin
Class Format
SRA Certification
Classes are held twice weekly, 3 hrs/ea (typically Monday and Thursday evenings) in a live-virtual format. Our structure includes discussion, demonstration, in-class exercises and independent project work with personalized feedback. Students also receive a replay link for each class so they can revisit any material they find helpful to watch again.
SRA instructors are highly experienced audio professionals who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience. As studio owners, engineers and music producers ourselves, we bring a unique perspective on techniques and the industry like only the insiders can.
By electing to keep our class sizes small (maximum 12 students) we naturally have the time and availability for Q&A and mentorship throughout every class. Each student also receives two, private one on one mixing sessions with an instructor for even more personalized evaluation and guidance.
SRA accepts applications on a “rolling” or first come basis, so early submissions are encouraged. The process entails an application form, a written essay, references, a recent transcript and a couple elective components such as letters of recommendation and work samples if available. The final step is an informal interview. A $75 processing fee will be due at the time of submission and all applicants will be notified in writing within 30 days if they have been accepted. Have questions? Check out our blog post on Application FAQ's for helpful tips and information.
Previous experience or prerequisite training in audio is not a requirement, however, background in music, music theory and/or experience playing musical instruments are very helpful building blocks, and are both highly encouraged and ultimately preferred. Our advice for individuals without any experience playing a musical instrument yet is to start now, and gain at least one year of dedicated daily practice. Piano is a great foundation. Experiment with composition, play music with other people and most of all have fun!
Our Audio Engineering Level 2 course is an opportunity for students to learn hands-on in our legendary Seattle studio, Orbit Audio. Students may apply for Level 2 after successful completion of it's prerequisite , Audio Engineering Level 1 or if they have already gained an equivalent training/experience elsewhere.