Pro Tools Class | Los Angeles
Pro Tools Course
Pro Tools, trusted by top audio pros and artists, powers nearly every major music, film, and TV production. Its universal appeal and format lets you collaborate with studios worldwide. In our 24-hour Private Pro Tools Course, expert instructors guide you to record, edit and produce professional tracks using this iconic DAW.
Getting Started
- →Software installation, toolkits, iLoks & licenses
- →Avid hardware and other compatible interfaces
- →Launching Pro Tools & session start up
- →File format, bit depth & sampling rate tips
- →Pro Tools file structure and file management
- →Edit & mix window introductions
Advanced Editing Techniques
- →Clip based gain and automation
- →Pencil tool, TCE (Time Compression Expansion Tool)
- →Strip silence and tab to transient and consolidating clips
- →Repeating and duplicating clips
- →MONO, stereo and panning
- →Overview and automation for plugins and effects
Workflow
- →Edit window orientation
- →Importing audio, creating and track arranging tips
- →Edit modes - all about Slip, Spot, Shuffle & Grid
- →Multi-tool (Trimmer, Grabber, Selector)
- →Transport window - tempo, pre & post roll count off
- →Grid and nudge values
Recording Techniques and Introduction to Sound Design
- →Balancing, introduction to the art of mixing. Group tracks and advanced uses of routing
- →Introduction to sound waves, frequency, and amplitude
- →The recording patch in detail, introduction to gain structure
- →EQ and compression for recording
- →Foldback, headphone mixes, and latency
- →Digital, analog, sampling rate and bit-rate explained
- →Microphones overview and stereo miking techniques
- →Recording specific aspects of Ableton
- →Compiling audio takes
Samples & Loops
- →Creating drum loops in Pro Tools
- →MIDI controllers and editing MIDI
- →Printing software Instruments
- →Master Fader, VU and peak meters
- →Beat Detective - time correct live drums
- →Exporting audio, bouncing mixes and dithering
The Final Product
- →Preparing your session for mix-down
- →Consolidating audio and cleaning up your session
- →Exporting MP3s and Editing METADATA
- →Mixing techniques for post production, including film & TV
- →Key command shortcuts’ review
- →0dbfs and digital clipping
Who is this course for?
- →Aspiring Engineers & Producers ready to dive into music production and build a strong foundation in Pro Tools
- →Vocal Producers & Songwriters looking to acquire lightning fast vocal editing skills
- →Composers, Voice over and Post professionals looking to master a streamlined workflow and fill any knowledge gaps
Pro Tools Course (24 Hrs):
1-on-1 Private Instruction for $4350
Enrollment Steps
1. Ask for schedule options.
2. Pay tuition $4350 to enroll, get welcome packet.
3. Upgrade option to LA 360 Music Academy (for $11,700, $4350 credited) for deeper skills.
Why choose the Pro Tools course at Garnish?
Meet Our World-class Instructors
Our instructor roster ranges from Multi-Platinum Songwriters and Producers to rising LA Hitmakers and Audio Engineers
What our students say.
“Sharing and learning from a legendary Producer/Engineer is priceless and incredible.”
Pablo Toscano
Frequently asked questions.
• Create and configure a Pro Tools session/Project • Set up and Record audio and MIDI • Import audio (and video) into your session • Select, navigate and perform basic editing. • Apply basic mixing and routing concepts • Deliver and backup your work • Mix for post production, including film & TV
No - this is 1-on-1 private instruction, 24 hours built entirely around your schedule and goals.
A laptop with Pro Tools installed and a pair of headphones.
$4,350 for the full 24-hour course.
Yes - you can roll into the LA 360 Music Academy for $11,700, with your $4,350 tuition credited toward it.
Aspiring engineers and producers, vocal producers and songwriters chasing faster editing skills, and composers or post/VO professionals wanting a streamlined workflow.
Configuring and running a session, recording audio and MIDI, importing audio and video, basic editing and navigation, mixing and routing, and delivering a backed-up final project.
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