Intro to Music
101,102,103

Pro Tools 101 - explaining the menus, the different windows, and controls

Pro Tools 102 - signal flow (busses, auxes, subgrouping and rewire). How to make a tracking template and tracking techniques. Tempo mapping, elastic time

Pro Tools 103 -

Microphones 101 - This course will cover the basics of microphone type and design.

Microphones 102 - This course will cover the applications of microphone use from guitar, piano, vocals, drums, and more.

SSL 101 - SSL Basics - This course will cover the basics of the SSL G+ including the patchbay, signal flow, channel strips, and board modes.

SSL 102 - SSL Tracking concepts - This course will cover running a tracking session using the SSL. Key concepts include routing, processing, use of outboard gear, "plugging it all in", setting up cues, and documentation.

SSL 103 - SSL Mixing - This course covers analog mixing concepts on the SSL. Key concepts include automation, the SSL computer, groups, submixing, the SSL Buss Compressor.

Mixing 101 - Effects. Explaining the parameters/controls of EQs, Compressors, Reverb, Delay, Flange, etc. As well as when to use effects in series connections vs. parallel connections (inserts vs. auxes)

Mixing 102 - How to organize and get started on a mix. Focusing on the instrumental

Mixing 103 - Vocal mixing techniques and how a mix changes depending on whether or not a mastering engineer will be used. Final mix passes and stems.

Mastering 101 - Covers the technical aspects of mastering. Concepts include digital audio formats and standards, dither, metering and calibration.

Mastering 102 - Exploration of the art of mastering. Concepts include compression/limiting, EQ, "Loudness", Analog gear, plugins.

Music Business
101,102

Paul Diaz
Studio Owner "Everything Music"

3, 2hr long classes

Come learn with Tree Sound's owner himself. This will be an overview about basic recording techniques, from analog to digital, maximizing your time and the dos and don't in the studio. Not only will you learn the ins and outs of a recording session, Paul will teach how to "green" a studio and a touring band. After 20 years of being in the music industry, Paul has a unique perspective that will lead to discussion about the ups and downs of the biz.

If you want to take your Musical Talent and Presence to the next level? Be coached by our seasoned recording industry A&R in posture, vocal control and training, stage pressence, image consulting, choreography, media training and more. We will finely tune your strong points while bringing you up to par where need be on an individual basis.