High School Sessions
Overview
Our FREE High School Sessions are geared for high school students wanting an introduction to studio recording, Pro Tools, and Ableton.
Whether you want to be a better Soundcloud rapper or you’re considering a career in the music business, this is a great starting point!
Topics we offer:
- Fundamentals of Studio Recording
- Home Studio Setups
- Sampling
- Ableton
High School Session Dates:
Intro Sessions: August 16
We will introduce high school students to recording in a studio and composing in Ableton Live. There will be a focus on studio setup, microphones, recording drums, and how to use Ableton to compose music. This session provides 3 hours of learning in the studio and 3 hours of learning Ableton in our DAW lab.
This session will be from 9am until 4pm.
Studio Recording – Level 2: September 13
This session will focus on recording and offer more in-depth instruction on the operation of a large format console and recording concepts, such as gain vs volume, polarity, compression, and EQ. Students will record multiple instruments from a live musician. This workshop is only available for students who’ve completed an Introductory Workshop. Please email Melissa to sign up for this session.
This workshop begins at 10am and ends at 2:30pm.
Ableton Live – Level 2: October 25
During this session, we will go in depth in teaching how to use Ableton Live to create music and will provide more time for students to compose their own song using the Ableton Push. This session is only available for students who’ve completed an Intro Session. Please email Melissa to sign up for this session.
This session will last from 10am – 1pm.
Home Studio – Level 1: October 25
During this session, we will walk students through the basics of setting up a home studio, including sound treatment and equipment and gear purchases. This session is only available for students who’ve completed an Introductory Level session. Please email Melissa to sign up for this session.
This session will last from 10am – 1pm.
The High School Sessions Experience
See What Our Students Are Saying
“My instructor’s been pretty awesome, his name’s Nate. He taught me to use Ableton. He’s super knowledgeable and I’ve enjoyed the process of how we’ve been doing it so far.”
— Sean
After attending a High School Session my senior year, I realized that I wanted to try a career in the music industry. Following college graduation, I am continuing my job in music prep and some other music projects that are projecting to lead to a record deal. I never would’ve pursued this path if it wasn’t for you guys starting me off. I just wanted to reach out and say hello and to say that your program is a really great one. I hope more people get as much out of it as I did, even if it’s just a Saturday session.
— Madison
Massive thanks to y’all for a wonderful workshop this past weekend. I had a great time and would like to sign up for more!