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!

We offer two levels of sessions:

• The introductory level session provides an introduction to capturing sound in a live recording studio, recording music using Pro Tools, and creating music using Ableton Live. These sessions last all day, providing 3 hours of learning in the studio and 3 hours learning Ableton in our DAW lab.
• The second level sessions focus more specifically on either studio recording or Ableton. Students may take as many second level sessions as they’d like. The second level sessions are only for students who’ve completed a first level session.

Spring 2023 High School Session Dates:

February 11, 2023: Studio Recording Session Level 2

We will focus on recording and offer more in depth instruction on recording concepts (such as gain vs. volume, polarity, compression, and EQ) and operation of a large format console. 

This session will last 4 hours from 12pm until 4pm.

March 4, 2023: Introductory Level High School Session

We will introduce students to recording in a studio & Ableton. There will be a focus on studio setup, microphones, recording drums, and how to use Ableton to compose music.

This session will begin at 9am and end at 4pm.

March 18, 2023: Studio Recording Session Level 2

Students will receive more in depth instruction on studio recording concepts, covering topics such as pre-amps, EQ, compression, more complex use of a large format console, and recording various instrument sources (guitar/bass amps, DI, piano).

This session will last 4 hours from 12pm until 4pm.

April 1, 2023: Introductory Level High School Session

We will introduce students to recording in a studio & Ableton. There will be a focus on studio setup, microphones, recording drums, and how to use Ableton to compose music.

This session will begin at 9am and end at 4pm.

April 29, 2023: The Ableton Live Session Level 2

We will continue teaching students how to use Ableton and provide students with more opportunity to compose their own song using the Ableton Push.

This session will last 4 hours from 12pm until 4pm.

May 6, 2023: The Home Studio High School Session

We will walk students through the basics of setting up a home studio, including sound treatment and equipment and gear purchases. 

This session will last 3 hours from 12pm until 3pm.

Hearing everybody talk about their stories and everything has inspired me to continue after this path and look for new ways to improve on what I’m doing already.

– Joy