Courses
Music Creation, Production And Sound Techniques
The art and technique of what is heard
From the studio to the live act, from the sound mixing table of a live concert, the production, creation to mastering.
Integration in the musical scene through the development of writing and composition skills, as well as technical knowledge about studio and live performance and production.
Studio and mixing table practice, recording and editing software, perception of mixing equilibrium and the mastering process.
During the course you will have access to recording/production studios, audio post-production and mastering rooms, stage concert environments, in partnership with Zipmix Studio and Coalman Recordings.
Learn from trainers who are active in the musical scene, the necessary tools to transform your ideas into music, at a professional level.
From the studio to the live act, from the sound mixing table of a live concert, the production, creation to mastering.
Integration in the musical scene through the development of writing and composition skills, as well as technical knowledge about studio and live performance and production.
Studio and mixing table practice, recording and editing software, perception of mixing equilibrium and the mastering process.
During the course you will have access to recording/production studios, audio post-production and mastering rooms, stage concert environments, in partnership with Zipmix Studio and Coalman Recordings.
Learn from trainers who are active in the musical scene, the necessary tools to transform your ideas into music, at a professional level.

Course Plan

2 Years
1260 hours, including 480 hour Curricular Internship
Classes from October to July
Monday to Friday, from 9:30am to 1:30pm
Participant Limit
Max: 16
30 x 273,00€
+240€ Application fee
Opportunities for Specialisation


After completing 2 years of this course, you are able to apply for a 3rd curricular year of the Creative Audio Production and Sound Engineering course in the Catalyst Music, Institute for Creative Arts and Technology school, in Berlin, Germany; or at ETIC in Lisbon, where you'll prepare yourself for the challenges of the international creative market.
With our European partners, you'll obtain Advanced Level Certified Training, with which you'll access a training path towards an internationally recognised degree.
ERASMUS+
On completion of this training, you'll have the chance to take part in our ERASMUS+ European mobility project.
Professional Opportunities
- Music Producer/Composer.
- Mixing and Mastering Technician.
- DJ
- Producer/Composer for audiovisual projects.
- Producer/Composer for Videogames.
- Sound Technicians and Assistants.
- Sound Technicians specialized in post-production of sound for the audiovisual, music, film and television industries and the new media.
- Sound Technicians specialized in Radio broadcast techniques, audio mastering, archive and sound restoration.
Course Content
ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRONICS
HEARING TRAINING
DIGITAL AUDIO
STUDIO TECHNIQUES
EDITING, PROCESSING AND MIXING
SOUND FOR IMAGE
MUSICAL ACOUSTICS AND APPLIED ARCHITECTURE (Electroacoustics)
LIVE SOUND
MUSICAL LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION
MUSIC PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES
Teachers
Facilities and Equipment
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Classrooms with individual computers, in an macOS or Windows environment
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Zipmix Sound Studio and Coalman Recordings
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Audio Editing and Mastering Regie
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Dedicated Audio Interfaces
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MIDI Keyboards: Arturia KeyLab, MicroLab and M-Audio
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MIDI Controllers: Ableton Push 2, AKAI APC mini and Behringer FCB1010
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Eletric Piano: Yamaha CP88
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Synthesizers: Arturia MiniBrute, Arturia MatrixBrute; Arturia Minifreak, Arturia MicroFreak, Yamaha Reface line - CP, DX, CS and YC models; Behringer Model D; Novation Bass Station II
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Rhythmbox: Arturia DrumBrute
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Turntable: Numark PT-01 Scratch
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DJ Controllers: Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol
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Mixing Table: Behringer X32, with JBL Tops and Subwoofers, and The Box Pro, DI’s
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15 microphones for different sound capturing formats
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Softwares: Ableton Live, Analog Lab, DRC, Pro Tools, Waves Gold Bundle, Ozone.
Facilities and Equipment
-
Classrooms with individual computers, in an macOS or Windows environment
-
Zipmix Sound Studio and Coalman Recordings
-
Audio Editing and Mastering Regie
-
Dedicated Audio Interfaces
-
MIDI Keyboards: Arturia KeyLab, MicroLab and M-Audio
-
MIDI Controllers: Ableton Push 2, AKAI APC mini and Behringer FCB1010
-
Eletric Piano: Yamaha CP88
-
Synthesizers: Arturia MiniBrute, Arturia MatrixBrute; Arturia Minifreak, Arturia MicroFreak, Yamaha Reface line - CP, DX, CS and YC models; Behringer Model D; Novation Bass Station II
-
Rhythmbox: Arturia DrumBrute
-
Turntable: Numark PT-01 Scratch
-
DJ Controllers: Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol
-
Mixing Table: Behringer X32, with JBL Tops and Subwoofers, and The Box Pro, DI’s
-
15 microphones for different sound capturing formats
-
Softwares: Ableton Live, Analog Lab, DRC, Pro Tools, Waves Gold Bundle, Ozone.
Portfolios
Pricing
Monthly Fees:
30 x 273,00€
+240€ Application fee
24 x 341,25€
+180€ Application fee
18 x 455,00€
+120€ Application fee
Special Discounts (not combinable):
-7,5%
save 614,25€
Application until 31/05
-10%
save 819,00€
Full payment until 31/05;
Former Trainees - Instalments
(+120€ Application fee)
Former Trainees - Instalments
(+120€ Application fee)
-5%
save 409,50€
Application until 31/07
-7,5%
save 614,25€
Full payment until 31/07
(+ 120€ Application fee)
(+ 120€ Application fee)
-2,5%
save 204,75€
Full payment until 30/09
(+ 120€ Application fee)
(+ 120€ Application fee)
-12,5%
save 1023,75€
Full payment by former trainees
(+ 120€ Application fee)
(+ 120€ Application fee)
Application Process
The applications take place between the months of March and October, until the beginning of the school year and classes, as long as there are vacancies in the courses.
These can be done after the verification of the admission conditions, upon the payment of the registration and submitting the following documents:
- Curriculum vitae / Biography
- 1 passport digital photo
- Certificate of habilitations
- Documents from the Candidate and the Responsible for the payment (National Identification Card + Taxpayer Identification Number + Proof of Address: water, electricity or telephone bills or driving license)
- Completing and Signing the application form and the training contract
Schedule a personal interview at:
- info@eticalgarve.com
- 289 823 359 / 960 309 550
Optional - send an email answering the following questions:
- Why am I applying for this course?
- What are my motivations?
- What are my professionals aspirations?
Attend the interview previously scheduled by the Pedagogical Director:
- Present your portfolio
- Await for the results of your application
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