Courses
Music Creation, Production And Sound Techniques
Registrations for the 2023/2024 school year are now open!
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
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
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
Min 8
Max 16
30 x 247€
+220€ Application fee
By concluding this training, you will have the possibility to participate in our European Mobility Project ERASMUS+.
PEDAGOGICAL PARTNERSHIPS
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 can obtain an Academic Training equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree (Level 6 of the European Qualification Framework).
PEDAGOGICAL PARTNERSHIPS
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 can obtain an Academic Training equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree (Level 6 of the European Qualification Framework).
Recipients
Musicians, music creators and sound artists who want to expand their skills of sound creation and manipulation. Recently graduated college students who are looking for specialized training as an alternative to the University. Active professionals who want to strengthen their knowledge, namely in the sound technique field, as well as widen their professional involvement perspectives in the area.
Professional Opportunities
- Music Producer/Composer.
- Mixing and Mastering Technician.
- DJ and VJ.
- Producer/Composer for audiovisual projects.
- 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
HISTORY OF MUSIC AND SOUND RECORDING
- The XX century and the origin of electronic music
- Classical electronic music, dancing electronic music, pop music, krautrock, experimental music, dub, acid house, trance music, among other musical genre
- The history of sound recording, from the early days of the analogue to the present day
- Analogue, digital and laser registration procedures
MUSICAL LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION
- Basic music theory
- How to build a song
- Midi theory and techniques
- Communication with midi between hardware and software com midi
- Composition, arrangement techniques and sound editing software
ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRONICS
- Introduction to the fundamental concepts of electricity: Ohm’s law and the power equation
HEARING TRAINING
- Learn to listen - auditory training for a perfect capture
- Human ear
DIGITAL AUDIO
- Numeric Systems used in digital electronics
- Digital Audio in terms of frequency and amplitude
- Audio convertors
STUDIO TECHNIQUES
- Sound and Music capture and recording: Principles of microphone functionality
- Stereo capture techniques
- Multiple instrument capture techniques
EDITING, PROCESSING AND MIXING
- Equalization, leveling and distributing sound in stereo
- Dynamic and effect processors - compressors, gates, reverbs, etc.
- Plug-ins, virtual tools associated to the actual musical production technology
- Final mixing mastering and finishing techniques
SOUND FOR IMAGE
- Sound for film, video and multimedia
- Live sound, reference sound and post produced Bruitage or Foley, dubbing and ADR
- Sound directed for the audiovisual language
MUSICAL ACOUSTICS AND APPLIED ARCHITECTURE (Electroacoustics)
- Analysis and correction of specific environments for sound capture
- Calculate reverberation time
- Identify stationary waves and resonance in an acoustic space
LIVE SOUND
- Learn the necessary techniques for setting up and operating a live a event - PA set up
- Stages and regies: theaters, auditorims, outdoor stages and régies
Facilities and Equipment
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Classrooms with individual workstations in an Apple environment
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Zipmix Sound Studio
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Audio Editing and Mastering Regie
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Dedicated Audio Interfaces and individual headphones
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MIDI Keyboards: Arturia KeyLab, MicroLab and M-Audio
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MIDI Controllers: Ableton Push 2 and AKAI APC mini
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Eletric Piano: Yamaha CP88
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Synthesizers: Arturia MiniBrute, Arturia MatrixBrute; 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 workstations in an Apple environment
-
Zipmix Sound Studio
-
Audio Editing and Mastering Regie
-
Dedicated Audio Interfaces and individual headphones
-
MIDI Keyboards: Arturia KeyLab, MicroLab and M-Audio
-
MIDI Controllers: Ableton Push 2 and AKAI APC mini
-
Eletric Piano: Yamaha CP88
-
Synthesizers: Arturia MiniBrute, Arturia MatrixBrute; 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.
Pricing
Monthly Fees:
30 x 247€
+220€ Application fee
24 x 308,75€
+160€ Application fee
18 x 411,67€
+100€ Application fee
Special Discounts (not combinable):
-7,5%
save 555,75€
Application until 31/05
-10%
save 741€
Full payment until 31/05;
Former Trainees - Instalments
(+100€ Application fee)
Former Trainees - Instalments
(+100€ Application fee)
-5%
save 370,50€
Application until 31/07
-7,5%
save 555,75€
Full payment until 31/07
(+ 100€ Application fee)
(+ 100€ Application fee)
-2,5%
save 185,25€
Full payment until 30/09
(+ 100€ Application fee)
(+ 100€ Application fee)
-12,5%
save 926,25€
Full payment by former trainees
(+ 100€ Application fee)
(+ 100€ 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 photo (digital or printed)
- 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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