Audio for Creators

Course access dates: Sept 1 - June 30 with asynchronous teacher support.

Additional Information:

Dive into the world of audio production with Soundtrap, a user-friendly browser-based editor. You'll learn to craft audio content that instructs, entertains, and engages listeners. From storytelling to music creation, you'll master the techniques used by professional sound engineers.

Each lesson guides you through different studio environments, teaching you to navigate and utilize various setups effectively.

By the end of this course, you'll have the skills to produce world-changing audio content!

Lesson 1: Introduction to Audio

• Dive into the world of audio production
• Learn fundamental concepts of sound
• Get hands-on experience exporting audio files

Lesson 2: Live Room Studio

• Explore the heart of music production
• Understand how artists use the live room
• Create a mishmash audio project
• Produce a viral video using new skills

Lesson 3: Reception Area

• Discover the importance of the reception area in audio production
• Learn how producers utilize this space
• Practice decision-making skills by choosing the right band for a project

Lesson 4: Practice Room

• Delve into the pre-production phase
• Understand crucial steps taken before recording begins
• Apply pre-production concepts to your own process

Lesson 5: Live Room

• Focus on recording techniques
• Engage in hands-on production activities
• Create an isolation box
• Use a pop filter to improve sound quality

Lesson 6: Control Room

• Learn the role of a sound engineer
• Oversee the recording process
• Experiment with audio effects
• Create a reverb room for unique sound textures

Lesson 7: Mastering Suite

• Immerse in the art of audio mastering
• Work through multiple cycles of pre-production, production, and post-production
• Refine skills in crafting polished, professional-sounding audio

Lesson 8: Training Room

• Develop professional skills
• Create a unique identity for your audio brand
• Design a name, logo, EP cover, and merchandise

Lesson 9: Writing Room

• Explore the creative process for podcasting
• Focus on pre-production for podcasting
• Lay the groundwork for your own audio show

Lesson 10: Podcast Studio

• Dive into the world of podcasting
• Learn podcast production techniques
• Master post-production techniques for podcasting
• Bring audio storytelling skills to life

Lesson 11: Lounge

• Understand the importance of a balanced, creative environment
• Learn how professionals use lounge spaces
• Practice curating the perfect playlist to set the mood