MusicTech.Education

Pro Tools Fundamentals
2022-10-22 00:00 - 2022-10-23 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
The Pro Tools Fundamentals I & 2 courses provide the training required to prepare for the Avid Certified User Pro Tools certification exam.

W﻿elcome to Pro Tools Fundamentals Part 1 & 2 at Women’s Audio Mission!
These courses are designed for:

Musicians
Audio Engineers
Sound Editors for Film or Television

Y﻿ou can purchase Part 1 and Part 2 (with approval from the instructor) separately at $250 each, or purchase both courses for only $475!
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The Pro Tools Fundamentals 1 course introduces fundamental Pro Tools concepts and principles, covering everything an individual needs to know to complete a basic Pro Tools project, from initial setup to final mixdown.
Students also learn to build sessions that include multi-track recordings of live audio, MIDI sequences, and virtual instruments. Hands-on exercises and projects introduce essential techniques for creating sessions, recording and importing audio and MIDI, editing session media, navigating sessions and arranging media on tracks, and using basic processing and mixing techniques to finalize a production. Included with the course material is a download of media files and Pro Tools sessions to accompany the exercises and projects used in class.
Together with the second course in the series, Pro Tools Fundamentals 2, this course provides the foundation training required to prepare for the Avid Certified User Pro Tools certification exam.
Prerequisites

No experience with Avid Pro Tools software is required
Working knowledge of Windows or Macintosh operating system
Recommended: Basic audio recording and DAW knowledge, such as a familiarity with microphones, understanding of basic audio and MIDI recording techniques, knowledge of basic multi-track mixing concepts (such as setting levels and panning), and familiarity with digital audio equipment such as MIDI controllers and audio interfaces.
What You Will Learn
Create a Pro Tools session document or cloud-enabled project with appropriate parameter settings
Accomplish common audio production tasks
Employ navigation and editing skills in a multi-track Pro Tools document
Incorporate proper recording and mixing techniques for audio and MIDI files in the Pro Tools environment
Analyze and interpret session file structures
Recognize and navigate the user interface and toolset

This course follows the curriculum from PT 12.8 / PT101
Saturday: 10/22 – Sunday 10/23
Time: 10 AM – 2 PM
Location: WAMO facility, located at 1900 Fruitvale Ave, Unit 3A, 3rd floor, Oakland
General Member Pricing – $250
WAM Member – $225 (Become a WAM member here!)
*Proof of vaccination and mask are required.
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The Pro Tools Fundamentals 2 course expands upon the Pro Tools Fundamentals 1 course.
This course covers Pro Tools concepts and techniques that range from beginner to intermediate level. Students learn to build sessions that develop their recording, editing, and mixing skills.
Hands-on practice will guide students through setting up sessions, working with digital video, using loop recording and MIDI Merge techniques, working with virtual instruments, warping with Elastic Audio, applying signal processing, using automation, and using submixes and groups to simplify a final mix.
Together with the first course in the series, Pro Tools Fundamentals 1, this course provides the training required to prepare for the Avid Certified User Pro Tools certification exam.
Prerequisites

No experience with Avid Pro Tools software is required
Working knowledge of Windows or Macintosh operating system
Recommended: Basic audio recording and DAW knowledge, such as a familiarity with microphones, understanding of basic audio and MIDI recording techniques, knowledge of basic multi-track mixing concepts (such as setting levels and panning), and familiarity with digital audio equipment such as MIDI controllers and audio interfaces.

What You Will Learn

Upon completion of this course, students will have an understanding of the basic features of Pro Tools, and students will be able to:
Set up a basic Pro Tools I/O configuration with an external microphone
Create a simple multi-track Pro Tools Session
Utilize Virtual Instruments on Pro Tools instrument tracks via MIDI keyboard
Understand basic production practices for recording & mixing in Pro Tools
Export your mixes and share your audio files

This course follows the curriculum from PT 12.8 / PT101
Saturday: 11/5 – Sunday: 11/6
Location: WAMO facility, located at 1900 Fruitvale Ave, Unit 3A, 3rd floor, Oakland
General Member Pricing – $250
WAM Member – $225 (Become a WAM member here!)
*Proof of vaccination and mask are required.
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About the Instructor:
Mary Ann Zahorsky is an engineer/producer with over 25 years of experience in the recording industry. She has worked on projects ranging from Howard Wiley’s 2nd Line, Denise Perrier, Whitney Houston, and MC Hammer, to soundtracks for independent films and TV post work on ad campaigns such as Levi’s and Taco Bell. Within the Recording Academy leadership, Mary Ann served on the National Board of Trustees and led the San Francisco Board as Chapter President. As an educator, Mary Ann has taught studio recording, production, entertainment business, and audio post production atat San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Expression College and at San Francisco State University. She especially enjoys working with emerging artists and engineers and the energy they bring to the evolving field of music. Mary Ann also grew up playing classical violin and for many years has participated in Traditional Mexican Son and classical African music ensembles. She holds a BA Music from University of California, Berkeley, and a Masters in Education from University of San Francisco.

WHAT ARE YOU SYNCING?
2022-10-21 18:00 - 19:30, 2022-10-14 18:00 - 19:30 (Australia/Sydney)
WHAT ARE YOU SYNCING?
A Course Intro | What is sync?

International Music Society Regional Association for East Asia, Biennial Conference 2022 (IMSEA)
2022-10-21 00:00 UTC
We welcome proposals from across various areas of music scholarship and beyond, including those reflecting historical, ethnographic, theoretical/analytical, sociological, and scientific methods. We would especially like to encourage presentations of an inter-disciplinary and/or inter-regional character. Keynotes: • Nina Eidsheim (UCLA) • Juyong Park (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) Host(s): Kyungpook National University Website: https://imsea2022.org Submissions Due:Aug 31, 2021 at 12:00 AM EDT

Studio One E-Meetup – Ohio
2022-10-20 21:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York)
Come hang out with Nate Kelmes and talk about music, production, mixing, mastering & of course Studio One!

Demystifying Digital
2022-10-20 10:00 - 18:00 (Europe/London) | Tileyard, 5 Tileyard Road (The Gallery), Kings Cross, London, England, N7 9AH, United Kingdom
Get to grips with the changing face of the digital market and uncover its history, opportunities and challenges.

Learn. Connect. Grow. Join us for a day of discussions and insights as we put the spotlight on international business and music publishing across the globe in a new look MPA masterclass series.
This is a rare chance to hear from experts in their fields from organisations such as
Sony Music Publishing, Audio Network, LyricFind + many more…
Topics will include:
From start-up to world domination: How did the big players get so big?
Multi Territory Licensing Hubs: Modern Royalty Flows
New Markets – Innovating Globally
Hear from top speakers in their field including:
Paul Clements, CEO, Music Publishers Association
Caroline Champarnaud, Director of International Development, SACEM

All Attendees Receive:
Presentation assets from the day

Please contact Membership & Events Manager Natalie Graham at natalie.graham@mpagroup.com if you require any more information.

Don’t forget NXT-Gen Members receive 50% off our training courses!

Ableton Live – 10 week Super Course for Beginner to Advanced
2022-10-20 09:30 - 12:30, 2022-10-13 09:30 - 12:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Redfern Community Centre, 29-53 Hugo Street, Redfern, NSW, 2016, Australia
A FREE 10 week super course facilitated by Billy Kang from TAFE (Ultimo).
An Industry Professional with 5+ years teaching Ableton Live!

Studio One E-Meetup – Baltimore
2022-10-19 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
Come hang out with Studio One Captain Jimmy Flame and talk about music, production, mixing & of course Studio One!

BARAYAGAL – First Nations Choir Directed by Nardi Simpson (Gamilaraay)
2022-10-19 18:00 - 19:30, 2022-10-12 18:00 - 19:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Redfern Community Centre, 29-53 Hugo Street, Redfern, NSW, 2016, Australia
BARAYAGAL Choir – 1st Nations people and the staff , Students of Sydney Uni community sing fortnightly in 2 venues Wednesdays 6pm-7.30pm.

Last Minute Productions: SINGING Group lessons with Asahi
2022-10-19 15:30 - 17:30, 2022-10-12 15:30 - 17:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Redfern Community Centre, 29-53 Hugo Street, Redfern, NSW, 2016, Australia
Last Minute Productions offers free group singing classes facilitated by @asahitakahashi.

Basic Vocal Techniques To Improve Your Singing – Online
2022-10-19 11:00 - 12:00, 2022-10-17 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-10-15 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-10-12 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
This is a fun and interactive online singing class in which you will learn the techniques needed to practice to improve your singing

Vocal Harmony – Learn The Basics
2022-10-18 19:15 - 20:15, 2022-10-11 19:15 - 20:15 (America/New_York)
Learn practice and understand the basics of vocal Harmony

DJ/MusicBusiness 7 week program
2022-10-18 18:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Redfern Community Centre, 29-53 Hugo Street, Redfern, NSW, 2016, Australia
DJ/MUSIC BUSINESS – 7 week program Facilitated Nick Toth

Studio One E-Meetup – Brazil
2022-10-16 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Sao_Paulo)
Venha interagir com o Capitão do Studio One “Daniel Figueiredo” e falar sobre música, produção, mixagem e, é claro, Studio One!

Songwriting & Recording – 10 Steps
2022-10-16 19:15 - 20:15 (America/New_York)
Develop songwriting and recording techniques to complete your music project. Or Just write a song!

ReadyToSing TEENS + Singing Classes
2022-10-16 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Teens will enjoy this Interactive ,theme oriented vocal class in which teens will learn singing techniques

Studio One E-Meetup – Illinois
2022-10-15 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago)
Come hang out with Johnny Geib from Home Studio Trainer (HST) and talk about music, production, mixing & of course Studio One!

Studio One E-Meetup – Canada West
2022-10-15 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver)
Come hang out with Studio One Captain Robert John Pilkington and talk about music, production, and Studio One!

Vocal Improvisation – Riffing, Scatting & Song Styling
2022-10-15 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Learn the Dos & Dont’s of Vocal Improvisation. How tho practice the techniques

Get Set sessions
2022-10-13 13:30 - 14:30 (Europe/London)
Discover how Help Musicians can support you in getting going on your next creative endeavour, and how to get started on your application.

Studio One E-Meetup – Massachusetts
2022-10-12 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Come hang out with David Barselow and talk about music, production, mixing, and of course Studio One!

The Physics of Microphones, How They Work and How To Apply Them
2022-10-12 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Factors to consider when choosing a microphone to bring excellent and clear sound to our audio projects.

ZOOM MEETING 6:00PM PDT (UTC -7)
Wednesday October 12, 2022
Presented by
Steve Sevanyu, a working production engineer with over fifty years experience in the audio/video industry.
and
The Pacific Northwest Section of the Audio Engineering Society

Our October meeting concerns a subject that all of us deal with at one time or another: The selection, placement, mounting, and mixing of microphones. Whether for a studio session, live event, broadcast, or location recording; we are challenged with bringing excellent and clear sound to our projects and facilities.
Perhaps we take for granted the physics of how a microphone actually functions. Which type will give me the result I want? How do I best isolate a single instrument in a concert setting? How do I accentuate incident and suppress reflective sound? How about stepping up the audio in a Live-Stream production? Nothing affects the psycho-acoustical perceived quality of a recording, video, film, or live event more than accurate and well-defined sound. And nothing affects that perceived quality and value more than effective microphone selection and placement.
With over 50 years in the audio industry (twenty-one of them working for Audio-Technica U.S., Inc. a well-known manufacturer of microphones, headphones, and other transducers), Mr. Savanyu has a penchant for clear and precise explanation of the most esoteric and technical aspects of transducer physics and technology. His experience as an adjunct Professor of “Audio for Video” at Kent State University gives him insight in understanding the learning experience and student needs.
This event is useful not only for aspiring novices to recording, live sound and broadcast, but also for seasoned audio professionals; as there is always something new to learn with new technology and products.
We hope to see you there.

About our Presenter:
Steve M. Savanyu is a working production engineer with over fifty years experience in the audio/video industry. Known for his distinctive rocker style, he currently operates Buford T. Hedgehog Productions, an Ohio based multimedia company. Steve brings a wealth of creative and technical knowledge along with experience-driven skills to produce high-quality audio and video projects ranging from musical sessions, concerts, location video and live-streamed events. Steve also has years of experience working in the audio industry as a director at Audio-Technica U.S. Inc, manager at Dukane Corporation and international systems design engineer for Kidde Automated Systems.
As a professional audio and video engineer/producer, he has been involved with major productions including U.S. presidential debates, inaugurations, festivals, sporting events, Papal visits, trade shows and conferences. An accomplished location recordist, Steve specializes in orchestral, big-band, jazz, and chamber music projects. Along with audio recording, Steve is well-versed in live sound production, video acquisition and audio/video post-production. Recently he entered the world of event live-streaming and has written articles on “stepping up the stream” to improve production quality.
Being in a technology driven industry, Steve keeps abreast of current technological trends, products and techniques that can enhance a production or project. He writes articles and reviews audio products for a major technology publication and has been featured in Crain’s Cleveland for Business along with interviews by NAMM and other industry organizations. Additionally, he is a college level instructor (audio and video production) and accomplished public speaker/presenter.
Steve has taught his “The Physics of Microphones” workshop at recording and broadcast schools and at AES (Audio Engineering Society), SBE (Society of Broadcast Engineers) and I.A.T.S.E. (International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees) local chapter events.
As a hands-on engineer, Steve is always ready to tackle new and different projects from putting wireless microphones on a jet engine test rig, to synchronizing hot air balloons to glow in time with a musical soundtrack.
This will be a Zoom meeting.
Tickets are free for this event, but there are also a couple of ticket categories that allow you to donate to support our events. All tickets are otherwise equal.

More information about the PNW Section of the AES
Go here to get on our emailing list.
THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO ALL. AES MEMBERSHIP IS NOT REQUIRED.
FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO SUPPORT OUR ACTIVITIES, THERE ARE TICKETS FOR $5 AND $10 AS WELL AS THE FREE TICKETS. ALL TICKETS ARE OTHERWISE EQUAL .

PNW AES Zoom Meetings
We started holding our meetings via Zoom beginning with the April 2020 meeting. Zoom has dramatically increased our reach, well beyond our Section’s geographic area. Since doing this, we’ve regularly had attendees from:
-most Provinces in Canada;
– most countries in:
–Europe,
–Central and South America;
-Japan,
-India,
-Indonesia,
-Malaysia,
-Australia,
-and more. It’s been unbelievable how many cool audio people we’ve met.
Zoom gives the ability to record videos of our meetings, and those recordings are individually posted in our past meetings Archive. For now, the collected videos from our Zoom meetings can be found (mostly) at Dan Mortensen’s DansoundSeattle YouTube channel.
We use EventBrite to manage our free tickets to meetings. You are in the right place to RSVP for your ticket for this event.
The Zoom URL and physical meeting location (if this is a hybrid meeting) will be sent in three reminders: two days, the morning of, and two hours before the event starts.
When you register at EventBrite and when you enter the Zoom meeting, please use your real first and last names so we can get to know each other. You do NOT need to create an EventBrite account to register.

Please Note
In order to maintain decorum and avoid interruptions, even unintended ones, we have established a few ground rules for meeting attendees:
1. We want to see your full name on display in Zoom at the meeting.
2. The presenter(s) will determine if they can accept questions during the presentation, or wait until specific Q&A times, and that will be announced at the beginning of the meeting. (We often use the “chat” feature to allow attendees to ask questions when they think of them, with moderators passing them on to the presenter at the appropriate time.)
3. Please mute your microphone when not talking (a moderator may mute you if you haven’t muted yourself; if they do, Zoom won’t let you un-mute until a moderator clears you again.)
4. Based on our experience with no-shows, we reserve the right to issue more tickets than available slots. We don’t want to turn people away based on inaccurate estimates of attendance, but we do have budgetary limits to the number of slots we can make available. If we reach capacity before you log in, we regret that we may have no way to expand capacity at the last minute.
5. Some presenters are distracted when confronted by a sea of video faces or other images, so for some meetings we may ask that you turn your camera/images off during the presentation. If you forget, one of our moderators may do it for you, and you may or may not get a private chat note informing you.
6. During the meeting, there is the matter of your camera. We’re going to leave that up to the presenter; whether they want to see their audience while they present or not. If they want to see who they’re talking to, then you can leave your camera live or not, as you prefer, however if the presenter doesn’t want to see the audience, then we’ll ask you to turn your video off.
7. Moderators have the ability to globally turn everyone’s video off, however turning it back on is troublesome; we are forced to turn cameras back on manually, one by one. There is no way for you to override that. You’ll need your camera live later in the meeting for the self-introductions.
8. Best is that if we ask for cameras to be on or off, that you do this individually on your own.
9. It would be good if you watched the chat stream during the meeting. Not only is it a way to submit questions to the presenters, but it’s also a way for others to contact you personally. You have the option there to direct your comment to anyone who is part of the meeting as well as to one person in particular.
Finally, in the rare instance of behavior by an attendee that moderators believe is disruptive, we reserve the right to immediately eject such attendees.
