Duration – 2-days

Start Date – 23rd-24th June

Fees – €250

Details -

Sound Training Centre is offering a new “Introduction to recording” weekend course.
Over two days our aim is to look at ways of improving your recording skills as well as introduce you to more advanced techniques and equipment. The course will be taught in Elektra studios and the world class Apollo Studios.

Our course will cover:

Hardware and software overviews

Studio Set-up

Microphone Techniques

Editing

Mixing Techniques

As well as covering all of these topics we will provide one on one time to help each participant improve their specific recording and mixing situations. As part of this we provide after class assistance.

We will be limiting each course to a maximum of 8 students to maximise one on one time.

This course will be taught by sound engineer and STC Lecturer Andy Knightley (Kings Of Leon, David Gray, Josh Ritter and many more)

Course price €250 (refundable against future full or part time diploma courses)

Duration – 32 Weeks

Fees – €6000

Start Date - 17th September

Accreditation – City and Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Multitrack Recording and Composition, STC diploma in Sound Engineering and Music Technology

Aim – This course is designed to give a comprehensive and thorough overview of the practices and technologies of the recording industry. This includes modules on studio recording practices, analog and software based mixing and processing, composition skills, music business, electronics, acoustic treatment, music technology, sequencing and synthesis.

Students participating in this course will be expected to achieve the following outcomes:

• Participate in at least 4 professional client-based recording studio projects during term
• Develop a number of complex musical compositions/productions using studio and computer-based technologies
• Understand the music business infrastructure (Sectors, Roles, Responsibilities etc.
• Understand the role of audio in various multi-media settings
• Develop a professional acumen through experience-based projects
• Develop entrepreneurial skills (freelance, publishing, recording contracts etc.)

Entry Criteria – This course requires a good level of english and basic computer skills before entry. Entry is then determined after an interview has taken place.

Additional Fees – Fees include a €1000 deposit which must be paid on application.

Duration – 32 Weeks

Start Date – 24th September

Fees – €6000

Accreditation City and Guilds level 3 Diploma in Sound Engineering and Music Technology, STC Diploma in Advanced Music Production

Aim – The second year of our sound engineering programme immerses the student in a professional working environment for the duration of the course. Along with an engaging academic programme, students are given the opportunity to undertake work experience in our two main studios, Apollo and Grouse Lodge, and work with some of the finest artists in the Irish music industry in developing projects such as our recent chatity album. View the Facebook Page

Students participating in this course will cover topics including:

• Analogue Recording – NEVE / SSL Consoles
• Digital Recording – Protools HD Accel 3 – Procontrol and Control 24
• Live Sound Reinforcement
• Advanced Music Technology
• Music Business Infrastructure
• Logic Audio – Csound
• Advanced Music Theory
• Unrivalled studio access and development opportunities

Entry Criteria – Entry to this programme is based on an interview process. At least one years previous experience in the field of sound engineering and music technology is required, along with a good level of english and computer literacy.

Additional Fees – Fees include a €1000 deposit which must be paid on application.

Duration – 32 Weeks (Monday – Thursday)

Fees – €6000

Start Date - 17th September

Accreditation – City & Guilds 7603 Level 3 Award,  STC Diploma in Live Sound and Stage Production

Aim – The Irish live sound industry in booming at this point in time, with more festival and concert events than ever before. The goal of this course is to fully prepare the student to work in all areas of this dynamic and exciting field. The Live Sound programme utilises one of Dublin’s finest music venues, the Button Factory, as its primary training facility.

Students are instructed on all the aspects of a live production from stage management, to front of house sound and on-stage monitoring. Students run their own events in the music venue. Live sound students are among the most successful alumni of the college and this is expected to continue long into the future.

Students participating in this course will cover topics including

• Front of House Sound
• Lighting Systems
• Health and Safety
• Live Sound Systems and Backline
• Stage Production
• Employment Opportunities
• Recording Skills
• Audio Sequencing and Software

Entry Criteria – This course requires a good level of english and basic computer skills before entry. Entry is then determined after an interview has taken place.

Additional Fees – Fees include a €1000 deposit which must be paid on application.

Duration – 31 Weeks (2 eves per week)

Fees – €3000 per annum

Start Date – 24th September

Accreditation

Year 1

- Sound Training Centre – Certificate in Sound Engineering and Music Technology.

- City and Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Multitrack Recording and Composition

Year 2

- Sound Training Centre – Diploma in Advanced Sound Engineering and Music Technology.

- City and Guilds qualification TBC.

Aim – The Sound Training Centre has developed a new part-time sound and music technology course in conjunction with leading recording studios and industry professionals. This is a two-year programme with a City and Guilds certificate in the first year, moving onto a higher qualification in second year. The course focuses on all aspects of music production and covers an intense range of topics.  It is designed to uncover novice to advanced concepts within a creative environment. The programme is based on continuous assessment centred on “hands on” projects.

The aim of this course is to provide the student with a comprehensive introduction to the following areas:

• Sound Engineering Practices
• Music Theory
• Music Production
• ProTools Systems
• Audio Theory and Principles
• Music Technology
• Reason
• Logic Audio
• Sound Design
• Synthesis/ Music Programming
• Advanced Audio Editing
• Remixing
• Aural Analysis
• Session/ Project Management
• Midi Systems

Entry Criteria – This course requires a good level of english and basic computer skills before entry. Entry is then determined after an interview has taken place.

Additional Fees – Fees include a €1000 deposit each year which must be paid on application.

Duration – 15 Weeks

Fees – €1000

Start Date – 07/03/2012
Accreditation – Sound Training Centre Certificate.

Aim – A course designed by STC for the modern musician. Modern electronic music production places new technical demands on the modern composer. This course introduces the theories and practical implementations of the techniques that underpin electronic music production. The course is delivered using the following music software applications:

• Logic Audio
• Reason
• Various Offline Audio processing applications

Course Deposit: €300 (made payable on application)

Duration – 15 Weeks

Fees – €1000

Start Date – 08/03/2012

Accreditation – Sound Training Centre Certificate.

Aim – This Course is designed to meet the needs of aspiring DJ’s and Producers. The course is aimed at the beginner and covers a wide range of content including the folllowing:

• Basic – Advanced Mixing techniques
• Live Configurations and Signal Flow
• Technical Background
• Purchasing Recorded Materials
• Basic Music Structure (Beats etc.)
• Developing Your Own Style
• Scratch Techniques
• Radio DJ
• Live DJ Performance
• Music Production (Reason, Abelton Live etc.)
• Self Promotion

This course will be delivered by industry recognised professionals and will mainly be delivered in a ‘Hands-on’ workshop environment.

Please contact the Sound Training Centre for subsequent course start dates.

Lecturers – Timmy and Tommy + Guest Lecturers

Entry Criteria – This course requires a good level of english and basic computer skills.

Course Deposit: €300 (made payable on application)

Duration – 8 Classes

Fees – €550

Start Date – June 6th
Accreditation – Sound Training Centre Certificate.

Aim – This Course is designed to meet the needs of aspiring DJ’s and Producers. The course is aimed at the beginner and covers a wide range of content including the folllowing:

• Turntables, Signal Flow, Principles of DJ’ing
  
• CDJ’s
• Tracktor, Serato, Maschine, X1 Controller
  
• Basic Music Structure (Beats etc.)
• Radio Production for Electronic/Hip Hop
• Radio DJ’ing
  
• Trip to RTE Radio Pulse
  

This course will be delivered by industry recognised professionals and will mainly be delivered in a ‘Hands-on’ workshop environment.

Please contact the Sound Training Centre for subsequent course start dates.

Lecturer – DJ Will Kinsella

• Presents Ceoltronic Radio Live on RTE Pulse (weekly) and Ceoltronic Radio Presents for RTE Pulse on 2FM
• Recently released “Kenny Larkin’s House” on Hans Bouffmyhre’s label Sleaze Records UK
• Featured on Dave Clarke’s Radio show “White Noise”
• Twice nominated for best Radio Show at the Irish Dance Music Awards
• Resident DJ in Pygmalion
• Founder of the DIT DJ Society
• House Engineer in Temple Lane Studios
• Featured in Dave Clarke’s top tracks for 2011 and top ten ADE chart
• Developed Apocalypse Now night in the Button Factory

Entry Criteria – This course requires a good level of english and basic computer skills.

Course Deposit: €200 (made payable on application)

Duration – 1 week €250 or 2 weeks €400 options Monday-Friday 10-3pm

Fees – €250

Accreditation – Completion Certificate & Final Track Mix!!

Aim – SUMMER SOUNDS!!

Start Date – Courses begin 16th & 23rd July 2012
The summer course has wrapped up for this year. Check back next summer for exciting new programmes!

This is an exciting new addition to our courses.

For all the budding music producers and sound engineers out there, here is your chance to spend a week or two in our amazing studios and music production suites.

During your time with us you will get an introduction to music production and sound engineering and will also record a band during the week, leaving at the end with a finished mix of your own!

This course is geared towards secondary school students.

All enquiries by telephone 01 670 9033 or email to soundtrainingcentre@gmail.com

Entry Criteria – Entrance to this programme is open to all