Music Technology

Music Technology Course Overview

The course will involve 6 hours of lectures per week on a Monday and Wednesday evening, 6-9pm, plus 6 hours of studio time per week for practical project work.

Music Technology will cover the basics of audio engineering and studio production, including official AVID Pro Tools 101 and 110 certification, along with an introduction to Apple’s Logic software.

Key Features:

• The Recording Chain
• The Principles of Sound
• The Mixing Desk
• Recording Techniques
• Critical listening
• EQ and Equalisation
• The role and use of Fx
• Dynamic Controllers
• Basic Studio Maintenance
• Pro Tools 101 & 110 Certification

A registration fee of £200 is required to secure your place.

For further information, or for details on how to apply for this special offer, please contact SSR London on 0207 482 7067 or email admissions@s-s-r.com

Detailed Course Description

The Music Technology course teaches the essential basic principles of sound recording, along with the fundamental elements of the recording studio environment. Using professional studios, you will work individually or in groups, with additional support available from experienced studio technicians. The course also includes AVID Pro Tools certification (101 and 110 levels).

Music Technology Course Modules Covered:

• The Recording Chain
• The Principles of Sound
• The Mixing Desk
• Recording Techniques
• Critical listening
• Media Storage and Documentation
• Pro Tools 101 & 110
• EQ and Equalisation
• The role and use of Fxs
• Dynamic Controllers
• Basic Studio Maintenance

FAQ

Who is the Music Technology course for?
If you want to bring your skills up to date or expand on your current skills as a sound engineer, then this course is for you. Suitable for beginners, degree post graduates and those with relevant experience or education, the course starts from first principles and requires little or no prior knowledge.

Are there any pre-requisites?
No formal qualifications are required just a passion for sound.

When will I study?
The Music Technology course is an evening course. Lectures will take place on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6-9pm.

In addition, students receive a minimum of 6 hours studio time per week for practical project work.

Who will teach me?
You will be taught by industry active tutors who are currently working with musicians, TV and film companies, computer games companies. Our tutors have worked for Snow Patrol; the Doves; Warner Brothers; Granada; 3sixtymedia; LioneyesTV; BBC; Peter Kay; The Royale Family. In addition our tutors are world expert instructors in Pro Tools.

Where will the Music Technology course lead me?
As a successful graduate of the Music Technology course you will have a number of career options available to you. Many freelance sound engineers work in live sound, recording or production, film and television post production, TV broadcast; computer games; radio or a combination of these areas. You may also continue on to Phase 2 of the Audio Engineering Techniques and Technology course.

What is the success rate of the Music Technology course?
Our pass rate on this course at SSR Manchester is impressive and we expect to see the same results for SSR London.

Of those who complete the Music Technology course in Manchester, 98% will successfully pass all exams and meet the professional standards that the course demands. Students emerge with an SSR diploma and a showreel to impress employers. Our careers department offers support and advice to students, and through our impressive industry connections and creative partners we have been able to successfully place students into some impressive jobs, working for companies such as WIGWAM Acoustics, Granada, BBC, Sumners, GMAZ, Hummingbird Sound & MUTV, as well as leading bands and musicians such as Radiohead, Girls Aloud, Take That, Amy Winehouse and Westlife.

What facilities and studios will I use?
This course will be taught using our new Neve studio, Soundcraft studio and Icon suite at SSR London in Camden, along with some lectures in our computer (MAC) suite.

In addition to the teaching what extra features does this course have?
Students on this course can expect to have field trips to exciting music venues, events, recording studios and media companies to see what goes on behind the scenes and meet key people in the industry.

Once I leave is that it?
Students who successfully complete the 6 month Music Technology course can, if they wish, continue their studies on the later phases of our full Audio Engineering or Film & TV Audio Post Production course. This option allows students to top up to a full SSR Advanced Diploma, with the additional option of NCFE Level 5 (equivalent to an ordinary bachelors Degree) also available with the Audio Engineering course.

We have a saying at SSR: "Once an SSR student always an SSR student" and through our Graduate Support Programme you can expect to receive additional services from SSR. This includes continued access to our careers service and introductions to our creative partners; information on job opportunities; use of studios and edit suites including our Neve facility at heavily discounted rates; special discounted rates on continued training courses such as Pro tools and Apple software.

Music Technology entry requirements & applications

To apply for a course, you will need to print this application form.

Please then complete both pages of the form and return it, with the appropriate enrolment fee to:

Applications
SSR
65 - 69 Downing Street
Manchester
M1 7JE

Upon receipt of your application, we will contact you to arrange an interview or to confirm your acceptance onto the course.