The purpose of this course is for you to be able to produce work of a professional standard. There are literally hundreds of thousands of people around the world, perhaps even more than a million, who have home recording studios. You are in competition with each one of them. There is a limited market for music and sound engineering services so to compete and succeed you have to produce work that is as good as the front runners, and hopefully as good as the best.

 

This course, and each module of the course, consists of five sections...

An introduction outlining the topic of the module and its relevance to music production and sound engineering.
The essential theory that you need to know. This is contained in the main module text. This purposely does not contain all of the theory, just the basic foundation knowledge. For example, if you want to work in microphone manufacturing, then you need to know all of the theory. If you want to work as a sound engineer you need to know enough of the theory to select and position the microphone correctly, plus perhaps a little more as a 'comfort zone'.
Audio example files and audio examples notes. In most modules, these files demonstrate key practical examples of the topics contained in the main course text. Clear explanations are provided for each example file.
The practical assignment. While the theory is important, this is essential. The practical assignment is, in most modules, linked to the topic covered by the theory. However, in your first module, your practical assignment will be mainly diagnostic, so that you can make a realistic self‐assessment of your existing level of skill.
Practical assignment audio examples and notes, which allow you to hear how each practical assignment should be carried out. In some cases there are also examples of students' work. The assignment notes cover every possible problem area, so if you pay close attention then even your first assignment should be of a professional standard.