• Tracking
• Microphones
• File management
• Mixing
• Mastering
• Replication / duplication
• Session preparation, etiquette & pre-production
• Timeline of setup / load-in
• Board / computer / mic setup
• Headphone mixes
• Instrument / vocal tracking techniques
• Back up
• Musical judgement
• Drum grouping / moving / editing
• Check all edit points
• Keeping human element vs. perfection
• Replacing drum sounds
• Musical space – dense vs. open & space creation
• Musical part – register / rhythm
• Four dimensional imaging
• Strategy for completing the performance
• When and how to double
• Spontaneity – leaving room for last minute ideas
• Microphone choice / shootout
• Pre-amp choice
• EQ & compression techniques
• Comping vocals
• Background vocal choices (stacking, gang, choir, etc.)
• Difference of melodyne & autotune
• Maintaining human element
• Correcting / splitting notes
• Modulation / vibrato
• Recording tuned vocal to new track
• Overview of Production and Orchestration
• Explanation of virtual instruments & sample libraries
• “Real” instruments vs. virtual instruments
• Bringing MIDI tracks to “life”
• Musical examples
• Advanced techniques
• Overview of Consoles
• Inputs, Mic Pre’s and EQ
• Channel Groups
• Oscillator Tones
• Talkback
• Aux Sends
• Buss Sends
• Masters
• Near and far field monitoring
• Difference between 2 way, 3 way, 4 way and coaxial speakers
• Crossovers
• Dampening Factor
• Windows, Flooring, Walls
• Baffles, Clouds
• Understanding Angles
• Who owns the masters
• Industry careers
• Artist development
• Online promotion
• Production company
• Charging for services / cost breakdown
• Creating an LLC
• 1099 / W2 income
• Business write-offs
• Estimated taxes
• Profit & Loss monthly ledger
• Auto-deduction / mileage / travel
• Mic positions
• Inputs and outputs
• Headphones cues and setup
• Setting click
• Track drums, bass, guitar
• Add overdubs
• Track vocals
• Session editing
• Create rough mix
• Track drums, bass, guitar
• Add overdubs
• Track vocals
• Session editing
• Create rough mix
• Finalizing performances
• Pre-mixing
• Clean and consolidation
• Setting up mix
• Gain structure
• Balancing levels
• Creative thinking
• Finalizing Mix
• Review of all lessons
• Open question & answer
• EQ and Compression
• Plug-In use
• Delivering DDP files