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Recording connection utilized 20 online lessons and quizzes with Devon providing 20 hours of teaching time and 8 hours a week for students to sit in on sessions.
Our program is 36 hours of teaching time (over 50 if you prepay) utilizing the current editions of six textbooks, Devon’s personal notes and with no quizzes. This provides an almost doubling of time to get past the instruction and to the gear with hands on usage utilizing current examples. The prepay option is priced at almost 1/4 the cost of Recording Connection.
In short, no. We have found over the years that the primary benefit of sitting in on sessions is learning how a studio works with its clients in a commercial setting. While this is an important skill to master, it is particular to the culture of each studio and is often learned when interning at that studio regardless of educational background. Students who complete the program, pass our test mix, and are hired as an Intern Engineer will then be introduced to our client workflow and expectations as a staff member.
Most of our past students have focused on learning skills necessary to improve their own projects, and often they are not interested in the musical genre of the session they were required to sit in on. As a commercial studio we cannot take time during a session to discuss workflow, leading to limited learning opportunities. We feel it is more efficient to spend time in 1:1 mentored lessons to allow for real-time questions, answers, and feedback.
One of the primary reasons for the expensive tuition of these programs is that they have equipment and facilities that must be funded by higher tuition. If a student aspires to work in a studio in a major market such as New York, Nashville, or Los Angeles, then that type of program is appropriate and will prepare them to work on equipment that most people will never get their hands on. We offer students the opportunity to learn the principles and techniques that will be of immediate use. These fundamentals could be applied to larger studios as your career progresses.
If you research Recording Connection on Reddit, Gearspace, etc. you will find that almost all reviews say that the program depends on the mentor and studio. Because of Devon’s studio experience and teaching experience we have always had positive feedback.
It is highly recommended that you have a computer able to run Pro Tools Intro (or higher) which is free and covers most of the instructions.
Lessons are two hours and usually consist of about 1 hour of instruction, 30 minutes of examples (including recent mixes, etc) and 30 minutes for questions. Depending on the level of homework, questions and general interest the student has, the lessons might be shorter.
Lessons are scheduled in advance and can be scheduled 12pm-9pm Sunday-Thursday. Some Saturdays are available.
If a student completes one lesson a week with some weeks off for holidays, vacations, or other events, then they usually complete the program in six months. It is possible to book more frequently and finish in a shorter time frame.
Yes. Skipping lessons or booking them individually is not currently available.
Yes. It is the industry standard. Once you have a thorough understanding of the basics and Pro Tools, you be able to adapt to another DAWs with relative ease.
No, but a sense of pitch and ability to count beats and bars is highly recommended. If the student needs additional work in these areas, they will be pointed towards the appropriate resources.
The 1:1 mentor time can be used at any time for advanced tutoring or evaluation and feedback on the students’ current projects.
The six-hour lab is scheduled based on what the student wishes to do during the lab. For example, if they wish to track a band it can be scheduled after lesson 9 “Pro Tools Advanced”. If they wish to use the lab for advanced mixing, then after lesson 17 “Mixing: Advanced Hybrid Approach & Documentation” would be appropriate.
No. We value mentoring over testing. A proactive student who desires to gain the knowledge offered by these lessons can better use the time to ask advanced questions.
Probably, but be aware trouble shooting, reading, and understanding technical manuals are an important part of learning this craft. We would encourage you to make every effort to fix the problem yourself. 1:1 mentor time can be used to trouble shoot as needed, and if students are paying as they go, this will be one of the few situations where you can have Devon mentor / provide tech support before the program has finished at his normal rate or during lesson time.
Yes! This continued mentoring is only offered to students that have completed the program from start to finish.
Our courses are not state-certified, but you will receive a certificate of training indicating that you have completed our program. In the music industry, your skills are valued more than a degree.
No, but it would be expected that at the conclusion of the program, the student would have the knowledge to be hired at a studio as an intern, assistant engineer, or, if their mixing skills are advanced, a Staff Engineer.
Yes! Hands on studio experience is crucial to getting hired. Most studios want skilled interns who have a thorough understanding of signal flow, Pro Tools, and the overall record making process. Our course gives you resume worthy experience and knowledge from an accomplished mentor in a real, working studio.
Possibly, as that depends on the students’ efforts during the program
Multiple students have been hired after completing the Recording Connection program, so it is entirely possible.
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