Sound Training Center
The STC provides a variety of training services to suit aspiring composers, music producers, recording and mixing engineers as well DJ’s.
In studio 1-2-1 sessions are available to aid
- Track development
- Assisted Mix sessions
- Equipment up-skilling
- Software training
Accredited Training choices include a range of Level 2 Award – short courses which include: – PA Setup, and Multi-track Recording. Training resources are provided on-site. AbletonLive, and Logic Pro software are used in the delivery.
L2 Award online courses include Music Production, Studio Mixing. Registered learners will have access to video tutorials to help you progress and complete. Details on each course content can be seen below. Call us for more information
L3 Award on-site courses are longer and are available for groups of 4+ persons. Training resources are provided on-site. We also provide worksheet, style guides, demonstrations and feedback during course delivery. Protools HD, LogicPro and AbletonLive software are use in delivery.
L3 Award online courses are designed for remote learning these include Multi-track Mixing and Music Production. For more information Call Us
Our awarding body is the Open College Network NI
Level 2 Courses
Live Sound Engineering
This course is made up of 2 units: each has a value of 4 credits. A total of 8 credits for the L2 Award.
PA Set-up – Onsite Training (practical set-up)
- Set-up the Rig systematically
- Adhere to health and safety
- Develop an understanding of signal flow
- Learn how to maintain a mix
- Break down the rig systematically.
- Follow correct storage procedures.
Sound Check – Onsite Training (practical assessment)
- Risk assessment
- Line checks on all cables and connections
- Soundcheck each instrument/mic and adjust levels appropriately including: EQ, Compression/gating.
- Work with performers
- Maintain a balanced mix
Multi-track Recording
This is a 1 Unit course with a credit value of 7 for this L2 Award
Multi-track Recording – Onsite Training (practical set-up)
- Identify the resources to make and recording and devise a plan
- Undertake a risk assessment for a recording session
- Microphone types, pickup patterns, placement and use in recording
- Gain an understanding of room acoustics, outboard equipment or inline effects
- Complete a live recording and review
Music Production
This is a 1 Unit course with a credit value of 8 for this L2 Award
Video tutorials will be made available to registered learners.
Composition – Online Training (software based)
- Develop skill in music technology software
- Use a brief theme to create an original composition
- Understand how to use hook, melody and rhythm
- Improve your listening skill to assess your composition
- Apply arrangement
Studio Mixing
Raw stems will be provided to learners registered for this course and video tutorials will be made available. L3 Award has a credit value of
Studio Mixing – Online Training (software based)
- Mixing stages
- Understand the functions and controls of a mixing desk
- Learn how effects can be used to refine and/or modify recording
- Creating balance in a recording
- Depth of field and stereo field and how effects can be used
- Final review with trainer on completed mix
Level 3 Courses
Live Sound Engineering
Participants will have an opportunity to engineer a real live event at on completion of this course.
This course is made up of 2 units: each has a value of 4. A total of 8 credits for the L3 Award.
PA Set-up – Onsite Training (practical set-up)
- Learn how to set optimal signal to noise ratio.
- Demonstrate your ability to maintain a mix using: pre-fade listen (PFL); equalisation (EQ); sub-grouping; digital effects; auxiliary sends.
- Ability to monitor the stage and communicate with performers
- Be able to perform post performance activities.
Sound Check – Onsite Training (practical assessment)
- Understand how to perform a sound check
- Prepare a Public Address (PA) system for sound check.
- Demonstrate ability to sound check instruments.
- Work with performers
- Create a balanced mix
Multi-track Recording
Gain an understanding of how to make multi-track recordings.
This is a 1 Unit course with a credit value of 6 for this L3 Award
Multi-track Recording – Onsite Training (practical set-up)
- Plan a recording
- Conduct a risk assessment and outline health and safety considerations
- Critically compare a range of microphone types, application, design and pickup patterns
- Explain the recording processes
- Record an ensemble and review the recording.
Music Production
This course will enable learners to create an original musical composition
This L3 Award has a credit value of 8.
Video tutorials will be made available to registered learners.
Music Production – Online Training (software based)
- Be able to identify the starting point for an original composition.
- Develop skills to evaluate instrumentation.
- Demonstrate use of hook, melody and rhythm in music.
- Implement arrangement and structuring techniques
Studio Mixing
This course will enable you to understand and apply mixing techniques using studio mixing desk
Raw stems will be provided to learners registered for this course and video tutorials will be made available. This 1 unit course has a credit value of
Studio Mixing – Online Training (software based)
- Mixing stages
- Understand the functions and controls of a mixing desk
- Learn how effects can be used to refine and/or modify recording
- Creating balance in a recording
- Depth of field and stereo field and how effects can be used
- Final review with trainer on completed mix