Nichols Delves Deep Into The Art & Science of Mixing As Part of PMT’s Accelerated Program Curriculum; Feb. 25-Mar. 10, 2009

ProMedia Training, the leader in modern accelerated audio and multimedia training, is pleased to announce Grammy-award-winning producer and engineer, Roger Nichols, will teach a Master Class on March 8th as part of ProMedia Training’s Miami Music Production & Certification Program (February 25 - March 10, 2009). This influential professional will offer mixing training and insights, drawing upon his vast experience working with Digidesign’s state-of-the-art production software—and iconic artists including Steely Dan, the Beach Boys, Stevie Wonder, Frank Zappa, Crosby Stills & Nash, Roy Orbison, Plácido Domingo, Gloria Estefan, Mark Knopfler, and James Taylor, to name a mere few. PMT’s Music Production & Certification Program is offered at its Miami facility (1926 NE 154th St., No. Miami, FL 33162), located in the heart of North Miami’s legendary recording scene, blocks away from The Hit Factory/Criteria Studios and dozens of other music, TV and film studios.

ProMedia Training’s Miami Music Production & Certification Program—a 14-day, 112 clock-hour accelerated package¬—is one of PMT’s most comprehensive packages, geared towards the beginner-to-intermediate student. The Program includes four Digidesign certified courses, a mixing course, and a Reason course written by MIDI master Craig Anderton. The final Master Class, “All About Mixing”, is hosted exclusively by Roger Nichols, who explores both the “science” and the “art” of mixing.

Throughout the curriculum, students will learn proper setup, recording, editing and mixing, go in-depth into the world of plug-ins, MIDI, beat detective, elastic audio and the art and science of mixing, and learn the ins and outs of Reason. Students will also work with sophisticated HD systems and control surfaces, and upon successfully completing the courses, will take the Digidesign exam for Certification. The package tuition also includes a free plug-in from Digidesign (valued at $500).

For more information on ProMedia Training’s Music Production & Certification Program and course specifics, go to: www.promediatraining.com

About ProMedia Training

With locations in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Miami, Nashville, San Diego, and New York, ProMedia Training is the leader in modern accelerated audio and multimedia training. In addition to individual instruction at professional facilities, the company provides on-site training for corporations, allowing industry professionals to upgrade their skills in their own working environment—some of which include MTV, HBO, and Turner Broadcasting; Dolby Labs, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, and Loyola University. The faculty includes Grammy and Emmy Award winners that have worked on hundreds of gold and platinum albums with such artists as U2, Aerosmith, Ricky Martin, Steely Dan, Ozzy Osbourne, Outkast, and Dixie Chicks. ProMedia Training partners with manufacturers such as Digidesign, Apple, Propellerhead, and Waves. ProMedia Training is the leading authorized Digidesign Pro School, having certified more students than any other organization. For more information visit: www.promediatraining.com

Apprentice Audio Engineers Expand Their Career Horizons

Pictured L-R standing are Michael Giotto, Ocean Way owner Allen Sides, Robin Goodchild, and seated Ryan Reault, Joe Corey, and Brian Adams. Photo by David Goggin.

Apprentice audio engineers at Hollywood’s famed Ocean Way Recording Studios have enrolled online at Berkleemusic.com, the online continuing education division of Boston’s renowned Berklee College of Music.

Engineer/producer and studio owner Allen Sides commented, “We are extremely proud to have our team studying online at Berkleemusic. We have always stressed that the staff learn about recording as an art form and Berklee certainly embodies that concept. As our apprentices move up the ladder they can easily continue their formal education because online learning has such a flexible, self-determined schedule.”

Ocean Way houses what many people consider to be among the best sounding large live rooms ever built. Constructed in 1958, the studios have been the site [B1]of an astonishing number of classic hit records which have sold in excess of a billion worldwide. Ocean Way is the most awarded studio complex on the West Coast.

New online Music Theory student Michael Giotto remarked, “I feel that a good foundation in music will broaden my horizons and help me to be to a better audio engineer.” Also enrolled in Music Theory are fellow Ocean Way apprentices Joe Corey, a graduate of the LA Recording School, Robin Goodchild, a graduate of England’s University of Manchester, and Ryan Reault. Apprentice engineer Brian Adams is enrolled in Game Audio. “I’ve always been interested in working in video games,” he says, “and the Berkleemusic course really gets into the game engines and how audio fits into the bigger picture.”

ABOUT BERKLEEMUSIC.COM

Berkleemusic.com is the continuing education division of Berklee College of Music, delivering online access to Berklee’s acclaimed curriculum from anywhere in the world. Berkleemusic’s award-winning online courses and certificate programs are accredited and taught by the college’s world-renowned faculty, providing lifelong learning opportunities to people interested in music and working in the music industry. As the business of music continues to move online, Berkleemusic is taking a leadership role in educating the next generation of producers, performers, and entrepreneurs on this evolving industry landscape. Berkleemusic’s students come from over 80 countries around the world, and include Grammy award winners, managers, artists, publishers, music business entrepreneurs and major international touring acts.

http://www.berkleemusic.com