Workshops
July 8th-11th and 14th-17th Welcome to Accelerated Summer Academy! Dive into the world of audio production with our two-week accelerated summer program led by professional recording engineers! Come join us in San Francisco for a hands-on experience with face-to-face sessions aimed at boosting your audio skills. Unlike our longer-term Fall and Spring Academy sessions, our Summer Academy is designed to pack … Read more June 26th, 6:00PM – 8:00PM PDT @ WAM Studios Join Jessica Thompson for an in-depth, practical workshop on mastering! This class will cover the fundamentals of mastering, including its purpose, process, key deliverables, and the technical aspects of metering, monitoring, and playback codecs. You’ll experience side-by-side comparisons of tracks before and after mastering to understand … Read more July 12th-13th and July 18th-20th (Online or San Francisco) Women’s Audio Mission is an Avid Learning Partner. The certification is the Avid Certified User for Pro Tools, providing an industry-recognized credential for both academic users and industry professionals. Join us in San Francisco or virtually via Zoom to boost your audio skills. To gain the … Read more August 21st-25th – Hybrid (Online or San Francisco) Dolby Atmos Production Certification – now a hybrid course! Join us for an exciting learning intensive where you can earn your Dolby Atmos Production Certification from Dr. Leslie Gaston-Bird, an iconic engineer and certified Avid Learning Professional. Dolby Atmos is quickly becoming the premiere, emerging immersive audio format that has … Read more The WAM Internship Program is widely recognized in the audio and music production industries for the caliber of training, range of activities, overall experience, as well as job placement opportunities. Past interns have gone on to positions with such companies as Dolby, Pixar, Apple, Sony, Google, and Pandora, as well as most of the premier venues for music and performance in the San Francisco … Read more Tuned by Ear: A Manual Approach to Vocal Perfection with Natituner! Join WAM for an exclusive virtual workshop with Multi GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY-winning vocal engineer and producer Natalia Ramírez, also known as “Natituner.” With credits on chart-topping records by Selena Gomez, Camila Cabello, Shawn Mendes, and Ricky Martin, Natalia brings world-class experience and a … Read moreFeatured Events
Summer Accelerated Academy 2025 | San Francisco | July 8-11 and July 14-17
Mastering Workshop with Jessica Thompson | HYBRID (SF/ONLINE) | June 26
Summer Pro Tools Certification (PT101 + PT110) | HYBRID (SF/ONLINE) | July 12-13, 18-20
Dolby Atmos Production Certification | HYBRID (SF/ONLINE)| August 21-25
WAM San Francisco Fall Internship Applications | June 2-August 4
Tuned by Ear: A Manual Approach to Vocal Perfection with Natituner | July 26
No Events Found
Master Pro Tools at WAM!
Come get Pro Tools Certified with Women’s Audio Mission! An official Avid Learning Partner
Dive into the world of professional audio engineering with our comprehensive Pro Tools Fundamentals courses. The certification is the Avid Certified User for Pro Tools, providing an industry-recognized credential for both academic users and industry professionals.
Come join us in San Francisco for a hands-on experience with face-to-face sessions aimed at boosting your audio skills. You can also join us remotely – from anywhere in the world!
Course Details
- Pro Tools Fundamentals PT101: Introduces fundamental Pro Tools concepts and principles, covering everything an individual needs to know to complete a basic Pro Tools project, from initial setup to final mixdown.
- Pro Tools Fundamentals PT110 (101 prerequisite): The Pro Tools Fundamentals 110 course expands upon the Pro Tools Fundamentals PT101 course and includes using MIDI, virtual instruments, and additional recording and mixing tools. *Both courses (101 and 110) are required in order to be Pro Tools certified. If you wish to take PT110 only, please email us at education@womensaudiomission.org*
Why Get Pro Tools Certified?
Our Pro Tools Fundamentals courses are designed to give you the skills you need to navigate Pro Tools confidently. Whether you’re just starting or want to expand your knowledge, these courses cover everything from setup to final mixdown and can be taken in person in San Francisco or remotely from anywhere in the world.
Enrollment Information
*If you wish to purchase single course tickets for Pro Tools 110, please reach out to education@womensaudiomission.org for approval.
These courses are strongly recommended for those enrolled in WAM Academy.
Certification Pathway
Combine PT101 and PT110 to earn your Pro Tools Specialist Certification. The certification is the Avid Certified User for Pro Tools, providing an industry-recognized credential for both academic users and industry professionals.
Course e-books are provided to all registered students, and the exam fee and one re-take are covered in the cost of the course.
*If you have previously taken Pro Tools 101 and would like to sign up for 110 only, please reach out to us to via email to register. Attendees can receive refunds up to 7 days before the course start date.
Please email education@womensaudiomission.org with any questions.
eventeventeventeven