Welcome to WAM Academy!
Join us in Los Angeles to dive into the world of audio production with our intensive training program! Our expert-led classes dive into the world of audio production, recording, and mixing. In Level 1, you will learn all the essential audio fundamentals and even learn to solder your own XLR cables! Level 2 will become available in Los Angeles in 2026.
Plus, for those who are hungry for more, you can easily combine WAM Academy with our Avid Pro Tools Certification 101 & 110 classes (scheduled to take place November 8th-9th and 14th-16th).
If you have any questions, or for member discounts, feel free to email us at education@womensaudiomission.org.
Space is limited, secure your spot now!
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Course Details
Level 1 – Basic Audio Production
Uncover the fascinating realm of sound through our comprehensive 8-class foundational series! This course provides a solid foundation for understanding the physics and science behind sound, ensuring you gain essential skills for basic recording, production, and digital technologies.
In this class you will:
- Gain an understanding of the physics and science behind sound
- Learn basic recording techniques and about signal flow and the recording chain
- Learn how microphones work and basic microphone selection and placement
- Learn the basics of digital audio recording with digital audio workstations like Pro Tools
- Plus, learn how to solder and make your own cables!
Course Schedule: Level 1 Basic Audio Production
- Dates: October 1st – November 19th
- Times: Wednesdays 6:30pm – 9pm (PST)
- Location: WAM-LA Education Lab, 742 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90033
Instructors
- Bri Holland
Both Academy Level 1 and Level 2 are recommended for those considering applying to WAM’s internship program.
Registration Options
General Admission: Opens August 25
- General Level 1 – $350
- Early Bird Special Level 1 – $300 – ***ends September 7th***
WAM Member Admission: *WAM Members email education@womensaudiomission.org for your PROMO code.
- WAM Member Level 1 – $300
WAM’s 2025 LA Fall Academy will be conducted in person only.
Additional Information: Attendees can receive refunds up to 7 days before the Level 1 course start date.
Bri Holland is a Los Angeles-based award-winning vocal producer, engineer, singer, songwriter, and educator. She is an Avid (Pro Tools) Certified Instructor. Her portfolio spans film, TV, theater, and popular music, including the Grammy‑nominated Sweeney Todd… Broadway cast recording, feature films Dear Evan Hansen and Vivo, and DreamWorks animated series Trolls: TrollsTopia and Madagascar: A Little Wild. For her vocal music editing work on feature film tick, tick… BOOM!, Bri was nominated for an MPSE Golden Reel award. She has lent her voice to major pop releases like The Weeknd’s Dawn FM and film/TV projects like Wednesday, Minx, and Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies. As a trusted vocal producer and engineer, she has worked with top vocal talents such as Josh Groban, Jennifer Nettles, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Gloria Estefan, Megan Hilty, Ben Platt, Kenan Thompson, and Shuba. Bri’s studio approach centers creativity and relationships, and she is passionate about media literacy, community-building, and accessible, inclusive music education.
Questions?
Please email education@womensaudiomission.org.
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Women’s Audio Mission courses focus on increasing the gender balance in audio production and technology sectors since fewer than 5% of the population employed in these sectors are women and gender-expansive individuals. There are limited spots available in WAM classes, and they often sell out, so we ask that if you are not woman-identified (cisgender or transgender), nonbinary, or gender-expansive, you reconsider enrolling in the class. We will not turn anyone away, but please be mindful that if you take up a seat in the class, that is one less woman, non-binary, or gender-expansive individual that we can serve. We thank you for your understanding in advance and for joining us in our mission to advance women and girls in music production and the recording arts.