COURSE CALENDAR

WAM provides rigorous, hands-on training in professional audio and the recording arts in a world-class recording studio with award-winning women instructors. 

Introduction to Audio Production & Recording – WAM Level 1 Certificate – Beginner

Consists of 8 sessions in WAM’s studio and covers the following outline:

  1. Science of Sound
  2. Signal flow and the Recording Chain
  3. Microphones
  4. Digital Audio and recording with Digital Audio Workstations
  5. Basic Audio Connection and Soldering

Professional Studio Recording – WAM Level 2 Certificate – Intermediate

Consists of 8 sessions in WAM’s studio and covers the following outline:

  1. Signal Processing
  2. Large Format Consoles
  3. Microphone Placement Techniques
  4. Studio Session

Live Sound Reinforcement

Learn the basics of live sound with an industry veteran at a professional music venue (Rickshaw Stop). Spend the day focusing on live sound techniques while working with a live band.

Master Classes

  1. Podcasting
  2. Anatomy of a Mix
  3. Location Sound for Television
  4. Building a Microphone
  5. Introduction to Ableton Live and Electronic Music Production, etc.

Upcoming

Intro to Audio Production & Recording – WAM Level 1 Spring 2019
8 Monday evenings (1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18) | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Learn audio recording and production in a professional recording studio environment! In this 8-class series you will: Gain an understanding of the physics and science behind sound and how it affects the recording process Learn signal flow and the recording chain Learn how microphones work and basic microphone skills Learn the basics of digital audio … Read more

Introduction to Electronic Music Production
Sunday, 12/9/2018 | 10:00am - 4:00pm

Join Women’s Audio Mission for Introduction to Electronic Music Production in which we’ll cover the basics of how to navigate and use Ableton Live including: Understanding the Session/Arrangement views How to use clips Adding effects Editing Recording We’ll dedicate time to understanding how to use MIDI within Ableton, and end with a run through of … Read more

WAMCon New York 2018
October 19th, 2018 - October 20th, 2018 | 10/19 (6:00pm - 8:30pm) & 10/20 (9:00am - 5:30 pm)

  WAMCon is an interactive recording conference for women (including transgender or cisgender; non-binary and gender non-conforming individuals) presented by Women’s Audio Mission and hosted by YouTube Space NY and Jungle City Studios and sponsored by iZotope, the Recording Academy, Eventide, and Shure. Don’t miss this immersive experience with award-winning music producers, recording engineers, songwriters, … Read more

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