Master Pro Tools at WAM!
We’re excited to announce that Women’s Audio Mission is now 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: 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.*
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.
Upcoming Courses: 2025 Pro Tools Spring Session Info (Dates: April 12-13 & April 25-27)
Course: PT101
Instructor: Lien Do
Enrollment Status: Opening in February
Dates: April 12th & 13th
Times (PT): 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Location: Hybrid
Course: PT110
Instructor: Lien Do
Enrollment Status: Opening in February
Dates: April 25th, 26th, & 27th
Times (PT): 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Location: Hybrid
Certification Exam: April 27th
Enrollment Information
- Single Course (PT101 only): General – $300, Member – $250
- Certification Bundle: General (PT101 & 110) – $550, Member – $500
- (WAM Members, reach out for your promo code!)
*Registration Opens in February*
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.
Join the Mission
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.
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Meet the expert behind the magic:
Lien Do is a Sacramento-born multi-disciplinary media artist living in the Bay Area. They hold a double bachelor’s degree from the University of California at Davis in Music and Design.
Their expertise extends to a wide range of fields, including record engineering, ADR, music composition, production, editing, and mixing.
Since 2015, Lien has been serving as the co-owner and co-head engineer of Different Fur Studios in San Francisco, alongside Grace Coleman. They are also the co-founder of LIEMA, a post-audio and film production company, and a core member of the queer Vietnamese media collective, Sunkissed Productions.
Lien is a professor of post-production film audio for the MFA Graduate School program SOCDOC at UC Santa Cruz. They have also delivered guest lectures at various institutions, including UCLA and other community groups. Also, they were featured as an artist in residence at SFMoma’s Open Space, where they presented a physics sound installation that explored the potential of harnessing Sympathetic Resonance through future climate change and its impact on communication.
Lastly, they are a music producer who operates under the name Leviathe working with various artists. Throughout their work, Lien demonstrates a deep commitment to accessibility, diversity, and inclusivity in the arts.