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.
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: 2024 Pro Tools Fall Session Info (Dates: November 8-9 & November 22-24)
Course: PT101
Instructor: Heidi Trefethen
Enrollment Status: Opening in September
Dates: November 8th & 9th
Times (PT): 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Location: Hybrid
Course: PT110
Instructor: Heidi Trefethen
Enrollment Status: Opening in September
Dates: November 22nd, 23rd, & 24th
Times (PT): 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Location: Hybrid
Certification Exam: November 24th
Enrollment Information
- Single Course: General – $300, Member – $250
- Certification Bundle: General – $550, Member – $500
- (WAM Members, reach out for your promo code!)
*Registration Is Now Open*
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.
*You must receive approval from the class instructor if you did not take Pro Tools Fundamentals (PT101) with WAM. 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:
Heidi Trefethen is a recording and live sound engineer, producer, classical and jazz French Hornist, educator and composer. During her 31 years of work in the music industry, Heidi has worked with artists such as Shawn Colvin, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, Michelle Ndegeocello, Herb Alpert and Lani Hall, Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul, and Mary, and has a Concert Sound credit on PBS’ American Masters | Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives.
As a French Hornist, she has performed and given master classes in Italy, Thailand, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the UK, Canada. The LA Philharmonic, Il Teatro d’opera di Roma, the SFJAZZ Monday Night Band and several Bay Area regional orchestras are a few of the ensembles she has performed with. Heidi is a faculty member of the SFJAZZ Digital Lab, Women’s Audio Mission, the Institute for the Musical Arts and teaches private classes and lessons.
Heidi is also a GRAMMY® Voting member, Governor on the Board of the San Francisco Chapter of the Recording Academy. She is the San Francisco Chapters’ Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Ambassador to the National DEI Team of the Recording Academy. She is passionate about equality and creating a healthy environment for women of color, gender non-conforming and women-identified individuals in the music industry.