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INSTRUCTORS & AGENDA - ATHENS

The Pro Tools Recording Workshop: Essentials for the Beginner will be based on the second edition of the popular Pro Tools book, “The Musicians’ Guide to Pro Tools,” and taught by the author, John Keane.

Instructor Information

John Keane is an internationally recognized producer, engineer, musician and author, who has worked on numerous gold and multi-platinum records.  Keane is the author of the popular Pro Tools book, “The Musicians’ Guide to Pro Tools,” now available in two editions.  The second edition will be used as material for the course.  However; Keane is best known for his work with R.E.M., Indigo Girls, Cowboy Junkies and Widespread Panic.  He owns a full-featured recording facility in Athens, GA and has been an avid Pro Tools user since 1991.  Keane is a native of Athens, where he began his recording career by making four-track demos for local Athens bands.  As his studio business progressed, he began recording projects for such up-and-coming Athens bands as Love Tractor, Pylon and, of course, R.E.M.  He continues to play live as a special guest with local bands, including Widespread Panic.

Course Format

The Pro Tools Recording Workshop: Essentials for the Beginner will be a series of 4 three-hour classes, held Monday and Wednesday, 6:00 - 9:00 pm, for two weeks.  The course agenda will be:

 Monday
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Wednesday
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Week 1

Getting Comfortable with the Pro Tools System

Starting a New Session

Tracking & Overdubbing

Basic Editing Techniques

Pro Tools Virtual Mixer

Doormats Session

Week 2

Audio Quality Issues

Using a Click in Pro Tools

Working with Loops

Working with Vocals

Advanced Mixing Techniques

GENERAL INFORMATION

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Athens, GA 30602
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