Vocal Production Course | Sydney
Vocal Production Course
Record, produce, and mix a quality vocal — mic technique, editing mastery, tuning & mixing vocals and a virtual studio visit with a vocalist at work. Sessions in-person in New York and Live Online.
Vocal Instrumentation
- →Explore the voice as a versatile instrument. Uncover techniques to shape and enhance vocal tones, turning the voice into a dynamic instrument that adds depth and emotion to your productions.
Signal Chain
- →Navigate the intricate world of signal chains for vocals. Understand how to optimize your setup for clarity, ensuring that every nuance of the performance is captured with precision.
Performance Prowess
- →Dive into the heart of vocal performance. Learn how to bring out the best in a singer, capturing the raw emotion and subtle nuances that make each performance unique.
Editing Finesse
- →Refine your editing skills for a polished vocal delivery. Explore techniques to enhance timing and pitch while maintaining the natural feel of the performance, creating a seamless and engaging listening experience.
Harmony Harmony
- →Elevate your vocal arrangements with backing vocals. Discover the art of crafting harmonies that complement and enrich the main vocal, adding a layer of depth and dimension to your sound.
Mixing Vocal Considerations
- →Enter the realm of mixing with a focus on vocals. Explore considerations like EQ, compression, and effects tailored specifically for vocals, ensuring that your vocal elements sit perfectly in the mix.
Even though music producers are not expected to be singers too, the more we understand about vocal production and recording, the better the final product! This includes knowing how to motivate, coach, and produce our artists. Singing is not mandatory during these sessions - we understand! Feel free to just listen.
It's not just about recording vocals; it's about crafting an experience that connects with listeners in a meaningful way.
Sydney students take the Vocal Production Course in a small class at our studio, or live online in the same session, using our specialist music collaboration software, Muse, taught by producers working in the Australian scene. Discover qualities that distinguish us, here.
What our students say.
“I came into the program with no idea how to work Logic, and after the intensive week, I worked out programming beats, using loops and samples…I feel like I can take my music to the next level now. Thanks :)”
Christy Thompson
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Questions we hear a lot.
Sessions run in-person in New York or Live Online, so yes.
Producers who want to get better results out of vocalists they work with - understanding vocal production makes you better at directing sessions and mixing the results.
Yes - see Vocal Production Private Instruction to arrange 1:1 lessons.
Vocal-specific EQ, compression and effects, so your vocals sit properly in a finished mix.
18 hours, or 11 hours if you take it 1-on-1.
$799 + $100 Registration if booked 14 days before start or $999 + $200 Registration
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