Sound Academy by Studiomap offers an intensive 2-month training program to master Pro Tools, the industry standard in audio. This program is designed for beginners, aspiring sound engineers, and professionals looking to deepen their skills in audio recording, mixing, mastering, and post-production.
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An active network of alumni present in major studios, radio stations and streaming platforms.
Active professionals who share their techniques and contacts without reservation.
Small class sizes for personalized support in the studio and in the control room.
The majority of our graduates find a job or a freelance assignment within 6 months of completing the training.
🎛 Module 1: Introduction to DAW & Pro Tools
Overview of DAWs and reasons for using Pro Tools
Basics of audio signal: frequency, amplitude, dynamics
🎙 Module 2: Studio Setup & Installation
Connecting and optimizing audio equipment
Software settings: latency, buffer, sample rate
📀 Module 3: Session Management & Project Organization
Creating and managing Pro Tools sessions & templates
Input/output configuration, routing, and audio buses
🎚 Module 4: Recording Techniques
Microphone selection and placement in the studio
Take management and overdubbing (QuickPunch, Loop Record)
🎵 Module 5: Introduction to Audio Editing
Using basic editing tools (cut, trim, fade, grab)
Organization and management of audio clips & playlists
🎛 Module 6: First Steps in Mixing
Signal flow, pre-/post-fader management
Applying initial static balances
🎶 Module 7: MIDI Integration in Pro Tools
Creating MIDI tracks and virtual instruments
Advanced editing & timing management (Ticks vs Samples)
📀 Module 8: Review & Preparation for Premix
Independent work on complete sessions
Balancing & optimization of the basic mixIf you’d like, I can also adapt this for a course syllabus, website, or marketing brochure.
🎚Module 9: Advanced Mixing
Stereo placement, level management & advanced automation
Advanced equalization & compression
🎛 Module 10: Advanced Processing & Effects
Mastery of reverb, delay, saturation & spatial effects
Effect automation for greater dynamics
📀 Module 11: Using VST Plugins
Native vs third-party plugins, CPU resource optimization
Parameter automation for a smoother workflow
🎼 Module 12: Professional Mix Organization
Gain staging, routing & complex track management
CPU optimization and final project preparation
🎵 Module 13: Advanced Mastering
Normalization, EQ & compression techniques
Introduction to mastering with iZotope Ozone
🎤 Module 14: Case Studies & Real-World Projects
Applying techniques across different musical styles
Mix correction and refinement
📀 Module 15: Project Management & Final Export
Exporting for different formats (digital, vinyl, streaming)
Project documentation and archiving
🏆 Module 16: Certification & Skills Validation
Comprehensive review before the exam
Preparation for Avid Pro Tools PT101 & PT110 certificationIf you want, I can merge Modules 1–16 into a clean, polished course outline or adapt it for an official training program page.
🎧 Beginners & Enthusiasts – Get started with a complete, guided training program.
🎼 Musicians & Producers – Improve your recording and mixing skills.
🎛 Audio Engineers & Technicians – Earn a recognized certification and level up your expertise.
🎬 Post-Production & Live Sound Professionals – Develop advanced skills in audio processing.
🎤 Practical Assessments:
Hands-on exercises in recording, editing, mixing & mastering
Real-world studio scenario simulations
📀 Final Assessment:
Presentation of a final mixed and mastered project
Minimum score of 75% required to validate the certification
🏆 Official Certification Awarded:
🎓 Pro Tools PT101 (fundamentals: recording, editing, mixing)
🎓 Pro Tools PT110 (advanced concepts & professional workflows)Want this adapted for a syllabus, certification page, or promotional brochure?
Ce programme s’adresse aux débutants, ingénieurs du son en devenir et professionnels souhaitant approfondir leurs compétences en enregistrement, mixage, mastering et post-production audio.
Obtenez les certifications Avid Pro Tools PT101 & PT110, reconnues mondialement
Travaillez sur des projets réels en studio et bénéficiez d’un suivi personnalisé
Formateurs certifiés Avid, actifs dans les studios et productions audiovisuelles
Disponible en présentiel ou en ligne, depuis les grandes villes des États-Unis
Développez une expertise recherchée pour travailler en studio, post-production ou son live
At Sound Academy, we train passionate individuals who want to turn their love of sound into a career. Whether you come from a completely different background or are already involved in music, our training is designed to give you the keys to a successful career change.
• Starting salary: 30,000–40,000 gross/year (approximately 2,500–3,300 net/month).
• Mid-career: 38,000–45,000 gross/year.
• Experienced professional: up to 70,000 gross/year, or even 90,000 for high-end positions and services.
• As a performing arts professional or established freelancer, your income can vary but quickly exceed these amounts depending on the projects and your reputation.
• Dozens of students are trained each year at the Sound Academy, from complete beginners to musicians looking to turn professional.
• A growing number of successful career changes thanks to our personalized approach and our industry networks.
• Post-training support to secure your first contracts and grow your business.
• This training opens doors to opportunities in live performance, audiovisual production, and music.
• With 507 hours of work over 12 months, you can obtain intermittent worker status, combining the freedom to choose your projects with the security of compensation between contracts.
• Average income of our former intermittent workers: 1,800 to 3,000/month, depending on the regularity of their projects.
• Over 500,000 freelance audiovisual professionals are active in europe, with a constant demand for sound engineers for concerts, shows, film, TV, radio, podcasts, and events.
• Audio remains a dynamic sector, driven by the rise of streaming, podcasts, and independent production.
• Opportunities to work in studios, live, internationally, or in home studios for clients worldwide.
• A variety of assignments to choose from: recording, mixing, mastering, audiovisual post-production, live sound reinforcement, etc.
• The freedom to combine artistic assignments with personal projects.
Before applying, we need to know more about you and your aspirations!
Our team will speak with you over the phone before sending through your application
If you're a good fit for the program, we'll get you started!
Our courses offer comprehensive and progressive learning, covering all the essential aspects of sound engineering. You'll discover advanced recording, mixing, and mastering techniques by working on real-world projects for total immersion. Suitable for all levels, our courses are available in 2-month formats, allowing you to progress at your own pace according to your goals and availability. Whether you want to acquire a solid foundation or refine your expertise, our programs are designed to provide you with skills immediately applicable in the professional world.
Yes! Our courses are accessible to everyone, whether you're a beginner looking to acquire a solid foundation or a professional seeking to refine your skills. Thanks to a tailored teaching approach, our programs allow you to progress at your own pace and develop practical skills, regardless of your initial level.
The payment plan will depend on which program you are enrolled in throughout the year. To obtain a brochure detailing all our offers, course content, and payment options, please do not hesitate to contact us. We would be delighted to assist you in choosing the training program best suited to your project.
Yes! Avid Pro Tools software is widely recognized and valued in the audio industry, by professional studios, record labels, and sound engineers alike. Earning this certification allows you to officially validate your technical skills and access new career opportunities, whether in recording studios, post-production, or the world of immersive mixing. It's a real asset on your CV, setting you apart as an expert who has mastered the most advanced tools and standards in the industry. By choosing our training programs, you're guaranteed structured and certified learning, aligned with the demands of the professional audio market.
All the necessary equipment is provided in our studios to ensure an optimal learning experience. You will have access to professional equipment, including mixing consoles, audio interfaces, high-quality microphones, and industry-leading production software. For advanced students who wish to work with their own equipment, it is possible to bring your personal gear to further refine your mastery of your usual setup. Our goal is to offer you a working environment tailored to your progress, whatever your level.
Our training programs are conducted entirely in person at our partner studios located in Paris, London, New York, and all the cities where we have a presence. This total immersion allows you to benefit from a professional environment equipped with the best technologies, learn alongside industry experts, and develop your network within a passionate community. Thanks to this practical and interactive approach, you'll work in real-world production conditions and optimize your learning for direct application in your future career.
Our graduates gain access to a wide range of careers in the music and audiovisual industries, becoming sound engineers, mixers, producers, sound designers, or post-production experts. Thanks to our professional approach and the quality of our training, they join renowned studios, collaborate with artists, and develop their own projects. By joining our program, you also benefit from an exclusive network of professionals, mentorship opportunities, and dedicated support to help you propel your career in the audio sector.
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✔️ Direct Access to Our Team: Contact our CEO on Instagram or LinkedIn.
✔️ Backed by Trusted Investors: Funded by venture capital, STUDIOMAP, the parent company of the Sound Academy, is a controlled company.
✔️ Solid Reputation: We are an accredited training organization with Avid Pro Tools certifications.
✔️ Verified Reviews: Check out our testimonials on Google, our website, and the success stories of our alumni.
✔️ Official Partnerships: We collaborate with the biggest international studios and artists.
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