Applied Audio Recording  Advanced Program

Our 32-week, two-semester program starts each year in September and February.

• Classes run a minimum 20 hrs/week
• 12 hrs are dedicated to scheduled class time
• 8 hrs are allotted for students to book the studios for private lab sessions

Students can complete assignments and foster their own creativity without having to book labs at inconvenient times. We only accept a small number of students into the program allowing each student plenty of time to utilize the facilities during accommodating time slots throughout the day and evening.

Main Topics Covered:

Lab and Studio Acoustics Microphones Polar Patterns Tape Alignment Guitar, Bass, Drums and Keyboards Rhythm Section Hard Disk Recording Vocals/Stereo Perception

Strings/X-Y/ORTF How to Mic Woodwinds/M-S/Ensemble Signal Paths Electronic Concepts/Reverb Compression/Gates/Expanders Equalizers Signal Processors/Delay Effects Mixing Philosophies Synths

MIDI Foley/Synchronization Sound for Film ADR (Additional Dialogue Recording) Scoring Music Business Live Sound Reel to Reel Analog Recording

For more information download our Information Brochure or call us at 416-603-3338.

If you wish to apply, please call us or email today.

Applied Audio Recording  Advanced Program

Applied Record Production & Label Creation

TARA, in working with Canadian Labels, Management and Publishing companies, is offering an intensive 3-month course in advanced applied music production and business creation.

The course is designed for audio engineers who have graduated from an Applied Audio Production or Recording Arts Diploma program and are looking to further their education and hands-on experience in record "producing".

Our objectives are to:

• Further develop your experiences gained in record production, and;
• Provide you with enhanced business skills to help you get jobs with record labels or start your own.

During the program, a small number of qualified students will be exposed to every aspect of starting and operating a record label WHILE recording and producing a CD. TARA will engage existing music companies to find talented bands and artists for students to work with throughout the program.

Main Topics Covered:

Defining a Record Producer The Growth of an Empire: Starting a Record Label Pre-Production Funding & Grants

How to Keep Musicians Engaged and the Studio Fun Advanced Preamps, Mic & Studio Techniques Advanced Recording Techniques for Interesting Mixes Advanced Techniques in Recording Vocals

Advanced Mixing Techniques Analog Stereo Summing & Mastering Artwork, Duplication & Distribution Marketing and Promotion: Birthing the Record

For more information download our Information Brochure or call us at 416-603-3338.

If you wish to apply, please call us or email today.