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Sound fundamentals and critical listening
Frequency, amplitude, dynamics, timbre, signal types, levels, gain, noise, audio chains and the development of critical listening skills.
Interartes – Music School · Cascais
Audio and Music Production
A practical course in recording, editing, mixing, music production and digital creation.
A training programme for musicians, students, creators, teachers and anyone who wants to understand sound, work with digital tools and develop musical projects with greater autonomy.
Start date
6 October
Duration
48 hours
Format
Weekly practical sessions
Fee
€645
Learn audio through practice: from sound to final production.
The course follows a progressive structure, moving from the fundamentals of sound and critical listening to recording, editing, mixing, digital production and project finalisation.
Recording
Editing
Mixing
Finalisation
Enrolment is open
Places are limited to ensure close support, guided practice and a high standard of technical work throughout the course.
€645Total course fee.
Payment by instalments may be available, subject to confirmation with our administrative team.
Course structure
The course includes technical and creative modules arranged in sequence, enabling participants to understand sound, master digital workflows and develop a complete music production.
Recording and sound capture
Microphones, audio interfaces, recording voices and instruments, level management, session organisation, multitrack recording and studio best practices.
Editing and mixing
DAW workflow, audio editing, equalisation, compression, panning, reverb, delay, automation and the creation of a balanced mix.
Mastering and finalisation
An introduction to mastering principles, loudness, sonic consistency, spectral balance, export formats and the preparation of final files.
MIDI, synthesis and electronic production
MIDI programming, virtual instruments, beats, loops, sampling, automation, synthesisers and an introduction to sound design.
Composition, arranging and final project
Creating demos, musical structure, pre-production, sonic identity and the development of an original or collaborative production.
Technology in the service of creativity
The course takes place in a specialised technical and musical environment, benefiting from Interartes’ facilities and the connection between instrumental practice, recording, production, artistic creation and technology.
- Experience with studio environments and professional workflows.
- Use of multitrack recording systems and digital music production tools.
- Work with microphones, audio interfaces, studio monitors and production software.
- Exploration of professional DAWs and/or free solutions, trial versions or software recommended by the teaching team.
- Integration of critical listening, recording, editing, mixing, production and musical creation.
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for musicians, composers, instrumental and vocal students, teachers, independent creators and anyone who wants to understand sound and develop practical skills in recording, editing and music production.
Musicians and composers.
For those who want to learn how to produce, record and develop their own music.
For those who want to learn how to produce, record and develop their own music.
Instrumental and vocal students.
For those who want to understand sound, recording and production from a new perspective.
For those who want to understand sound, recording and production from a new perspective.
Teachers and creators.
For those who want to incorporate digital tools into educational, creative or artistic projects.
For those who want to incorporate digital tools into educational, creative or artistic projects.
Beginners and enthusiasts.
No advanced experience in audio is required. The course begins with the fundamentals.
No advanced experience in audio is required. The course begins with the fundamentals.
Methodology and support
Teaching is personalised, practical and focused on concrete objectives. Throughout the course, participants are encouraged to build a small portfolio of exercises, demos or productions.
- Learning through demonstration, guided practice and project-based application.
- Individual and group exercises that simulate real studio environments.
- Development of an original or collaborative production as a final project.
- Technical support throughout the recording, editing, mixing and finalisation stages.
- Progressive development of autonomy in the use of digital tools and workflows.
Expected outcomes
By the end of the course, participants should have developed a clearer understanding of sound, digital tools and the fundamental stages of music production.
Record and edit audio.
Prepare sessions, capture sound sources, organise takes and edit audio material with greater autonomy.
Prepare sessions, capture sound sources, organise takes and edit audio material with greater autonomy.
Mix with musical intention.
Apply principles of equalisation, compression, panning, effects and overall balance.
Apply principles of equalisation, compression, panning, effects and overall balance.
Understand audio finalisation.
Apply basic principles of mastering, loudness, exporting and final file preparation.
Apply basic principles of mastering, loudness, exporting and final file preparation.
Produce demos and original projects.
Develop musical ideas in a digital environment by combining recording, MIDI, arranging and production.
Develop musical ideas in a digital environment by combining recording, MIDI, arranging and production.
Organise sessions and workflows.
Apply best practices in naming, organisation and the management of tracks, files and processes.
Apply best practices in naming, organisation and the management of tracks, files and processes.
Collaborate in a studio environment.
Understand roles, communication, critical listening and working dynamics within musical projects.
Understand roles, communication, critical listening and working dynamics within musical projects.
Format and requirements
- Expected start date: 6 October.
- Total course duration: 48 hours.
- Weekly sessions with a practical component and technical support.
- Recommended for participants aged 15 and over, musicians, students, teachers, creators and anyone interested in music production.
- Advanced experience in audio or music production is not required.
- Participants are advised to bring a laptop computer.
- Work may be completed using a free DAW, trial version or software recommended by the teaching team.
- Headphones are recommended for individual work.
- Location: Interartes – Cascais.
Interartes is a DGERT-certified training provider. The course takes place in an environment specialising in music, technology, instrumental practice, artistic creation, recording and music production.
Work with sound through technical precision, musical awareness and creativity.
The Audio and Music Production Course reflects Interartes’ artistic and educational vision: technology should serve the music — not the other way around.