Vocal Recording

Vocal Recording

Vocal Recording

Vocal Recording

Course Overview

Course Info

Vocal Recording focuses on recording technology to prepare a singer for a versatile career in the studio. Our founders and faculty have contributed to songs such as American Wedding (Frank Ocean), Hold On Longer (John Legend), and Mirrors (Justin Timberlake) that give them insider knowledge to the vocal recording process. This course provides singers with a foundation of the necessary concepts and terminology for recording vocals. Modern recording techniques will be explored and demonstrated, including the use of GarageBand, microphones, audio interfaces and best editing practices. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to record, edit and enhance their voice efficiently and effectively.

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Identify the different sonic characteristics of microphones

  • Configure a home studio to record vocals

  • Use GarageBand to record vocals

  • Create a vocal comp

  • Use dynamic effects to control and enhance a vocal track

  • Export audio files for collaboration

Enrollment Options

Vocal Performance & Production Fundamentals

The 1500 Sound Academy Vocal program helps aspiring singers with their technique and fundamentals, performance abilities, recording processes and business operations.  This performance-based program is well-suited for people who desire to hone their vocal craft, learn to record in GarageBand and stand out amongst the crowd.

There are two Enrollment Options:

  • Full Program (6 Courses). The full program costs $12,500 and includes six courses.

  • Individual Course(s). Choosing individual courses costs $2,250 per course.

Each course within the program is four weeks long.  Enrollment in the entire program is six months in duration. Vocal Performance & Production Fundamentals courses are not offered online.  Partial VA Benefits may be applied to the Vocal Performance & Production Fundamentals program. Financing options are available.

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

  • Lecture: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

  • Lab: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

  • Lecture: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

  • Lab: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Friday

Friday

  • Optional Open Lab 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  • Optional Open Lab 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Info Request Form

Learn More Today

Fill out this interest form to start your career in music!

Info Request Form

Learn More Today

Fill out this interest form to start your career in music!

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This institution is a private institution approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Approval to operate means the institution is compliant with the minimum standards contained in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 (as amended) and Division 7.5 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. Click here to access Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education website.

This institution is a private institution approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Approval to operate means the institution is compliant with the minimum standards contained in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 (as amended) and Division 7.5 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. Click here to access Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education website.

This institution is a private institution approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Approval to operate means the institution is compliant with the minimum standards contained in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 (as amended) and Division 7.5 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. Click here to access Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education website.

This institution is a private institution approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Approval to operate means the institution is compliant with the minimum standards contained in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 (as amended) and Division 7.5 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. Click here to access Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education website.