Studio Techniques: Working in a Recording Studio
What you'll learn
- How to navigate all the equipment of a professional recording studio.
- General etiquette of a recording studio
- How recording studios are designed
- Acoustics and Sound Diffusion
- Signal Flow in a studio
- Computer setup in a studio
- Monitors, and monitor control
- Preamps
- Setting up Preamps
- Choosing Preamps
- Microphones
- Choosing Microphones
- Dynamic Microphones
- Condensor Microphones
- Ribbon Microphones
- The Patchbay
- Studio Playback
- Talkback
- Saving & Exporting
- Working a shared space
Requirements
- Students do not need to be working in a studio to take this class.
- Students with little or no knowledge about recording studios are welcome, although more advanced students will benefit from the detailed equipment analysis.
Description
Welcome to the Studio Techniques: Working in a Recording Studio!
This class is for anyone who has wanted to work in a recording studio. Especially:
Producers: If you are making tracks and want to get into a studio to record, this class is for you.
Aspiring Producers: If you are just getting started with music production, but dream of getting into a studio, this class is for you.
Musicians: If you are going to be recorded, you should understand how things work so you can help control the results of the recording.
Songwriters: Improve your compositions by understanding how to make unique and memorable sounds to use in your songs.
Engineers: If you have hopes of being an audio engineer in a recording studio one day, this is the first step in that journey.
In this class, we start with how to book time in a studio, and what to expect. Then we move on to running a whole session - how to connect everything, use the equipment, and more. I'll walk you through every step of the process and explain the logic behind every decision I make.
100% Answer Rate! Every single question posted to this class is answered within 24 hours by the instructor.
The goal of this class is for you to be comfortable in the studio the next time (or first time!) you find yourself in the studio.
Software:
This course is NOT specific to any DAW program.
Genre:
The recording studio has no genre - so all are welcome here. You will see me working on a jazz project, but any genre and interest will benefit from this class.
Topics Covered:
The Essential Tools of the Recording Studio
Studio Rules
Wrapping Cables
Normalizing The Room
Equipment in the Live Room
Equipment in the Control Room
Acoustics and Sound Diffusion
Signal Flow in the Studio
Monitor Speakers
Preamps
Choosing Preamps
Configuring Preamps
Microphones
Choosing Microphones
Dynamic Microphones
Condenser Microphones
Ribbon Microphones
The Patchbay
Patching A Session
Setting up a Session
Routing to Hearback
Headphone Mixes
Computer Settings
Record Settings in the Computer
Playback and Monitoring
Talkback
Software: Using Cakewalk, Garageband, Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro X, Cubase, Reaper, or any other application.
Principals of sound engineering
The art of home recording
And much, much more!
If you are ready to start making music in the studio, this is the class that will start you on that journey. Get started today.
Dr. Allen is a university music professor and is a top-rated Udemy instructor - with nearly 100 courses and over 300,000 students.
In 2017 Star Tribune Business featured him as a "Mover and a Shaker," and he is recognized by the Grammy Foundation for his music education classes.
** I guarantee that this course is the most thorough studio techniques course available ANYWHERE on the market - or your money back (30-day money-back guarantee) **
Closed captions have been added to all lessons in this course.
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Students who register for this course will receive ongoing exclusive content and discounts for all future classes in the series.
Who this course is for:
- This course is ideal for students who are interested in working in a recording studio - either as engineers, musicians, producers, or session players.
Instructor
Dr. J. Anthony Allen is a distinguished composer, producer, educator, and innovator whose multifaceted career spans various musical disciplines. Born in Michigan and based in Minneapolis, Dr. Allen has composed orchestral works, produced acclaimed dance music, and through his entrepreneurship projects, he has educated over a million students worldwide in music theory and electronic music production.
Dr. Allen's musical influence is global, with compositions performed across Europe, North America, and Asia. His versatility is evident in works ranging from Minnesota Orchestra performances to Netflix soundtracks. Beyond creation, Dr. Allen is committed to revolutionizing music education for the 21st century. In 2011, he founded Slam Academy, an electronic music school aimed at increasing accessibility to music production education. His innovative approach to academia was highlighted in 2024 when he received tenure and resigned from his university position on the same day.
As a composer, Dr. Allen is known for his unique synthesis of diverse musical influences, often blending acoustic music with electronic dance music elements. With a Ph.D. in Music Composition, multiple master's degrees, and numerous awards, Dr. Allen's academic and professional achievements are substantial.
The Minneapolis Star Tribune recognized him as a "Mover and Shaker," reflecting his constant pursuit of new challenges in music, education, and exploration.
Dr. J. Anthony Allen exemplifies the modern musical polymath, consistently pushing boundaries in composition, education, and interdisciplinary innovation.
If you run into him on the street, he prefers to be addressed as J. (as in, Jay.)