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Vocal Production Class | Portland
Course — Portland

Vocal Production Class | Portland

At a glance
Duration
18 hours
Format
In-person in Portland or Live Online
You leave with
A vocal you recorded, edited, tuned and mixed yourself
You don't have to sing
Singing is never mandatory in these sessions - listening is fine
Includes
A studio visit, with a vocalist at work

Vocal Production Course

Record, produce, and mix a quality vocal — mic technique, editing mastery, tuning & mixing vocals and a virtual studio visit with a vocalist at work. Sessions in-person in Portland and Live Online.

Even though music producers are not expected to be singers too, the more we understand about vocal production and recording, the better the final product! This includes knowing how to motivate, coach, and produce our artists. Singing is not mandatory during these sessions - we understand! Feel free to just listen.

It's not just about recording vocals; it's about crafting an experience that connects with listeners in a meaningful way.

In Portland this course is deliberately small: a handful of students, one working producer, and plenty of time on the equipment. If getting to the studio is not practical, the same classes run live online, using our specialist music collaboration software, Muse. Discover qualities that distinguish us, here.

Testimonials

What our students say.

“I came into the program with no idea how to work Logic, and after the intensive week, I worked out programming beats, using loops and samples…I feel like I can take my music to the next level now. Thanks :)”

Christy Thompson

Instructors

R Cole
R Cole
Warren Russell-Smith
Warren Russell-Smith
Jerry DiPhillippo
Jerry DiPhillippo
Casey K
Casey K

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Good to know

Questions we hear a lot.

Tuition

$799 + $100 Registration if booked 14 days before start or $999 + $200 Registration

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