Sound Academy by Studiomap, is a certified AVID Learning Partner, offering an intensive 2-4 month course to master Pro Tools and all aspects of audio engineering. It is a hands on accelerated course inside a professional studio. The goal is for you to master the skills necessary to release industry quality tracks and become a paid professional.
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La majorité de nos diplômés décrochent un emploi ou une mission freelance dans les 6 mois suivant la formation.
(64 hours)
(128 hours)
(192 hours)
The Sound Academy sound engineer course is a comprehensive program designed to give music enthusiasts a thorough understanding of all aspects of audio production, from mixing and mastering, to recording and post-production. Our aim is to train professionals in an accelerated manner.
Module 1: Introduction to Computer Music & Pro Tools
Presentation of DAWs & reasons to use Pro Tools
Basics of audio signal: frequency, amplitude, dynamics
Module 2: Studio Setup & Setup
Connection and optimization of audio equipment
Soare settings: latency, buffer, sample rate
Module 3: Session Management & Project Organization
Management of Pro Tools sessions & templates
Setting up inputs/outputs, routing and audio bus
Module 4: Recording Techniques
Choice and positioning of Studio microphones
🎛 Module Basic takes and overdubbing (Quick Punch, Loop Record)
Module 5: Introduction to Audio Editing
Basic editing tools (cut, trim, fade, grab)
Organization and management of music videos & playlists
Module 6: First Steps in Mixing
Signal flow, management of Pre/post-fader
Application of first static balancings
Module 7: Integrating MIDI into Pro Tools
Creation of MIDI tracks and virtual instruments
Advanced editing & timing management (Ticks vs Samples)
📀 Module 8: Reviewing & Preparing for the Premix
Work independently on complete sessions
Balance & optimization of Basic mix
🎚 Module 9: In-Depth Mixing
Stereo placement, level management & advanced automations
Advanced EQ & Compression
🎛 Module 10: Treatment & Advanced Effects
Mastery of the reverb, delay, saturation & spatialization
Automating effects for more dynamism
📀 Module 11: Using VST Plugins
Plugins native vs third parties, optimization of CPU resources
Automating settings for a smoother workflow
🎼 Module 12: Organization of a Professional Mix
Gain staging, routing & complex track management
CPU optimization and preparation of the final project
🎵 Module 13: Advanced Mastering
Techniques of normalization, EQ & compression
Introduction to mastering with iZotope Ozone
🎤 Module 14: Case Studies & Real Projects
Application of techniques on different musical styles
Correcting and perfecting mixes
📀 Module 15: Project Management & Final Export
Export for various media (digital, vinyl, streaming)
Project documentation and archiving
🏆 Module 16: Certification & Validation of Achievements
Full review before the exam
Preparing for Avid Pro Tools PT101 & PT110 certification
🎚 Module 9 : Mixage Approfondi
Placement stéréo, gestion des niveaux & automations avancées
Égalisation & compression avancées
🎛 Module 10 : Traitement & Effets Avancés
Maîtrise de la reverb, delay, saturation & spatialisation
Automatisations des effets pour plus de dynamisme
📀 Module 11 : Utilisation des Plugins VST
Plugins natifs vs tiers, optimisation des ressources CPU
Automatisation des paramètres pour un workflow plus fluide
🎼 Module 12 : Organisation d'un Mix Professionnel
Gain staging, routing & gestion des pistes complexes
Optimisation CPU et préparation du projet final
🎵 Module 13 : Mastering Approfondi
Techniques de normalisation, EQ & compression
Introduction au mastering avec iZotope Ozone
🎤 Module 14 : Études de Cas & Projets Réels
Application des techniques sur différents styles musicaux
Correction et perfectionnement des mixes
📀 Module 15 : Gestion de Projet & Export Final
Exportation pour différents supports (digital, vinyle, streaming)
Documentation et archivage des projets
🏆 Module 16 : Certification & Validation des Acquis
Révision complète avant l’examen
Préparation à la certification Avid Pro Tools PT101 & PT110
The duration of our training is 64-80 hours, up to 1 day per week over 2-4 months. Each day includes a specific set of practice modules designed to help students develop skills in various aspects of audio and sound production.
Beginners & Enthusiasts — Start with comprehensive and supervised training.
Musicians & Producers — Improve your recording and mixing skills.
🎛 Sound Engineers & Technicians — Get a recognized certification & increase your skills.
🎬 Post-Production & Live Sound Professionals — Develop your expertise in advanced sound processing.
An interest in music, availability on weekends, and a passion for learning is all you need. Prior experience in audio production or music is beneficial, but not necessary.
Locations: France, Belgium, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States & Canada
⏰ Duration: 2-4 months
📢 Next session: Upcoming dates — register now
💰 Rates & Payments: Payment in installments available
🔹 Training divided into 2 modules:
🎛 PT101 (2 months) — Learning the basics of Pro Tools
🎚 PT110 (2 months) — Deepening mixing and mastering
🚀 All necessary equipment is provided for in-person sessions. You only need a laptop and a headset!
Practical Assessments: Eercises in recording, editing, mixing & mastering
📀 Final Assessment: Presentation of a final mixed and mastered project
Minimum grade of 75% to validate the certification
🏆 Obtaining Official Certifications:
🎓 Pro Tools PT101 (fundamentals: recording, editing, mixing)
🎓 Pro Tools PT110 (deepening & advanced workflows)
This program is for: beginners, aspiring audio engineers, song writers, independent artists, religious groups and professionals who want to deepen their skills in audio recording, mixing, mastering, and post-production. For those looking to network and join an artist community, you are more than welcome!
Get the globally recognized Avid Pro Tools PT101 & PT110 certifications
Work on real projects in the studio and benefit from personalized follow-up
AVID certified trainers, active in audiovisual studios and productions
Available in person or online, from major cities in the United States
Develop sought-after expertise to work in the studio, post-production or live sound
At the Sound Academy, we train enthusiasts who want to turn their love of sound into a real job. Whether you come from a totally different universe or already close to music, our training is designed to give you the keys to a successful retraining.
• Start of career: 30,000 — 40,000€ gross/year (≈ 2,500 — 3,300€ net/month).
• Mid-career: 38,000 — 45,000€ gross/year.
• Confirmed profile: up to €70,000 gross/year, or even €90,000 for high-end positions and services.
• As a licensed entertainer or freelancer, your income may vary but quickly exceed these amounts depending on the projects and reputation.
• Several dozen students trained each year at the Sound Academy, from complete beginners to musicians wishing to become professional.
• Increasing number of successful reconversions thanks to our personalized approach and our networks in the industry.
• Post-training support to secure your first contracts and develop your business.
• The training paves the way for missions in the performing arts, audiovisual and music.
• With 507 hours of work over 12 months, you can obtain the status of intermittent, combining freedom to choose your projects and security thanks to the allowances between two contracts.
• Average income recorded among our intermittent former students: 1,800 to 3,000 €/month, depending on the regularity of the projects.
• More than 300,000 active intermittents in France, with a constant demand for sound engineers for concerts, shows, cinema, TV, radio, radio, podcasts and events.
• Audio remains a dynamic sector, driven by the rise of streaming, podcasting and independent production.
• Possibility to work in the studio, live, internationally or in a home studio for customers from all over the world.
• Varied choice of missions: recording, mixing, mastering, audiovisual post-production, sound reinforcement for shows, etc.
• Freedom to combine artistic missions and personal projects.
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Our courses offer comprehensive and progressive learning, covering all essential aspects of sound engineering. You will discover advanced recording, mixing and mastering techniques, by working on concrete projects for total immersion. Adapted to all levels, our courses are available in 2, 4 or 6 month formats, allowing you to evolve at your own pace according to your objectives and your availability. Whether you want to acquire a solid foundation or improve your expertise, our courses are designed to provide you with skills that are immediately applicable in the professional world.
Yes! Our courses are accessible to everyone, whether you are a beginner who wants to acquire a solid foundation or a professional looking for improvement. Thanks to an adapted pedagogical approach, our courses allow you to progress at your own pace and to develop concrete skills, regardless of your initial level.
Our rates are adjusted according to the duration of the training and the specialization chosen, in order to adapt to your needs and objectives. To obtain a brochure detailing all of our offers, educational content and payment methods, do not hesitate to contact us. We will be happy to assist you in choosing the most suitable training for your project.
Yes! We offer the possibility of paying in several installments in order to facilitate access to our courses. To find out more about installment payment methods and find the solution that's right for you, contact us. We will be happy to assist you.
Yes! The software Avid Pro Tools and Dolby Atmos are widely recognized and valued in the audio industry, both by professional studios and by labels and sound engineers. Obtaining these skills allows you to officially validate your technical skills and access new professional opportunities, whether in the recording studio, in post-production or in the world of immersive mixing. They are a real asset on your resume, setting you apart as an expert mastering the most advanced tools and standards in the sector. By choosing our courses, you are ensuring a structured and certifying apprenticeship, aligned with the requirements of the professional audio market.
No, all the necessary equipment is made available in our studios to ensure an optimal learning experience. You will have access to professional equipment, including mixing consoles, audio interfaces, high-quality microphones and production software recognized in the industry. For advanced students wishing to work with their own equipment, it is possible to bring your personal equipment in order to perfect your mastery of your usual setup. Our objective is to offer you a work environment adapted to your progress, regardless of your level.
Our training courses take place entirely in person in our partner studios located in Paris, London, New York, as well as in all the cities where we are located. This total immersion allows you to benefit from a professional environment equipped with the best technologies, to learn alongside experts in the sector and to develop your network within a passionate community. Thanks to this practical and interactive approach, you work in real production conditions and optimize your learning for direct application in your future career.
Our graduates have access to a wide range of careers in the music and audiovisual industry, becoming sound engineers, mixers, producers, sound designers or post-production experts. Thanks to our professional approach and the quality of our training, they join renowned studios, collaborate with artists and develop their own projects. By joining our program, you also benefit from an exclusive network of professionals, mentoring opportunities, and dedicated support to help you propel your career in the audio industry.
Register now by clicking on “Sign up now” or contact us for more information on our courses and their modalities. Don't miss out on our exclusive offers, including our discounts Early Bird, which allow you to access our programs at a preferential rate. Our team is at your disposal to guide you and answer all your questions in order to help you choose the training that best suits your goals.
We understand your concerns about the numerous online scams. Here's why we are reliable and transparent :
✔️ Direct Access to Our Team : Contact our CEO on instagram or LinkedIn.
✔️ Backed by Trusted Investors : Financed by venture capital fund, STUDIOMAP, the parent company of the Sound Academy, is a controlled company.
✔️ Solid reputation : We are a accredited training organization, with certifications Avid Pro Tools & Dolby Atmos.
✔️ Verified Reviews : Consult our testimonies on Trustpilot and the successes of our alumni.
✔️ Official partnerships : We collaborate with The biggest studios and international artists.
✔️ Total transparency : You can contact us, visit our partner studios, or book a online consultation.
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