Description

DAW and Home Studio Recording is a Level 1 workshop designed for anyone ready to begin their journey in audio production, music recording, and mixing. Whether you're completely new to recording or already experimenting with music creation, this course provides the essential skills to set up a functional home studio and confidently use a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW).

Students will learn how to create an efficient recording space, understand key home-studio equipment, record and organize audio, work with MIDI instruments, and develop fundamental editing and mixing techniques. The course includes demonstrations using major DAWs such as Pro Tools, Reaper, Logic Pro X, and Ableton Live.
By the end of the workshop, students will have a strong foundation in home-studio setup, DAW workflows, and beginner-level music production—empowering them to start creating and recording music independently.
Course Schedule: Week 1: Course Introduction & DAW Overview Week 2: Exploring DAWs – Pro Tools, Reaper, Logic Pro X & Ableton Live Week 3: Microphones, Acoustic Treatment & Cable Handling Week 4: MIDI Keyboards, Controllers & Virtual Instruments Week 5: Home Studio Gear, Setup, Listening & Recording Environment Week 6: Editing Basics Week 7: Introduction to Mixing Basics

Location

Music Tech Lab 319 at Downtown - Victoria Conservatory of Music

Instructor

Matheus Leite-Terra