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Explore part-time, self-paced online courses designed by the industry professionals at Metalworks Institute—Canada’s premiere school for music and entertainment. Whether you’re diving into audio production, recording, music business, or songwriting, earn a recognized certificate and gain real-world skills from the comfort of your own home.

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  • Microphone Principles II

    This course covers essential microphone techniques for recording, focusing on microphone selection, placement, and the handling of common issues like phase cancellation and feedback. You’ll learn about different microphone types and their characteristics, such as...

  • Principles of Acoustics II

    This course provides a comprehensive study of sound management, blending theory and practical application to equip learners with skills for designing and optimizing acoustic environments. It covers key topics such as sound behavior in indoor...

  • Home Studio Design I – Spaces, Acoustics & DAWs

    This Course will provide students with the practical knowledge of designing, assembling, and maintaining a home recording studio. During this course student will learn the acoustics principles of sound isolation, diffusers, bass traps, and placements to maximize...

  • Home Studio Design II – Equipment, Set-Up & Operation

    This Course will provide students with the intermediate knowledge of designing, assembling, and maintaining a home recording studio. During this course student will learn the acoustics principles of sound isolation, diffusers, bass traps, and placements to maximize...

  • Microphone Principles I

    In this course, you’ll explore the key concepts of microphone usage, including accessories, signal flow, polar patterns, and frequency response. You’ll gain practical knowledge on how to optimize recordings in both studio and field environments...

  • Principles of Acoustics I

    This course explores the fundamentals of sound, beginning with the physics of sound waves, their frequency and amplitude, and how they interact with space, followed by an in-depth look at the human ear’s auditory transduction...

  • Recording Principals I

    This course will provide students with thorough insight into the theoretical, technical, creative and artistic principles of sound and recording. During this course students will be introduced to applied acoustic principles, microphones, signal flow, recording...

  • Music Production I – The Production Process

    This course will provide students with insight into the technical, creative, and business responsibilities of a record producer. During this course students will be introduced to production communication skills, the creative, the instruments of production,...

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