FXA Audio Engineering & Music Production Curriculum
Accredited-Level Audio Engineering Education- Without the Tuition Price.
20-Module Curriculum Overview
Chapter 1: Sound & Hearing
Learn the foundational science of sound, including frequency, amplitude, wavelength, and how humans perceive audio. This chapter builds the critical listening skills required for professional audio work.
Chapter 2: Basic Electronics
Understand the electrical principles behind audio equipment, including voltage, current, resistance, and signal flow. Essential knowledge for troubleshooting and studio setup.
Chapter 3: Digital Audio
Explore how audio is captured and processed in the digital world, including sample rate, bit depth, and audio resolution. Learn the difference between analog and digital systems.
Chapter 4: Connectivity
Master cables, connectors, and signal routing. Learn proper studio wiring techniques and how to eliminate noise, interference, and signal loss.
Chapter 5: Microphones
Dive into microphone types, polar patterns, and applications. Learn how to choose the right mic for vocals, instruments, and recording environments.
Chapter 6: Microphone Placement
Learn professional mic placement techniques for capturing clean, balanced recordings. Includes vocal positioning, instrument miking, and stereo recording methods.
Chapter 7: Tracking (Recording Process)
Understand the full recording workflow, including session setup, gain staging, recording techniques, and capturing high-quality takes.
Chapter 8: Introduction to Pro Tools
Get started with Pro Tools, the industry-standard DAW. Learn the interface, navigation, and basic functions.
Chapter 9: Pro Tools Fundamentals
Go deeper into Pro Tools with editing, session management, track organization, and efficient workflow techniques used by professionals.
Chapter 10: Plugins & Signal Processing
Understand how plugins work and how to shape sound using EQ, compression, and effects. Learn how to build clean, professional signal chains.
MIDTERM EXAM
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Chapter 11: Mix Theory
Learn the core principles of mixing, including balance, space, depth, and clarity. Understand how to turn raw recordings into polished records.
Chapter 12: Equalization (EQ)
Master frequency control and tone shaping. Learn how to clean up mixes, enhance clarity, and create separation between instruments.
Chapter 13: Dynamic Signal Processing
Learn compression, limiting, gating, and expansion. Control dynamics to achieve professional loudness and consistency.
Chapter 14: Time-Based Effects
Explore reverb, delay, and modulation effects. Learn how to create depth, space, and atmosphere in your mixes.
Chapter 15: MIDI & Virtual Instruments
Understand MIDI programming, virtual instruments, and music production techniques for creating beats, melodies, and full compositions.
Chapter 16: Automation
Learn how to automate volume, effects, and parameters to create movement, transitions, and professional-level mixes.
Chapter 17: Acoustics & Monitoring
Understand room acoustics, speaker placement, and sound treatment. Learn how to create an accurate listening environment.
Chapter 18: Mastering
Learn the final stage of audio production. Optimize loudness, clarity, and translation across all playback systems.
Chapter 19: Live Sound
Understand live audio setups, including PA systems, signal routing, and real-time mixing for performances and events.
Chapter 20: Audio Post Production (Film & TV)
Learn audio for film, TV, and media, including dialogue editing, sound design, Foley, and syncing audio to picture.
FINAL EXAM
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Bonus Module: Careers in Audio
Explore career paths in audio engineering, music production, live sound, and post-production. Learn how to monetize your skills and build a professional brand