Published on 12:00 AM, February 24, 2017

Making a Difference

4 websites where you can learn audio engineering

Coursera

Coursera has a four-course specialisation is music production from Berklee College of music. This specialisation will give you the knowledge and tools you need to record and produce professional sounding music.

You start off by developing your identity, vision, and intention as an artist and producer. Next you will learn the technical aspects of music production, including how sound is translated into audio signals, recording techniques, and effects such as reverb, delay, and compression. The course also teaches you how to use the industry standard Digital Audio Workstation (DAW), Pro Tools, to create professional recordings, and quizzes you on the knowledge and tools you gained.

Berklee

Berklee Online separately offers a wider range of 12-week music production courses where you can pick up renowned mixing, mastering, and music production techniques using Pro Tools, Reason, Ableton Live, Cubase, SONAR, Logic, and more. Berklee's offerings are comprehensive, covering everything from beginner level music production with Ableton Live to Film Scoring 101.

Lynda

Lynda has over 270 audio and music training courses and tutorials. Their expert-led audio tutorials show how to record and mix songs, make beats, play and customise software instruments, and use popular music production and sound engineering software like Avid Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, and more.

With beginner, intermediate, and advanced level courses, there's something for anyone anywhere on the learning curve, whether you want to polish your old tricks or pick up new ones from scratch.

Udemy

At Udemy, you can lift off your music career with courses that teach you how to play instruments, use software, apply techniques, and make productions. Both paid and free lectures really get down to the nitty-gritties with individual lectures that are usually under ten minutes. Plus, who doesn't want to learn how to become a great DJ and be the life of the party?