Jack Straw Audio Workshops are the perfect opportunity to jump start that recording project you've been thinking about, to refine your digital editing skills, or to get that first hands on introduction to the world of audio recording and editing.

HOW TO SIGN UP: A nonrefundable deposit of $25 is required to register and hold a place in each class. Students are encouraged to pay in full at time of registration. Please make sure you contact us to reserve your spot early on! Spaces are limited. To register call Jack Straw Productions at 206-634-0919 with your credit card to pay the deposit or full class fee. Students may also get a brochure form, and mail in a check for the deposit or class fee. For more information email workshops@jackstraw.org.

Discounts for the visually impaired are offered on Basic Studio Recording. Co-sponsored by Arts and Visually Impaired Audiences and Jack Straw Productions, with support from the Technology Matching Fund of the City of Seattle Department of Information Technology.

Basic Studio Recording
Saturday, February 25 and Saturday, March 3, 9am 1pm (class spans both days)
Fee: $135 member/$160 non-member/$80 visually impaired

An introduction to sound recording with focus on studio equipment and techniques. This class will cover acoustics, the recording signal chain, recording formats, and production planning. Students will do a group recording project in class. Basic working knowledge of digital audio workstations is recommended but not required.

Beginning Pro Tools
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, February 28 - March 1, 6-10 pm
Fee: $250 member/$285 non-member

Hands-on instruction in the industry's most popular digital audio production system. Students will learn basic commands and procedures for recording, editing, and outputting with Pro Tools, and will work on a project of their own as a class exercise. Knowledge of Macintosh computers is recommended.

Instructor Bio

Tom Stiles specializes in live performance sound and recording, and he has worked with hundreds of performers from around the world in concert, festival, and studio settings. He has used Digidesign's Pro Tools digital audio system for recording, editing, and sound design since 1993, and taught classes in Pro Tools since 1996. Tom is a member of the Audio Engineering Society.

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