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Music Production & Audio Engineering School in Vancouver

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Harbourside Institute Of Technology, Vancouver:
Located in the beautiful district of North Vancouver, BC, Harbourside Institute of Technology is Canada's premier and most technically advanced audio training institute. We offer a range of music production Diploma and Certificate courses including Audio Engineering and Music Production, Pro Tools, Ableton Live and Advanced Recording Artist development. We are a highly specialized elite school that teaches within the environment of a world-class recording studio. HIT is a certified Pro Tools training facility with one of the only two Pro Tools experts in Canada and a certified Ableton training instructor on staff.

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Audio & Music Production Training Courses:
Photo of Music Production & Audio Engineering School in Vancouver- Audio Engineering and Music Production program (AEMP)
- Advanced Recording Artist program (ARA)
- Electronic Music Production (Ableton 9)
- Introduction to Basic Recording Techniques
- Pro Tools 101
- Pro Tools 110
- Pro Tools 130 (Game Audio)
- Pro Tools 201
- Pro Tools 210M 
- Ableton 101 : Weekend Workshop

Audio Engineering and Music Production Diploma Program (9 months)
A 9 month Audio Engineering and Music Production diploma program, providing 720 hours of integrated theory and real world studio practicals.  Classes are 4 hours per day, 5 days per week. This program is for those who are serious about obtaining a career in the audio industry.

Course modules include:
Image of Music Production & Audio Engineering School in Vancouver1. Recording Techniques
2. Acoustics and Studio Design
3. Album Production
4. Digital Audio Workstation Systems
5. Pro Tools 101
6. Pro Tools 110
7. Pro Tools 130 - Game Audio
8. Modern Mixing Techniques
9. Electronic Music
10. Music Theory and Song Writing
11. The Business of Music
12. Audio for Film, Video and New Media
13. Live Sound

Advanced Recording Artist Diploma Program (3 months) 
Sign a record deal with HIT Records and Maximum Music / EMI. The ARA program and Hit Records was developed to provide students with the opportunity of collaborating with award winning Engineers, Producers and Artist Management,  while gaining hands-on experience working inside an artist run record label. The program also includes advanced 200 level Pro Tools certification courses.

Under the guidance of faculty advisors Mike Rogerson (Green Day, Goo Goo Dolls, Sheryl Crow), Sam Ryan (SOS Music) and Brian Watson (Maximum Music Group), this 3 month diploma program is designed to take you through the entire production process, from concept to final product where students will be involved in all aspects of recording and releasing music, including, A&R, Artist Development, Sales, Marketing, Promotion and Publicity. Students will have access to some of Vancouver's top studio musicians to assist in the recording stages of their production.

Electronic Music Production Diploma Program: Ableton 9 (6 months)
A 6 month full spectrum Electronic Music Production diploma program, specializing in creating, recording, producing, live performance, and career development.

Pro Tools CertificationTraining in 101, 110, 130 (Game Audio), 201 and 210M:
Pro Tools is the most widely used Digital Audio ProduPhotos of Harbourside Institute Of Technology, Vancouverction system in the world. The hardware and software was developed by Digidesign, a division of Avid Technology, and is used for recording and editing in music production, film scoring, and film/television post production. Avid manufactures systems that fit any budget, from $200 to $2,000,000. Because of the standardized software, these systems are all compatible with each other, which allows the user a great deal of flexibility.

You can record in a professional studio with a fully loaded Pro Tools system - save your session to a hard drive and work with it in your bedroom on your $200 system - move back and forth between any number of Pro Tools facilities. This puts world class production at the fingertips of anyone with Pro Tools know how. HIT is in partnership with Avid's Educational Division, and offers official Pro Tools certification. Pro Tools 101, 110 and 130 certification courses are included in the Audio Engineering and Music Production Program and are also offered separately. Pro Tools 201 and 210 certification courses are included in the Advanced Recording Artist program and also offered separately.

Ableton 101 Weekend Workshop:
This hands on workshop is designed to unlock the basics of electronic music production in Ableton Live .During the weekend intensive, each student will be provided an Ableton workstation to follow the instructor and work on assigned projects and exercises.

Introduction to Basic Recording Techniques:
This course provides 24 hours of integrated classroom theory and ‘hands on’ studio practicals. It is geared towards recording studio hobbyists, musicians, and novices of all ages. Attendance is four hours a day, one day a week.

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Address: 998 Harbourside Drive #122, North Vancouver, V7P 3T2 , Vancouver, BC , Canada
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Trebas Institute - Audio, Music, Film, Technology & Business School in ON & QC
Courses / Programs
Study at Trebas Institute, Canada’s leading audio and film school:

With campuses in Montreal, Quebec and Toronto, Ontario, Trebas Institute is a private, bilingual, post-secondary college in Canada specializing in the recording arts (audio, film and television, music and entertainment management), as well as business & technology.

Taught in both English and French, our programs are accessible to a wide range of students, and are updated to reflect changes within the industry.

Many of our programs also conclude with internships to give you something to put on your resume and to provide you with an opportunity to work out which role really suits your interests.

Since 1979, we’ve helped over 3,000 graduates (Canadian & international students) achieve their goals of working in film, business, music & technology by providing a range of affordable programs.

Trebas Institute provides state-of-the-art facilities in Montreal and Toronto, and access to industry equipment including audio and filmmaking gear, sign-out labs and studios. In addition, you’ll be able to participate in internships to help you showcase your knowledge and hone your skills.

Our instructors also bring a wealth of industry knowledge to the programs and are ready to provide you with the support you need to reach your ambitions. Contact us today to receive information on your  your chosen career path!
Accredited Diploma Programs:
- Diploma in Audio and Video Post-Production
- Diploma in Live Sound
- Diploma in Sound Recording
- Diploma in Sound Design
- Diploma in Audio Engineering and Production/DJ Arts
- Diploma in Film and Television Production
- Diploma in Film & Television Production and Post-Production
- Diploma in E-Commerce and Online Business Management
- Diploma in Digital Marketing and Social Media
- Diploma in Event and Venue Management
- Diploma in Entertainment Management
- Diploma in Show and Event Management
- Diploma in Music Business Administration
The Beauty Box by Sheriff - Professional Makeup Classes in Toronto Area & Ontario
Courses / Programs
• Whether you want to take the first step towards an exciting new career as a professional makeup artist, or want to learn new makeup skills for personal use, The Beauty Box by Sheriff in Toronto may be the perfect solution for you!

• Through our exclusive mobile makeup bootcamps, The Beauty Box by Sheriff provides makeup artist bootcamps and private mobile makeup classes in Toronto and GTA; Mississauga, Brampton, North York, Etobicoke, Vaughan, London, Pickering, Scarborough, Barrie, as well as in Kenora, Thunderbay ON. They are also offered in several other cities throughout Canada.

• Our flagship makeup school is situated in Winnipeg MB.

• Suitable for complete beginners or beauty industry professionals who wish to offer additional services to their clients, our beauty and makeup workshops are taught by experienced and qualified instructors.

• Class sizes are kept small, and there is an emphasis on hands-on experience.

• The Beauty Box by Sheriff offers financing to qualified students. We pass along employment opportunities to our graduates.

Student Review:
• "This class was well worth every cent. I landed my job doing what I love to do - makeup. I would not have gotten the foot in if I did not show up prepared with my portfolio and new skills. Thanks to all the instructors and staff at Sheriff Professional."
Cindy
MOBILE Beauty / Makeup Classes for Professionals:

Intensive 1-Week Makeup Artistry Bootcamp
• With study modules: Beauty & Bridal, Film & Fashion, Make-up For Photography.

Lash Technician / Eyelash Classes in Toronto
• Individual Eyelash Extension Specialist, 2-day Certification Program.

MOBILE Personal Makeup Classes in your Home location:
• One-on-One, Private Makeup Bootcamp, 3 Hour Program for any age
• 55+ AGELESS BEAUTY Makeup Classes geared for the Maturing Woman
• TEEN Makeup Self-Esteem Program (Ages 13-17).

LIVE ONLINE CLASSES of any of the above makeup courses for Home Study in Canada & USA.
PortfolioPrep
Courses / Programs
Improve your art / design / architecture portfolio with private lessons from renowned art tutor Mr Rick Gee.

PortfolioPrep provides private, one to one portfolio preparation sessions and experienced guidance to Canadian and international students. Lessons are available online via Skype, and in the Greater Toronto Area of Southern Ontario, Canada.

Preparing a strong portfolio to demonstrate your artistic abilities is a critical part of your application to any art school or college around the world.
Private Portfolio Preparation Classes (Online & In-person)

Portfolio topics include:
- Art
- Design
- Architecture
- Animation
- Painting
- Illustration
- Advertising
- Interior Design
- Drawing
- Photography
- Graphic Design
- Fashion Design/Marketing
Leonardo College of Design, Toronto
Courses / Programs
Founded in 2009, Leonardo College of Design is a career training school in Toronto, Ontario that specializes in Design and Technology. Registered as a Private Career College under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005, we provide two full-time diploma courses in CAD (Computer Aided Design) and Web Design & Development. In addition, we offer a variety of part-time courses on evenings and weekends. We welcome local students and international students from around the world.

Taught by highly-qualified instructors, our programs match industry’s trends and needs. We focus on hands-on learning, and emphasize Eco-design concepts. We offer Job Search Assistance/Placement to all our graduates. Successful completion of our programs will highly increase the chance of employment in fields such as Industrial Design, Web Design and Web Development, Mechanical Design, and Architectural Design.

We keep our classes small and 100% instructor-led. We ensure that all of our equipment and software is up-to-date. Leonardo College of Design is a WSIB (Workplace Safety and Insurance Board)-approved provider and are HRSDC (Human Resources and Skills Development Canada) certified. We are conveniently located just minutes from Hwy 401, with a bus stop right outside our door and free parking all day.
Full-time Diploma Courses:
- Web Designer and Developer Diploma Program: 25 weeks (625 hours)
- Computer Aided Design (CAD) Technologist Diploma Program: 25 weeks (500 hours)

Part-time Courses (Evenings & Weekends)
- Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop
- AutoCAD
- Blueprint Reading for Construction (Design Interpretation)
- Blueprint Reading (Mechanical)
- Dreamweaver
- E-commerce
- Flash
- Illustrator
- Mastercam
- MySQL
- Photoshop
- PHP
- Solid Works
- Revit Architecture 2012
Online Candle Making Courses in Canada & worldwide via Skype
Courses / Programs
• Learn how to make high quality, unique candles from the comfort of your own home or work studio with The Candle Academy, a leading international candle design school owned by a UK candle designer based in Jamaica.

Home Study / Online Candle Making Classes in Canada, the U.S. or around the world include the choice of Live Seminars via Skype with Gary Simmons - one of the top candle designers in the world from the UK, or lessons via HD Video & PDF information files.

• These distance learning candle making courses for complete Beginners to Advanced artists will start you on the path to an exciting new career in candle design or a very rewarding hobby!

• These intensive candle making training courses are Hands-on and Very Visual, and follow the same techniques as our onsite programs, making it an ideal solution for people that live too far to be able to attend in Jamaica in person.

• Perhaps you would prefer to learn in person through an incredible educational program and vacation in beautiful Jamaica in the Caribbean!

• Business start-up and Hobby courses offered year-round, both onsite or online. Welcome to this very special profession!

Candle Academy Student Reviews:

“I searched the planet to find work like this.”
Leah, Canada

"You have proven to us that you are only limited by your imagination."
Steve and Christian, Florida, USA

"Very detailed and intensive. I was looking for the wow factor and that's exactly what I got."
G. Woodard, USA
Online Candle Making Courses

Candle Making Seminars via Skype:
• 6 DAY COMPLETE BUSINESS SET UP COURSE
​• 4 DAY CONDENSED BUSINESS SET UP
• 2 DAY INTRODUCTORY COURSE

HD Video Course Options:
• BUSINESS SET UP COURSE
• PLATINUM COURSE
• INTERACTIVE COURSE
• HOBBY COURSE

Clear, Concise, Interactive Teaching:
These comprehensive candle making courses aim to equip you with the creative, technical, and commercial skills you need to make a livelihood from this special profession.

Training is Hands-on and Very Visual.
GLOW Academy - Toronto, Mississauga & Kitchener
Courses / Programs
At GLOW Academy in Mississauga, Toronto, and Kitchener, Ontario, we provide professional training in Makeup Artistry, Airbrush Makeup, Hair Design, Lash Extensions, and all areas of Aesthetics, including: Manicures, Pedicures, Waxing, Nails, Facials, Peels, Brow/Lash Tinting, Massage and Microdermabrasion.

Specialized makeup programs are also offered in Bridal, Fashion, TV/SFX and Fantasy makeup. We offer full-time, part-time, evenings and weekend classes with flexible schedules.

We believe that true experience and confidence is built within a practical setting, which is why we are one of the few schools that is excited to provide our students and graduates with the opportunity to gain an extensive amount of practical experience in industry events and our in-house studio.

This allows our students to graduate with a resume full of experience and a complete portfolio book of their actual work as they embark on their career path.

Aesthetic students also have the opportunity to be scheduled into working at our “Beauty Lounge” to further hone their skill sets and confidence by servicing the general public.

Student Testimonial:
"The teachers are great, very helpful and understanding. The overall environment of the school is friendly and everyone is so helpful in achieving my career goals.

I've learned a lot of great new techniques in all the courses I have taken so far. Great school! I would recommend this school to all."

- Samantha T, Hamilton, ON
Makeup Certificate Programs
- Makeup Artistry (Beginner)
- Advanced Fashion Makeup Artistry
- Advanced Bridal Makeup
- Airbrush Makeup Artistry
- TV & Special Effects Makeup
- Fantasy Makeup

Hair Design Certificate Programs
- Hair Design
- Bridal Hair Design
- Fashion Hair Design
- Hair Extensions
 
Aesthetics Certificate Programs
- Facial Certificate
- Lash Extension
- Spa Manicure
- Spa Pedicure
- Relaxation & Hot Stone Massage
- Acrylic Nails
- Gel Nails
- Eyebrow Shaping / Eyebrow Tinting
- Waxing
- Microdermabrasion
- Chemical & Natural Facial Peels