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Poppyhill School of Recording:
Poppyhill School of Recording is a leading Sound and Music Technology School located in Naas, Co Kildare, Ireland. All our courses are validated by City & Guilds. We also offer industry recognised certification from Digidesign and Apple. Poppyhill School of Recording is a satellite centre for the Institute of Music &. Technology, London, one of the leading Audio, Music Technology and Multimedia training colleges in the U.K. Through our association with I.M.T. we offer expert training in Sound Engineering and Music Technology. We are also an approved Digidesign training centre and Apple training centre offering certified courses in industry standard music composition, audio recording and sound-for-picture applications such as Pro Tools, Logic studio and Soundtrack Pro.

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Photo of Sound Engineering & Music Technology School in IrelandCity & Guilds Sound Engineering & Music Technology - Full-time or Part-time
Course Aim:
To equip the student with a comprehensive theoretical knowledge and up-to-date advanced practical skills in order to pursue a career as professional sound engineer sound editor or music programmer. To promote the student's sense of creativity and to instill a sense of pride and professionalism in their work. To introduce the student to the various areas of the audio-media industry and to the extensive range of career options available

City & Guilds Music Technology PLUS!
Course Aim:
To familiarise the student with the wide variety of hardware and software technology available in the area of music production. To provide the student with the technical knowledge and practical skills to compose, record, edit and master musical projects using state of the music production tools. To develop and promote the student's creative aptitude and to optimise the career options available to the student on completion of the course.

The Pro Tools 101:
Introduction to Pro Tools covers basic Pro Tools principles, giving you everything you need to complete a Pro Tools project, from initial set up to final mixdown. This course focuses on Pro Tools 8 software and covers a multitude of new functions and feature enhancements. Whether your project involves recording of live instruments, MIDI sequencing of software synthesizers, or audio editing or region looping, this course will give you the basic skills to succeed.

Pro Tools 201:
Pro Tools Production Essentials covers the core concepts and skills needed to operate a Digidesign Pro Tools|HD system in a professional studio environment.

Pro Tools 210M:
Music Production Techniques covers techniques for working with Pro Tools systems in a professional music production environment. Concepts and skills learned in 101, 110, and 201 are reinforced with practical music-specific examples.

Pro Tools 210P:
Post Production Techniques covers techniques for working with Pro Tools in a professional post production environment. Concepts and skills learned in 101, 110, and 201 are reinforced with practical post-specific examples.

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Address: Eadestown, Naas, Kildare, Ireland
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Courses / Programs
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