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 Wanted
to again say to you how positively I feel about my
Pyramind experience - you guys really are
creating an excellent atmosphere to learn in, with
extraordinarily competent instructors - Thanks!!
I miss school already!
Take care,
--Ashley Lewis
When
I first approached these guys I was highly skeptical. Since then I have
grown to feel at home at Pyramind or "at the studio" as I refer
to it. I would recommend the Digital Producer Certificate-the
program is strong in its broad base. It covers several of the essentials
from music theory to audio engineering (music production and engineering
track) and synthesis and sampling, while addressing the specific DAW
/ sequencer platforms. The sound for picture track rounds things out
with a focus on audio post production.
At the 300 level are hands-on classes with a real workshop feel. Classes
are small so that everyone gets to present their material and get feedback
from instructors and the other students.The overall quality, interest
level and participation of the other students is a bonus as the whole
environment breeds a creative and open culture -people are there because
they want to be.
The facilities are good- the lab was great for the sound for picture
series, the vault is a great room - pristine sound quality and a real
workhorse (dual g5 mac with protools HD, the waves bundle, native instruments,
etc...) and Studio B seems like it would be great for tracking a band-
I just mastered a DJ demo CD in there.
Matt and Greg are more about building a relationship with their students
and have been open to work with an individual's needs to tailor their
program to help them grow in making music.
-- Thomas Ballantyne
My
first two classes at Pyramind went great. I took MPE
101 and MTK 101. I found both classes highly informative and
exciting. I learned new concepts about topics that I have immense
interest in and this has further inspired me to learn as much
I can at Pyramind. I felt the classes went smoothly, with a clear
structure on what we would be learning and what information we
would be required to remember. I feel this approach was complimentary
to the in-class exercises. In MTK 101, Matt's teaching style
was excellent - using common musical references to explain complicated
theory components, Thanks PYRAMIND, you are going to help fulfill
my career dreams!
-- Jen Covens
I
didn't expect to grasp pro tools because it has
been shrouded in mystery all the years that I worked
at a radio station, but in Pro Tools 101 at Pyramind,
the pace of the curriculum and the personal attention
of the teacher has made the process of learning it
entirely manageable. It is something that anyone
can learn in a couple of months given the right circumstances,
and I have to say that Pyramind is definitely right.
The conscientiousness of the whole staff gives me
confidence that I can learn anything they teach.
-- Emily Meehan
If
I could back to school again and do it all over knowing
what I know now having gotten a degree from Full
Sail, I would attend Pyramind. They have the best
program for music production. I’m learning exactly
what I need to be successful - not unrelated, out
dated techniques and gear. The small class sizes
make perfect opportunities for answering specific
personal project questions.
-- Jonathan Rickert |
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I
just wanted to drop you a line and tell you that
my training with Bryan was perfect--exactly
the help that I’ve been looking for--like turning
a light on in a darkened room.
Thank you so much for setting this up!
--Sue Mell
It’s
nice to have a manageable amount of information to
work with on our own each week, and since
most of us will encounter problems along the way.
Timo and Steve are both fabulous teachers and I already
know about David Earl's abilities since he has tutored
me privately. I am learning to accomplish exactly
{what I need} through Pyramind. I don't know of another
local school where I could have done that. Compared
to tuition at Expression Center–it's the difference
between taking classes or not being able to afford
them. I think Pyramind is great!
-- Dean Santomiere
Wow!
What an opportunity to learn and experiment
at Pyramind: Great instructors,
great equipment and a great environment for
a music production school. Thank you for
the opportunity and help you've provided.
Pyramind is an Awesome place to learn music
and media production. 880 Folsom St. 'tis
the place to be! Advanced technology and
advanced creativity, it's all here...
-- Mr. Wylie A. Linquist
Nothing
but good to say, the classes have been instrumental
in moving me forward in my music production career.
Steve H. has been a great help, as well. So, thanks
again for the blessings.
-- Kim Black
I
am very pleased with the education that I am receiving
at pyramind. I met Matt Donner when he taught
a Pro Tools class at San Francisco State. I felt
like his class was the first really focused and educational
class I had taken. So when I found out that he also
taught at another school, I enrolled. I have not
been disappointed. The classes are small (4-8 students)
and everyone is on the same page, you know, involved
and awake and interested. It is a welcoming and comfortable
environment in which to learn. The teachers are highly
educated, with great real world experience, and everyone
shares the same passion for creativity, technology
and of course, music. We get a lot of personal time
with the equipment and someone is always ready to
help if you have a problem. My only advice is to
expect to get out of it what you put into it.
-- Asha Jameson
Thank-you
so much for the Mixing class! I
learned so much from it, and really cannot
thank you enough for all the insight, tools,
and tricks. Most important of which was to
get me to open my ears, and mind more to
immerse myself in the song, and the experience.
The practical tools were essential as well!
So, again, Thank-you!
-- Mike Blodgett |
Media
and Music Production School
