“The Core”

The Core is the foundation of Pyramind’s training programs. It combines the three core pillars of success: Creativity, Technology, and Business Skills and is designed for career-minded students seeking to become active music makers and content creators in today’s pro audio industry. The subjects covered are both fundamental and wide-ranging, including beginning and intermediate courses in:

Music theory
Music production
Synthesis
Game sound
Recording
Remixing
Music business, and more.

The Core student will learn four major creative applications – Pro Tools, Logic Studio, Ableton Live, and Reason – plus some of the most popular audio plugins made by: Waves, McDSP, and Native Instruments.

All Core graduates earn the following industry certifications (5 total):

Pro Tools Operator Music
Logic Studio Levels 1 & 2
Waves Certification A
Ableton Live.

Beginners will find the pace of the 8-month Core to be challenging without being overwhelming. Those with previous sound experience will appreciate the depth of the training, as well as the pace. All students, no matter their experience level, will gain valuable real-world information about the technologies and best practices of the sound industry today by attending classes taught by instructors who are doing daily work as part of our production studios.

The net result is a training program designed to fast track your audio career, and give a much-needed boost to those looking to grow or modernize their skills for today’s audio industry.

Core Certifications

Upon completion of the Core, the student will have obtained the following manufacturer’s certifications:

Avid Pro Tools

Avid (formerly Digidesign) is the de-facto leader in DAW technology, and knowing Pro Tools is a must for any career-minded audio professional. Students looking to learn Pro Tools Certification to increase their employability can achieve Operator Level Certification in both Music and Post-Production. The more advanced Expert Certification in Music is available based on completion of Operator Certification and availability. www.Avid.com

Avid Pro Tools Operator – Music

Apple Logic Studio Pro

In addition to the knowledge gained from the Apple Certification classes, you will be registered with Apple as a Certified user and you will be listed on their website. You can use this listing to promote your skills, get work or simply let their site work for you. www.Apple.com

Apple Logic Level 1
Apple Logic Level 2

Ableton LIVE

Pyramind is home to two Ableton-certified instructors. Though Ableton offers no single “standard” certification, Ableton-certified instructors are authorized by the company to certify individual users based on their own personal standards and qualifications. Outstanding Pyramind students who demonstrate excellence in the use of this innovative DAW can earn certification from our instructors. www.Ableton.com

Ableton Live

Waves

The Waves Certification Program is an educational and training program that provides a high-quality, standardized means of mastering Waves powerful and widely-used plug-ins. www.Waves.com

Waves Certification A

The Core Classes

Production & Arranging 110

The Core Pricing

Detailed pricing information – including tuition, books, materials, taxes, and fees, plus payment options – for the foundation of Pyramind Training curriculum, “The Core.” (PDF format)

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