Topics covered:

Starting at the Source:
From selecting the right microphones to getting pro sounds in the control room, we’ll cover the basic “chain” of audio signal development and processing from start to finish.

Monitors:  Knowing what you hear.
Studio monitors, car speakers, reference CDs and other criteria for a proper listening environment.

Pro Tools:  The “In the Box” method of recording and mixing:
Includes recording, editing, comping, looping, tuning, quantizing and mixing.

Question and answer period at the end of the course.

**Reserve your space now as class size is limited. Just call Cue’s studio manager Dusty at 703 532 9033.  Most major credit cards accepted. 

Click here to purchase your enrollment with PayPal / or credit card – Cost: $199.00

Jim’s Credits include: Butch Walker, Madonna, Jason Falkner, Everything, Meredith Brooks, Matthew Ryan, HR, Niki Barr, Honor By August, Justin Trawick, Toni Braxton, George Benson, Everclear, and many more…

Check out Billy Bob Thornton and other professionals in this cool video from Digidesign. Watch as they tour one of Digidesign’s most popular product families — Pro Tools. CSCAE is proud to feature Pro Tools in our classrooms/studios. Our instructors are experienced and savvy with its multitude of features, and they’re enthusiastic about showing you how to leverage it to take projects up a level.

Taught by multi-Gold/Platinum awarded Jim Ebert (Marvelous 3r, SR-71, Toni Braxton, Honor By August, HR…) in Cue’s legendary Red Room Studio.  Learn production techniques from a pro, record and produce a real band, and experience first hand how to “produce” great recordings during five (4) hour sessions.  Limited enrollment for only five participants.  Cost is $1,200 per student.  Call Dusty at 703/532-9033 for course details. Hands -on with instruments, amps and state-of-the-art recording gear while you assist in producing the area’s finest studio musicians performing as a session band.

Enjoy this one of kind opportunity to explore and learn how to become a real music producer!  Course options are nights and weekends.

“In the studio” with producer Jim Ebert

Learn various types of production techniques used in alternative, rock, crossover country and many other musical styles. Upon successful completion of the 20 hour program, Cue Studios’ Center for Audio Engineering awards a “Certificate of Completion” to the graduated student.

Contact our course administrator at 703 532 9033 for more information, or click the below link to sign up now.

If you’d like to enroll in this course, click here for our online shopping cart.

Enjoy this one of kind class to explore and learn how to become a real music producer! Course options are days, nights and weekends conveniently coordinated with you and the instructor.

From mastering world class audio gear to understanding “the song” and “the artist”, Jim’s class is essential for anyone interested in taking their music career or production abilities to the next level.

Cue Recording Studios – Producer School

Jim recently produced the Jenny Leigh Band in Cue’s Red Room Studio

Learn various types of production techniques used in alternative, rock, crossover country and many other musical styles. Upon successful completion of the (65) hour program, Cue Studios’ Center for Audio Engineering awards a “Certificate of Completion” to the graduated student.

During and after the course, the student is encouraged to participate in Cue’s internship program to observe and render tasks while gaining first hand knowledge of the inner workings of a successful recording studio business.

Schedule a free interview

If you’re serious about your audio education, call our course administrator at 703 532 9033 to schedule a meeting with Jim. You’ll meet in the studio and observe first-hand the environment and equipment used in your program.

Click here to sign up for this course using our online Paypal or credit card payment option, or contact our business office at 703 532 9033.

A new study from Purdue University has shed some light on how to most effectively engage students in technology and engineering at a young age. Research shows that students have “a deeper understanding” of concepts learned in a hands-on environment than what can be digested through more traditional lecture-based lessons. This is especially true in students for whom English is not the first language. Check out this and more in a very interesting article at Education Week.

Course description:

This 55 hour option is our entry level program where the students work in small groups with the instructor and focus on various areas of audio engineering.  Program enrollment includes the 7th edition David Miles Huber “Recording Studio Handbook” and a “Pro Tools Official Courseware Manual”.

Program time allotment:

- (45) hours of intensive “one on one” instruction with the engineer/instructor in both Cue’s control rooms and studios.  Included in this time is the recording and mixing of a “real recording artist”.

- (5) hours of Learning Lab time where the student practices and hones his or her new audio engineering skills.  Assignments are given along with general experimentation of various audio processing, recording and mixing software.

- (5) hours of unassisted “mixdown” time in Studio “A”, “B” or The Red Room where the student commands the helm of the “driver’s seat”.  Building confidence and fluency with their knowledge of engineering in the control room is achieved most effectively through repetitive implementation of their new skills.

Topics typically covered include:

• Studio setup application and theory
• Microphone selection and placement
• Audio signal processors :  Mic preamps, equalizers, compressors, limiters, and multi-effects generators – with an emphasis on both analog rack mount units and software “plug-ins”
• Analog and digital recording systems
• Recording, editing and mixing
• Analog and digital mixing consoles
• Studio monitors and the critical listening environment
• Acoustics and waveforms
• Studio psychology and managing client expectations

Additionally we facilitate discussions pertaining to industry related “job and career” requirements, peripheral knowledge and skills that accentuate the applicants credentials, and a mock-up job interview with the school’s director or course administrator.

Upon successful completion of the 55 hour program, Cue Studios’ Center for Audio Engineering awards a “Certificate of Completion” to the graduated student.

After the course, the student is encouraged to schedule an internship at Cue where he or she will observe and render tasks, while gaining first hand knowledge of the inner workings of a successful recording studio business.

Schedule a free interview

If you’re serious about your audio education, call our course adminstrator at 703 532 9033 to schedule a meeting with an instructor.  You’ll meet in the studio/classroom and observe first-hand the environment and equipment used in your program.

If you would like to enroll in this program, click here for our online shopping cart.

This 100 hour course is an efficient, intuitive program where the students work in small groups with the instructor and focus on various areas of audio engineering and studio preparation.  Program enrollment includes a new Digidesign “MBox-Mini” (a $400.00 value) with accompanying hardware and software that easily installs on your computer; the 7th edition David Miles Huber “Recording Studio Handbook”; and a “Pro Tools Official Courseware Manual”.

Program time allotment:

- (85) hours of comprehensive lecture  instruction with the engineer/instructor in both Cue’s control rooms and studios.  Included in this time is the recording and mixing of a “real recording artist”, where the student participates in the sessions to both learn and implement these critical phases of audio production.

- (10) hours of Learning Lab time where the student practices and hones his or her new audio engineering skills.  Assignments are given along with general experimentation of various audio processing, recording and mixing software.

- (5) hours of unassisted “mixdown” time in Studio “A”, “B” or The Red Room where the student commands the helm of the “driver’s seat”.  Building confidence and fluency with their knowledge of engineering in the control room is achieved most effectively through repetitive implementation of their new skills.

Topics typically covered include:

• Studio setup application and theory
• Microphone selection and placement
• Audio signal processors :  Mic preamps, equalizers, compressors, limiters, and multi-effects generators – with an emphasis on both analog rack mount units and software “plug-ins”
• Analog and digital recording systems
• Recording, editing and mixing
• Analog and digital mixing consoles
• Studio monitors and the critical listening environment
• Acoustics and waveforms
• Studio psychology and managing client expectations

Additionally we facilitate discussions pertaining to industry related “job and career” requirements, peripheral knowledge and skills that accentuate the applicants credentials, and a mock-up job interview with the school’s director or course administrator.

Upon successful completion of the 100 hour program, Cue Studios’ Center for Audio Engineering awards a “Certificate of Completion” to the graduated student.

After the course, the student is encouraged to schedule an internship at Cue where he or she will observe and render tasks, while gaining first hand knowledge of the inner workings of a successful recording studio business.

Schedule a free interview

If you’re serious about your audio education, call our course administrator at 703 532 9033 to schedule a meeting with an instructor.  You’ll meet in the studio/classroom and observe first-hand the environment and equipment used in your program.

If you would like to enroll in this program, click here for our online shopping cart.

One of Cue’s many teaching studios:

Topics covered include:

• Drum machine programming (making beats and percussive rhythm tracks)
• Sequencing of various rhythm parts and melodic leads (bass lines, keyboard chords, horn sections, strings, etc.)
• Midi channels and their assignments
• Implementation of “multi-timbral” outputs
• Triggering sound modules and samplers
• Quantizing, looping, syncopation, BPM calculations, sequencing software and other programming phases
• Integration of the above with Pro Tools and other recording / mixing systems
• Laying down or “over-dubbing” real tracks on top of your electronically programmed tracks.
• Adding vocals to the project – mic selection and usage, mic preamps, compressors, and pitch correction.
• Putting it all together to make a great sounding song

The instructor will also touch on compositional aspects of electronic music including arrangements, music notation, composing, and key signatures.

Schedule a free interview

If you’re serious about your music, we encourage you to schedule a free appointment with our electronic programming instructor to discuss your personal goals and expectations for your education in this field.  Your meeting will take place in one of our studio/classrooms where you can observe first hand the learning environment that will be your private classroom. Email John Krauss at john@cuerecording.com, or call our course administrator, Dusty, at 703 532 9033. They’ll be glad to arrange a meeting in the studio for you.

To enroll in this program, click here for our online shopping cart. Cost:  2,150.00

Course description:

This course provides a seldom found opportunity to sit side by side with an accomplished recording engineer in a multi-platinum awarded recording facility.  This “audio-primer” is custom tailored to meet the needs of your personal audio pursuits and desired education.  The course will encompass the use of audio equipment and software, proper recording techniques and “tricks”, as well as industry employment requirements.  This valuable knowledge is gained thorough the use and explanation of our world class studio equipment and a question / answer process with an acclaimed recording engineer / instructor.

Whether you’re interested in learning your way around Pro Tools, how to pitch correct voices with specialized “plug-ins”, or just how to properly record drums and guitars, it’s our desire to provide the perfect learning environment to assist in meeting your needs.

Schedule a free interview

If you’re serious about your audio education, call our course administrator at 703 532 9033 to schedule a meeting with an instructor.  You’ll meet in the studio/classroom and observe first-hand the environment and equipment used in your program.

If you would like to enroll in this course, click here for our online shopping cart.  Next, proceed to contact our course administrator at 703 532 9033 to arrange your private class.

* This is a non-certificate awarding course.  For “Certificates of Successful Completion”, please consider our longer programs by clicking here.

Course description:

This 30 hour option is our entry level program where the student works privately with the instructor and focuses on various areas of audio engineering.  During discussions and an interview with the student, we custom tailor a program that addresses their individual desires, taking into account their current level of audio engineering skills and education, in preparation for entry into the professional audio industry or running their own studio.  Program enrollment includes the 7th edition David Miles Huber “Recording Studio Handbook” and a “Pro Tools Official Courseware Manual”.

Program time allotment:

- (20) hours of intensive “one on one” instruction with the engineer/instructor in both Cue’s control rooms and studios.

- (5) hours of Learning Lab time where the student practices and hones his or her new audio engineering skills.  Assignments are given along with general experimentation of various audio processing, recording and mixing software.

- (5) hours of unassisted “mixdown” time in Studio “A” or “B” where the student is in the “driver’s seat”.  Building confidence and fluency with their command of engineering in the control room is achieved most effectively through repetitive implementation of their new skills.

Topics typically covered include:

• Studio setup application and theory
• Microphone selection and placement
• Audio signal processors :  Mic preamps, equalizers, compressors, limiters, and multi-effects generators – with an emphasis on both analog rack mount units and software “plug-ins”
• Analog and digital recording systems
• Recording, editing and mixing
• Analog and digital mixing consoles
• Studio monitors and the critical listening environment
• Acoustics and waveforms
• Studio psychology and managing client expectations

Additionally we facilitate discussions pertaining to industry related “job and career” requirements, peripheral knowledge and skills that accentuate the applicants credentials, and a mock-up job interview with the school’s director and studio owner, Jeff Jeffrey.

Upon successful completion of the 30 hour program, Cue Studios’ Center for Audio Engineering awards a “Certificate of Completion” to the graduated student.

During and after the course, the student is encouraged to participate in Cue’s internship program to observe and render tasks while gaining first hand knowledge of the inner workings of a successful recording studio business.

Schedule a free interview

If you’re serious about your audio education, call our course administrator at 703 532 9033 to schedule a meeting with an instructor.  You’ll meet in the studio/classroom and observe first-hand the environment and equipment used in your program.

Enroll with this link