Vocal Production Class | Chicago
Vocal Production Class – Record. Tune. Mix the Vocal.
Vocal Production Course
Record, produce, and mix a quality vocal — mic technique, editing mastery, tuning & mixing vocals and a virtual studio visit with a vocalist at work. Sessions in-person in Chicago and Live Online.
Vocal Instrumentation
- →Explore the voice as a versatile instrument. Uncover techniques to shape and enhance vocal tones, turning the voice into a dynamic instrument that adds depth and emotion to your productions.
Signal Chain
- →Navigate the intricate world of signal chains for vocals. Understand how to optimize your setup for clarity, ensuring that every nuance of the performance is captured with precision.
Performance Prowess
- →Dive into the heart of vocal performance. Learn how to bring out the best in a singer, capturing the raw emotion and subtle nuances that make each performance unique.
Editing Finesse
- →Refine your editing skills for a polished vocal delivery. Explore techniques to enhance timing and pitch while maintaining the natural feel of the performance, creating a seamless and engaging listening experience.
Harmony Harmony
- →Elevate your vocal arrangements with backing vocals. Discover the art of crafting harmonies that complement and enrich the main vocal, adding a layer of depth and dimension to your sound.
Mixing Vocal Considerations
- →Enter the realm of mixing with a focus on vocals. Explore considerations like EQ, compression, and effects tailored specifically for vocals, ensuring that your vocal elements sit perfectly in the mix.
Even though music producers are not expected to be singers too, the more we understand about vocal production and recording, the better the final product! This includes knowing how to motivate, coach, and produce our artists. Singing is not mandatory during these sessions - we understand! Feel free to just listen.
It's not just about recording vocals; it's about crafting an experience that connects with listeners in a meaningful way.
In Chicago, the city that gave the world house music, the Vocal Production Class runs the way it does everywhere we teach: small groups, hands-on, with working producers as instructors. If getting to the studio is not practical, the same sessions run live online, using our specialist music collaboration software, Muse. Discover qualities that distinguish us, here.
Hear it from our students.
“It was very hands on. the teacher knew a vast amount about this topic and is very informative and clear. He has methods of utilizing teachings that enable us to relate to better understand in what circumstances these methods would be used for productions.”
Raymond Casarez
Instructors
Frequently asked questions.
No - singing isn't required during the course.
To help producers understand vocal production well enough to record, coach, edit and mix a genuinely great vocal.
Yes - connect with a specialist through Vocal Production Private Instruction.
18 hours as a group course, or 11 hours 1-on-1.
In-person in Chicago, or Live Online.
Cleaning up timing and pitch issues while keeping the performance sounding natural, not robotic.
$799 + $100 Registration if booked 14 days before start or $999 + $200 Registration
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