“I cannot recommend the 16 Steps course enough. Teaching is carried out in a relaxed and comfortable environment and the knowledge of the course tutor Alex is second to none!”
Badboy DJs (Emotive/WCD)

Our Cubase courses cater for all levels of experience, whether you’re just starting out, or looking to boost your skills with some additional techniques, we have the right course for you.

Build your own course from our module selection below, or choose one of our ready-made courses.

Composition Techniques:

* Tour of Cubase
* Arrangement – How to put a track together in just 10 minutes
* Creating Grooves – Drum patterns and percussion loops using the Steinberg’s Halion Sampler
* Recording and sampling audio
* Using MIDI and software synthesizers to create bass, melodies and pads
* Automation within your arrangement
* Basic music theory – Creating chords and melodies
* Mixing down and burning to CD
* Setting up your home studio environment

Mixing and Mastering Techniques: 

* The 3 dimensional Track – Creating space in your mix with a detailed look at EQ, panning and FX
* Cubase’s Hidden Gems – Using inserts to brighten and widen your mix
* Understanding compression and using it effectively (including sidechain compression)
* Preparing a track to play on a large sound system
* Mastering techniques

Additional Topics:

* Remixing & preparing your own tracks for remixing
* Building your own sample packs
* Music – The business and how to get a track signed
* Advanced music theory training
* Keyboard skills
* Music and Video – Composing music for Film, TV and Advertising

The two and three day courses need not be restricted to consecutive days. Students may book sessions with a week or more in between to give them time to go home and put their knowledge to the test.

Price Guide:
Just starting out? Choose our 3 day course – £400
Half way to greatness? Choose our 2 day course – £280
You’ve made it. Now step up a gear! £150 – 1 day
(Advanced students only)

10% discount available for group bookings