The Recording & Mixing Series is a four-week intensive class on recording music in a studio setting. With guidance from Vera’s professional studio engineers, you will work with a real band to: manage basic and advanced signal flow, select and set up different types of microphones, use EQ and compression, create a headphone mix, coach artists through studio performance, set up Pro Tools for a recording session, and various editing/mixing techniques. Students will complete this program with the knowledge, experience, and confidence to begin recording at home, at Vera, or at other studios. Other subjects include microphone techniques, building engineer-artist relationships, and critical listening. 

Students should plan to attend the following four workshop sessions on Saturdays, 9am-1:30pm:

• October 7, 2023
• Oct 14, 2023
• Oct 21, 2023
• Oct 28, 2023

Pre-requisites: Students are recommended to complete Recording Studio 101 or Live Sound 101 prior to this class.

Complete this class and become a VERA volunteer to access Assistant Recording Engineer opportunities with Vera’s professional audio engineers. to access other audio-related educational programs such as tours, field trips, and internships.

COVID-19 Safety Information
For the duration of the workshop, attendees will be asked to wear masks, maintain social distancing where possible and sanitize hands between use of materials or equipment. Please do not come to Vera if you test positive for COVID-19, are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms or if you had a recent exposure to someone with COVID-19.

Accessibility Information
The venue has two floor levels; the Recording Studio workshop takes place in the studio located on the second floor. A single-person lift provides access between backstage on the first floor, the stage platform, and the recording studio on the second floor.  Patrons may also access each level by taking the outdoor ramp pathways on the north and south sides of the building. Entrance and inside doorways are not automatic and may require assistance to open. Gender neutral bathrooms are located on the first floor and include ADA accessible stalls and sinks. Please contact Levin at levin@theveraproject.org if you have questions or accommodation requests.

Class Refund Policy
The Vera Project does not provide refunds nor reschedule tickets for other class dates. If you are no longer able to attend, you are welcome to transfer your ticket to another person through the SeeTickets platform or contact us to give your spot to one of our waitlisted scholarship recipients.

Classes at Vera
For more information about Vera’s class offerings, requirements, scholarships, and more, visit theveraproject.org/classes.