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Creative Recording

An original recording-led production plus a labelled personal sound library.

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Live online with Gregory Pereira3 days · 9 teaching hoursUSD 480 per courseBasic DAW skills
Who it is for

Build skills you can use

This programme is designed for learners at this level: basic daw skills. Work through demonstrations and practical exercises with Gregory, then apply the ideas to a guided project.

What you work towards

An original recording-led production plus a labelled personal sound library.

The nine live hours introduce and practise the core workflow. Allow time outside class to develop and refine your project; progress depends on your starting point and practice.

Interest list open. Intake dates will be announced when enrolment opens. Registering interest is free, does not reserve a place, and creates no payment obligation.

Three-day learning outline

From understanding to application

Day 1

Build the foundation

  1. Creative Recording Philosophy
  2. Microphone Types & Polar Patterns
  3. Unconventional Microphone Placement
  4. Room Acoustics as a Creative Tool
Day 2

Develop the technique

  1. Stereo Recording & Spatial Capture
  2. Found Sounds & Foley Recording
  3. Experimental Percussion Recording
  4. Creative Vocal Recording
Day 3

Apply and review

  1. Re-Amping & Acoustic Reprocessing
  2. Layering & Sound Transformation
  3. Creative Recording Project
  4. Portfolio Presentation & Critique
Prepare for your sessions

What you’ll need

  • A DAW and a way to record audio installed and tested before your first session.
  • A reliable internet connection and headphones or speakers.
  • A computer capable of running your chosen software and a live online call.
  • For recording exercises, a microphone or recording device; your audio interface and connection requirements will be confirmed before enrolment.
  • Software licences and equipment are arranged separately. Confirm the software edition, version and any additional tools with Gregory before purchasing anything for the course.
Your instructor

Gregory Pereira

Singapore-based producer, drummer and educator. Learn practical session workflows through live instruction, exercises and project discussion.

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Independent Fragrant Wood Studios teaching. This programme does not award official Avid, Apple, Ableton or other vendor certification.

Start with your goals

Tell us what you want to learn. We’ll use your enquiry to help you choose the right programme.

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