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Pro Tools Essentials – Level 1

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i COURSE OVERVIEW

Starting Date
April 20, 2026
Tuition
$575
Level
Beginner
Duration
4 weeks
This 4-week course provides a hands-on introduction to the core features and user interface of Pro Tools 2025. Designed for beginners, it guides students through the entire process of producing a song from start to finish using real-world tools and workflows.

i YOU’LL LEARN TO

- Install Pro Tools 2025
- Navigate the Pro Tools interface and workspace
- Use audio loop libraries
- Record and edit both audio and MIDI
- Apply basic mixing techniques
- By the end of the course, students will have created a basic multitrack production using industry-standard tools and workflows.

i LESSON GUIDE

You’ll learn the fundamentals of computer hardware and audio interfaces, how to install and authorize Pro Tools 2025.x, and how to configure the Playback Engine. We’ll cover the graphical user interface (GUI) and explore essential navigation features. Finally, you’ll work with loops and Elastic Audio to build musical arrangements

i INSTRUCTOR

MAURIZIO “OttO” DE TOGNI

MAURIZIO “OttO” DE TOGNI

MAURIZIO "OttO" DE TOGNI Maurizio “Otto” De Togni is an experienced musician, composer, arranger, programmer, and audio technologist who teaches courses in ProTools and Apple Logic. With more than 30 years of experience working with various artists, including Franco Battiato,...
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