Sound Training Centre, Dublin:
In 1986 the Sound Training Centre (STC) in Temple Bar, Dublin, was established to meet the needs of the burgeoning music industry in Ireland which followed the phenomenal worldwide success of bands such as U2. The STC set out to provide this developing industry with highly trained personnel in the areas of Sound Engineering, Live Sound & Stage Production and Music Production. The Sound Training Centre courses and examinations have effectively set standards for the training within the industry providing City & Guilds Diploma qualifications along with STC Sound Engineering & Music Technology Diploma. The Sound Training Centre places a strong emphasis on the ‘hands on
’ element on all courses (full-time and part-time).
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Sound Engineering & Music Technology (full-time and part-time):
The aim of this course is to provide the student with a comprehensive introduction to the following areas:
- Sound Engineering Practices
- Music Theory
- Music Production
- Protools Systems/ Cubase, Reason, Sound Forge
- Audio Theory and Principles
- Music Technology
- Composition
- Production Techniques
- Sound Design
Advanced Music & Media Production:
This course will give students who already have a background in sound engineering / music technology, an opportunity to develop a broad skill-set that incorporates concepts in music and media production. The syllabus is divided into the following areas:
- Analogue Recording - NEVE / SSL Consoles
- Digital Recording - Protools HD Accel 3 - Procontrol and Control 24
- Web development / DV Video Pre/Post Production / Networks / DVD Authoring - Interactive Media
- Live Sound Reinforcement 2kW - 12kW systems
- Advanced Music Technology
- Music Business Infrastructure
- Advanced Music Theory
- Unrivalled studio access and development opportunities
Sound Engineering, Lighting & Stage Production
This course is designed to give students the necessary expertise, through hands-on experience. To provide students with the technical knowledge and business acumen required to gain employment as a Live Sound Engineer, Lighting Designer or Backline Technician. To develop practical skills and encourage their creative use. Students participating in this programme will also be introduced to studio recording techniques, digital audio editing, music theory and music technology.
Electronic Music Production
A course designed by STC for the modern musician. Modern electronic music production places new technical demands on the modern composer. This course introduces the theories and practical implementations of the techniques that underpin electronic music production. The course is delivered using the following music software applications:
- Logic Audio
- Reason
- Various Offline Audio processing applications
DJ/ Music Production Course
This Course is designed to meet the needs of aspiring DJ's and Producers. The course is aimed at the beginner and covers a wide range of content including the folllowing:
- Basic - Advanced Mixing techniques
- Live Configurations and Signal Flow
- Technical Background
- Purchasing Recorded Materials
- Basic Music Structure (Beats etc.)
- Developing Your Own Style
- Scratch Techniques
- Radio DJ
- Live DJ Performance
- Music Production (Reason, Abelton Live etc.)
- Self Promotion
This course will be delivered by industry recognised professionals and will mainly be delivered in a 'Hands-on' workshop environment.
Introduction to DJ'ing and Music Production - Summer Course.
The courses are delivered by a team of experienced industry professionals, all of whom are acknowledged experts in the music business. Additional specialised areas of the course are taught by a panel of guest lecturers (past lecturers have included Elvis Costello, Tim Finn (ex Crowded House), Daniel Lanois (producer of the ‘The Joshua Tree’ by U2), Pete Holidai (producer) and Martin Clancy (Jack L Manager).
STC have been successful in preparing their advanced students for 3rd level higher education programmes, including Queens Belfast and the MA in Music Technology Trinity College Dublin. Having worked closely with industry for the past 10 years STC have developed various programs for students wishing to gain employment after the course.
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