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Film & Light Music · FL-501 · Level 5 Pa (Proficient)

Studio Session Craft

How professional vocal sessions actually run — headphone mixes, multiple takes, comping, punch-ins, and delivering consistent pitch and tone on demand.

12 weeks1:1Ages 14+ 12 topics0 library items

By the end of this course

Deliver 5 consistent takes of the same part
Work efficiently with an engineer
Self-comp a lead vocal
Record broadcast-usable audio at home

Syllabus

Topics are covered in order. Pace is set by the student, not the calendar.

01
The session workflow, start to finish
02
Headphone mixes and why one ear comes off
03
Take discipline and consistency
04
Punch-ins and drop-ins
05
Comping: choosing the best moments
06
Double-tracking and harmonies
07
Home recording: room, mic, interface
08
Gain staging and avoiding clipping
09
Working to a producer’s direction
10
Delivering files correctly
11
Mock session
12
Level assessment — Pa certificate