Audio Recording Theory

MUSC X 441.3

Specifically tailored to independent artists, this course presents a practical and effective introduction to the theory, art, and craft of sound recording.

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Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
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Starting at $785.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0
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What you can learn.

  • Learn the intricacies of how independent artists record and capture sound
  • Develop skills in multiple industry standard software and technologies
  • Introduce yourself to the theory, art, and craft of sound recording

About this course:

Specifically tailored to independent artists, this course presents a practical and effective introduction to the theory, art and craft of sound recording. Instruction covers the basics of audio, acoustics and electronics, as well as the theory and operation of the most commonly used signal processors, audio consoles, monitor loudspeakers and microphones and their application to the digital audio workstation production process.

Spring 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Thursday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Available
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Instructor: Michael Vail Blum
402492
Fee:
$785.00
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Notes

Internet access required. 

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 13, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
(Optional) Book: MODERN RECORDING TECHNIQUES by HUBER, DAVID MILES AND RUNSTEIN, ROBERT E.
ROUTLEDGE 9
ISBN 9781138954373
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Thu Apr 3, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall 3211
Lecture
Thu Apr 10, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall 3211
Lecture
Thu Apr 17, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall 3211
Lecture
Thu Apr 24, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Bunche Hall 3211
Lecture
Thu May 1, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall 3211
Lecture
Thu May 8, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall 3211
Lecture
Thu May 15, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall 3211
Lecture
Thu May 22, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall 3211
Lecture
Thu May 29, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall 3211
Lecture
Thu Jun 5, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall 3211
Lecture
Thu Jun 12, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall 3211

Summer 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Thursday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens April 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Michael Vail Blum
403790
Fee:
$785.00
In Personformat icon
Location: UCLA
Updating...
See Details
Notes

Internet access required. 

Refund Deadline
No refunds after July 06, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
(Optional) Book: MODERN RECORDING TECHNIQUES by HUBER, DAVID MILES AND RUNSTEIN, ROBERT E.
ROUTLEDGE 9
ISBN 9781138954373
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Thu Jun 26, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall
Lecture
Thu Jul 3, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall
Lecture
Thu Jul 10, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall
Lecture
Thu Jul 17, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall
Lecture
Thu Jul 24, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall
Lecture
Thu Jul 31, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall
Lecture
Thu Aug 7, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall
Lecture
Thu Aug 14, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall
Lecture
Thu Aug 21, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall
Lecture
Thu Aug 28, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall
Lecture
Thu Sep 4, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall

Contact Us

Speak to a program representative. Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm.
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phone-icon entertainmentstudies@uclaextension.edu

This course applies towards the following certificates & specializations…

Independent Music Production
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Music Business
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