Events and upcoming Classes

Pro Tools Dolby Atmos: ONLINE (SEPTEMBER, 2024)

September, 2024: Online (Apply here!)

Our fifth intake for the Dolby Atmos Professional Certification Enrollment is now live! Led by Kia Shavon - The Mix Artist! The course will take place online over 3 weekends: Sep 14-15, 21-22 & 28-29.

Pro Tools OPERATOR I & II (waitlist)

FULL SEMESTER RUN (3 - 6 MONTHS)

Courses: PT201 and PT210P

Cost: £1200 (Waitlist)

Two classes in the Pro Tools Operator series to earn the Pro Tools Operator Certification. Discounts are available, learn more by joining the waitlist.

Past events

Pro Tools Dolby Atmos: Women's Audio Mission (July, 2024)

July 8 - 12, 2024: Women's Audio Mission San Francisco. Click here for details

Avid Learning Professional Dolby Atmos Production Certification

Join us at the Women's Audio Mission Lab for an exciting in-person event where you can earn your Dolby Atmos Production Certification from Dr. Leslie Gaston-Bird, an iconic Avid Learning Professional.

Elevate your expertise in immersive audio with our intensive five-day certification program in Dolby Atmos production. Held in San Francisco, this hands-on experience will take you through the intricacies of Dolby Atmos technology, including mastering the renderer and creating immersive soundscapes. Our small class size ensures personalized attention and guidance as you become proficient in this cutting-edge audio format. Secure your spot now!

Pro Tools Dolby Atmos: Howard University (June, 2024)

June 10 - June 13 2024: Howard University, Washington, DC 

Pro Tools Dolby Atmos: London (13-17 May)

May 13-17, 2024: London (Apply here!)

Our fourth intake for the Dolby Atmos Professional Certification Enrollment is now live! Students in the UK are eligible to apply for travel funding. Discounts are available, learn more by joining the mailing list and don't forget to apply here!

Pro Tools Dolby Atmos: JAN 15 - Feb 26 (5 Sundays)

4 pm - 8 pm London time onsite in Brighton (with online option)

Courses: PT205D & PT210D

Instructor: Leslie Gaston-Bird

Our third intake for the Dolby Atmos Professional Certification Enrollment is now live! Students in the UK are eligible to apply for travel funding. For those unable to travel, there is an option to join online. Discounts are available, learn more by joining the mailing list.

Pro Tools fundamentals I & II JAN 21 - Feb 19 (5 weekends)

10:30am - 3:30pm London time (online only)

Instructor: Febe Adedamola

Courses: PT101 and PT110

Cost: £1200 £600 (early bird registration)

Two classes in the Pro Tools Fundamentals series. This certification course will be taught over 5 weekends (Saturdays & Sundays). Bundle and save when purchasing PT 101 and PT 110 together, click here! Discounts are available, learn more by joining the mailing list.

Pro Tools Dolby Atmos: Dec 12 -Dec 16 (5 weekdays)

10 am - 3 pm London time onsite in Brighton (with online option)

Instructor: Leslie Gaston-Bird

Enrollment is now live! Students in the UK are eligible to apply for travel funding. For those unable to travel, there is an option to join online. Discounts are available, learn more by joining the mailing list.

Pro Tools Dolby Atmos: Nov 28 -Dec 2 (5 weekdays)

10 am - 3 pm London time onsite in Brighton (with online option)

Instructor: Leslie Gaston-Bird

Cost: £600

Enrollment is now live! Students in the UK are eligible to apply for travel funding. For those unable to travel, there is an option to join online. Discounts are available, learn more by joining the mailing list.

PT110 Pro Tools Fundamentals II,  UK & Europe: Nov 21-25 (5 weekdays)

10:30 am - 3:30 pm London time (Note: Please be careful when converting to your local time zone!)

Instructor: Leslie-Gaston Bird

Cost: £600

(Prerequisite: PT101) The second of two classes in the Pro Tools Fundamentals series. After completing this class, you are eligible to take the exam for Pro Tools User Certification. Discounts are available, learn more by joining the mailing list.

PT101 Pro Tools Fundamentals I, UK & Europe: Nov 14 - Nov 18 (5 Weekdays)

10:30 am - 3:30 pm London time (Note: Please be careful when converting to your local time zone!)

Instructor: Leslie-Gaston Bird

Cost: £600

The first of two classes in the Pro Tools Fundamentals series. This course will be taught over 5 weekdays. Bundle and save when purchasing PT 101 and PT 110 together, click here! Discounts are available, learn more by joining the mailing list.

PT110 Pro Tools Fundamentals II, USA: Nov 12 - Nov 27 (3 weekends)

9 am - 2 pm Central Time (Note: Please be careful when converting to your local time zone as daylight savings in the USA changes on November 6!)

Instructor: Alexandria Smith

(Prerequisite: PT101) The second of two classes in the Pro Tools Fundamentals series. After completing this class, you are eligible to take the exam for Pro Tools User Certification. This course will be taught over 3 weekends. Tickets on sale now!

PT110 Pro Tools Fundamentals II, Africa: Nov 7 -11 (5 weekdays)

10:30 am - 5 pm Lagos, Nigeria / 9:30 am - 4 pm London

Instructor: Leslie Gaston-Bird

Cost: £600

(Prerequisite: PT101) The second of two classes in the Pro Tools Fundamentals series. After completing this class, you are eligible to take the exam for Pro Tools User Certification. Discounts are available, learn more by joining the mailing list.

PT101 Pro Tools Fundamentals I, Africa: Oct 31 - Nov 4 (5 weekdays)

10:30 am - 5 pm Lagos, Nigeria / 9:30 am - 4 pm London

Instructor: Febe Adedamola

The first of two classes in the Pro Tools Fundamentals series. This course will be taught over 5 weekdays.

PT101 Pro Tools Fundamentals I, USA: Oct 15-Oct 30 (3 weekends)

9 am - 2 pm Central Time (Note: Please be careful when converting to your local time zone as daylight savings in the UK changes on October 30!)

Instructor: Alexandria Smith

The first of two classes in the Pro Tools Fundamentals series. This course will be taught over 3 weekends. Tickets on sale now!

Immersive Audio Intensive: Sept 30 - Oct. 2 2022

4 pm - 9 pm London / 11 am - 4 pm NYC / 8 am - 1 pm LA each day

Instructor: Leslie Gaston-Bird

Join us for a hands-on demo of Dolby Atmos. Please be sure you have downloaded Pro Tools and the Dolby Atmos Renderer and go through our "pre-flight check" before signing up. (Sales for this event have ended.)

Immersive Audio Intensive: Sept 26 - 28, 2022

10 am - 3 pm London time each day

Instructor: Leslie Gaston-Bird

Join us for a 3-day, online, hands-on demo of Dolby Atmos. 

5 pm - 7 pm London / 12 pm - 2 pm NYC / 9 am - 11 am LA

Instructor: Leslie Gaston-Bird

Join us for an overview of immersive audio. This introductory workshop will cover the fundamentals of immersive audio including a history of formats and overview of current technology. Support comes from SoundGirls.org and Innovate UK, the UK’s innovation agency. (This is a lecture-only format; if you prefer something hands-on, look for the 'Immersive Audio Intensive' event). Tickets on sale now!

11 am - 1 pm London 

Instructor: Leslie Gaston-Bird

Join us for a lunch-break friendly overview of immersive audio. This introductory workshop will cover the fundamentals of immersive audio including a history of formats and overview of current technology. Support comes from SoundGirls.org and Innovate UK, the UK’s innovation agency. (This is a lecture-only format; if you prefer something hands-on, look for the 'Immersive Audio Intensive' event.) Tickets on sale now!

Information Session: Aug 27, 2022

Join us for an informational session on August 27, 2022! 

Interested in earning certification? We will discuss how to get certified as:

We will go over the costs involved and how to apply for funding.

And if you are interested in workshops that are shorter duration, you might be interested in these upcoming events: