Sound Engineering Courses

Hi everyone,

I'm thinking of doing a sound engineering course sometime in the future and I am looking for some advice. The only 2 colleges that I can find are Pulse Recording Studios (www.pulsecollege.eu) and Sound Training Center (www.soundtraining.com/).

Has anyone here had any experiences with either college? The courses that I am looking at are the part-time diploma in Pulse (for all 3 years, plus possibly Digidesign Protools 310M) and the part-time Sound and Music Technology or Sound Engineering, Lighting and Stage Production in the Sound Training Center.

I would probably be leaning more towards the Pulse course because it is the only Pro School in Ireland (and there are only 6 in Europe) which suggests to me a high level of standard.

Anyway if anyone could help with this it would be great and if you know of any other courses please let me know, thanks!

EDIT: Sorry, I've just spotted this thread http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055255437&highlight=pulse

noodle650

Pulse know exactly what they are on about, Tony (founder) would be in the top 30 guys in Europe for knowledge about Protools and mixing within it. they also know exactly what to teach
Heading there in September

scotthalliday

I went to Pulse.. 2 years.. It was deadly!!! I would recommend it to anyone..

studiorat

For what it's worth, Virtu Studios offer the City & Guilds 7503 music technology and sound engineering courses at level 1, 2 and 3 for full and part time students.

The marketing hasn't started until next week or so. But course prices will be highly competitive.

Thanks, I'll check it out

Gel

Well, while we're at it..Poppyhill School of Recording also offer the 7503 City & Guilds Diploma courses on a full or part-time basis. They are also a Digidesign certified training location and offer Pro Tools certification up to the full 210 operator level.
They are also an Apple approved training centre offer Logic and Soundtrack Pro training.
Check them out at www.poppyschool.com

studiorat

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Thanks, I'll check it out

Do!

PM me if you want. We're definitely offering something a little different.

Gel

Yeah, give us a shout as well!

eire1

Gel and Studiorat would you happen to know what evenings your part time courses are on? I've band practice and would have to try and rearrange things if the days don't suit.

Cheers

Gel

Hi eire1,

Part-time courses usually run Mon. and Wed. evening 7 pm to 9.30/10.00 pm
plus optional practical sessions on Sats.
If you'd like to pay us a visit to view the facilities and have a chat please give us a call on 045 862194 or email us at info@poppyschool.com

Cheers

Gel

studiorat

Not sure yet, we'll need to see what works for the people attending. The course will run over 24 weeks so it'll be 3 or 4 evenings a week, it's pretty intensive.

The time table will depend on how many are in each work group too I suppose. I guess we'll stick everyones name in the pot and see what's best.

eire1

Thanks for the info.
Sadly Gel your studio is too far away, I've a full time job, would never make it out there for the evening.

Gel

No worries! Best of luck with whatever course you choose. If you put the work in it'll be well worth it.

Hyperbullet

Hey everyone.

I'm just wondering does anyone here have any experience with the Sound Training Centre in Templebar or Pulse Studios in Dublin? I want to study sound engineering, preferably a course with alot of hands on experience and a recognised qualification upon completion. I've looked around online and these seem to be the two most popular places, though Pulse looks crazy expensive.

If anyone could give some advice on these I'd really appreciate it.

Gel

Hi,
If you want you can check out our school at www.poppyschool.com
We offer City & Guilds qualifications and we are also a Digidesign and Apple approved training centre. Our classes are very practical based and we work with small groups so you will get plenty of hands-on.

Best of luck whatever you decide to do!