Dream Big Academy / Online modules
Online audio engineering modules.
Learn recording, mixing and mastering in Pro Tools from a working studio engineer in Killeen, TX. Three standalone modules, each 8 weeks with 8 live sessions, from anywhere. Take any one on its own. Students must be 16 or older.
Online only · 8 weeks per module
$325 per module
Pay in full. You pay for one module at a time.
The three online modules
Module A · 8 weeks
Audio Engineering Basics
How sound works, Pro Tools from scratch, and recording vocals and instruments.
Apply for Module AModule B · 8 weeks
Intermediate Mixing
Run a session, then balance, EQ and compress a song into a mix that translates.
Apply for Module BModule C · 8 weeks
Advanced Studio Techniques
Advanced mixing, mastering for release, and a finished portfolio piece.
Apply for Module CEach module is its own short course. You sign up and pay for one at a time, and you never have to take the others.
How the online modules work
- 8 weekly classes in each module: the in-person class at the studio, streamed live to you
- Recordings of every session, so you can watch again
- Office hours for questions
- Homework and projects with personal feedback
- Private messages with the instructor in the student portal
You learn the same skills as the in-person modules: recording, mixing and mastering in Pro Tools, the software used in professional studios.
Taught by a working Killeen studio engineer
The course is taught by Antonio Noriega, owner and head engineer of Dream Big Studios in Killeen, TX, where music, podcasts and voice work are recorded, mixed and mastered every week. Prefer to learn in the room? See the in-person audio school in Killeen.
Online audio module questions, answered
What are the online audio engineering modules?
Three standalone 8 weeks modules that teach recording, mixing and mastering in Pro Tools, taught live over video by a working studio engineer in Killeen, TX.
How do the online classes work?
You join the in-person class at the studio, streamed live: one three-hour class a week, 8 classes per module. Every session is recorded so you can watch it again, and you can use office hours and send homework for feedback.
How much does an online module cost?
$325 per module, paid in full. You pay for one module at a time.
Do I have to take all three modules?
No. Each module is its own short course, and signing up for one does not commit you to another.
Who can join the online modules?
Anyone 16 or older, anywhere. Applicants under 18 need a parent or guardian to sign a consent form.
Can I come to the studio in Killeen instead?
Yes. Each in-person module runs 8 weeks with a three-hour class each week at Dream Big Studios in Killeen, TX.
How do I apply?
Choose the online track on the application page, pick your module, fill in the short form and submit it. We email you about next steps.
Start learning audio engineering online
Applications take a few minutes. We email you about next steps.