PT 101: Pro Tools
Fundamentals I Course
Pro Tools 101 Introduces you to the fundamental concepts that are the building blocks for all things Pro Tools. Even if you have no prior Pro Tools experience, this course will teach you everything you need to know in order to complete a basic project from beginning to end.
Throughout the course you will learn how to: Create Sessions, Record and Edit Audio, basic MIDI Recording and Editing techniques, introduction to Mixing and Signal Flow, Keyboard Shortcuts, and much much more.
METHOD: Our courses are all live-online with a top Avid instructor in small groups of less than 12, or hands-on, in-person in select cities.
Overview
Topics Covered
- Intro to Audio concepts and terminology
- Digital Audio Conversion
- Computer and Audio Interfaces
- Setting up Pro Tools
- iLok authorizations
- Pro Tools file structure
- Launching Pro Tools
- Creating Sessions / Opening Sessions
- Pro Tools Menu structure
- Window Management and Navigation
- Setup and Management of Session Information
- Creating Tracks
- Recording Audio
- Importaing Audio / Video Files
- Tools and Editing
- Recorind MIDI Data
- Intro to Software Synthesizers
- Using Plug-ins
- Audio Signl Flow and Routing
- Intro to Automation on tracks
- Basic Mixing Concepts
- Creating a Final Mix and Bounce
Prerequisites
- NO Pro Tools Experience Necessary
- Working knowledge of computers (Windows or Mac)
- Basic understanding of audio concepts and music terminology
Upcoming Pro Tools Training
2026 Pro Tools Certification Calendar
Live-Online AVID Learning
Dolby Atmos Certification: Sept 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27
PT101+110 Nights: Sept 14, 15, 17, 21, 22, 24, 28, 29
PT101+110 Wkend: Sept 19, 20, 26, 27, Oct 3, 4 (SOLD OUT)
PT101+110 Wkend: Oct 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25
PT101+110 Wkday: Oct 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23
PT101+110 Nights: Nov 9, 10, 12, 16, 17, 19, 23, 24
PT101+110 Wkend: Nov 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22
PT201+210Music Wkend: Nov 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22
SEE MORE DATES
In-Person Los Angeles ( 32 hrs, 10am-6pm PST)
PT101+110: Sept 10, 11, 12, 13 (SOLD OUT)
PT101+110: Oct 8, 9, 10, 11
PT101+110: Nov 5, 6, 7, 8
PT101+110: Dec 3, 4, 5, 6
Register: 888-277-0457
SSL Certified Mixing Masterclass
Sept 19, 20, 26, 27 (live-online)
Nov 14, 15, 21, 22 (live-online)
1pm - 5pm EST / 10am - 2pm PST
Upcoming Pro Tools Training
Live Online Pro Tools Certifications
AVID Learning Partner Calendar
Dolby Atmos Certification: Sept 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27
PT101+110 Night: Sept 14, 15, 17, 21, 22, 24, 28, 29
PT101+110 Wkend: Sept 19, 20, 26, 27, Oct 3, 4 (SOLD OUT)
PT101+110 Wkend: Oct 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25
PT101+110 Wkday: Oct 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23
PT101+110 Night: Nov 9, 10, 12, 16, 17, 19, 23, 24
PT101+110 Wkend: Nov 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22
P201+210Music Wkend: Nov 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22
3–4 hrs per class / 6–8 Day Course
In-Person Los Angeles (32 hrs. 10am–6pm PT)
PT101+PT110: Sept 10, 11, 12, 13 (SOLD OUT)
PT101+PT110: Oct 8, 9, 10, 11
PT101+PT110: NOv 5, 6, 7, 8
PT101+PT110: Dec 3, 4, 5, 6
SEE MORE DATES
Mixing in Pro Tools: SSL Certified
Sept 19, 20, 26, 27 (live-online)
Nov 14, 15, 21, 22 (live-online)
1pm - 5pm EST / 10am - 2pm PST
Register: 888-277-0457