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promedia...period
you can listen to naysayers if you want to, but everybody doesn't cant and wont learn fumbling through trying to use expensive gear on their own. truth be told if you can learn in a fast environment and can make critical decisions on the fly, promedia is gonna be right for you.
i have taken courses in atlanta at stankonia studios (which alone is worth it because you NEVER know who will be recording there)
i have taken courses in new york (midtown manhattan with access to many studio sit-in sessions)
its based around pro tools, so if you dont like it or are uncomfortable with it, it might not be for you, but i will say this..
while i was in atlanta especially, SAE and full sail grads were mopping floors, we were in sessions all day and got invited back for night sessions because we (golden rule) SAT DOWN, SHUT UP, and STAYED OUT OF THE WAY.
the pro media certificate programs are designed to cut out the fluff and get to the core of what you need to know and why you need to know it. as with anything else, you have to network, exploit the opportunities provided and practice outside of your school space.
will you learn how to master vintage consoles? no, but realistically when will you have access to them??
will you learn to crush kids coming out of full sail, sae and schools like that in pro tools, get jobs editing, and fight your way in as a pro tools operator? HELL YES!
oh and another thing,
when you go to any school, you have access to professionals working in the industry, you have access to prepaid mentors.
a lot of engineers will not even humor you, or want you to kiss their feet to get information they probably arent even sure of themselves. for those of us who dont live in nashville or ny or la, its important to have access to anybody who can help you.
well, the promedia instructors are at least WILLING to help you, WILLING to listen to your crap songs as youre developing, give you advice on the fly even when the last payment is made.
also and even more important: people need to stop suggesting people buy gear instead of going to school like its either or, many times its both, but sallie mae will not fund your studio, but they will allow you to take an EDUCATIONAL loan and maybe some on the back end. its something...
3 years later i have an HD rig and work. if i would have taken the save approach id have mediocre gear and a lot of experience on the mediocre gear
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