Logic Pro 8 Train-the-Trainer Course
Everything you need to create, record and perform your music
Course Description
This intensive, four-day course prepares training professionals and industry experts to deliver Apple’s Logic Pro 8 curriculum. The course combines lectures with hands-on, case study exercises that reinforce practical skills.
Apple Certified Trainer for Pro Applications
To attend a Pro Applications Train-the-Trainer (T3) course, you must first be accepted into the Apple Certified Trainer (ACT) for Pro Applications program. This program trains and certifies qualified individuals to deliver curriculum focused on Apple’s suite of digital Pro Apps. ACTs work with Apple Authorized Training Centers (AATCs) to deliver a range of end user courses.
Apply for admission by completing the online Apple Certified Trainer application for the pro application(s) that you want to teach. Please allow at least seven business days for Apple Pro Training to process your application. You must meet all prerequisites to be accepted into the program.
Once you are accepted into the ACT program, you’ll be sent a code to take the end-user exam for the application you identified. If you have not taken that exam previously, you should take it prior to the T3 course. You will also receive an email with information on registration and fee payment for the T3 course you selected. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Apple Certified Trainer for Logic Pro 8
This T3 course covers the requirements necessary to successfully become an Apple Certified Trainer, Level One in Logic Pro 8. To become certified, you must attend this T3 course, and pass the presentation evaluation and the trainer certification exam. The exam is administered during the last day of class.
Logic Trainer certification also counts towards the new Logic Studio Master Trainer certification. Logic Studio Master Trainer certification recognizes your skills with the entire Logic Studio product suite. Since workflow is such a significant component of Logic Studio, trainers need certification in several applications to earn Master Certification.
Prerequisites
Participants must meet the following prerequisites prior to attending this course:
- Logic Certified Pro Level One, end user certification
- An accepted Apple Pro Products Certified Trainer application.
- Attendance at a Logic 101 end user course
- Minimum of one year of experience using Logic Pro
- Minimum of three years of experience as a teacher or professional in any of these fields: audio mixer, composer, producer, editor, sound designer or other closely related field
- Some teaching experience in a structured, classroom setting.
- Thorough review the Apple Pro Training Series book: Logic Pro 8 and Logic Express 8 by David Nahmani.
Day 1
| Topic | Description |
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| Certified Trainer Overview | Book Methodology, Lesson Files and Media, System Requirements, Apple Pro Certification, Introductions, Classroom Setup and Apple Remote Desktop |
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Lesson 1 Making Music with Logic |
Launching Logic, Exploring the interface, Navigating the Song, Zooming, Previewing and using Loops, Building an arrangement, Mixing, and Exporting the mix |
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Lesson 2 Recording Audio |
Digital Audio Recording Settings, Recording a Single Instrument, Recording Additional Takes, Recording Takes in Cycle Mode, Recording Multiple Tracks, Recording Additional Takes on Multiple Tracks, Punching in and out (Auto and On the Fly), Adjusting Recording settings and Adjusting Metronome Settings |
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Lesson 3 Editing Audio |
Deleting Unused Audio Files, Importing Audio Files with the Browser, Comping Takes, Flatten Take Folder, Using Fades and Crossfades, Resizing an Audio Region, Moving an Edit Point, Cleaning a Noisy take, and Using the Sample Editor |
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Lesson 4 Recording MIDI |
Using Software Instruments, Quantizing a Recording, Using External MIDI Hardware, Merging New Recordings, Recording Additional Takes, Layering Instruments, and Splitting a Keyboard to Control Two Instruments |
| Presentation Assignments and Homework | As part of this course, trainers present to the instructor and their peers |
Day 2
| Topic | Description |
|---|---|
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Lesson 5 Editing and Programming MIDI |
Importing MIDI Files, Editing in the Piano Roll Editor, Editing in the Score Editor, Editing in the Hyper Editor, Editing MIDI Continuous Controller Events, and Cleaning a MIDI Recording |
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Lesson 6 Programming Drums |
Programming a Drum Beat, Editing Velocity and Accents, Humanizing a Pattern and Creating a Snare Roll |
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Lesson 7 Manipulating Tempo and Time Stretching |
Adjusting a Song’s Tempo to a Loop, Adjusting a Loop’s Tempo to a Song, Tempo Changes and Curves, Time-stretching Audio, Time-stretching MIDI, Using Apple Loops, Creating Blue and Green Apple Loops, Adding Apple Loops to a Lop Browser and Using the Follow Tempo Function |
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Lesson 8 Arranging the Song |
Using the Grid, Inserting Time Signature Changes, Using the Catch Function, Using the Skip Cycle Mode, Cutting Regions, Repeating Sections, and Using Aliases to Build an Arrangement |
| Trainer Presentations | As part of this course, trainers present to the instructor and peers |
| Presentation Assignments and Homework |
Day 3
| Topic | Description |
|---|---|
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Lesson 9 Mixing |
Preparing for Mixing, Using the Mixer, Individual Channel Strips for Ultrabeat, Using the Library, Using Plug-ins, Using Buses, Reading the Meters, Exporting your Mix, Burning a CD and Exporting Individual Tracks |
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Lesson 10 Automating the Mix and Using Control Surfaces |
Region- vs. Track-based Automation, Writing and Editing Offline Automation, Recording Online Automation, and Using External Controllers |
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Lesson 11 Scoring Movies |
Basic Settings, Importing a Movie File, Detecting Scene Cuts, Manipulating the Grid, and Exporting your Movie Soundtrack |
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Lesson 12 Troubleshooting Logic |
Getting Sound Out and In, Getting MIDI Out and In, Recovering Deleted Audio or MIDI Regions, Reading the System Performance Meter, Basic Computer Maintenance Steps, and Adding Third Party Plug-ins |
| Trainer Presentations | As part of this course, trainers present to the instructor and peers |
| Presentation Assignments and Homework |
Day 4
| Topic | Description |
|---|---|
| Review | |
| Trainer Presentations | As part of this course, trainers present to the instructor and peers |
| Prometric Testing Configuration Review | Preparing to Take and Administer Exams |
| Certification Exam | The trainer exam is administered online |
| Exam Review, Evaluations and Wrap Up |
To Register
You must be accepted into the Apple Certified Trainer program in order to attend this course. Apply for admission by completing the Apple Certified Trainer application. Once accepted, you will receive an email with registration information.
Train-the-Trainer Class Schedule
- First day: 10 am - 5 pm
- Subsequent days: 9 am - 5 pm
Logic Pro 8 Train-the-Trainer Schedule
Tuition and Fees
The $1400 tuition includes class fees, the trainer exam fee, and an NFR copy of the software. Before attending the class, you must review the appropriate Apple Pro Training Series courseware. You will be sent a link to order the book online at a 35% discount. You must bring the book and DVD to class with you. This courseware will help you prepare for the end user exam that you must pass before attending the T3. Instructions for taking the exam online for $25.00 USD will be sent to you.
If you do not pass the trainer exam on the first attempt, a retake code will be included in your Prometric results email. Retakes cost $150.00 USD. You must wait one week before you can retake the exam and can only retake the exam once. If you fail on your second attempt, you must take the full T3 course.
Benefits
Attending the Logic T3 course and passing the Logic Pro T3 presentation evaluation and certification exam offers these benefits:
- Certifies you to deliver the Logic 101 curriculum
- Makes you eligible to receive an NFR (Not for Resale) copy of Logic Studio
- Makes you eligible to use the Apple Certified Trainer logo
- Makes you eligible to teach and administer certification exams at Apple Authorized Training Centers
- Gives you access to the Apple Certified Trainer mailing list
- Provides you with a point person at Apple who can respond to special needs and requests