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CH 02 · Course
“My voice sounds good in the room and thin on the recording.”
The course that answers it
The Bedroom Vocal: Record, Comp, Tune
58 lessons · 15 h 28 min · 7 units · 24 months of access
What it is
Microphone choice and placement, getting a performance out of someone nervous, comping takes and tuning with taste.
What is inside
- 01Filmed vocal sessions in an untreated room, with the fixes shown
- 02Comping and tuning walkthroughs in two DAWs
- 03Direction scripts: what to say to a singer between takes
- 04Backing vocals and doubles that thicken without smearing
The units, in order
Running time is how long the video lasts by the end of each unit, at about 16 minutes a lesson.
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Unit 01 · lessons 1–8
The room and the microphone
8 lessons · 2 h 8 min
Running total 2 h 8 min
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Unit 02 · lessons 9–15
Placement, level and headphones
7 lessons · 1 h 52 min
Running total 4 h
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Unit 03 · lessons 16–24
Getting the performance
9 lessons · 2 h 24 min
Running total 6 h 24 min
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Unit 04 · lessons 25–32
Comping takes
8 lessons · 2 h 8 min
Running total 8 h 32 min
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Unit 05 · lessons 33–41
Tuning and timing
9 lessons · 2 h 24 min
Running total 10 h 56 min
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Unit 06 · lessons 42–51
Vocal processing chains
10 lessons · 2 h 40 min
Running total 13 h 36 min
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Unit 07 · lessons 52–58
Doubles and backing vocals
7 lessons · 1 h 52 min
Running total 15 h 28 min
By the end you will be able to…
- Set up a mic, a pop shield and a room corner that gives you a usable take
- Comp a vocal from several takes without losing the feel
- Tune lightly enough that it still sounds like a person
Is it for you?
Who this suits
- Singers who record themselves, and producers who record other singers.
- You are happy to learn by watching, pausing and trying things in your own software or equipment.
- You can give it about 3 hours a week, which is roughly 6 weeks of video, before time spent practising.
Who should wait
- You want a teacher to answer questions or mark your work. The course is recorded: there is no tutor and nothing is marked.
- You need a certificate or an accreditation. None is issued.
- You want files to keep. Lessons are streamed only and cannot be downloaded; access lasts 24 months.
- You have no finished music to work on yet. Start from a first-tracks course, so that you have something to improve.
Pairs with
What comes next: Playing it for a room
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Questions about this course
How much time should I set aside?
There are 58 lessons in 7 units, 15 h 28 min of video in all. At the suggested 3 hours a week that is about 6 weeks of watching. The time you spend trying things yourself comes on top, and you can go faster or slower.
How does access work, and can I download the lessons?
You watch online, streamed through your browser. The lessons cannot be downloaded. Access lasts 24 months, and your access details arrive by email within one working day of payment. If they do not, tell us in the chat and we will look into it.
Will anyone check my work?
No. This is a recorded course: there is no tutor and nothing is marked. End-of-unit prompts are answered on screen for your own benefit. If you want to know whether the course covers something before you buy, ask in the chat or use the contact page.