SOMA Course Catalog
Structured learning paths designed for rapid improvement. Choose your entry level and master the tools of the modern audio engineer.
Enrollment Rules & Track Combinations
To maintain learning quality, our curriculums are structured into sequential skill levels. We enforce a select-one-level policy for individual categories, but allow cross-category study.
Music Production Track
- Basic Music Production
- Advanced Music Production
- You cannot enroll in both levels simultaneously.
Mixing & Mastering Track
- Basic Mixing & Mastering
- Advanced Mixing & Mastering
- You cannot enroll in both levels simultaneously.
Music Production Programs
Basic Music Production
Designed to guide absolute beginners into building their first song. We simplify software setups and foundational concepts.
What You'll Learn:
- DAW Basics
- MIDI Programming
- Audio Recording
- Arrangement
- Virtual Instruments
- Song Creation
Advanced Music Production
For producers with basic experience. Learn synthesis, automation workflows, and song composition structures to produce professional-grade project files.
What You'll Learn:
- Advanced Arrangement
- Advanced Song Production
- Sound Design
- Automation workflows
- Advanced MIDI
- Professional Workflow
Mixing & Mastering Programs
Basic Mixing & Mastering
Gain control of dynamic processing, stereo balances, equalizers, and loudness targets to deliver clean demo mixes.
What You'll Learn:
- Basic editing
- Parametric EQ
- Compression basics
- Reverb & Delay space
- Gain Staging
- Stereo Imaging
- Loudness Calibration
Advanced Mixing & Mastering
For experienced engineers. Master vocal processing, drum dynamics, multiband compression, and professional mastering chain workflows.
What You'll Learn:
- Advanced editing
- Vocal Processing
- Drum Mixing
- Parallel Compression
- Dynamic EQ
- Multiband Compression
- Mastering Chains
- Commercial Loudness
- Professional Client Workflow