Digital Audio Production and Engineering

          Module 1: Introduction to Digital Audio Production

Section 1: Fundamentals of Sound and Audio  
- Lesson 1: Sound & Audio Basics  
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Sound & Audio Basics  
- Lesson 2: Understanding Frequency and Amplitude  
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Understanding Frequency and Amplitude  

Section 2: Overview of Digital Audio Workstations  
- Lesson 1: Introduction to DAWs  
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Introduction to DAWs  
- Lesson 2: Navigating the DAW Interface  
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Navigating the DAW Interface  

Section 3: Digital Audio Concepts  
- Lesson 1: Sampling and Bit Depth Fundamentals  
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Sampling and Bit Depth Fundamentals  
- Lesson 2: Understanding Audio Formats  
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Understanding Audio Formats  

Section 4: Basic Digital Recording  
- Lesson 1: Setting Up a Home Studio  
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Setting Up a Home Studio  
- Lesson 2: Microphone Basics and Placement  
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Microphone Basics and Placement  

Section 5: Audio Production Workflow  
- Lesson 1: Project Organization and File Management  
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Project Organization and File Management  
- Lesson 2: Introduction to Basic Audio Editing  
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Introduction to Basic Audio Editing  


Module 2: Recording Techniques

Section 1: Preparing Recording Sessions  
- Lesson 1: Planning a Recording Session  
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Planning a Recording Session  
- Lesson 2: Creating an Effective Recording Environment  
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Creating an Effective Recording Environment  

Section 2: Microphone Techniques and Placement  
- Lesson 1: Overview of Microphone Types  
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Overview of Microphone Types  
- Lesson 2: Basic Microphone Placement Strategies  
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Basic Microphone Placement Strategies  

Section 3: Audio Signal Path and Routing  
- Lesson 1: Fundamentals of Audio Signal Flow  
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Fundamentals of Audio Signal Flow  
- Lesson 2: Using Audio Interfaces Effectively  
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Using Audio Interfaces Effectively  

Section 4: Recording Instruments and Vocals  
- Lesson 1: Basic Instrument Recording Techniques  
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Basic Instrument Recording Techniques  
- Lesson 2: Getting Started with Vocal Recording  
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Getting Started with Vocal Recording  

Section 5: Essential Plug-ins for Recording  
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Audio Effects and Plug-ins  
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Introduction to Audio Effects and Plug-ins  
- Lesson 2: Using Compression in Recording  
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Using Compression in Recording  


Module 3: Editing Fundamentals

Section 1: Basics of Audio Editing  
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Time Editing and Trimming  
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introduction to Time Editing and Trimming  
- Lesson 2: Cut, Copy, and Paste Techniques  
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Cut, Copy, and Paste Techniques  

Section 2: Working with Loops and Samples  
- Lesson 1: Understanding Looping Concepts  
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Understanding Looping Concepts  
- Lesson 2: Basic Sample Editing  
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Basic Sample Editing  

Section 3: Audio File Organization  
- Lesson 1: Effective Naming and Labeling Practices  
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Effective Naming and Labeling Practices  
- Lesson 2: Managing Versions and File Backups  
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Managing Versions and File Backups  

Section 4: Introduction to Audio Effects Editing  
- Lesson 1: Basics of Equalization (EQ)  
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Basics of Equalization (EQ)  
- Lesson 2: Fundamentals of Reverb and Delay  
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Fundamentals of Reverb and Delay  

Section 5: Editing Workflow and Best Practices  
- Lesson 1: Building an Efficient Editing Workflow  
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Building an Efficient Editing Workflow  
- Lesson 2: Saving, Archiving, and Project Review  
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Saving, Archiving, and Project Review  


Module 4: Mixing Fundamentals

Section 1: Introduction to the Mixing Process  
- Lesson 1: What is Mixing?  
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: What is Mixing?  
- Lesson 2: Track Balancing Basics  
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Track Balancing Basics  

Section 2: Understanding Equalization in Mixing  
- Lesson 1: EQ Fundamentals and Applications  
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: EQ Fundamentals and Applications  
- Lesson 2: Applying EQ to Different Track Elements  
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Applying EQ to Different Track Elements  

Section 3: Dynamics Processing Essentials  
- Lesson 1: Basics of Compression for Mixing  
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Basics of Compression for Mixing  
- Lesson 2: Introduction to Gates and Limiters  
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Introduction to Gates and Limiters  

Section 4: Spatial Processing in Mixing  
- Lesson 1: Using Reverb and Ambience  
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Using Reverb and Ambience  
- Lesson 2: Understanding Panning and Stereo Imaging  
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Understanding Panning and Stereo Imaging  

Section 5: Creating a Mixdown  
- Lesson 1: Preparing and Rendering the Mix  
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Preparing and Rendering the Mix  
- Lesson 2: Quick Checks and Final Mix Tweaks  
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Quick Checks and Final Mix Tweaks  


Module 5: Fundamentals in Mastering and Production

Section 1: Introduction to Mastering  
- Lesson 1: What is Mastering?  
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: What is Mastering?  
- Lesson 2: Preparing a Mix for Mastering  
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Preparing a Mix for Mastering  

Section 2: Basic Mastering Techniques  
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Limiting and Compression for Mastering  
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Introduction to Limiting and Compression for Mastering  
- Lesson 2: Balancing the Frequency Spectrum  
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Balancing the Frequency Spectrum  

Section 3: Audio Formats and Distribution  
- Lesson 1: Exporting Projects for Different Platforms  
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Exporting Projects for Different Platforms  
- Lesson 2: Understanding File Formats and Metadata  
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Understanding File Formats and Metadata  

Section 4: Basic Production Techniques  
- Lesson 1: Arrangements and Sequencing Fundamentals  
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Arrangements and Sequencing Fundamentals  
- Lesson 2: Introduction to MIDI and Virtual Instruments  
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Introduction to MIDI and Virtual Instruments  

Section 5: Final Project and Review  
- Lesson 1: Building a Simple Audio Project  
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Building a Simple Audio Project  
- Lesson 2: Review of Key Concepts and Reflection  
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Review of Key Concepts and Reflection