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Pro Tools Software with Mark V S.

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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 7+
Speaks English, Russian, German
Teaching since 1996
International Diploma in English Language Teaching (IDELT)
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Pro Tools has been the audio industry defacto standard for decades. If you're ready to unleash your creative potential, book me now, and I will mentor you as I have tens of thousands of students since 1998. Many of my students have gone on to use Pro Tools with top people in top positions in top places: audio engineering for David Foster, sound design with Gary Rydstrom at Skywalker Sound, in-house audio engineer at MSNBC New York, and Disney, to name a few. Pro Tools software has been the heart of what I do for the past 25+ years! I have created curricula at FOUR famous schools in Los Angeles centered around Pro Tools. It is my platform of choice in which to compose and do anything music or sound oriented because it is so easy and fast. I can show you, from experience, the real do's and don'ts of using this software from ground up. I have learned what works and what doesn't and am passionate about sharing my wisdom with you so you don't have to waste your time or get frustrated. I can get you to pro level in a minimal amount of time. Ready? Click------->"Book now" or Click------->"Book a lesson >" and let's begin!

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Teaching Hours

Tuesday
9 AM-8 PM
Wednesday
12 PM-8 PM
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Pricing
30 minutes
$50
45 minutes
$75
60 minutes
$100

About Mark V S.

4.9
(71)
Hello, welcome, and thank you for taking a moment out of your busy life to find out more about me! I appreciate you! My name is Mark V, and I have been “Specializing In Melody” since the age of 5 when I discovered my natural ability to play and create catchy tunes by teaching myself the harmonica by ear. I went on to learn the accordion at 10, the piano at 12, MIDI and synthesizers at 15, the guitar at 30, and a long list of other exotic instruments along the way, completely by ear. Simply put: if it makes music, sound, or noise, I like to figure it out! I have collected rare synthesizers since 1984 and have well over a 100 synths in my collection. I was also one of the first instructors to become officially Avid (Digidesign) Pro Tools certified back in 2003 and have been teaching Pro Tools, Nuendo, Cubase, Reason, audio editing, sound design, MIDI, music production, composing, arranging, songwriting, and programming since 1998 having won numerous academic awards along the way. I've also taught piano and synthesizers since 1986 and began to share my love of my first two instruments -- the piano-accordion and harmonica -- a few years ago to balance out all of my technical background. I have a BA from UCSC in an individual major of Audio/Visual Composition. I wear many hats including my first passion as a prolific composer, BMI/BMG songwriter, producer, sound designer, Pro Tools editor, MIDI expert & programmer, consultant, published writer, award-winning instructor, and IDELT-certified ESL/EFL teacher inspiring my students to become better than they ever dreamed possible all while having FUN! Learning and wisdom are lifelong pursuits of mine, and I love to share tips, tricks, shortcuts, and time-saving techniques in all I do while keeping the flow casual and personable. I have successfully taught and inspired tens of thousands of students over my career, and I look forward to creatively inspiring you as well while helping you achieve your artistic goals. In ANYTHING you do, the key question to ask is: "How can I make this FUN?" Book Me Now, and let's find out together! Stay unique and see you soon!
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Ana
Online
Mark is an amazing teacher! Our son had his very first lesson at the beginning of the new year, and really enjoyed it. Mark explained every step, patiently, with enthusiasm and really inspired him to continue with his accordion lessons. We are extremely grateful to him and definitely recommend him to anyone who loves and enjoys playing the accordion. Thank you, Mark!
Posted Jan 17, 2024
Jade
Online
I always look forward to and enjoy my accordion lessons with Mark. I have accomplished a great deal with just a few lessons with him. He has a way of explaining things to you that just seem to resonate! I feel relaxed during the lesson and can simply just enjoy the experience without feeling pressured etc!
Posted Dec 14, 2023
Ivona
Teacher's studio
Just getting started but great lesson
Posted Sep 1, 2023
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Experience

Teacher Of Many Topics

May, 2015 - Present

takelessons.com

I absolutely LOVE teaching here and look forward to creatively inspiring YOU to realize your potential!

Instructor

Jun, 2015 - Dec, 2018

Garnish Music Production School, Los Angeles

I taught my 36-Hour "Getting Creative In Pro Tools" curriculum there where I focused on using Pro Tools from start to finish while emphasizing creativity and fun.

Award-Winning Instructor

Jul, 2008 - Jun, 2016

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM), Los Angeles

I created the Pro Tools curriculum for the music production, sound design, and post-production classes in the Digital Media Department whose audio side I also helped to create.

Award-Winning Instructor

Jul, 2004 - Nov, 2014

The Los Angeles Recording School

I spear-headed the new Pro Tools department, designed the curriculum, and hosted the music production demos for their Open House for many, many years. I taught Pro Tools, Reason, Cubase, Nuendo, MIDI, sound design, music production, effects, recording, editing, mixing, post production, and gave individual lessons on keyboards, sampling, songwriting, and composing.

Producer, Performer, Programmer, Engineer

Sep, 2002 - May, 2004

Kool Keith and Thee Undatakerz "Party In The Morgue" album

As "Havoc Razor", I composed and produced the following 6 instrumental tracks for Kool Keith and Thee Undatakerz album “Party In The Morgue” released May 11, 2004: 1. Reverend Tom 4. Dark Space 5. The Funeral Director 11. Grave Undertaking 12. For Whom The Bells Toll 13. 6 Feet Under

Composer, Producer, Performer, Programmer, Editor, and Engineer

Apr, 2002 - Jun, 2002

Award-winning album: AS ABOVE SO BELOW

As "Havoc Razor", I wrote 10 of the 12 songs, co-wrote the other two, produced the entire album, performed on/programmed all of the synthesizer sounds and tracks and drums as well as the harmonica and reed instrument. I also recorded and mixed the award-winning album. Select songs from this album have appeared in numerous films throughout the years. One of them, "Untied We Strand" even hit #50 of the top 50 club songs in San Francisco on 10/20/02.

Instructor

Jul, 1998 - Jul, 2004

The Los Angeles Recording Workshop

Before this school became The Los Angeles Recording School, I created the Pro Tools curriculum here centered on music production, MIDI, recording, editing, automating, mixing, and mastering as well as sound design and post-production.

Education

High School Diploma With Honors

Sep, 1982 - Jun, 1986

Robert Louis Stevenson High School (RLS/Stevenson), Pebble Beach, CA

International Diploma in English Language Teaching (IDELT)

Sep, 2021 - Dec, 2021

Bridge Education Group

B.A. in an individual major of Audio/Visual Composition

Aug, 1988 - Jun, 1990

University of California at Santa Cruz

A.A. With Honors with an emphasis on English, Music, and TV/Film Production

Aug, 1986 - Jun, 1988

Monterey Peninsula College, CA

Certifications

600-hour Audio Engineering Certificate With Honors

Mar, 1997

Los Angeles Recording Workshop, North Hollywood, CA

Pro Tools Certified in Music and Post Production

Nov, 2003

Video Symphony, Burbank, CA

Awards

Best Techno Album 2004 Finalist & Best Techno Song 2004 5th Place

Nov, 2004

J.P.F. Music Awards

Outstanding Faculty Award 2013-2014, Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, Los Angeles

Jun, 2014

Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM), Los Angeles

Pro Tools Instructor Of The Month, The Los Angeles Recording School

Nov, 2012

The Los Angeles Recording School

Shining Star Award for Open House, Music Production (demoing Pro Tools), The Los Angeles Recording School

Jan, 2012

The Los Angeles Recording School

Outstanding Faculty Award 2009-2010, Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, Los Angeles

Jun, 2010

Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, Los Angeles

Affiliations

Broadcast Music Inc.

Jan, 1992

One of three United States performing rights organizations, along with ASCAP and SESAC. It collects license fees on behalf of songwriters, composers, and music publishers and distributes them as royalties to those members whose works have been performed. In FY 2013, BMI collected more than $944 million in licensing fees and distributed $814 million in royalties.

Toastmasters International

Apr, 2023

Toastmasters International is a non-profit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs.

MIDI Association

Apr, 2016

The MIDI Associations mission is to nurture an inclusive global community of people who create music and art with MIDI. The www.MIDI.org website is the central repository of information about anything related to MIDI technology, from classic legacy gear to next- gen protocols on the horizon.

BMG

Sep, 2011

BMG is a new kind of music company. Our mission is clear; to help artists and songwriters make the very most of their songs and recordings in the digital age.

Languages

German

Limited Proficiency

English

Native Proficiency

Russian

Native Proficiency

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