Dolby Atmos Production Certification (SF & Online)

Join us for an exciting learning intensive where you can earn your Dolby Atmos Production Certification from Dr. Leslie Gaston-Bird, an iconic engineer and certified Avid Learning Professional.

Dolby Atmos is quickly becoming the premier, emerging immersive audio format that has taken hold in the audio industry at large - finding its place in film post-production, music production, and beyond. Learning how to craft mixes in Atmos is quickly becoming the new standard for audio professionals, and WAM is excited to be at the educational forefront of this technology and to be able to offer our community this affordable, in-depth learning opportunity into this cutting edge audio format.

In this five-day certification program, you will elevate your expertise in immersive audio production. This in-depth, Pro Tools-based learning experience will take you through the intricacies of Dolby Atmos technology, including session setup, working with beds and objects, and mastering the Dolby Atmos Renderer. And for the first time, this class is being offered as a hybrid course, so you can attend from anywhere in the world! For students local to the Bay Area, come learn with Dr. Gaston-Bird in person at the WAM Education Lab, or attend online from the comfort of your own home. Our dedicated learning environment ensures personalized attention and guidance as you become proficient in this cutting-edge audio format. Secure your spot now!

Pictured Above - WAM's Dolby Certified Atmos Mixing Room

• Dates: Thursday, April 30th - Monday, May 4th
• Time: 10 am - 6 pm PST
• Locations: WAM Education Lab, 447 Minna, Fourth Floor or online via Zoom

To participate, individuals can either have taken PT101/110 or be experienced Pro Tools users. Participants should be comfortable using the I/O setup page and signal routing in Pro Tools.

• Early Bird Sale! - $500 - Ends March 29th
• General Admission - $600
• Member Price - $550

Dr. Leslie Gaston-Bird CAS, MPSE is currently a Senior Lecturer in Sound Recording & Music Production at City, University of London. She is the past president of the Audio-Engineering Society (AES), and founder / director of Immersive and Inclusive Audio, CIC, which provides training in Avid Pro Tools and Dolby Atmos certification for underrepresented groups (an initiative which she created as part of her PhD at the University of Surrey).

She is the author of the books (Routledge) and (A-R Editions). She is a Pro Tools | Dolby Professional Avid Certified Instructor and Dante Level 3 Certified audio engineer specializing in re-recording mixing and sound editing. She is a member of the Recording Academy (The Grammys®), BAFTA, Cinema Audio Society, and Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE). She has worked for National Public Radio (Washington, D.C.), Colorado Public Radio, the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, Post Modern Company, and was a tenured Associate Professor at the University of Colorado Denver.

Women's Audio Mission's classes and programs focus on increasing the gender balance in audio production and technology sectors since less than 5% of the population employed in these sectors are women. There are limited spots available in our classes and programs, and they often sell out, so we ask that if you are not woman-identified (transgender or cisgender), non-binary, or gender expansive, you reconsider enrolling in the class. We will not turn anyone away, but please be mindful that if you take up a seat in class, that is one less woman or gender-diverse individual that we can serve. We thank you for your understanding in advance and for joining us in our mission to advance women and girls in music production and the recording arts.

*Attendees can receive refunds up to 7 days before the course start date.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

Get App

Host or Publisher Women's Audio Mission