Complete the program and land a paid project as a freelance sound designer within 4 months—or get a full refund.
Are you
❌ A recent graduate who’s unsure how to break into the industry?
❌ Lacking the skills to deliver high-quality audio professionally?
❌ Stuck on low-budget projects with no clear path to progress?
❌ Not sure how to apply the audio skills you have to shorts and commercials?
❌ Unsure where you fit in an industry that feels closed off?
❌ Stuck in a cycle where jobs require experience, but you can’t get it without being in the industry?
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Industry-Proven Workflows
Learn how to edit backgrounds, spot SFX, Foley, and dialogue to the industry standard, and mix in Stereo and 5.1 formats.
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Tailored One-to-One Mentorship from an industry expert.
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Apply Your Skills & Build a Portfolio
Gain hands-on experience through workshops and real, paid projects, adding to your professional credits.
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Free Templates, Resources & Workflow Mastery
Access my personal Pro Tools templates, folder structures, organisational workflows, and delivery techniques to help you work at a professional level from day one.
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Turn Your Skills into a Career
Master pricing strategies, maximise your earnings, and transition from beginner to paid professional. Learn how to find clients and what supervisors and studios seek in a junior sound editor.
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Supportive Community
Join a tight-knit group of like-minded sound designers. Share resources, get feedback, celebrate wins, and stay motivated by seeing others succeed alongside you.
Modules
1 / Breaking into the Industry Through Short Films & Commercials
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Pro Tools & Post-Production Essentials – Mastering the industry-standard software for audio post. Navigating the interface, advanced editing modes, signal routing, and essential session management to ensure a professional.
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Short Films: The Key to Breaking In – Why short films are essential for your career, how they fit into the industry, and how film festivals can boost your career.
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Collaborating Across Departments – Working with composers, editors, directors, and producers.
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Short Film Workflow & Pay – Timelines, budgets, and what’s expected of you.
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Commercials & Branded Content – Understanding the workflow, pay rates, and career potential of other types of work.
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Industry Rates & Career Paths – What to expect financially, how to map out your career, and paths into the industry.
2 / Business, Networking & The Industry Process
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Networking & Finding Work – Proven strategies to connect with the right people.
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Quotes, Rates & Contracts – Setting fair prices and securing agreements.
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Negotiation Skills – How to confidently discuss rates and project terms to get the most for yourself.
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Script Reading & Spotting Sessions – Breaking down scripts and identifying sound needs.
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Deliverables & Turnover – What’s required at each stage of a project.
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Folder Structures & Workflow – Keeping your projects organised like a pro.
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Soundtrack Elements & Templates – Breakdown of a professional ProTools template (accessible to you) and an in-depth explanation of the key elements that make up a film soundtrack.
3 / Technical Mastery & Industry Standards
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Guide Tracks & Storytelling – How to use temp audio effectively and techniques for sonic storytelling.
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Reconforming – Adapting to picture edits with and without professional tools.
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Conforming and Ediload - Preparing raw production sound for an efficient dialogue edit.
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Dialogue Editing – Cleaning, enhancing, and preparing production sound.
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Sound Effects & Background Editing – Crafting immersive audio environments and rich sound effects.
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Foley Recording & Editing - The art of recording and editing Foley to add realism, depth, and enhance storytelling.
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Stereo & Surround Sound Mixing – Balancing and finalising your soundtrack.
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Deliverables & Quality Control – Ensuring your work meets industry standards.
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Reviews & Feedback – How to refine your work and meet client expectations.
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Industry-Standard Software Overview – Tools of the trade and how to use them effectively.
Bonus Masterclasses & Resources
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Working With Film Editors (guest speaker) – Discover what editors expect from sound designers and how to become someone editors want to work with again.
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Personal Branding for Sound Designers – How to position yourself professionally, stand out in a competitive industry, communicate your value, and attract the right clients.
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Freelance Finance Essentials - Understand invoicing, tax returns, accounting, and how to manage your freelance finances.
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Building a Website That Wins Clients (guest speaker) – Learn what makes a professional portfolio website, the biggest mistakes freelancers make, the best platforms to use, and essential tools every sound designer should have online.
Join the list of students landing Real Industry Work.
"Working on two films during the course was huge. I'll get an IMDb profile set up, I have a premiere to attend, and the confidence that I belong in this industry. And that snowballing into getting my own list of clients that I can work with regularly and support myself is incredible; I can finally get a proper income from doing shorts, which is exactly what I wanted to do when I came into it. Already, I'm getting my money's worth in terms of investment; it’s a no-brainer."
Jon Munro, Sound Designer
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Jon came into the program with experience in trailer and promo sound mixing, but felt stuck when it came to short films. He knew the tools but didn’t have the workflow, confidence, or business know-how to move forward.
Through the course, he quickly filled the gaps that had been holding him back for years. He mastered techniques for backgrounds, foley, and sfx, and finally learned how to organise sessions like a professional.
But it wasn’t just technical skills. He learned how to price his work, handle contracts, and communicate with clients—things no tutorial ever taught. As a result, Jon landed real gigs, gained his first IMDb credits, and started charging more confidently, all while building a real network of clients.
He now sees a clear path into the industry and describes the program as “totally transformative.” For Jon, this wasn’t just a skills course—it was a career turning point.
“This is the perfect course to elevate everything — there’s so much industry-standard reference, and that’s what I needed; it gave me the confidence to start approaching people for work. The difficulty leaving a job to go full-time in something else, especially if it's freelancer, is not being sure whether you've got the right skills; I feel like the course has helped bridge that gap” - Cal Graham, Sound Designer
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Before the course, Cal had a huge passion for sound design, but was stuck in a cycle of unpaid shorts and second-guessing his work. Projects dragged on for months, and a lack of workflow structure left him overwhelmed, stressed, and unsure if he was improving.
Through the program, he built the technical skills to edit dialogue, foley, and SFX to a professional standard — but just as importantly, he learned how to streamline his workflow, quote with confidence, and stop overthinking every decision.
Cal now feels completely capable of taking on real-world projects, and within months of finishing, he landed a paid, high-end horror short handling full sound editorial. He used the earnings to reinvest in plugins, streamline his workflow further, and take on more jobs with less stress.
With multiple paid projects now under his belt, a solid creative routine, and a growing network, Cal's now aiming to transition into full-time sound design — something he never would have believed was possible before the course.
"When I met Jake, I'd just graduated. I wanted to build a legitimate career in sound design, but didn’t have the tools or knowledge to make that happen. My lack of confidence was holding me back from taking that leap of faith.
Since signing up, I have achieved some incredible wins in both post-production and production sound. I have worked on two High-End TV Location Sound Trainee jobs. I have also shot and sound designed a Romanian short film, which is now heading into its festival run. I have secured work experience and shadowing opportunities, giving me valuable insight into the professional world and allowing me to see first-hand how experienced people work. I wouldn’t have had the confidence to pursue these opportunities before joining Jake’s mentorship.
These achievements have been a real turning point in my career; I was convinced that the industry would be incredibly difficult to break into and that getting recognised would be even harder. Jake has given me the resources, knowledge, and confidence to break down those barriers and simply put myself out there.
It has made me realise that this isn’t just a dream, but it can genuinely become a career.
Jake is incredibly approachable, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about helping his students. I can honestly say that he cares about every student who comes under his wing and believes that they can go far in the industry. If you’re considering joining, I would say, without a doubt, that it is absolutely worth it. I’ve seen a significant increase in both my knowledge and skill.
Jake’s mentorship has been the bridge between knowing that I wanted a career in sound and actually believing that I could build one."
- Emily O'Gorman, Sound Designer & Sound Mixer
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“Before joining, I was in a job I didn’t enjoy and felt unsure about my next steps. Since joining, I’ve secured two projects, built a strong network, and have now left that role to focus fully on my sound design career. The lessons, mentorship, and community gave me the confidence to trust myself, take on new work, and actually enjoy the process again.”
Mati Meer, Sound Designer
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Before joining the program, Mati was already working in post-production but felt uncertain about how to move forward in a way that aligned with their goals. While capable and motivated, they lacked clarity, confidence, and an external perspective on how to progress intentionally.
Through the program, Mati strengthened their technical understanding, developed clearer professional judgment, and gained the confidence to pursue opportunities that made sense for them. Equally important, they became part of a supportive peer group where questions, uncertainty, and growth were normalised rather than hidden.
Since completing the program, Mati has secured multiple projects, expanded her professional network, and made a deliberate decision to step away from a role that no longer served them. They now approach new work with confidence and direction, actively shaping her career rather than reacting to circumstances.
"All but one of my professional credits have come since joining the mentorship. I've now worked on 10 productions, been paid for sound design on several projects, and have much more confidence advertising myself and building relationships with clients. I genuinely think I'd have struggled to win these commissions and contacts without Jake's guidance." - Tobias Provan, Sound Designer
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When he joined the mentorship, he wanted a better understanding of the industry, stronger technical skills, and a clear path into freelance sound design. While he understood the basics, he lacked the confidence, industry knowledge, and network to consistently find work.
Through weekly mentoring, he developed professional workflows in Pro Tools, learned how to negotiate rates, manage contracts, and communicate with clients, while becoming part of a community of aspiring sound designers.
Since joining, he's built an impressive portfolio with 10 professional credits, secured paid sound design work on multiple projects, and developed the confidence to actively market his freelance services and build lasting client relationships. He describes the mentorship as giving him "a huge boost in confidence, knowledge and skills," adding that he believes he would have struggled to gain those commissions and industry contacts without it.
