Black Cave Recordings

Black Cave Recordings is a production studio and lesson service five minutes' walk from Waverley station, run by head engineer Andrew Rankine, who the site credits with 20+ years' experience. The studio states its work is trusted by clients including the BBC, Apple, Disney and Universal, a self-reported client list rather than an independently verified one.

Lessons run one-to-one, with group arrangements possible on request, across Ableton Live, Pro Tools and Logic Pro X, structured into beginner, intermediate and advanced levels covering recording, beat-making, microphone placement, EQing and mixing through to mastering and technical fine-tuning. Sessions typically run 1 to 2 hours weekly, either in person at the Greenside End studio or remotely over Zoom.

No course price list is published: the studio says each lesson plan is different and provides a custom quote on enquiry. It reports more than 63 five-star Google reviews.

Music productionAbletonLogicSound engineering1-to-1Short

At a glance

Price: On enquiry
Location: 2/3 Greenside End, Edinburgh EH1 3AZ
Subjects: Music production, Ableton, Logic, Sound engineering
Formats: 1-to-1, Short
Accreditation: None published

Course structure

The formats Black Cave Recordings sells, and how long each one runs.

Beginner production lessons	1-2 hrs weekly, in-person or via Zoom
Intermediate/Advanced production lessons	1-2 hrs weekly, custom quote

Worth knowing

States on its own site that its studio work is trusted by clients including the BBC, Apple, Disney and Universal, though this is a self-reported client list rather than independently verified credits.

Notable teaching staff

Andrew Rankine

Owner & Head Engineer

20+ years' experience as a recording, mixing and mastering engineer; a multi-instrumentalist who also contributes musically to client projects.

Frequently asked

What does Black Cave Recordings cost?

Black Cave Recordings does not publish fixed prices; course costs are given on enquiry.

Where is Black Cave Recordings based?

Black Cave Recordings is based at 2/3 Greenside End, Edinburgh EH1 3AZ.

What does Black Cave Recordings teach?

Black Cave Recordings teaches Music production, Ableton, Logic, Sound engineering, in these formats: 1-to-1, Short.

Is Black Cave Recordings accredited?

Black Cave Recordings does not publish any formal accreditation or certification claims.

Sources

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