At Dawsons we are proud to be one of the only Education suppliers in the UK and Ireland who offer a comprehensive training service on all the products we sell. For many of our customers, simply having the new equipment delivered is not enough - what they really value is the opportunity for focused, relevant, hands-on training on their equipment in their classroom.

No matter what software or hardware you purchase, we will help you come to terms with all the features and functions, and we'll keep it relevant to the tasks you need to carry out for your students.

Another option you have is to book one of our Trainers to come to your school to assist you in recording GCSE or A level compositions or performances on your equipment. This way you get a high-quality submission, and the experience of using your own equipment to achieve it.

We offer training on the following ICT products:

• Cubase (all versions)
• Logic
• Magix
• Sibelius (all products)
• Print Music
• Finale
• Virtual Instruments

We can also train you how to accomplish audio recording on your PC, using external hardware such as soundcards or interfaces, or even the newer 'control' surfaces such as the Yamaha 01X.

Finally, ask about including training in any package or quotation that you'd like us to price for you. Remember - sometimes a small additional outlay in expenditure can be worth it when you'll get far more from your new equipment. We might even be able to include some free training depending on the value of the order!

You don't have to buy the products from us to be eligible for training (although if you have bought from us it's easier to deal with warranty and repair issues should they arise).

Why not ask about including training in any package or quotation that you'd like us to price for you? Sometimes a small additional outlay in expenditure can be worth it as it helps you get far more from your new equipment.

Call our Education Team on 01925 582 420

(UK Mainland), 028 9127 4886 (NI) or

048 9127 4886 (Eire) to find out more. You can also discuss training directly with the Trainers:

The decision to install a new recording studio into your school can bring rich rewards. Not only will you be able to produce high quality recordings for exam submissions you could also deliver one of the increasing number of Music Technology courses available from the Examination Boards.

You can even utilise the studio to expand the number of other students being involved in the department by offering a CD recording service to school-based bands and solo performers.

As with PC systems, the correct setting up of the studio will stand you in good stead in the months and years to come, especially when under pressure to get that GCSE coursework recorded in time! If you've been properly trained on the use of your own equipment, you may also see your teaching become more effective as you spend less time trying to find out how it all works!

If you'd like to find out more about our In-School Recording Service, see page 35 or call us on 01925 582 420. If we use your own equipment you'll have the bonus of being trained 'on the job'!

Our training will cover topics such as:

• Microphone placement and selection
• Multitrack vs live recording
• Mastering
• Studio setup
• Integration with PC systems

We offer training on the following equipment:

• Analogue multitrackers
• Digital multitrackers
• Mixing desks
• Mastering recorders