FAQ

What is ChefLabs?

Great question! To put simply, ChefLabs is an ecosystem that is deeply rooted in modern ways of creating and producing world class records! We are a community, platform, and service offering cutting edge education and tools in the art, psychology, and science of making music! Our team at ChefLabs have worked with some of the world’s most highly-regarded engineers, producers, and artists and aim to impart some of their skills and knowledge through in-depth tutorial videos and exclusive events. The "Chefs" within our community are passionate and eager to share their workflows and systems that helped them with their success within the music industry.

 

What is the VIP Bundle?

This bundle gives upcoming Chefs direct access to their instructor over a two week period where they can interact, discuss, and learn in real time. It includes the core learning content with exclusive access to sessions and meetings with their classmates and instructor!  Interested in our VIP Bundle? It includes a one week intensive course with your instructor, Mexico City! Contact Us

 

 

Is this course only for engineers?

No, it’s suitable for artists, writers, engineers, and/or producers looking to level up their skills on music creation, recording, mixing, and mastering abilities. 

 

Is this course only for beginners?

No, this course is perfect for those of any level. Most of our current students wish they had known about this course before they went to college. Even if you consider yourself a beginner, this will help you to understand the most important concepts about creating music and build proficiency at delivering a high-quality result to your clients.

 

Is this only for Pro Tools users?

No- within the download of this course you will find recording vocal templates for Logic, Ableton, and Pro Tools. Even Though you may be using a different DAW, you can implement all these new skills to any other software you use. Remember this is about the mindset, not the tools.

 

Is this course video or text-based?

The whole course is presented by Mexico City in a video format.

 

Is this course only available in English?

The whole course is presented by Mexico City in English. We have translated and closed-captioned 8 languages currently: Spanish, Italian, Russian, Hindi, Arabic, Chinese, French and English.

 

How is the course taught?

There’s two different kinds of programs: self-taught and guided courses. In the self-taught course, you obtain all the materials and access to the course to learn and review everything on your own. The guided course offers five one-hour guided Zoom sessions from Mexico City every month. Dates and times for these Zoom sessions will be provided after the purchase of the course.

 

Will I need to use analog gear for this course?

Not at all! This course is meant to teach people how to be proficient and efficient in achieving professional sound without analog gear.

 

Is there a refund policy?

We're so confident that you will massively level up your skills after this course, that if you're not 100% happy after completing the course we will refund you in full... No questions asked!

 

Do I get a certificate at the end?

Yes, when you finish the course, you receive a certificate for the course completion. You can use this certificate for your CV.

 

Can I pay this course in smaller payments?

Yes, once you are in the payment page it will give you the option to make the payment in smaller installments.

 

Will this course guarantee me a job?

It does not guarantee you a job, but it does give you foundational skills for the job. This course will give you skills to prepare you for all kinds of situations in your professional life, so when the opportunity of your life presents itself you are ready to take it and make it yours. We also encourage students to create their own job, which this full course and community can help with.

 

Does this course teach me how to promote my music?

No, this course is not intended to show you how to promote your music. However,  Mexico City does offer free webinars once a month on music promotion.

 

What is the language of this course?

The self-guided course is recorded in English, but the personalized sessions can be done in either English or Spanish.

 

Do you offer discounts?

Although we do not offer discounts directly for our courses, we do work with a number of brands to offer special deals and discounts for software. For more information, check out our Deals page.

 

I am having technical difficulties or other concerns.

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