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Nick S.

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I'm here to teach you about Video Editing and Post Production or Music Production. I specialize in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Davinci Resolve, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Garage Band and Cubase. You can ask me questions about a project you are working on or I can send you a small project and we can work on it together.

I fell in love with teaching in my late teens when I started teaching guitar at a local music store and my first job out of college was teaching Pro Tools, Audio Mixing,...

I'm here to teach you about Video Editing and Post Production or Music Production. I specialize in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Davinci Resolve, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Garage Band and Cubase. You can ask me questions about a project you are working on or I can send you a small project and we can work on it together.

I fell in love with teaching in my late teens when I started teaching guitar at a local music store and my first job out of college was teaching Pro Tools, Audio Mixing, Sound Design and Music Production at Full Sail University in Florida. I find it very rewarding to have someone finally get a concept they were struggling with. If a student has a question I can’t answer, it will probably send me on a path to figuring it out.

Besides teaching, I’ve been working in video post production for over 20 years in Los Angeles where I worked on projects for clients such as Google, Nissan, Ford, Vizio and Nike.

I am a lifelong learner and teacher. I have held the titles of Video Editor, Sound Mixer, Colorist, Post Production Supervisor, Audio Instructor and Guitar Instructor over my career. I continue to further my knowledge through online classes that keep me up to date on the latest technology and techniques. I pride myself in being patient with my students and respecting what they want to learn. There is a ton of information on the web and I encourage you to explore what you can find for free. And I will give you suggestions as well. But learning an instrument or a video program can be confusing and it’s nice to have some real time guidance as you try to figure things out.

Each student is different and we will progress at your pace.


Education

Middle Tennessee State University
Recording and Music

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Adobe After Effects

Adobe After Effects

As video post production professional for over two decades, I have used Adobe After Effects on projects for Olay, Safeguard and the Los Angeles Times. I have been teaching video related software for the past three years as a 5 star rated instructor. I have been teaching guitar for over two decades.
Adobe Premiere

Adobe Premiere

I started working with Premiere Pro in 2011 and have used it for jobs with clients such as Dodge, Nike, Duolingo and Vizio. I have been a 5 star rated instructor for teaching video for three years. I love to teach and have been teaching guitar since the 90’s.
Macintosh

Macintosh

I started using a Mac for audio and music in the ’90’s and have since gone on to use it professionally for video post production. I have been teaching since the 90’s and I’ve been a 5 star rated teacher online for the past three years.
Music Production

Music Production

Learn tips and tricks to creating music on the computer. Music Production can involve a multitude of different pieces of gear and software and it is impossible to be an expert on all of them. So please see my gear list below to find out where my knowledge lies. I started my career teaching Pro Tools and music production at Full Sail University in Florida. I then went on to work in post production for over 20 years in Los Angeles. I have been fortunate enough to mix and sound design for clients such as Nissan, Ford, BBC, Vizio and the LA Times. My passion for music is what led me to my love of technology and I’ve been teaching guitar and producing music on the computer all along. My music is in the following exclusive libraries: Epic Music LA, Epitome Music, Get It Done Music (BMG), InDigi Music and RVRS Play Music. I continue to further my knowledge through online classes that keep me up to date on the latest technology and techniques in post production. I pride myself in being patient with my students and respecting what they want to learn. There is a ton of information on the web and I encourage you to explore what you can find for free. And I will give you suggestions as well. But learning an audio program can be confusing and it’s nice to have some real time guidance as you try to figure things out. Each student is different and we will progress at your pace. My software: Logic Pro Pro Tools Cubase Kontact Native Instruments Heavyocity
Video Production

Video Production

I started working in post production over 20 years ago in Los Angeles where I edited trailers for the BBC. I transitioned to commercials, promos and branded content for clients such as Nissan, Ford, Vizio and the LA Times. I am a lifelong learner and teacher. I have held the titles of Video Editor, Sound Mixer, Colorist, Post Production Supervisor, Audio Instructor and Guitar Instructor over my career. I fell in love with teaching in my late teens when I started teaching guitar at a local music store and my first job out of college was teaching Pro Tools and music production at Full Sail in Florida. I find it very rewarding to have someone finally get a concept they were struggling with. If a student has a question I can’t answer, it will probably send me on a path to figuring it out.
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This guy knows how to teach

I'm a college professor, and I train new instructors all the time. There are a few critical things that effective teachers need to do, and Nick S. exhibited all of these traits during our lessons. 1) He was punctual, courteous, and cracked some jokes - essential teacher skills! 2) He allowed the lessons to shift and evolve as he better understood my needs, and was gracious even when I asked that we pivot in a new unexpected direction that I wanted to explore. (Some teachers get flustered going off the "lesson plan", but not Nick.) 3) He paused frequently to invite feedback or questions. 4) Finally, if he didn't know something, he said "I don't know, I'll look it up and get back to you." And then he followed through on his promise! For example, I was interested in using AI to automate some of my workflow in Premiere, and after our class ended he tracked down a plug-in and emailed me the info. I almost chose the highest-cost Premiere Pro tutor, just to make sure I had the best experience possible, but it really couldn't have gone better than learning with Nick S.

Matthew, 2 lessons with Nick

Exccelent Lesson. Achieved Results!

I had a good lesson with Nick. Nice guy, inquisitive, knowledgeable, and able to troubleshoot and find solutions. I explained to him my goals, and he was able to find the right configuration to achieve my goals. I highly recommend Nick for similar projects and technologies.

Claude, 1 lesson with Nick

Excellent Premiere Pro Tutor

I hired Nick to help me get oriented with Adobe Premiere Pro, and the session exceeded my expectations. He is an excellent teacher - clear, patient, and very good at breaking down complex concepts in a way that actually makes sense. He quickly identified where I was getting stuck and helped me work through issues efficiently without making the process feel overwhelming. I’m looking forward to continuing to learn from him and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for one-on-one support with video editing.

Sarah, 1 lesson with Nick

Excellent tutor. About as good as it gets!

What a find! Working with Nick is everything I wanted and more. I am self-taught on the editing system I am using, and was stuck with many technical issues. He understood exactly what I needed, explained best practices, and demonstrated some editing techniques that I was unfamiliar with, which will save me hours and hours of work. And, this was only the beginning. Much more to learn, and I am looking forward to every minute of it! He is extremely patient and knowledgeable; one thing that particularly impressed me was that this was not "top-down" teaching. It felt more like a real partnership, and for that I am extremely grateful!

Nick, 2 lessons with Nick

Very Helpful

Nick helped me with a detailed setup in Aggregate I/O in Pro Tools. He was very patient and explained the whole process well as we worked through my issues. I would definitely recommend him as a tutor.

Erica, 1 lesson with Nick

Very Helpful

Nick helped me with a detailed setup in Aggregate I/O in Pro Tools. He was very patient and explained the whole process well as we worked through my issues. I would definitely recommend him as a tutor.

Erica, 1 lesson with Nick

Professional that has a knack for teaching

Nick was very pleasant to work with. He helped me understands audio editing and guidelines of what to follow. He also provided multiple examples for me to understand concept. I would definitely work with him again.

Neely, 1 lesson with Nick

Well-versed in post-production

Nick walked me through some of the intermediate editing options in Adobe Premier, as well as offered other online tools to assist with audio editing. He was able to answer my wide variety of questions, as well as offer suggestions for time-saving techniques. Will definitely reach out again.

Mark, 2 lessons with Nick

Great tutor. Very knowledgeable.

Learning After Effects can be pretty intimidating. But Nick does an awesome job of explaining everything and breaking it all down into easy to follow steps. Plus - he approaches it all from an editor's viewpoint. And that has been extremely helpful to me. Nick is also a great guy who is very patient and easy to work with. I would highly recommend Nick for anyone who is looking to advance their skills!!

Khris, 4 lessons with Nick

Knowledgable Tutor

I had the pleasure of working with Nick as my tutor for Adobe Premiere Pro, and I couldn't have asked for a better guide. He is incredibly knowledgeable about the software, especially when it comes to visual effects, and his expertise really showed during our sessions. Nick took the time to thoroughly explain each feature and technique, ensuring that I not only understood the process but also felt confident using the tools on my own. His teaching style is both patient and clear, which made learning complex effects much easier than I expected. I would absolutely recommend Nick to anyone looking to improve their skills in Adobe Premiere Pro. He tailored the lessons to my specific needs and was always willing to answer any questions I had along the way. Thanks to his guidance, I now feel more comfortable and excited to experiment with visual effects in my projects. I’m looking forward to working with him again in the future!

Simon, 1 lesson with Nick