# Adobe Audition Canonical URL: ## Overview Learn the fundamentals of audio editing with Adobe Audition. Whether you need to fix damaged audio for a video editing project (like you might create in Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro), or create the sound mix for an animation (like you might make in Adobe After Effects), Audition is the perfect tool for you. While often overlooked, the sound mix is an integral part of any video editing or animation project. The suite of tools available in Audition can repair and enhance your audio so you can make your projects more engaging and impactful. While it can be partnered with video editing or animation apps like Premiere Pro, After Effects, or Final Cut Pro, Audition can also be used to edit standalone audio projects like podcasts and internet radio ads. However you need to use it, this class will teach you the basics of audio work in Audition so that you can be up and running in no time. ## What you'll learn - Understanding sample rate, channels, and bit-depth - Noise removal - Audio mixing - Adding voice over, music, and sound effects (FX) - Waveform vs. multi-track editors - Destructive vs. non-destructive editing - Exporting files ## Curriculum ### Section 1 #### Understanding the Audio Editing Workflow - How You Go About Editing Audio #### Understanding the Adobe Audition Interface - Working with Files, the Editor, Meters, & More #### Understanding Audio Files; Mono, Stereo, 5.1 - Sample Rate - Channels - Bit Depth #### Waveform Editor vs. Multi–track Editor - Their Differences & When You Should Use Them ### Section 2 #### Waveform Editing—Destructive Editing Model - Cut, Copy, & Paste Audio - Noise Removal - Spectral Editing - Audio Cleanup Tools #### Multi–track Editor—Non–destructive Editing Model - Audio Mixing - Adding Voice Over - Adding Music - Adding Sound FX (Sound Effects) #### Exporting Files - File Formats: Editing vs. Final Delivery ## Instructors ### Dan Rodney — School Director, Instructor, & Senior Course Developer Dan Rodney has been a designer and web developer for over 20 years, creating coursework and leading innovative training initiatives at Noble Desktop. He teaches courses covering Figma, HTML & CSS, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Power BI. Dan has also been at the forefront of integrating AI into design and business workflows, spearheading Noble Desktop’s latest AI course offerings. In addition to teaching and curriculum development, he writes custom scripts for InDesign (Make Book Jacket, Proper Fraction Pro, and more) and works with automation and AI-driven tools in his free time. You can find Dan on X (Twitter), LinkedIn, Facebook, and at danrodney.com. Learn more about [Dan Rodney's](/dan-rodney) background and expertise. ### Jerron Smith — Program Director & Senior Instructor Jerron has more than 25 years of experience working with graphics and video and expert-level certifications in Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Illustrator along with an extensive knowledge of other animation programs like Cinema 4D, Adobe Animate, and 3DS Max. He has authored multiple books and video training series on computer graphics software such as: After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Flash (back when it was a thing). He has taught at the college level for over 20 years at schools such as NYCCT (New York City College of Technology), NYIT (The New York Institute of Technology), and FIT (The Fashion Institute of Technology). Learn more about [Jerron Smith's](/jerron-smith) background and expertise. ### Stephen MacGillivray — Instructor Stephen teaches classes in the Motion Graphics and Video Editing Certificate programs. In addition to his work with Noble Desktop, Stephen teaches Nonfiction and Fiction Video Production, Motion Graphics, and Introduction to Film Production to grades 9-12 at LREI, a private K-12 school in New York’s Greenwich Village. In addition to teaching media classes, he runs his own production company, Indian summer Media. Through ISM he works as a freelance producer, specializing in documentary style films. Stephen holds a B.A. in Classics from Concordia University in Montreal and an MFA in Screenwriting from Columbia University. While an accomplished professional his most beloved project has been raising his two young daughters, Margaret and Grace. ### Michael Venzor — Instructor Michael Venzor is a multi-disciplinary filmmaker, video editor, and motion graphics artist with over twenty years of professional experience across television and short films, commercial projects, and educational media. His background spans the full post-production pipeline, including editing, animation, visual storytelling, and workflow design. A dedicated educator and mentor, Michael has spent years teaching video editing and animation to students of all experience levels, helping them build both technical proficiency and creative confidence. His teaching style emphasizes real-world workflows, thoughtful problem-solving, and clear communication, empowering students to develop skills they can immediately apply in professional environments. ## Pricing **Tuition:** $395