Education & Career

AES Education Directory - Central Region, USA/Canada

Type 1 Courses - Course not normally in an accredited qualification or certificate or resulting in an in-house certificate/diploma (e.g. privately-run, non-accredited training courses; product courses)

226 Recordings

226 w. 19th street
Houston, TX 77008, United States
Tel: 713-861-4497
Internet: http://www.226recordings.com

Audio Engineering Program

Last Updated: 2012-3-17

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Certificate of Completion
Facilities: Working recording studio
Exact Duration: 16 weeks
Fee: $6,800-$8,900
Internship/Work Placement: Internship
Validating Body: No
Contact Person: Paul Cox


MediaTech Institute

13370 Branch View Lane #135
Dallas, TX 75234, United States
Tel: 972-869-1122
Fax: 972-869-1135
Internet: http://www.mediatechinstitute.com

Business of Music

Last Updated: Before 2011

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Certificate
Exact Duration: 11 weeks
Emphasis: The Business of Music Course provides even experienced professionals a solid understanding of the trends in industry business deals, changes in law, and the basics regarding the inner workings of the entertainment business.
Fee: $1800
Validating Body: ACCSCT
Contact Person: Russell Whitaker


National Systems Contractors Association

625 1st St. SE Suite 420
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, United States
Tel: (319) 366-6722
Fax: (319) 366-4164
Internet: http://www.nsca.org

Fall Business Conference

Last Updated: Before 2011

Qualification Awarded on Completion: none
Facilities: Offered annually in various locations
Exact Duration: 2 days
Emphasis: Fall Business Conference - executive level training for commercial electronics contractors
Fee: $745 for members
Contact Person: Lauralie DeWulf

NSCA Expo

Last Updated: Before 2011

Qualification Awarded on Completion: none. Can earn NSCA Learning Units
Facilities: Annual conference in various locations throughout the U.S.
Exact Duration: 5 day conference, 3 day exhibits
Emphasis: Over 150 courses geared towards commercial electronics contractors
Fee: Cost varies by course
Contact Person: Chad Sowers

Project Management of Systems Projects

Last Updated: Before 2011

Qualification Awarded on Completion: NSCA Certificate of Completion
Facilities: Regionally throughout the U.S.
Exact Duration: 2 days
Emphasis: Project Management of Systems Projects
Fee: $650
Contact Person: Chad Sowers


Oberlin Conservatory of Music

77 W. College St.
Oberlin, OH 44074, United States
Tel: 4407756668
Internet: http://https://www.oberlin.edu/recording-arts

Recording Arts and Production

Last Updated: 2020-4-17

Qualification Awarded on Completion: 1 year Professional Technical Certificate; 2 year Artist Diploma
Facilities: All performing venues at Oberlin Conservatory, Clonick Hall
Exact Duration: 1 or 2 academic years
Fee: $25,000 per year
Validating Body: Yes
Contact Person: Paul Eachus


Oklahoma State University

Department of Music
Stillwater, OK 74078, United States
Tel: (405)744-7389
Fax: (405)744-9324
Internet: http://www.okstate.edu

Music Technology

Last Updated: Before 2011

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Acceptance to OK State University
Facilities: 24-track digital
Exact Duration: 16 weeks
Emphasis: Introduction to Music Technology
Fee: 2 Credit Hours, Univeristy tuition/fees
Internship/Work Placement: N/A
Validating Body: N/A
Contact Person: Dr. Thomas Walker


Parkland College

2400 West Bradley Avenue
Champaign, IL 61821, United States
Tel: +1 217 351 8155

Introduction to Recording Studio

Last Updated: Before 2011

Facilities: Pogo Studio, a professional 24-track facility
Exact Duration: 1 semester
Emphasis: A complete general introduction to the tools and processes of the studio
Fee: Inquire
Internship/Work Placement: None
Validating Body: None
Contact Person: Mark Rubel


Phat Buddha Productions

1901 Locust
St Louis, MO 63103, United States
Tel: 3142313930
Fax: 3144464034
Internet: http://www.phatbuddhaproductions.com

Sound Knowledge

Last Updated: Before 2011

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Certificate of Completion
Facilities: 3 Studios. Studio A features an SSL6064, Studio B features a Control 24, and Studio C is a MIDI Suite.
Exact Duration: 5 weeks
Emphasis: Audio Engineering
Fee: $500
Internship/Work Placement: Local Internship
Validating Body: no
Contact Person: Mike Landau


Production Service Industries (PSI)

8 Automatic Road, Unit 3C
Brampton, ON L6S5N4, Canada
Tel: 905 584-5556
Fax: 905 584-5340
Internet: http://www.psiav.com

Introduction to Live Sound

Last Updated: Before 2011

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Introduction to Live Sound Educational Certificate
Exact Duration: 20 hrs, 2 nights/week for four weeks
Emphasis: This is a part-time, course focused on providing plenty of hands-on training and practicle knowledge.
Fee: $600 + tax (Cdn.)
Contact Person: Steve Vian


Recording Workshop (RECW)

455 Massieville Road
Chillicothe, OH 45601, United States
Tel: 800 848 9900
Fax: +1 740 663 2427
Internet: http://www.recordingworkshop.com

RECW ADVANCED Music Recording & Audio Production Program

Last Updated: 2012-3-21

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Certificate
Facilities: 6 studios, Lecture & Lab facilities, Student Housing
Exact Duration: 9 days (80 hours)
Emphasis: Music Recording & Audio Production
Fee: $1475
Internship/Work Placement: Assistance
Validating Body: State License Board
Contact Person: Jim Rosebrook

RECW CORE Music Recording & Audio Production Program

Last Updated: 2012-3-19

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Certificate
Facilities: 6 studios, Lecture & Lab facilities, Student Housing
Exact Duration: 5 weeks (180 hours)
Emphasis: Music Recording & Audio Production
Fee: $3275
Internship/Work Placement: Assistance
Validating Body: State License Board
Contact Person: Jim Rosebrook


Synergetic Audio Concepts

8780 Rufing Road
Greenville, IN 47124, United States
Tel: +1 812 923 0174
Fax: +1 812 923 3610

Sound System Engineering

Last Updated: Before 2011

Exact Duration: 3 days
Emphasis: Design of sound reinforcement systems for auditoriums, arenas, churches, etc.
Fee: $600
Validating Body: None
Contact Person: Pat Brown


The Blackbird Academy

2806 Azalea Place
Nashville, TN 37204, United States
Tel: 615-385-2423
Fax: 615-251-8787
Internet: http://www.theblackbirdacademy.com

Live Sound Engineering Program

Last Updated: 2018-9-26

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Live Sound Engineering Diploma
Facilities: The Blackbird Academy/Blackbird Studio
Exact Duration: 6 Months
Emphasis: Live Sound Engineering Program
Fee: $23,100.00
Internship/Work Placement: Yes
Validating Body: No
Contact Person: Carma DiCianni

Studio Engineering Program

Last Updated: 2018-9-26

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Studio Engineering Diploma
Facilities: The Blackbird Academy/Blackbird Studio
Exact Duration: 6 Months
Emphasis: Studio Engineering Program
Fee: $23,100.00
Internship/Work Placement: Yes
Validating Body: No
Contact Person: Carma DiCianni


The Lexington School for Recording Arts

2566 Palumbo Drive
Lexington, KY 40509, United States
Tel: 859-335-8440
Fax: 859-335-1177
Internet: http://www.lirco.com

Audio Engineering

Last Updated: Before 2011

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Certificate
Facilities: Three studios, (unlimited digital, 24 track) Three mix rooms ( analog & digital) Computer lab
Exact Duration: 320 hours
Emphasis: Audio Engineering
Fee: $4,500.00
Internship/Work Placement: Local internships / job guidance
Validating Body: State License Board
Contact Person: Wil Freebody


University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

1200 N. University Dr., Mail Slot 4956
Pine Bluff, AR 71601, United States
Tel: (870) 575-8905
Fax: (870) 575-4631
Internet: http://www.uapb.edu

MUSI 2301-Introduction to Studio Recording Techniques

Last Updated: Before 2011

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BS
Facilities: See degree listing
Exact Duration: 1 semester
Emphasis: Survey of fundamental techniques of studio recording process: signal flow, microphones, recording, mixing, & processing
Fee: Inquire
Internship/Work Placement: None
Validating Body: National Association of Schools of Music
Contact Person: Robert Elliott

MUSI 2302-Introduction to MIDI Studio Recording Techniques

Last Updated: Before 2011

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BS
Facilities: See degree listing
Exact Duration: 1 Semester
Emphasis: Introduction to the MIDI Recording Studio, covers sound synthesis, signal flow, sequencing, routing, patch editing.
Fee: Inquire
Internship/Work Placement: None
Validating Body: NASM
Contact Person: Robert Elliott

MUSI 3300-Audio For Video

Last Updated: Before 2011

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BS
Facilities: See degree listing
Exact Duration: 1 Semester
Emphasis: Study of process of creating and synchronizing music and sound effects utilized with visual media.
Fee: Inquire
Internship/Work Placement: None
Validating Body: NASM
Contact Person: Robert Elliott

MUSI 3301-Intermediate Studio Recording Techniques

Last Updated: Before 2011

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BS
Exact Duration: 1 Semester
Emphasis: Focus on audio signal processing, with extensive work in production studio mixdown.
Fee: Inquire
Internship/Work Placement: None
Validating Body: NASM
Contact Person: Robert Elliott

MUSI 4301-Digital Audio Recording Techniques

Last Updated: Before 2011

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BS
Facilities: See degree listing
Exact Duration: 1 Semester
Emphasis: Focuses on digital audio processing, editing, and post-production mastering techniques utilizing computer-based recording system.
Fee: Inquire
Internship/Work Placement: None
Validating Body: NASM
Contact Person: Robert Elliott


University of Saint Francis

2701 Spring St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46808, United States
Tel: 260.399.7700
Internet: http://www.sf.edu/sf/art/undergrad/music-tech

Summer Music Academy

Last Updated: 2011-11-15

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Certificate
Facilities: Two Recording Studios, One Mastering Suite, One Post Production Suite
Exact Duration: 3 Weeks
Emphasis: Intro to Audio Recording, Songwriting, and Production
Fee: $85.00 (for all 3 weeks)
Internship/Work Placement: High School Students or Pre-College only
Contact Person: Jeff Rodgers


Vivid Core Music

4433 Woodson Rd
St. Louis, MO 63134, United States
Tel: 3144670508
Internet: http://vividcoremusic.com

Intern Program

Last Updated: 2023-6-14

Facilities: 2
Exact Duration: 90 Days
Emphasis: Audio Engineering 101
Fee: 0
Internship/Work Placement: Application
Contact Person: Tarcea



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