Recording Arts Schools

What are recording arts schools?
Recording arts schools provide students training in various courses in audio engineering, sound editing and post-production. Graduates from recording arts schools can make careers2 in sound production & recording and specialize in a particular area by pursuing special training from these schools. Recording artists perform a variety of tasks in studios. They also perform vital roles in recording and producing various radio and TV programs, sound tracks, music albums, concerts, plays and movies. Students who aspire to pursue a career in the recording arts must be independent thinkers and innovators who can readily develop and master advanced techniques in sound production. The introduction of digital media recording technology has brought about a revolution in the recording industry and has opened up thousands of opportunities for aspiring professionals in this field.

What degrees can I earn?
Recording arts schools throughout the country offer a number of degrees, short courses and certification programs to cater to a wide range of students and working professionals. Recording arts schools provide students the latest technology and advanced equipment for training purposes to help them adapt to the rapidly evolving world of entertainment. The degrees offered by recording arts schools include associates, bachelors and masters degrees. The 2 year long associate’s degree in recording arts offers students to gain basic hands on experience of different recording equipment and various recording techniques. Upon the completion of the associate’s degree, students can find entry level jobs in recording studios, radio stations and local TV stations. 

What will I study?
The more rigorous 4 year long bachelor’s degree in recording arts includes advanced courses on sound recording, editing and mixing. Students learn how to use software in the process of sound production. They also learn how to create sound effects and edit & mix various sound tracks. Post production editing is also one of the subjects taught to students at recording arts schools in addition to audio system maintenance, electronics, analog recording, digital recording, studio management and music fundamentals.Students also spend time in studios, radio stations and TV stations in order to gain the practical experience that is required in this field. They will also attend concerts, recording sessions and other musical events to gain a better insight into the workings of the music industry. The Bachelor’s degree prepares students for an exciting career in the music industry by combining technical training with a liberal arts education. Students can also take courses in a related field such as telecommunications, media arts & production, management or marketing. 

Those pursuing a Master’s degree in recording arts will study subjects such as music, musical genres, audio production, copyright & legal issues, recording industry issues and recording & production techniques. Upon the completion of a Master’s degree students will be ready to start a highly rewarding career as a music recording engineer, audio analyst, sound producer or sound or music teacher. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that employment for sound recording specialists will increase by 10% over the coming decade, spurred by an increase in the number of recording studios, radio stations, TV & movie studios and other media outlets. Almost half of all recording artists will go into broadcasting, while about 20% will join the movie industry and the remaining will work with musicians and sound production companies in a variety of roles.