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5609 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20852
United States
Tel: 301-230-9100
Fax: 301-230-9103
Internet: http://www.omegastudios.com

Type 2 Courses - Course resulting in an accredited vocational qualification or certificate

Audio Production Techniques

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Certificate
Facilities: Offers basic recording techniques, plus individual instruction on the latest ProTools systems. Omega is an DIGIDESIGN AUTHORIZED TRAINING SCHOOL--all instructors are Pro Tools certified. Day & evening schedules available.
Exact Duration: 9 Months (DAY), 13 Months (EVE)
Emphasis: Basic recording, production and editing techniques using both analog and digital methods, including ProTools Certification.
Fee: Financing available. Please contact us for current rates.
Internship/Work Placement: Unlimited
Validating Body: ACCSCT/Maryland Higher Education Commission/AVID
Contact Person: Bill Terry, Director of Admissions

Electronic Music Synthesizers & MIDI

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Certificate
Facilities: Student learns synthesizer and sampler operation, plus sequencing using the latest software and computer systems. Day and evening schedules available. Financing available.
Exact Duration: 10.25 Months (DAY), 10 months (EVE)
Emphasis: Prepares student for entry-level in synth/sampler/sequencer operation for studio and live performance.
Fee: Financing available. Please contact us for current rates.
Internship/Work Placement: Unlimited
Validating Body: ACCSCT/Maryland Higher Education Commission
Contact Person: Bill Terry, Director of Admissions

Essentials of Music Business and Artist Management

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Certificate
Facilities: Students learn from an entertainment lawyer, a record retailing executive, a radio production director, and a professional concert promoter. Offered only in the evenings.
Exact Duration: 3.5 Months (EVE Program only)
Emphasis: Detailed information regarding standard business practices used by managers, promoters, retailers and record companies.
Fee: Financing available. Please contact us for current rates.
Internship/Work Placement: Unlimited
Validating Body: ACCSCT/Maryland Higher Education Commission
Contact Person: Bill Terry, Director of Admissions

Recording Engineering & Studio Techniques

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Certificate
Facilities: Uses Omega Studios, a 4-studio Neve VR-Flying Faders/SSL/API facility established in 1966. Students perform sessions, projects and labs in the classrooms and studios. Day & evening schedules available.
Exact Duration: 9 Months (DAY), 14 Months (EVE)
Emphasis: Theory and hands-on training on Neve, Flying Faders, SSL, ProTools, API and other professional equipment
Fee: Financing available. Please contact us for current rates.
Internship/Work Placement: Unlimited
Validating Body: ACCSCT/Maryland Higher Education Commission
Contact Person: Bill Terry, Director of Admissions

Sound Reinforcement for Live Performance

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Certificate
Facilities: Students learn basic recording techniques shared with live sound, then work in small groups with actual live sound engineers setting up and operating large systems. Day & evening schedules available.
Exact Duration: 9 Months (DAY), or 12 Months (EVE)
Emphasis: Basic recording techniques, plus specialized hands-on training in typical live-sound situations.
Fee: Financing available. Please contact us for current rates.
Internship/Work Placement: Unlimited
Validating Body: ACCSCT/Maryland Higher Education Commission
Contact Person: Bill Terry, Director of Admissions

The Comprehensive Recording Industry Program

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Certificate
Facilities: The Comprehensive program consists of all courses currently taught at The Omega Studios' School. From recordin engineering to MIDI and synthesis, from Pro Tools to Live Sound and Music Business.
Exact Duration: 10 months (day); 13 months (eve)
Emphasis: The Comprehensive Recording Industry Program contains all courses from the five component programs (Recording Engineering & Studio Techniques, Audio Production Techniques, Electronic Music Synthesizers & MIDI, Sound Reinforcement , & Music Business
Fee: Financing available. Please contact us for current rates.
Internship/Work Placement: Unlimited
Validating Body: ACCSCT/Maryland Higher Education Commission
Contact Person: Bill Terry, Director of Admissions