AES Education Directory - Eastern 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)

Fits & Starts Productions, LLC

PO Box 1422
Eatontown, NJ 07724, United States
Tel: 732-741-1275
Fax: 732-741-5998
Internet: http://www.fitsandstarts.com

HOW-TO Church Audio Workshop

Qualification Awarded on Completion: none
Facilities: Local church or college, special equipment provided by Fits & Starts
Exact Duration: 12 hours -- 3 hours Friday evening; 9 hours Saturday
Emphasis: For church audio volunteers provided at churches and colleges in USA
Fee: Friday, $79; Saturday, $139; both, $189
Internship/Work Placement: No
Validating Body: No
Contact Person: Hector La Torre

HOW-TO Surround Sound Workshop

Qualification Awarded on Completion: none
Facilities: Universities, AES, SBE sections, surround equipment provided by Fits and Starts.
Exact Duration: 3 hours + Q&A
Emphasis: Live lecture/audio demonstration with PowerPoint and professional examples.
Fee: No charge
Internship/Work Placement: No
Validating Body: No
Contact Person: Hector La Torre

Generating Tomorrow's Future Today, Inc.

1655 Main ST. STE 301
Springfield, MA 01103, United States
Tel: 413-750-5376

Audio Engineering 101

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Certificate of Completion
Facilities: 32 Track Digital Recording Facility @ ATAVISM LLC Studios
Exact Duration: 6 Weeks
Emphasis: Introduction to Audio Engineering & Recording
Fee: $150
Contact Person: Michael D. Grant

Jax Traxx Studios LLC

11731 Philips Highway, Unit 7
Jacksonville, FL 32256, United States
Tel: (904)636-8729
Internet: http://www.jaxtraxx.com

Audio Engineering Program

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Certificate of completion
Facilities: Jax Traxx Studios
Exact Duration: 3 months
Emphasis: beginner, intermediate, advanced
Fee: call for pricing
Contact Person: Phil Green

Parsons Center for Audio Studies

192 Worcester Street
Wellesley, MA 02481, United States
Tel: 781-431-8708, x11
Fax: 781-431-8783
Internet: http://www.paudio.com

Training for Professionals, Taught by Masters

Qualification Awarded on Completion: certificate
Facilities: the studios at Parsons Audio and Moulton Laboratories
Exact Duration: ongoing; courses from 3 to 30 hours each
Emphasis: 9 of them in 2003-2004; see www.paudio.com for details
Fee: $100, $595 & $995 (3, 15, & 30 class hrs)
Internship/Work Placement: Career Development seminar; alumni outreach
Validating Body: currently in the works
Contact Person: Mark Parsons and support staff

Pennsylvania Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences

18 Carlisle Street, suite 109
Gettysburg, PA 17325, United States
Tel: 1-800-661-2981
Internet: http://www.theaudioschool.com

Recording and Sound Technology

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Diploma
Facilities: For up to date information regarding facilities, visit our web site at www.theaudioschool.com
Exact Duration: 313 clock hours, 5 months full-time, 10 months part-time
Emphasis: 6 course program inlcudes Audio Fundamentals, Digital Audio Technology, Recording and Acoustics, Live Sound and Event Production, Practical Recording Techniques, Business Communications/Audio CD Portfolio Development
Fee: $12,964.42 includes tuition, all books and materials
Internship/Work Placement: Placement assistance available to all students and alumni
Validating Body: PA Department of Education, State Board of Private Licensed Schools
Contact Person: Sal Chandon, Director

Point Blank US

Online Music School
New York, NY United States
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7729 4884
Internet: http://www.pointblankus.com

Beginner DJ Course

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Beginner DJ Course Certificate
Facilities: Learn about the DJ Set-Up and Equipment, Cueing, Drop Mixing, Beat Matching Theory, Professional Mixing Techniques
Exact Duration: 12 Weeks
Emphasis: Beginner DJ Course
Fee: $995.00
Contact Person: David McHugh

DJing with Ableton Live

Qualification Awarded on Completion: DJing with Ableton Live Certificate
Facilities: 50+ Tutorial Videos, Personalised project feed back via video, Audio samples and song files, Course notes
Exact Duration: 12 weeks
Emphasis: DJing with Ableton Live Course
Fee: $995.00
Validating Body: Approved Education Partner for Ableton Live
Contact Person: David McHugh

Mixing - Advanced Course

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Advanced Mixing Certificate
Facilities: 50+ Tutorial Videos, Personalised project feed back via video, Audio samples and song files, Course notes
Exact Duration: 12 weeks
Emphasis: Advanced Mixing Course
Fee: $995.00
Contact Person: David McHugh

Music Production - Ableton Live

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Ableton Live Production Certificate
Facilities: 50+ Tutorial Videos, Personalised project feed back via video, Audio samples and song files, Course notes
Exact Duration: 12 weeks
Emphasis: Ableton Live Production Course
Fee: $995.00
Validating Body: Approved Education Partner for Ableton Live
Contact Person: David McHugh

Music Production - Advanced Reason Course

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Advanced Reason Course Certificate
Facilities: Weekly webchat with an experienced pro producer, Personalised project feedback via video, Over 50 Quicktime video tutorials, 300 pages of notes, Song files and audio samples, Access to student discussion forums
Exact Duration: 12 Weeks
Emphasis: Advanced Reason Course
Fee: $995.00
Contact Person: David McHugh

Music Production - Intermediate Cubase Course

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Intermediate Cubase Production Certificate
Facilities: Weekly webchat with an experienced pro producer, Personalised project feedback via video, Over 50 Quicktime video tutorials, 300 pages of notes, Song files and audio samples, Access to student discussion forums
Exact Duration: 12 Weeks
Emphasis: Intermediate Cubase Course
Fee: $995.00
Contact Person: David McHugh

Music Production - Intermediate Logic Pro Course

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Introduction to Logic Pro Certificate
Facilities: 50+ Tutorial Videos, Personalised project feed back via video, Audio samples and song files, Course notes
Exact Duration: 12 weeks
Emphasis: Introduction to Logic Pro Course
Fee: $995.00
Contact Person: David McHugh

Music Production - Introduction to Logic Pro

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Introduction to Logic Pro Certificate
Facilities: 50+ Tutorial Videos, Personalised project feed back via video, Audio samples and song files, Course notes
Exact Duration: 12 Weeks
Emphasis: Introduction to Logic Pro Course
Fee: $995.00
Contact Person: David McHugh

Music Production - Introduction to Reason Course

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Introduction to Reason Course Certificate
Facilities: Weekly webchat with an experienced pro producer, Personalised project feedback via video, Over 50 Quicktime video tutorials, 300 pages of notes, Song files and audio samples, Access to student discussion forums
Exact Duration: 12 Weeks
Emphasis: Introduction to Reason
Fee: $995.00
Contact Person: David McHugh

Music Production Deep & Soulful House - Logic

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Logic Production Certificate
Facilities: 50+ Tutorial Videos, Personalised project feed back via video, Audio samples and song files, Course notes
Exact Duration: 4 weeks
Emphasis: Logic Production Course - Deep & Soulful House
Fee: $395.00
Contact Person: David McHugh

Music Production Electro House - Logic Pro

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Logic Pro Production Certificate
Facilities: Over 70 Quicktime video tutorials on Logic Pro 8, Extensive course notes, Exclusive Logic Projects for you to download, Personalised video feedback on your music, Weekly webchat with a pro producer, Student forum - post your questions & discussion topics
Exact Duration: 4 Weeks
Emphasis: Electro House Production in Logic
Fee: $295.00
Contact Person: David McHugh

Music Production Minimal Tech - Ableton Live

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Ableton Live Certificate
Facilities: 50+ Tutorial Videos, Personalised project feed back via video, Audio samples and song files, Course notes
Emphasis: Minimal Tech - Ableton Live Course
Fee: $395.00
Validating Body: Approved Education Partner for Ableton Live
Contact Person: David McHugh

Music Production Minimal Tech - Logic Pro

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Logic Pro Production Certificate
Facilities: Weekly webchat with an experienced pro producer, Personalised project feedback via video, Over 50 Quicktime video tutorials, Extensive course notes, Over 20 Logic exercises to download, Access to student discussion forums
Exact Duration: 4 Weeks
Emphasis: Logic Pro Minimal Tech Course
Fee: $475.00
Contact Person: David McHugh

Music Production Trance - Logic Pro

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Logic Pro Production Certificate
Facilities: Weekly webchat with an experienced pro producer, Personalised project feedback via video, Over 50 Quicktime video tutorials, Extensive course notes, Over 20 Logic exercises to download, Access to student discussion forums
Exact Duration: 4 Weeks
Emphasis: Logic Pro Trance Course
Fee: $475.00
Contact Person: David McHugh

Songwriting

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Songwriting Certificate
Facilities: 20+ Tutorial Videos, Audio samples and song files, Course notes
Exact Duration: 12 weeks
Emphasis: Songwriting Course
Fee: $995.00
Contact Person: David McHugh

Sound Design - Advanced

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Sound Design Advanced Certificate
Facilities: 50+ Tutorial Videos, Personalised project feed back via video, Audio samples and song files, Course notes
Exact Duration: 12 weeks
Emphasis: Advanced Sound Design Course
Fee: $995.00
Contact Person: David McHugh

Raleigh Recording Institute

236 South Boylan Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27603, United States
Tel: 1-919-828-4471
Fax: 1-919-828-6330

Advanced Recording Engineering

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Diploma / Certificate
Facilities: School is associated with a state-of-the-art, full-service recording studio and audio post-production facility.
Exact Duration: 1 Month (36 Contact Hours)
Emphasis: Entire course is hands-on training and Focused on complete projects with paying customers in studio sessions under the auspices of a professional audio engineer.
Fee: $895 US, includes taxes, materials
Internship/Work Placement: None
Contact Person: Elizabeth Beckwith, Director

Intermediate Recording Engineering

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Diploma / Certificate
Facilities: School is associated with a state-of-the-art, full-service recording studio and audio post-production facility.
Exact Duration: 1 Month (36 Contact Hours)
Emphasis: Classroom and hands-on training with advanced training in technical aspects of session recording, post-production.
Fee: $895 US, includes taxes, materials
Internship/Work Placement: None
Contact Person: Elizabeth Beckwith, Director

Introduction to Audio Engineering

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Diploma / Certificate
Facilities: School is associated with a state-of-the-art, full-service recording studio and audio post-production facility.
Exact Duration: 1 Month
Emphasis: A course in basic audio engineering, students will graduate with experience needed to be assistant studio engineers.
Fee: $895 US per student, materials and taxes included
Internship/Work Placement: None
Contact Person: Elizabeth Beckwith, Director

Royal Blue Studios

1368 Fulton Street
Brooklyn, NY 11216, United States
Tel: 718-398-2290
Fax: 718-638-0083
Internet: http://www.myspace.com/royalbluestudios

Interning Recording Studio

Qualification Awarded on Completion: certificate
Facilities: State-of-the-Art 24 track Analog Recording Studio / Heavy emphasis on analog studies which are greatly used in today's High-Tech digital world (and often overlooked in many Digital Audio schools)
Exact Duration: 20 Hrs (Beginners), 60 Hrs (Intermediate), 40 Hrs (Advanced), 40 Hrs Mastering, 60 Hrs Digital
Emphasis: Hands on Training from day 2....students are interns assisting, recording, mixing and mastering projects with scheduled artists -a real Hands On experience with theory classes to match!
Fee: $3,500 for Analog Classes (Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced), $2,000 for CD Mastering Classes, and $2,400 forDigital Audio Classes
Internship/Work Placement: Students are trained by Robert Honablue in how to master and understand the art of Sound Theory in regards to getting that
Validating Body: Instructing with 40 years of experience, Robert Honablue has recorded and/or mastered more than 25,000 projects for recording artists throughout the world in studio recording, mixing, and mastering both vinyl & CD projects nationwide.
Contact Person: Robert Honablue or Kathy Britton-Richards

SAE Institute Miami

16051 W. Dixie Highway
Miami, FL 33160, United States
Tel: 305-944-7494
Fax: 305-944-6659
Internet: http://miami.sae.edu

Audio Technology Program

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Diploma
Facilities: 22 Studios featuring Sony Oxford , SSL 4040E/G and SSL AWS-900
Exact Duration: 9 Months Full Time / 18 Months Part Time
Emphasis: Audio Technology Program
Fee: $16,900
Internship/Work Placement: Assistance
Contact Person: Xander Snell

SAE Institute of Technology - New York

1293 Broadway, 9th Floor
New York, NY 10001, United States
Tel: 212-944-9121
Fax: 212-944-9123
Internet: http://newyork.sae.edu

Electronic Music Production

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Certificate
Facilities: 30 Control rooms & workstations
Exact Duration: Four courses, 6 weeks each, part-time only
Emphasis: EMP1, EMP2, AMP3, EMP4
Fee: $1050 per course
Internship/Work Placement: No
Validating Body: New York State Education Department
Contact Person: Udo Hoppenworth

Sheffield Institute For The Recording Arts

13816 Sunnybrook Rd
Phoenix, MD 21131, United States
Tel: 800-355-6613
Fax: 410-628-1977
Internet: http://sheffieldav.com

AudioWorks, TechWorks, Careers in TV/Radio, VideoWorks

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Certificate
Facilities: Two state-of-the-art recording studios; sound stage; classrooms; DAWs; Mobile Audio / Video
Exact Duration: 6 to 10 months FT / PT
Emphasis: includes: Basic Audio; Advanced & Advanced 2 Recording; MIDI; Non Linear; Live Sound
Fee: $12,000 - $15,647 (Depending on which program)
Internship/Work Placement: Placement assistance
Validating Body: Maryland Higher Education Commision
Contact Person: Admissions

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