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What Sound

Will You Record?

Ontario Institute of Audio Recording Technology

For our students, music isn’t just an interest or a career aspiration, it’s a lifestyle. Our true small class sizes allow us to get to know you and care about who you are and what you want to accomplish.

What Sound

Will You Record?

Ontario Institute of Audio Recording Technology

For our students, music isn’t just an interest or a career aspiration, it’s a lifestyle. Our true small class sizes allow us to get to know you and care about who you are and what you want to accomplish.

1983

Over 40 Years of Experience

We Eat, Sleep, & Breathe Music

Student Experience

1100+

Graduates Worldwide

92%

Completion Rate

75%

Job Placement Rate

The Best Audio Engineering School

An Inclusive, Supportive

& Collaborative Space.

We go to great lengths to cultivate an environment that allows you to be free to express your creativity. You’ll be surrounded by like-minded people who share your passion for sound. You’ll develop life long friendships in addition to a professional network.

✓ Small Class Sizes

✓ On Site Facilities

✓ Industry Leading Instructors

✓ Post Grad Support & Guidance

Why Choose OIART?

Rated the Best Audio School in Canada for Audio Engineering & Music Production.

Year after year, OIART has been rated the Best Audio School in Canada for Audio Engineering and Music Production. As you consider your options for learning audio recording and music production, we understand that you want to find a school that will provide you with the best education and prepare you for a successful career. Our Audio School offers a comprehensive program covering all aspects of Audio Engineering, Music Production, and Audio Recording.

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Creative Paths

In an environment like this, you’ll be shocked at how much you can learn. We’ll help you uncover hidden talents, challenge, mentor and guide you on your path to becoming a respected audio professional.


Music Production

You love to play with different sounds,

mixing things up and introducing

a new layer or two.


Learn About Music Production




Live Sound & Event Production

When you go to see a show or concert,

you're watching the engineers at the mixing

console or the pros behind the scenes.


Learn About Live Sound & Event Production




Audio for Visual Media

From Much Music video awards to

the Stanley cup or the Olympics,

OIART grads are there.


Learn About Audio For Visual Media



OIART is the #1 Audio Engineering School for Student Employment and Completion Rate

OIART Employment and Completion Rate Graph

*Employment rate in field of study six months after graduation

How to Apply to OIART in 4 Easy Steps!

Applying to attend the Ontario Institute of Audio Recording Technology is easy. Read the 4 step process below and then smack that Apply Now button!

Step 1

Click the Apply Now button. If you need more information click the TL;DR button and we will reach out to you via email.


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Step 2

Answer 8 simple questions about yourself in addition to your transcripts to determine your suitability for acceptance into the OIART program.


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Step 3

Send us your supporting documents after we reach out to you. If you are in the process of collecting your document(s), you can still email them later.


What Docs Do I Need?

Step 4

That's it! You are done. Once your application is completed with documents our staff will provide you with an update in 7-10 business days.


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Live the OIART Experience!

The #1 Music Production School

OIART is a unique school and program like you’ve never experienced before. It’s eat, sleep and breathe music and sound for 11 months straight.  The program is 100% audio and technology all the time, there are no filler or irrelevant courses. Check out the success of our Alumni by listening to our Spotify playlist!

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Hear from our

Successful Grads

OIART cultivates a close knit, like-minded student culture that provides a collaborative and creative environment like you’ve never experienced before.

The skills I learned at OIART are invaluable with the work I am doing now. The curriculum laid a stable foundation for me to build my career and troubleshoot any problem that comes my way...

Ryan Yusep (’15)

OIART Grad

Ryan Yusep

OIART Grad

The amount of post-graduate support offered by the school is, [...] unrivalled by any other school. I snagged this job as a direct result of the close-knit network between former graduates and OIART faculty...

Ryan S. (’11)

OIART Grad

Ryan S.

OIART Grad

...I’m so happy that I have been able use the lessons I learned to not only further my career and passion but also give back to some of the people and organizations that helped me along my journey...

Joey Siracusa (’17)

OIART Grad

Joey Siracusa

OIART Grad

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Devon Nutty - Budweiser Gardens November 2023
By Jeremy Alves 28 Nov, 2023
As a system tech for PRG (Production Resource Group), Devon is one of the crew members who will go on tour with the equipment and ensure the show goes on for every act on stage. If you've been to the Boots and Hearts Festival, Wayhome Festival, Digital Dreams, or the MMVAS, you would have experienced Devon's work. Read more about Devon and his journey with OIART.
By Jeremy Alves 07 Nov, 2023
Finding the right audio engineer school is an important decision. With so many things influencing the decision, OIART is here to help. Find out what makes a good program great, and apply today.
By Jeremy Alves 30 Oct, 2023
A music producer is a multifaceted professional responsible for overseeing and guiding the creation, recording, and production of music tracks or albums. Find out what it takes to a music producer and start your career with OIART.
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