Recording studio schools?

[StrykeBack]

Hey guys, being that a lot of you are in this business as a career some of you must know of some good schools. I know about MI of hollywood and expressions, and full sail. I'm in california and looking at something in southern california and was looking for anything else besides MI around there. Do any of you know of any state schools that had decent programs or any smaller recording enginer schools in southern california area?

Thanks
Daniel

[LTA]

Unless you just want to learn gear, gear, and more gear, find a place that offers a 4 year degree. Or get a BS in music technology or EE and finish off your education with a MI or full sail experience.

Whatever you do, don't go to the schools that offer an AS straight out of high school. Without getting into it, you can tell if somebody did this. Just a suggestion, and if you aren't a youth, don't follow it. A few extra years in the real world will do wonders for your experience when you do go to a tech school. You will appreciate the knowledge being distributed more.

Now, for your question, i've worked with some good people that had graduated from full sail a few years prior. Some know their stuff, some don't. I know the place tends to create gearheads out of the youth though. They've got some good "instructors" that are willing to talk, so what you get out of it other than gear knowledge is up to you alone. Don't kid yourself that the place is equivalent to college, and you'll have a good time there if you go. Can't speak for MI, but i can't imagine it being completely different.

[djui5]

I graduated from there(Full Sail)....and I loved every min of it.

There are some alternatives...

http://www.musicbizbuzz.net/edu/recorded.htm

Here's a big list of some of the school. Also look in an LA phone book and there will be a list there too...I'm sure you can find one at a Library if you're not in that area..

Personally...I loved Full Sail and would recommend it to anyone who's really sierous about being an engineer, thought it is expensive..

[ntimkovich]

Does anyone know anything about the "Recording Connection" deal? Supposedly it's a network of studios that offers internships?

http://www.recordingconnection.com/

I gave them a call and the phones are all automated. Is this legit?

nick

[Adan]

The Recording Connection is legit from all the articles about it in the trades. I'm in agreement with LTA though, and not just because I teach Audio @ a 4 year university. Unless you are a complete "school"-o-phobe, just the experience of getting and having a degree will be a big leg up in future pursuits if you ever want to expand beyond the idea of "get a job in a recording studio recording bands all day". My degrees have helped me get a variety of audio related jobs, but its the life lessons that you learn (if you choose) that tend to keep you employed. Good luck, whatever you decide.
Adan

[StrykeBack]

I think i'm gonna go check out Musicians Institute of Hollywood and take a tour.....maybe even Expressions up in San Fran

[mydognixon]

I atteneded MI in Hollywood and it was a good experience. I did some free sessions with an instuctor after class and by the end of the couse he gave me a recommendation that helped me land my first gig at Sony. Overall it was good, but you will still have to learn to make good coffee and work your way up.

[ntimkovich]

Well, I don't have any formal audio education, but I can make a mean cup of coffee if anyone's interested...

... but hey -- where does one put "Beverage Skills" on a resume? Technical Knowledge?


hehe.


nick

[djui5]

That would go under objectives......to be the best coffee maker in the industry.

[StrykeBack]

Thanks for all your guys' comments and suggestions. After talking with the MI admisssions rep. I'm gonna make a couple trips to sit in on the classes and probably attend in the spring or summer session of 05.
I'm gonna finish out 1 more year here at a community college and finish my AA and i'l also have an audio technology certificate as well.
I would like to get a bachelors degree but after speaking to her they try
to cut out all the unnecessary classes and this will really give me what i need. A foot in the door with some internships.

I guess I won't need all my home recording studio gear when i'm down there with there huge consoles :bounce:

[ChrisRoberts]

I could recommend Berklee all day long. From what I have heard, they are in the process of designing 3 brand new rooms to teach in. And you get to learn all of your core music so you're versed in what is going on between the musicians and producer music-wise, instead of just being taught on the tech end of things.

Though it is expensive, its a worthwhile experience for sure. The Berklee network in the industry is HUGE.

[Ed Belknap]

Originally posted by BerkleeProd
I could recommend Berklee all day long. From what I have heard, they are in the process of designing 3 brand new rooms to teach in. And you get to learn all of your core music so you're versed in what is going on between the musicians and producer music-wise, instead of just being taught on the tech end of things.

Though it is expensive, its a worthwhile experience for sure. The Berklee network in the industry is HUGE.



LOL! Clearly this guy drank the Kool-Aid!