Recording Engineer School; Distance Learning Course for Home Studios and Professional Careers

Audio Institute of America vs. The Competition.
For the best value and results compare AIA to other schools

A COMPARISON OF RECORDING SCHOOLS

school

cost

length of course

student to teacher

teacher

certificate


Audio Institute of Anerica	$299	90 days or less	1 on 1	Working Industry Professionals	Yes
Audiomasterclass	$477	12 weeks	various	Professional or out-of-work professional	Yes
Full Sail	$46,000	12 months	12 to 1	Professional or out-of-work professional	Yes
Los Angeles Recording School	$20,500	9 months	20 to 1	Professional or out-of-work professional	Yes
Recording Workshop	$2,875	5 weeks	6 to 1	Professor	Yes
Art Institute of California	$91,200	3 years	16 to 1	Professional or out-of-work professional	Yes
SAE Institute	$85,000	12 months	10 to 1	Professor	Yes
Recording Connection	$7,450	6 months	1 to 1	Working Industry Pro	No

Why spend a lifetime repaying a student loan? Is it worth it?

It is important to have realistic salary expectations. To help you make financial decisions about how much tuition you're willing to pay and how much money in loans you're willing to borrow, here are some surprising facts that other schools don't tell you:

MOST RECORDING ENGINEERS EARN LESS THAN $40,000 PER YEAR! And most students that come out of the large recording schools can't even find a job at all. Because they have learned no "people-skills" from teachers who have had zero, or very little real industry experience.

And training for four years - or even one year - is simply ridiculous! We can teach you everything you need to know to make great sounding recordings in just twelve weeks. No bull!

Why does the AIA course cost so much less than other courses?

We don't have to pay huge salaries to "financial advisors" who's sole job it is to fix you up with a gigantic student loan. We don't have to pay big rents for classrooms and equipping recording studios with tons of flashy gimmicks that you just don't need.

Most other schools have high advertising costs, offer less information, and make huge profits at your expense. Any school that offers degrees and name-dropping contacts is simply ripping you off! Degrees just don't matter in the entertainment business!!! Who are they kidding?

Name me one famous engineer or producer who has such a degree. I bet you can't.

The price of our course has barely increased since it was first offered in 1986. Mr. Miller's reputation and integrity are far more important than excessive profits. He puts his in-depth experience and knowledge into the largest, most complete course available at the lowest possible cost. You can pay more but you cannot get more.

10 More Reasons For You To Choose The Audio Institute of America

• You will be an Audio Engineer AND a Music Producer in 12 weeks or less.
• You will learn one-on-one with your own personal instructor, not in a crowded classroom
• You'll get real-world experience, working on real recording situations.
• You do not have to travel to another location to take your exams. You can take them from your home.
• You'll make thousands of connections in the recording and music business. Those who do the hiring - not just in your home town but around the world.
• You will be able to send your songs and mixes to your instructor for a detailed evaluation. Some schools charge extra for this service. We have NEVER charged you for listening to your music.
• You'll learn recording with the very latest state-of-the-art equipment.
• You can take the AIA course from anywhere in the world.
• The Audio Institute of America costs less.
• You can try out the AIA Music Production and Recording Engineer Course at no risk with our full-refund guarantee. If you do not find the course fully suitable for your requirements, just tell us within 15 days and your course fee will be refunded in full. No questions asked.

That's Why We're Good!

And Peter has a whole lot to say about the so-called competition . . .

"Thank you for visiting the Audio Institute of America. If you found us through the Internet, you would have probably found 9-10 other schools. Here is a brief summary of what they offer. These are the facts from their own listings:

• • • 2 are huge businesses with no real recording engineers within 10 miles of the school! Both also teach Web Design and Computer Animation! And they are very, very expensive.

• • • 2 are just paid ads for equipment retailers.

• • • Some are actually run by engineers but I was disappointed when I read their courses. One cost almost $1,000 and has only 326 pages in it! The AIA course has over 500 pages at less than half the price.

• • • One of these owners brags about being #1 but in all his long-winded talk there is not one word about his experience in an actual recording studio. I emailed him and asked if he had ever worked as a recording engineer. His answer shocked me! He said, "Not actually, but in high school I once did make a tape of the school band!" His price is as outrageous as his lack of experience but he sure can talk!

• • • One "school" was just a book for $69.95.

10 Clues to Questionable Schools

1. No Department of Education license
2. No mailing address or a PO Box.
3. No telephone contact number
4. High costs and hidden fees
5. No Diploma issued
6. Unsubstantiated claims about their students success rate.
7. They hire teachers with only two years experience.
8. Emphasis on daydreams and pipe-dreams
9. Small number of years in business
10. Too much hype, not enough facts.

These are the facts . . . the rest is up to you!

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Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education

Your Instructor is a Member of:
National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (N.A.R.A.S.)
Society of International Recording Engineers (SIRE)

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