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Associate of Studio Recording
- Los Angeles, United States
- 1.5 years
- English
- On campus
- Associate
About the program
Certificate in Studio Recording is a full-time, On-campus certificate programme at Musicians Institute in Hollywood.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate applied knowledge and practical skills in Studio Recording. Apply concepts related to pre-production in guided assignments and practical contexts. Communicate work appropriately and complete subject-relevant projects or assessments.
Career outcomes
- Assistant engineer
- First engineer
- Project studio owner
- Producer
- Film mixer
- Dialogue editor
- Foley engineer
- Field recordist
- FOH engineer
- Lighting and video technician
- Monitor engineer
- Music supervisor
Curriculum
- Pre-production
- Tracking
- Mixing and mastering
- Ear training in audio labs
- Field recording
- Film mixing
- Foley and ADR
- And recording and mixing original projects
- Real-world electives include electronics
- Project studio design and internships.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Letter of recommendation from a music teacher or professional (not for Songwriting
- Music Business
- Studio Recording)
- Audio recording for A.A. Programmes
- No English test required
- Grade/context: No minimum grade published.
Accepted academic background
High school diploma or proof of high school equivalency, One letter of recommendation from a music teacher or industry professional (not for Songwriting, Music Business, Studio Recording), Audio recording of applicant (not for A.S. Programmes).
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Previous Qualification Certificate
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
- Credential Evaluation (If Applicable)
- Recommendation Letters
- Financial Support Documents (For Visa If Applicable).
How to apply
- Check entry requirements. Apply online at (application fee 100 USD). Submit high school diploma or equivalent
- A NACES transcript evaluation if studied outside the US or Canada
- A letter of recommendation and an audio recording for A. A. Programmes. After acceptance send a bank statement
- Passport copy and the partial tuition payment for the I-Pay the 200 USD SEVIS fee and apply for the F-1 visa with the I-Arrive on your registration date and arrange required health insurance.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $39,500 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Hollywood |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Music Production |
| Department | Studio Recording |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 90 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
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April 2027
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July 2027
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October 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1.5 years.
Tuition is $39,500 USD per year. The application fee is $100 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $23,000 USD.

