MI's Audio Engineering programs prepare graduates for careers in the professional recording industry by providing in-depth training in the essential techniques of recording as well as hands-on experience in state-of-the-art studios. MI’s unique all-music environment in the heart of Hollywood surrounds you with musicians of every style, offering unparalleled creative recording opportunities. Whether your goal is to be a pro audio engineer, master the recording process as an artist or producer, or learn the art of film and television post-production audio, MI provides the knowledge and experience to make it a reality.

All programs feature:
World-Class Studio Facilities
Track, overdub and mix in first-rate studios featuring industry-standard equipment including Neve, SSL, DigiDesign, Neumann and more

Day & Night Schedules, 24-hour Lab Access
A choice of schedules and quarterly starts provide working students with maximum flexibility. Practice, study, experiment, and record your musical projects at any time of the day or night using the latest Digidesign software and plug-ins.

Recording Studio Internships
Gain practical professional experience as an engineering assistant in top recording studios

All-Music Environment
At MI, you learn recording n the heart of a creative music environment – you learn how to get the most out of musicians, not just technology.

Hands-on Classes
Small (12 students maximum) core and elective classes let you apply your knowledge immediately to the recording process. Courses include:

Pro Tools 1 (Digidesign-approved for Pro Tools 101 and 110 certification)
Pro Tools 2 (Digidesign-approved for Pro Tools 201 and 210M certification)
Intro to Logic 8 (Apple-approved for Logic certification)
Console Operation: SSL
Console Operation: Neve
Acoustics
Electronics
Track Programming
Practical Recording
Pre-Production
Analog Signal Processing
Digital Signal Processing
Live Sound
Studio Design
Mixing & Mastering
Music Production
Music Studio Etiquette
Recording Internship
Electronics Internship
Location Sound Recording and Mixing              
Post-Production Essentials
Music Editing        
Background and Sound Effects Editing
Foley Recording and Editing
ADR and Dialogue Editing
Mixing and Conforming
Sound Reinforcement Essentials
Console Operation: Venue
Monitor Setup and Operation
Live Recording and Mixing
Lighting and Video Production
Stage and Tour Management
Live Sound Applications

Beginning with the fall 2009 quarter, MI will offer Pro Tools 200-level courses as a Digidesign Certified Training Location. Students enrolling in Audio Engineering Certificate programs will receive Digidesign training that prepares them for the Pro Tools Operator exam, and those who pass will be officially certified to operate Pro Tools|HD® systems in a professional music and/or post-production environment.

Click here for more information on Pro Tools certification. To find out more about MI’s Audio Engineering programs, contact MI’s Admissions Department.

MI is an authorized Apple training center for Logic audio software. Logic is one of the industry’s most popular programs for digital audio production, editing and sequencing, used by major production companies, post-production facilities, studios, arrangers and composers. Students who complete classes in Logic as part of the Audio Engineering, Independent Artist, or Keyboard Program and pass a Logic certification exam receive a certificate from Apple and are listed on Apple’s website as authorized Logic experts.