New York University offers Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees in music technology that include multiple courses in recording techniques and artistic development. Students enrolling in the Master of Music sequence choose a specific sequence of courses geared towards video game audio, acoustics, film and multimedia scoring or Tonmeister certification. Students within the bachelor and master's programs each have the opportunity to enroll in studio engineering and recording classes. Students mix and record their own productions under the supervision of NYU faculty. Prospective applicants must fill out an online application and submit a portfolio of creative works.
Located in Boston, Berklee College of Music offers a bachelor's degree and certificate program in Music Production and Engineering. Classes within the major include MIDI systems music technology, advanced recording techniques, advanced mixing and production analysis, among others. Students enrolled in the bachelor's degree program must also complete a series of music history and theory courses in addition to their engineering and production curriculum. Students interested in the program must complete an online application and audition at Berklee on their primary instrument.
The Los Angeles Recording School offers certificate programs in audio engineering and commercial production. The program typically lasts 28 weeks and includes classes in advanced digital audio, film sound, mastering and music production, among others. Students who complete the program have the opportunity to take the Digidesign operator license exam. Students interested in the program must complete an online application. A creative portfolio is not required for admission into the program.
Located in Los Angeles, the Musician's Institute offers associate and bachelor's degrees as well as certificate programs in instrumental performance, audio engineering, music business and music video production. Students enrolled in the audio engineering program take classes in signal processing, mix console operation, post-production, music editing, live sound and studio design. Students have the option to test for official certification in ProTools audio software during their enrollment in the program. Students interested in attending the Musician's Institute must complete a written application. A creative portfolio is not required for admission.