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Music and Audio Programs

Hip Hop & Beat Making

For Hip Hop students looking to learn how to compose and produce tracks (and beats) professionally - as Artists, Producers, or Both.

Live DJ Workshop

For those students looking to master the art of the turntable and digital interfaces, playing other people's music and/or original compositions in a live setting.

Live Sound Program

For those students looking to work as an engineer at live concert venues and at live events from arenas to clubs to halls.

Creator Pro Program

Complete a song and a remix in just 10 weeks. For music creators of any genre.

Music Business Program

For students looking to learn management, A&R (artists & repertoire), development, contracts, distribution, and all business related to music. Great for artists and executives.

Reference Library

HOW TO GET A RECORD DEAL

A record deal, also known as a recording contract, is a legal agreement between a record label and an artist (or group). There are many types of record deals which involve negotiating what the record label provides in terms of funding the artist's recordings,...

What is the Dallas Entertainment District

Stepping into an entertainment district is like stepping into a playground for the night owls, the culture seekers, and those hungry for a taste of vibrant city life. With pulsating beats, a variety of great eats, and merrymaking throughout streets, entertainment...

How to Produce Local Music Shows in Dallas

While it may not have the notoriety of Austin when it comes to live music, Dallas is still a great place to see live music. As a fan of almost any genre of music, chances are pretty good you’ll be able to find a show at some point during any given week. But maybe you...

How Much Do Music Gigs Pay in Dallas

As Bon Scott once famously yowled, it’s a long way to the top if you want to rock and roll. Even if you just want to carve out a nice little career in the music industry, you’ll have to pay your dues for a few years before making some reach scratch–or be prepared to...

Does Dallas Have a Music Scene

Dallas boasts a rich musical heritage and is home to a variety of music genres and venues. From country and blues to rock, hip-hop, jazz, and electronic music, Dallas offers a broad spectrum of musical experiences. The Deep Ellum neighborhood plays host to many of...

What Record Labels are in Dallas Texas

As Dallas continues to become a bigger player in the national and global music scene, record labels are becoming more and more prevalent. However, independent labels can have a lot of competition with one another–as well as major labels–and may have to focus on...

Is Dallas Known for Music?

When you think of the top cities to get your big break in the music industry, Dallas probably doesn’t crack the top two… or even top five locations. There’s a reason so many aspiring artists, audio engineers, and music producers flock to Los Angeles or New York to try...

What is the Biggest Music City in Texas

Are you looking to make a splash in the music industry? Then you probably think you need to move to either Los Angeles or New York–you might as well start at one of the entertainment hubs of the world, right? But there are plenty of other “big” cities where you can...

Is Texas the Music Capital of the World?

As humans, there’s nothing we love more than putting things on a list and then declaring, without equivocation, which one is the best. Of course, no one ever agrees which one should be at the top of the list, whether it’s the best movie, best album, or even the best...

What Music Production Studios are in Dallas

Dallas, Texas, is known for having a fairly vibrant and diverse music scene, which naturally extends to the presence of music production studios. While it may not have the same level of recognition as cities like Los Angeles, New York City, or Nashville, music...

How to Break into Dallas Music Scene

Are you ready to take on the electrifying music scene of Dallas? With a city that's as vibrant and diverse as the music within it, phishing your way into the music scene can be an exhilarating journey filled with endless opportunities. But don't let the bright lights...

How to Get DJ Gigs in New York

As a DJ, you have a passion for music from all genres and consume as much as you can. Your technical skills are rock solid and you’re ready to play small, intimate venues as well as 12,000-seat arenas. Your creativity is off the charts, mixing artists, genres,...

How to be a DJ in New York

Living as a DJ in New York City is as electrifying as the city itself. It's an ever-changing landscape where the city's pulse is the beat you mix. From the spectacular skyline to the vibrant neighborhoods, every corner of NYC pulsates with an energy that inspires you...

How to Get in the New York Music Scene

Are you a big fish in a little pond, looking to make it big in The Big Apple? Or maybe you already live in New York but are struggling to find your way in the very competitive music industry in your hometown. In either case, learning how to get into the New York music...

How to Learn About Music in New York

There’s a reason they say if you can make it there you can make it anywhere about New York. And while that’s true about hundreds of careers, trying to make it in the music industry is especially tough. There’s plenty of competition for musicians, audio engineers,...

How to Promote Your Music in New York

As a new musician on the scene, it can be difficult to build much of a following. This is true anywhere, but even more so in the competitive space that is NYC. Learning how to promote your music in New York is almost as important as the music itself. After all, people...

How to Survive as a Musician in New York

New York City is a hub for artists and musicians, but with so many talented individuals vying for the same opportunities, it's no surprise that success in the music industry can be hard to come by. On top of that, the city's notoriously high cost of living can also...

How to Become a Music Producer in New York

If you're passionate about music and love being part of the creative process, becoming a music producer may be the perfect career choice for you. And if you’re going to hit the big time, you need to be where the action is–and The Big Apple is a great place to start....

How to Get a Job as an Audio Engineer in New York

Audio engineering in New York City is a dream job for many people. The opportunity to work with top artists and produce hit records is incredibly appealing. However, it takes a lot of hard work and dedication to break into the industry. There are a few key things you...

How to Make Money with Music in New York

New York offers an amazing amount of opportunities for you to make money as a musician–and everyone else that’s in the city trying to make a buck, too. As one of the biggest entertainment hubs in the world, this is where music professionals come to test their worth...

How to Break Into the Music Industry in Los Angeles

Los Angeles is an ideal location for music professionals looking to take their careers in the music industry to the next level. LA is home to iconic global recording studios, leading record labels, and top talent agents, making it a hotbed of opportunities for anyone...

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The Power of Intention

Recording Connection graduate Collin Jacka (Sacramento, CA) completed both the Audio Engineering and Music Production program with mentor Matt Young at The Press Recording Studio (Stockton, CA) and the Advanced Audio and Music Production program with Shane Anderson at...

The Importance of Being Proactive 

Since graduating from Recording Connection, Rohan Soloman (New York, NY) hasn’t wasted a minute. Over the past two years, he’s worked with music’s biggest stars like John Legend and Toni Braxton, as well as rising talents including Julia Capello of American Idol, jazz...

The Benefits of Tough Love

We recently connected with grad Zack Slippy, who, in just the past year, has gone from living a life that wasn’t fulfilling him creatively or professionally, to being someone who knows what he wants and is in the process of making it happen. Thanks to the “tough love”...

That Energy

We recently connected with Recording Connection grad Shamar Kuteyi, who, in his own words says he went from “not knowing anything about audio engineering and production” to being “ready to go” in less than one year thanks to our Audio Engineering & Music...

As Heard in Film & Television

We recently caught up with Recording Connection grad Jeff McQuilkin (New York, NY). Jeff first came to RRFC as a freelance writer and served as the co-editor and co-writer of this publication for a number of years. Seeing RRFC’s approach and just how effective it can...

The Right Track 

 Recording Connection graduate Andrew Marshala’s journey into a career in audio engineering and music production was anything but straight and narrow. Prior to getting hired at Castle Row Studios– the very same studios where he trained with mentor Hamza Lee in...

A Dream Accomplished

Even though he’s still in his early 20s, Vic Castaldo has a clear vision of what he wants to achieve in life. He came to Recording Connection after having spent the past five years teaching himself music production. Now, after receiving direct, hands-on instruction...

Bring The Ruckus

Miley Knox has been a hip hop lover since age 8. On the way to finding us, she’s encountered challenges ranging from unilateral vocal cord paralysis, a condition she was born with, to surviving an abusive relationship, to dealing with social anxiety. But don’t think...

Hired & Thriving

When Ian Izquierdo found Recording Connection he’d gotten to know firsthand, just how ho-hum a life of working 50-hour weeks doing work that didn’t speak to his soul could be. Circumstances out of his control made him reassess where he was going and look into taking...

How To Learn Audio Engineering Skills

What Recording Connection Mentors and Other Music Industry Pros Have To Say About The Best Way to Learn Audio Skills Audio is a skilled trade whether you are an audio engineering craftsman, an music producing genius, or an artistic electronic music  performer.  As...

MUSIC BUSINESS CAREER ADVICE FROM MUSIC INDUSTRY PROS

There are no shortcuts to success in the music business.  The average overnight sensation spent ten years getting there.  Talent, hard work, perseverance, connections, personality and the ever present being in the “right place at the right time” are prerequisites for...

We Bought A Recording Studio 

Recording Connection grad Efrain Matias and his wife Destany Matias are the co-owners of Silverback Audio in Burbank, California. After graduating from Recording Connection, under mentor Bernard “IQue” Johnson in San Diego, Efrain, made his dream of studio ownership a...

Recording Royalty

Recording Connection graduate, Morning Estrada, has not only worked with today’s most dynamic and prolific artists– including Rosalía, Aminé, Brandy, Trinidad James, Tech N9NE, and Jessie J– but has racked up several American Grammy nominations and a Latin Grammy win!...

Passing the Baton

By the time Caleb Ostermann finally made the crucial decision to follow his bliss and build a professional career in music, he’d already taken a couple different educational paths, only to find he just couldn’t commit to doing something he didn’t love. But when he...

5 Steps to Maximize Acoustics in Your Home Studio

Mentor Francesco Benvenuto is a Recording Connection superstar. Working out of the largest studio in the south, this Grammy-Winning records industry heavyweight has worked with some of the biggest names in the game! Here he shares his tips and tricks to maximizing the...

Hyperpop Princess

Hyperpop artist Madge is a pioneering voice within their genre. Currently working on their second studio album, with a new EP entitled ravepack 2 soon to drop, and a collab list decorated with names like Brooke Candy and Slayyyter, this counterculture darling seems...

Learning with Uncle Joey

Joey Heier is a Recording Connection superhero! As owner of Crystal Clear Recording Studio and Video Production L.L.C in Woodbury Heights, New Jersey, he has worked with some of the biggest names in the game including Christina Aguilera, Jill Scott, Machine Gun Kelly,...

Los Malucos

Havana-born rapper Yosvel El Maluco has been a star since he was seven-years-old. After being hand-picked and shepherded by Louis Frank of Buena Vista Social Club and Cuban superstar X Alfonso, he went on to become one of the first rappers in Cuban history to receive...

Spreading Joy

Erin Mills is an up and coming indie folk singer/songwriter currently studying under Joey Heier at Crystal Clear Recording Studio and Video Production in Woodbury Heights, NJ. New to the program, but demonstrating a drive to learn and a strong work ethic, she landed a...

The School of Hard Knocks 

G.W. Childs IV has enjoyed a stellar career in audio. As owner of Cloudland Recording Studio in Fort Worth, TX, he works with some of the biggest names in the game, including Gearbox, Lucasfilm and Reason Studios, Macprovideo, Ableton, and Korg. His recent album,...

Wanna Make Beats? Everything You Need to Get Started and Make Money

So, you wanna make beats? Whether it's for hip-hop, pop, or something unique, beat-making is one of the coolest ways to express yourself and potentially make some serious cash. Here, we break down everything you need to know about making beats: from equipment and...

How to Make Money from Your Music: 27 Ways to Keep the Cash Flowing

Making money from music isn't just about being talented—it's about being clever, resourceful, and sometimes a bit ruthless. Here are 27 ways you can monetize your music, ranked by potential revenue, degree of difficulty, and complete with practical tips to help you...

Logic Pro vs. Ableton Live vs. Pro Tools: The Battle of the Top DAWs

If you're serious about making music, you've probably heard of Logic Pro, Ableton Live, and Pro Tools. These three digital audio workstations (DAWs) are some of the most popular and powerful tools used by musicians, producers, and engineers around the world. Each one...