WHAT DOES AN AUDIO ENGINEER DO?

Music is an art form that’s as ethereal as it is omnipresent in our culture. For people not involved directly in the production and creation of music it’s something that can appear mysterious and impenetrable. But there are multiple roles within the music production...

Do you need a Degree to be an Audio Engineer?

Music is becoming more democratized by the day. Home recording setups, auditions, pro tools, and a myriad of other programs are allowing people from all walks of life to have access to the formerly illusive world of audio recording and music production. However,...

HOW TO GET AN AUDIO ENGINEER CERTIFICATION

Are you lost? Looking for direction? Looking for a way into the music industry? Have you been daydreaming of working in music studios and recording music since you were a kid? Well, there’s only one solution: You need to become an audio engineer. There are several...

How Much Does a Music Studio Cost to Use?

Every musician is basically a start-up entrepreneur. You’re always hustling, looking for ways to make money off your music. You’re trying to pull all the pieces together to fully make your music production career a sustainable thing. And when you’re a...

Top Recording Studios in the U.S.

Because the Recording Connection trains all its students in real recording studios, we naturally have connections with hundreds of great studios across the United States. We pride ourselves on pairing up-and-coming recording industry professionals with currently...

TIPS FOR FINDING FINANCIAL AID THROUGH PRIVATE PROGRAMS

Getting an education can be pricey. It seems like it shouldn’t be, but it is. People go into massive amounts of debt every day in order to attempt to gain the education they need to pursue the career they have their heart set on. However, going into hundreds of...

UNDERSTANDING DIFFERENT COLLEGE DEGREES IN MUSIC

The music industry can sometimes seem like a labyrinthian network of infinite possibilities. When you’re first starting out it can be very intimidating to pick a path forward. It’s hard to know who to collaborate with, which projects you should do for money or...

PLACES TO LOOK FOR A JOB IN AUDIO PRODUCTION

The music industry is a fast-paced and potentially lucrative field. However, it’s always changing and evolving. These days it feels like the industry reinvents itself every six months. From digital piracy 360 deals to NFT and Blockchain-based business models, the...

LEARNING TO BE A STUDIO ENGINEER

Making a career for yourself in a creative industry can be a daunting and intimidating challenge. Where do you start? How do you get your foot in the door? These are common concerns for young would-be professionals. The music industry is a perfect example of all of...

HOW THE INTERNET HAS CHANGED THE MUSIC INDUSTRY

The internet has completely flipped the music industry on its head. From how music is made to how it’s shared, promoted, and consumed, everything has changed—often for the better. Artists today have tools and opportunities at their fingertips that were...