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Iowa: Learn Art/Science of Audio Engineering/Music Production
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Are you ready to take the next step in your music career? If so, then Recording Connection is here for you. We offer a unique audio engineering and music production program designed specifically for aspiring professionals in Des Moines and Ames, Iowa. Our 300 locations nationwide (plus remote learning opportunities) are designed to provide one-on-one instruction from experienced professionals who mentor students throughout the learning and training process. Whether you’re just starting off or already have some skills, our program can help you gain the tools necessary to break into the competitive music industry.
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Are you ready to take the next step in your music career? If so, then Recording Connection is here for you. We offer a unique audio engineering and music production program designed specifically for aspiring professionals in Des Moines and Ames, Iowa. Our 300 locations nationwide (plus remote learning opportunities) are designed to provide one-on-one instruction from experienced professionals who mentor students throughout the learning and training process. Whether you’re just starting off or already have some skills, our program can help you gain the tools necessary to break into the competitive music industry.
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What Makes Recording Connection Different?
Recording Connection offers a unique experience that sets us apart from other audio engineering and music production programs. Not only do we provide one-on-one instruction with experienced mentors but our mentors also guide students through both basic and advanced concepts of recording, mixing, mastering and more. We understand that everyone has different learning styles which is why we tailor our courses to each individual student; this allows us to make sure that each student gets the most out of their learning experience. Additionally, we understand that education can be expensive which is why we strive to make our programs as accessible as possible.
We will submit your music to labels or get you a job in a studio or as a creator.
- Get Accepted
- Apprentice With A Pro Music Producer
- Write And Record Original Music
- Work With A Second Mentor
- Study From Our E Book
- Work Hands On In The Real World
- Make Business Connections
- Graduate
- Job Placement
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Build your music production and audio engineering skills by learning with an industry professional near you.
Career-Focused Approach
At Recording Connection, we want our students to succeed in their careers, which is why we focus on providing them with real-world experience in real-world studios instead of just classroom knowledge. Our mentors have years of experience within the industry and provide insights that cannot be learned in any textbook. In addition to teaching technical concepts, they also teach students what they know about the business of audio engineering and music production. In addition, we provide a dynamic curriculum which allows students to choose between different options depending on their interests and career goals while still maintaining quality control over what they learn.
Tyler Saxelby – Johnsburg, Illinois
Iowa Music Production and Audio Engineering

If you’re looking for an audio engineering or music production program in Iowa that will prepare you for success in today’s competitive music industry landscape, then look no further than Recording Connection. Our unique program provides one-on-one mentorship from experienced professionals while teaching both basic and advanced concepts of recording, mixing, mastering and more. We strive to make our programs challenging yet accessible so that our students have access to all the tools needed for success — all right here in Des Moines and Ames, Iowa. Take your career aspirations into your own hands by enrolling in Recording Connection today.
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