Audio & Music Production

Find your sound at New York Audio Institute 

Various scenes of people working on music and audio production in recording studios, mixing rooms, and music practice spaces, including individuals using keyboards, mixing consoles, microphones, guitars, and sound equipment.

We know all that separates you from the great producers and audio engineers of our time is experience.

Create with Confidence, Connect with industry pros, and Amplify your talent

At NYAI, we have crafted our flagship course to give you exactly that; hands-on, in-studio, one-on-one mentorship that sees your potential and helps you reach it with a mix of proven techniques and personalized attention.

Learn why you’ll love this course by exploring the first four modules below!

Here’s a quick look at our Audio & Music Production course

  • Recording studio with mixing console, speakers, computer, and a vase of flowers.

    1. Welcome to the Studio!

    You will meet your mentor and go over the course outline. Your mentor will get to know your intentions, interests, and goals for the course.

    Key Ideas: defining a control room, project studio, live room, and portable studio.

  • Colorful audio waveforms on a black background with the text 'new york audio academy' in white at the bottom right.

    2. The Science of Sound and Hearing

    We will answer some fundamental questions: how does sound work exactly? What is a waveform? What is the range of human hearing?

    Key Ideas: envelope, frequency, phase

  • A recording studio with multiple mixing consoles, large speakers, and microphones.

    3. Studio Design and Monitoring

    In this module, you will explore professional studio design and acoustics. You’ll explore how sound reacts in a room.

    Key Ideas: isolation, separation, reverberation, balance

  • A variety of professional microphones and audio recording equipment arranged on a dark surface.

    4. Microphones

    Discover the different kinds of microphones used in recording studios as well as their individual strengths and weaknesses.

    Key Ideas: polar patterns, preamps, mic level, line level, dynamic vs condenser mics.

Later on you’ll explore…

Protools Plugins Used By Professional Audio Engineers

Analog and Digital Workflows

Week 6

Amplifiers

Week 10

Digital Audio Workstations

Week 11

Dynamics & EQ

Week 12

Mixing - Console & In the Box

Week 15 & 16

MIDI

Week 17

Mastering

Week 23

Placement Meeting

When you reach the halfway point in your NYAI journey, you’ll sit down with founders Mark and Scotty and discuss your trajectory in the program as well as your goals for the future. We’ll help you identify the best path forward based on your interests, and work to connect you with our friends in the field who might be able to help you get started in your career as an audio professional.

A man seated at a desk with a laptop, surrounded by framed gold and platinum records on the wall.
Mark Christensen Is the owner of Engine Room Audio and Founder of NYAA

Take a deep dive into your NYAI journey

Yamaha Baby Grand Piano In Engine Room Live Room

We know choosing the right learning environment is important, so we wanted to give you a peek at what you’ll work on each week as an NYAI student.

FULL COURSE CURRICULUM

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