Learn to run a professional studio.
Built for people who want to work in professional audio. You learn the tools, workflows, and techniques used in real studios, on real sessions, with real mentorship, on a 48-channel SSL hybrid console with two treated live rooms and a professional control room.
- 28 Broadway, NYC
- 3 sections
- Finished work at every level
A 48-channel SSL hybrid console, two treated live rooms, and a professional control room. You train in a real session environment from day one.
A complete technical vocabulary: signal flow, digital and analog recording, mixing, mastering fundamentals, and the critical listening to back it all up.
Each section produces real, portfolio-grade work: engineered sessions, mixes, and a final mastered project with outside musicians.
Studio Engineering Full Program
Twelve months, three sections, and a portfolio of fully engineered, mixed, and mastered work, closing with a full session you run with outside musicians.
Pro Tools, signal flow, music theory, and basic mixing, culminating in a recorded session that demonstrates your core technical skills.
Digital engineering techniques, signal processing, and business skills, finishing with a polished, mixed deliverable.
Advanced analog recording, sharpened ear training, and complex projects, finishing with a portfolio of fully engineered, mixed, and mastered work.
Start here Section 1 · Intro Courses in Section 1
- 1 Intro to Studio Engineering. The full production workflow, from pre-production to final mix.
- 2 Intro to Pro Tools. The industry-standard DAW, focused on tracking and mixing essentials.
- 3 Music Theory for Producers. Core theory concepts with practical application.
- 4 Studio Essentials: Mixing. Take control of your own mixes and finish to a professional standard.
- 5 Piano for Producers: Intro. Keyboard skills for melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic fluency.
Multitrack Recording Mixdown: record, edit, and mix down a full multitrack session, including self-recorded drums using proper mic technique.
Start here Section 2 · Intermediate Courses in Section 2
- 1 Intermediate Studio Engineering. Hands-on training in a professional hybrid studio environment.
- 2 Music Business Essentials. How the industry works, how to earn, and how to protect your work.
- 3 Intro to Logic Pro / Ableton Live (Elective). Pick a DAW and build production basics: recording, MIDI, editing, effects.
- 4 Studio Essentials: Ear Training. Advanced aural perception and analysis for professional studio work.
- 5 Studio Essentials: Digital Engineering. Advanced in-the-box mixing and mastering with modern DAWs and plugins.
Produced & Mastered Track: build, record, mix, and master a complete track using live recorded elements, outboard gear, and your own vocal capture, at streaming quality.
Start here Section 3 · Proficient Courses in Section 3
- 1 Advanced Studio Engineering. Advanced and unconventional recording and processing techniques.
- 2 Studio Essentials: Analog Engineering. Hardware consoles, tape machines, outboard processors, and mechanical effects.
- 3 Studio Essentials: Mastering. The art and science of mastering in a real production context.
Full Session with Outside Players: plan, track, mix, and master a full multitrack session with outside musicians, the most complex project in the program.
What's included in every program
Thousands of hours of on-demand video across instruments, production, DJing, and music business, included for the length of the program.
12 hours of one-on-one time per section (36 hours total) with an instructor who’s active in the industry and knows your work.
4 months of full facility access per section: studios, gear rooms, DJ setups, and practice spaces, bookable daily.
Exclusive discounts on software, gear, and subscriptions from the top brands in production and DJing, plus eligibility for select Inner Circle events and showcases.
Program instructors: Shareef Islam (Music Production, Studio) · Kenny Gil (Music Production, DJ) · Perly (DJ, Music Production) · Hector Romero (DJ, Music Production) · Miranda Xu (Music Production, Music Theory)
You can also enroll in individual sections of any program. Monthly and quarterly payment plans are available.
Program instructors: Shareef Islam (Music Production, Studio) · Kenny Gil (Music Production, DJ) · Perly (DJ, Music Production) · Hector Romero (DJ, Music Production) · Miranda Xu (Music Production, Music Theory)
Six career paths this program opens
Recording Engineer
Track sessions, work with artists, manage studio environments, and deliver clean professional recordings.
Mixing Engineer
Craft recorded sessions into polished, balanced records for artists, labels, and producers.
Mastering Engineer
Handle the final stage: optimizing tracks for distribution, streaming, and physical media.
Studio Manager / Producer
Run a professional studio’s day-to-day while developing production and A&R instincts.
Post-Production Audio
Edit, mix, and master audio for film, TV, podcasts, and digital content.
Educator / Technical Trainer
Turn technical fluency into a teaching career: curriculum, workshops, or online platforms.
One program, everything included
$1,106.67/month for 12 months
Compared to $17,500 if courses are bought separately. Monthly and quarterly payment plans are available — you can also enroll in individual sections of the program.