OIART's Audio Engineering & Music Production Program
Backed by 40+ years and generations of successful graduates, come see why our Sound Engineering program is the best in Ontario for graduate employment and completion rates.
OVER 1,300+ HOURS OF HANDS ON EXPERIENCE
OIART's Exclusive Program
Experience a music production school that is fun, exciting and engaging with lots of opportunity for participation. Our interactive classes taught by industry leading instructors, allow for sharing and exchanging ideas while collaborating on projects designed to uncover your hidden talents and potential.
We constantly evolve and continuously improve the OIART curriculum to ensure we continue to be the best audio engineering & music production college course available in Ontario for graduate employment, completion, and satisfaction rates.
ONLY 68 SEATS PER YEAR
Three Paths. One Program
In an environment like this, you’ll be shocked at how much you can learn. We’ll help you uncover hidden talents, mentor and guide you on your path to becoming a respected audio professional with the OIART music production course.
OIART offers one all-in-one program that prepares you to pursue three disciplines after graduation: music production, live sound and event production, and audio for visual media.
What Skills & Techniques Will You Learn at OIART?
OIART's audio program is nearly 40 years of innovation, evolution and adapting to the ever-changing professional audio industry. We ensure our students are taught the most current techniques and skills available so they can hit the ground running once they graduate.
Here's a sample of what you can expect to learn in your 11 months at OIART.
Audio & Music Production
Students learn the fundamental principles of music production, including the concepts of sound and music, and how to use various tools and techniques to create high-quality music productions.
Studio Recording Techniques
OIART teaches how to use various types of microphones and recording technology to capture high-quality sound in studio environments for our student’s Music Production projects.
Audio Post-Production
Our students learn how to edit and manipulate recorded audio to create a polished final product, including digital audio editing, sound design, and sound effect creation.
Location Sound Recording
Using industry-leading audio technology, learn to capture high-quality sound in real-world environments, including field recording and location sound recording techniques.
Audio Consoles & Signal Flow
Learn how to use audio consoles to route and process audio signals, including signal flow and mixing techniques for studio recording and live events.
Mastering
Learn how to use mastering tools and techniques to prepare audio for distribution.
Soldering
Our students have access to multiple soldering and electronics stations to practice soldering and do their own audio equipment builds and repairs.
Front of House, Monitor and Broadcast Mixing
Learn to process audio using analog and digital consoles to mix and balance sound for live events, including front of house, monitor and broadcast mixing.
Acoustic Measurements and Treatment
Measure and analyze acoustic properties of various environments and how to treat those environments to achieve optimal sound quality.
Live Streaming & Content Creation
Our students learn to produce high-quality audio for live streaming and content creation, including stage and lighting design for YouTube, Concerts and Corporate AV.
Music Theory
Students learn the fundamental principles of music theory, including harmony, rhythm, and melody.
Audio for Film and TV
Learn how to capture and edit audio for film and television, including dialogue recording, Foley, sound effects, and music composition.
MIDI Programming
Understand how to program and sequence music using MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) software and hardware.
Audio Equipment Maintenance
Students learn how to maintain and repair various types of audio equipment, including microphones, amplifiers, pedals and outboard electronics.
Live Sound Reinforcement
How to set up and operate sound systems for live events, including large-scale concerts, corporate events, and other live performances.
Live Stage Setup
OIART students learn how to wire and set up for live performances from small venues to arena-size shows.
Develop & Demonstrate In-Demand Skill Sets
Our curriculum doesn’t force you to make career limiting decisions in just one audio discipline, because we teach you everything in one program!
IN A LEAGUE OF IT'S OWN
Comparing OIART's Music Program vs. Other Programs.
OIART has the best employment rates, completion rates, and graduate satisfaction rates of all sound engineering schools in Ontario, Canada.* We consistently rank better than RAC, Harris, Trebas, Metalworks and Fanshawe year after year. For our students, music isn’t just an interest or a career aspiration, it’s a lifestyle. Apply today and see why ➔
*Employment rate in field of study six months after graduation. All statements regarding program performance such as Top, Rated the Best and #1 are based on the latest KPI survey results comparing each campus's Music Production and Recording Arts Technology program. OIART: Audio Recording Technology. RAC: Sound & Music Recording. Harris Institute: Audio Production Program. Metalworks Institute: Audio Production & Engineering. Trebas: Audio Engineering and Production/DJ Arts. Fanshawe: Music Arts Industry.
YOU GOT QUESTIONS, WE GOT ANSWERS
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the music program?
Apply NowThere is only 1 music production course that runs every year starting every September and finishing in July. It is an 11 month (46 weeks) diploma program with over 1300 hours, 650 of which are hands-on experience in studios. There is a maximum enrollment of 68 students per year, creating true small class sizes with unprecedented access to faculty and facilities.
Spots fill up fast. Don't miss out on your chance to enroll next year.
What is the curriculum?
Our curriculum and project content is designed in close consultation with numerous employers and our alumni network of working industry professionals for maximum employability.
OIART's Audio Engineering & Music Production Program Content Includes:
- Music Production
- Audio Engineering
- Audio Recording
- Music Recording
- Live Sound & Event Production
- Sound Design
- Mixing and Mastering
- Signal Processing
- Music Theory
- Lighting Design
- Video Production
- Rigging
- Audio for Video Games
- Content Creation for YouTube
- All Modern Recording Techniques
- Location Recording
- Audio Post Production
- Synthesis
- Acoustics
- MIDI
- Music Business
- Networking
- Resumes and Job Interviews
- Entrepreneurship & Self Employment
What are the on-site facilities?
OIART is a unique and engaging enviroment consisting of eight fully equipped professional studio spaces. All studios are located within our campus and designed to replicate a professional working environment. Students can expect to be using our student-dedicated studios within the 1st week of the program and after 11 months you will have over 650 hands-on hours in our 8 studios.
Each of our classrooms combine a working studio environment with comfortable theatre-style seating. Classroom tools resemble the ones used throughout OIART facilities, so that you learn on what you use. Hands-on practical studio experience is crucial to the OIART experience and you spend every second of it – in small groups of no more than 4 students at a time — in our extensive on-site facilities.
What equipment will I be using?
Not all recording studios are created equal. In the real world, you’ll find everything from classic retro studios with analog tape machines to state-of-the art digital playgrounds, and from large-format world class studios to intimate production spaces.
OIART offers it's students industry representative equipment giving them experience with the new and the old. Whether your askied to record drums through an analog console into Pro Tools or write a melodic hook in Ableton Live, each of the above studio design philosophies are represented by our creative spaces and prepare our students for the real world.
Some of the software you'll use at OIART includes:
- Pro Tools
- Ableton Live
- VCV Rack
- SMAART (Rational Acoustics)
- Izotpe
- Reaper
- Logic Pro X
- PreSonus Studio 1
- Auto Align Post 2
- Ease Focus
- Vista
- Q Lab
- OBS
Some of the hardware you'll use at OIART includes:
- Empirical Labs
- Eventide
- Focusrite
- GML
- Lexicon
- Neve
- Solid State Logic
- Audient
- Universal Audio
- Urei
- Pro Tools HDX
- Sound Devices
- Wysicom
- Sennheiser
Why is OIART the only program of it's kind?
OIART's Audio Engineering & Music Production Program is the only program of its kind which prepares students to enter any field in the audio industry. Diversification is key to employment in today’s audio industry; the unique design of the program allows for career changes or transitions to different audio fields or paths.
How will OIART help me with a career?
OIART helps you launch your career with practical training in career management, networking, job prep, and entrepreneurship—so you graduate ready to find opportunities or create your own.
Career Management
Students learn to manage their audio engineering careers, including navigating professional relationships and job opportunities.
Music Business Networking
Learn techniques to network and connect with industry professionals in the music business.
Resumes and Job Interviews
Create and prepare effective resumes to perform well in job interviews.
Entrepreneurship & Self-Employment
Students learn how to start and run their own audio engineering businesses with lifelong guidance from the OIART faculty and staff.
Why Should You Choose to Attend OIART?
While many resources are available for learning Audio Engineering and Music Production, attending our Audio Recording and Technology program offers several advantages that cannot be found elsewhere. For example, our Audio School provides access to Professional Instructors who have a deep understanding of the industry and can provide guidance and feedback to help you succeed. Our instructors are passionate about teaching and are committed to providing you with the tools and knowledge you need to succeed in the professional Audio industry.
