...This complete correspondence cource for new engineers provides a well-rounded music industry curriculum that doesn't just stop at the final mix, and does much to duplicateand augment the hands-on experience students need. The series of 25 big lessons in a 500+ page manual are rich in detail, but presented in a gradual style, so one doesn't get overwhelmed by the technology. /MIX Magazine/ With AIA's home study course you learn immediately those recording techniques and procedures you need to make your recordings sound professional. You will be shown how to build your own recording studio, even in your home, and start your own business or record label. If you already have a home studio, our course will improve your skills and show you how to produce great sounding master quality recordings. If you wish to enter a professional career, you learn HOW and WHERE to find a job. AIA experts guide you every step of the way. The AIA program is designed to teach you all the techniques of professional sound recording... in your own home No previous experience is required. All you need is a love for music and a genuine desire to learn the recording arts Studio Recording Engineer Imagine the thrill of hearing a record you engineered coming over the airwaves, or even climbing the charts. Hundreds of records have already been engineered by AIA graduates and today the demand for qualified recording engineers is on the rise. Our course shows you how to best use equipment and how to perfect each stage of a recording session. AIA's program will prepare you for the real world of audio engineering. Once you have this knowledge, the recording world is yours for the taking! Master the Art of Home Recording Turn an exciting hobby into a rewarding career. Hit records are being produced in the bedrooms and basements of musicians' homes all over the world. The AIA course will help you expand your home set-up into a professional recording studio. The techniques you learn will greatly improve the quality of your recordings. Whether you record on a computer hard disk, a 24-track analog machine, or a cassette recorder, the principles are exactly the same. Endless hours of fun can lead to a serious career in recording. Don't spend years of your life experimenting, learn the right way from the start. When you have completed your course, you will be awarded your Diploma in Recording Engineering and Music Production This Diploma is highly regarded and recognized by recording studios and industry professionals around the world Musicians and Producers ...save studio time and money. If you want to be sure that the music you create is achieving its maximum potential, you need a complete knowledge of equipment and session procedures. You'll learn what to expect when you go into the studio and how to communicate your ideas in terms the engineer will understand. Most record producers begin their careers as recording engineers. Live Sound Engineering Traveling on the road with a touring band is one of the most exciting aspects of being a live sound engineer. The equipment you use is essentially the same as that found in the recording studio. The AIA course will help you learn the techniques for mixing live sound everywhere from small clubs to large concert halls. If you want to work locally, there are good jobs for sound people in nightclubs, TV and radio stations, movie studios, music video and multimedia post-production. Action training gives you knowledge and experience Your AIA education contains hands-on training. Each lesson is an easy-to-understand audio-visual action experience. Actual recording situations and sessions give on-the-job style training to advance you quickly. Learning by doing is the best and most effective way to learn new skills. The AIA training program was specifically written to provide you with everything you need to ensure your advancement.