SOUNDSCAPE SCHOOL FOR THE RECORDING ARTS
Royal Oak, MI
Learn to record, mix, and master like a pro
The Soundscape School for the Recording & Mixing Arts was founded by lead instructor and chief engineer Tim Smith in 2008 and has since then expanded to become one of the most highly respected institutions for audio education in the Midwest. With over thirty years of working professionally in the music industry, Tim laid out the foundation for each of our offered programs. His audio background knowledge spans from analogue to digital recording as well as live sound engineering.
Throughout his career as a performing and recording artist, Tim independently released nine albums worldwide, handled a Michigan based music distribution company (with over 160 Midwest accounts), toured the United States four times as a performing musician, and lastly founded one of the city’s most rapidly growing recording-mixing training facilities to date.
More recently, recording, mixing engineer Tim Smith developed a unique training system for molding and shaping a new breed of sound balance engineers! Needless to say, each of our State Licensed Programs are privately taught by one of our talented instructors, handpicked and personally trained by Tim Smith, on-site at the Soundscape Recording Studio in Royal Oak Michigan.
We offer flexible course schedules catering to the needs of each of our students. There are no prerequisites, previous education, or training required for any of our offered programs. In Addition, students may also take advantage of (unpaid) work experience internship opportunities immediately following successful program completion. Ask about our new Sound Balance Engineer Finance Option!
WHY Study at Soundscape?
- One On One State Licensed Training
- Knowledgeable & Experienced Award-Winning Program Instructors
- All Text Books & Learning Materials Included In The Tuition Cost
- Hands-On Training In A State Of The Art Facility Where National & Local Clients Make Records Twelve Months Out Of The Year
- A Guaranteed Post Grad Work Experience Opportunity Following The Successful Completion Of The Selected Enrolled Program
- Flexible Course Scheduling
- No Crowded Classrooms
- A Comfortable, Creative & Professional Learning Environment
OUR COURSES
Class Start Dates Include: FEBRUARY, JUNE & OCTOber.
Registration for any of our three offered classes is recommended at least two to four months in advance. Registration begins with the “full or half” tuition purchase of a recording arts program. We offer two choices for getting started:
1. Online, which can be done quickly & easily from the comfort of your own home. Shortly after you have made your tuition purchase, A Soundscape Representative will contact you to create a starting date & course schedule.
2. On site, here at The Soundscape. We ask that you first make an appointment. To do so, you may either fill out the “Schedule A Classroom Tour” form located on this page or give us a call directly at: 248.439.0499
PAYMENTS
We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express & Pay Pal. Please note a 4% processing fee will be added to your final purchase at checkout.
The Soundscape Recording Studio & School For The Recording Arts operates under license by The Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity (LEO). Each of our offered programs is state-approved.
STUDENT REVIEWS
…My overall experience at The Soundscape Recording Studio was amazing! It was a worthwhile investment without a shadow of a doubt. It was difficult at times, however, if you keep up with all of the program materials you will not have any issues. THE READING PAYS OFF! I would have to say that I learned way more than I expected upon entering the class. Thankfully, it is the one place that teaches all of the info that I had been searching for, for years! I would definitely recommend this program to anybody who is interested in recording, mixing and mastering audio. I have already recommended this class to some of my friends!
…I had an incredible experience at The Soundscape Studio! I learned so much more in 16 weeks than I thought possible. The program is difficult but Tim does a great job as well as providing useful tools to get information on your own. I would highly recommend this class to anyone looking for a career in the recording arts!
… My experience has been fantastic! This program offers real-world, hands-on knowledge and experience that cannot be taught in a lecture-type setting. The program was challenging, you have to put in the time outside the course reviewing materials and studying. I wouldn’t expect a credible program to not be challenging. I learned more than expected, especially in regards to microphone placement and capturing live sounds. This type of curriculum is the best way to gain an understanding of how to run a recording session from start to finish. It couldn’t get any better than working one on one with an experienced professional in a fully operational facility!
…I think the class was great though not too difficult, just a lot of information to retain. I enjoyed learning in a genuine recording studio using a variety of outboard gear. Having the opportunity to learn in a one-on-one environment is the key to this program. I would recommend this class to anyone interested in getting into this field of work.