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 experience here at The Soundscape has been awesome. It far exceeded my expectations and my progress was not only obvious to me but the musicians that I work with at my home studio. I would absolutely recommend this class to anyone interested in recording or mixing music for a living
…I think this was a very cool program for me. Starting at the beginning and working our way through the recording process gave me insight on the big picture. Learning all of the vocabulary words was difficult for me. Aside from that the one on one instruction is a great way to learn.
…My experience at The Soundscape School For The Recording Arts has been amazing. Not only did I learn more than I ever thought I would but the hands-on experience has given me the foundation to feel confident walking into any studio situation. The one-on-one class format worked really well for me and helped ensure that I really grasped each and every lesson. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who is serious and passionate about the recording and mixing process
…I am very happy that I chose to do my audio study at The Soundscape School for the Recording Arts. The 16 week class was great, I learned more than I could have imagined and I feel confident moving forward into the work place. The program was laid out well, the techniques and exercises were also very easy to follow. Tim did a great job going into detail with each of the lesson plans. I would definitely recommend this class to anyone looking to begin or further a career in the recording and mixing field.