Recording Arts Program — Indianapolis audio engineering school

Learn to record and engineer music Professionally!

Ready to start a career in audio engineering? Round Table Recording Company's Recording Arts Program is a hands-on audio engineering school in Indianapolis designed for aspiring recording engineers, producers, musicians, and anyone passionate about professional audio. Learn the technical and creative skills used in today's recording industry from microphone techniques and Pro Tools to mixing, mastering, and studio workflow, all while training in a working commercial recording studio alongside experienced engineers.

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Recording Arts Program Overview

The Recording Arts Program is a six-month, hands-on audio engineering course designed to give students real-world experience in a professional recording studio. With small class sizes and instruction from experienced engineers and producers, students receive personalized training while building the technical skills needed for careers in music production, recording, mixing, and live audio.

  • Schedule: One 3-hour class per week, 24 weeks

  • Class Size: 4-5 students per class

  • Location: Round Table Recording Company, Indianapolis

  • Instructors: Round Table’s team of professional in-house recording engineers and producers

  • Experience Level: Beginner to intermediate

  • Focus Areas: Recording, microphone techniques, signal flow, ProTools, editing, mixing, mastering, and studio workflow

Why choose Round Table Recording Company?

  • Learn in a professional recording studio

  • Gain hands-on experience

  • Learn from industry professionals

  • Benefit from small class sizes

  • Build skills for real-world opportunities

COURSE Curriculum

Section I: Core Foundations

Core Principles of Sound – Understand how sound works and how to shape it.

DAW Training – Get hands-on with industry-standard Digital Audio Workstations to record and produce.

Critical Listening Skills – Develop the ear of a professional by training to recognize details, balance, and nuance in recordings.

Section II: Studio Essentials

Microphones – Learn mic types, placement techniques, and how to capture sound with clarity and character.

Signal Flow – Master the path of audio from input to output, ensuring professional-quality recording sessions.

Section III: Crafting Sound

Tools for Shaping Audio – Explore EQ, compression, effects, and other essential tools for sound design.

Mixing – Balance instruments, vocals, and effects into a polished track.

Mastering – Take projects to the finish line with professional mastering techniques for streaming and release.

Section IV: Final Project & Review

Capstone Recording Project – Students apply their skills in a real-world recording environment by collaborating with a professional local band. Through these collaborations, students gain hands-on experience capturing live performances, managing recording sessions, and creating polished, professional-quality recordings.

Project Reviews – Faculty and peers provide constructive feedback to prepare students for the professional music world.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the Recording Arts Program, students receive a certificate recognizing their training and proficiency in professional audio engineering. Certificate levels are based on student performance, technical development, and overall mastery of program coursework.

Students may earn one of the following:

  • Certificate of Completion – Recognition of successfully completing the program curriculum and demonstrating foundational recording engineering skills.

  • Certificate of Achievement – Awarded to students who demonstrate strong technical skills, consistent performance, and commitment throughout the program.

  • Certificate of Endorsement – The highest level of recognition, awarded to students who demonstrate advanced technical ability and professional readiness.

Tuition & Requirements

tuition

Tuition for our 24-week Recording Arts Program is $5,000.

  • Included: All lesson materials, the program textbook, a 250GB SSD drive containing all session files used for lab work and practice sessions.

  • Not included: Students will purchase a Pro Tools Studio license and the Slate Digital All Access Pass

Payment Schedule:

  • $1,000 - Non-refundable deposit due at registration to reserve your spot in the program

  • $4,000 - Remaining balance due at Orientation

  • (Payment plans available upon request)

Computer Requirements:

  • Apple MacBook Pro or MacBook Air

  • Minimum 16GB RAM

  • M2 chipset or newer

  • Mac OS 13 (Ventura) or later

Who Is this program for?

  1. Aspiring Audio Engineers & Producers

    Whether you’re looking to start a career in audio engineering or build the technical skills needed to work in a professional studio, this program provides hands-on experience for future recording engineers, producers, and audio professionals.

  2. Musicians Who Want to Record and Produce Their Own Work

    Artists who want more control over their creative process can develop the skills to confidently record, edit, and refine their own music.

  3. Those Exploring Audio Without a Four-Year Degree

    For students who want a focused, career-oriented path into the recording industry, this program offers professional audio training without the time commitment or price of a traditional four-year degree. Gain practical studio experience, build your portfolio, and develop skills you can apply immediately.

  4. High School Students Exploring Audio & Music Careers

    For students interested in pursuing careers in music and audio, the Recording Arts Program offers a chance to explore the industry before committing to a college path. Students gain hands-on experience, develop foundational skills, and learn more about potential opportunities in recording, production, and sound.

  5. Career Changers & Creative Professionals

    For individuals looking to transition into the audio industry or expand their creative skill set, this program provides structured training and real-world experience in a professional studio environment.

Testimonials

Don’t just take our word for it! Hear what our students have to say about their experience in the Recording Arts Program. From first-time engineers to emerging artists, their success stories showcase the skills, creativity, and confidence gained throughout the course.

Student & Parent Testimonials

Other Educational Offerings

Looking for more ways to grow your skills? Explore our other educational offerings, including our Music Production Programs for students interested in production and songwriting, and our Beat Camps, immersive weekends of songwriting, music production, recording, and creative collaboration.

 

Education Bundles

Want to enroll in both RAP and MPP? Check out our Education Bundles for multi-program discounts.

Education Bundles

Recording Arts Program FAQs

  • The Recording Arts Program is a 24-week (6-month) program. Classes meet once per week for three hours and are designed to provide students with hands-on experience in a professional recording studio environment.

  • Tuition for the Recording Arts Program is $5,000. A $1,000 non-refundable deposit is required at registration to reserve your spot, with the remaining $4,000 balance due at Orientation. Payment plans are available upon request.

  • To provide personalized instruction and hands-on studio experience, class sizes are limited to approximately 4–5 students per class. This allows students to receive individual feedback and spend meaningful time working in the studio environment.

  • The Recording Arts Program is an audio engineering course that covers recording, mixing, mastering, vocal tuning, microphones, studio workflow, ProTools, and engineering fundamentals.

  • Students are required to provide their own laptop and software for the program. Required equipment includes:

    • Apple MacBook Pro or MacBook Air

    • Minimum 16GB RAM

    • M2 chipset or newer

    • macOS Ventura (13) or later

    • Pro Tools Studio license

    • Slate Digital All Access Pass subscription

    Students will also receive program materials, a textbook, and a 250GB SSD drive containing session files used for lab work and practice sessions.

  • No prior professional experience is required. The Recording Arts Program is designed for students who are interested in developing their skills in audio engineering, whether they are beginners, musicians looking to record their own work, producers wanting to expand their technical knowledge, or individuals pursuing a career in the recording industry.

  • Yes! We encourage prospective students to tour the facility, meet our instructors, and learn more about the program before enrolling. Contact us to schedule a studio tour and discuss whether the Recording Arts Program is the right fit for your goals.

  • The Recording Arts Program provides a focused, hands-on approach to learning audio engineering in a professional studio environment. Instead of spending several years completing a broader degree program, students can develop practical recording, mixing, and studio skills in six months while working directly with experienced engineers and real-world projects.

  • Graduates leave with practical audio engineering skills and experience working in a professional studio environment. Career paths may include recording engineer, assistant engineer, mixing engineer, studio technician, producer, podcast engineer, or freelance audio professional.

  • Yes. While a $1,000 non-refundable deposit is required at registration, payment plans for the remaining tuition balance are available upon request. Contact us to discuss available options.

  • The Recording Arts Program focuses on audio engineering and studio skills, including recording, microphones, signal flow, editing, mixing, mastering, and professional studio workflows.

    The Music Production Programs focus more on creating and producing music, including songwriting, arranging, beat-making, production techniques, and developing a producer’s creative workflow. Students interested in both areas may also explore our education bundles.

  • The Recording Arts Program is open to students ages 16 and older who are ready to commit to professional audio training. We welcome high school students, college students, working professionals, musicians, and career changers interested in developing their audio engineering skills in a professional studio environment.

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