MRP II is a 41 credit hour program, taught over 42 weeks to include 12 weeks of internship hours. Classes meet Monday through Friday for four hours per day. There are also additional hours on scheduled Saturdays and/or Sundays.

Our objective is to train students for entry-level positions in a variety of areas of the music and recording industry. Examples of jobs obtained by graduates include, but are not limited to, assistant engineering for recording studios, assistant engineer for post-production and scoring facilities, game audio content provider, assistant engineer for live sound reinforcement companies, business-oriented positions such as promotions, publicity, licensing, management, or sales positions for professional audio gear. An education from the Conservatory is well rounded and prepares you to enter into the world of audio and a career of your dreams.

Master Recording Program II

Audio Recording and Production - 17.5 Credit Hours
The majority of the Conservatory’s curriculum is dedicated to music and audio production. We teach the latest recording techniques in a professional environment on high-end professional gear. The Conservatory is open around the clock to give you maximum hands-on time to hone your production skills.

AR101 Audio Recording & Production
Basic Principles of Sound
Microphones & Microphone Techniques
Equipment
Recording Lab
Basic Recording Techniques
Basic SSL Signal Flow Lab
Music Production
Automated Consoles
Tape Machine Calibration & Alignment
Critical Listening

AR201 Audio Recording & Production
Solid State Logic Console and Computer Theory
& Application
Advanced SSL Tracking, Overdubbing, & Mixing Clinics
Post Production Theory, Techniques & Project
Advanced Recording & Production Procedure
Commercial Production Techniques & Project
Time Based Processor Method
Dynamic Processor Application
Session Etiquette & Procedures
Reference Monitor & Amplifier Instruction
Acoustic Theory & Facility Design

Music Business - 3.00 Credit Hours
Although it's a creative field, music is also a business. In order to thrive as an audio professional, you must have a keen understanding of copyright law, contracts, licensing, promotion and artist management. Our Music Business classes receive high praise from students both while they're in the program and after graduation.

MB101Music Business
Introduction to Music Business
Publishing & Music Income
Copyright Part I
Copyright Part II
Studio Ownership, Record Production
Record Labels

MB201 Music Business
Introduction to Advanced Music Business
General Topics, Songwriting Contracts
Record Label Contracts
Other Contracts
Trademarks, Recording Engineer Contracts
Interview Techniques, Final Examination

Digital Recording - 6.50 Credit Hours
Computer-oriented audio production drives today’s music business. To be competitive, an audio professional must be proficient over a wide range of software products. With top-level digital gear in our studios, labs and classrooms, you gain valuable experience using the same production tools the pros use.

DR101 Digital Recording
MIDI Basics
Computer Based Audio Applications
& Compatibility Issues
Fundamentals of Digital Audio
Synchronization Systems
Digital Technologies Integration for Audio

DR201 Digital Recording
Digital Studio System
Configuration DAW Control
Surfaces Advanced Digital
Signal Processing
Sound Digital Audio Production Techniques
Audio for Video Games

Pro Tools - 3.00 Credit Hours
Students are trained in every aspect of Pro Tools from a real world point of view in order to prepare them for the audio recording industry. The Pro Tools curriculum is updated to stay cutting edge with standards in the industry. The exercises and scenarios presented to students in class represent a realistic expectation of "what to expect" in studios across the country. This training includes advanced editing and mixing, session setup and procedures, signal flow and digital routing, along with much more. The Pro Tools education at the Conservatory will prepare students to work with the best system operators in the country, and provide them the resources to continue their Pro Tools education.

PT101 Digidesign Pro Tools
Pro Tools 101 Certification
Signal Flow and Recording
Mix/Edit Window Concepts
Organizing a Session

PT201 Digidesign Pro Tools
Pro Tools 201 Test Certification/Mixing Clinic
Advanced Workflow Concepts
Advanced Mixing
Plug-ins and Processing

Sound Reinforcement - 3.00 Credit Hours
Live sound and live recording are among the fastest growing segments in the audio industry. Our 6,000 sq. ft. live sound classroom offers leading-edge gear and software from Dolby, Yamaha, L-Acoustics, EAW, Roland, Digidesign, Cakewalk, Lab Grüppen and more. Here, you will learn the latest sound reinforcement concepts in a real world venue.

SR101 Sound Reinforcement
Introduction
Signal Distribution
Sound Reinforcement Mixing Console
Signal Processing in Sound Reinforcement
Large Speaker Array Concepts
Final Exam and Proficiency

SR201 Sound Reinforcement
Introduction to SIA Smaart Analysis Software
Show Control Protocols & Applications
Basic FM Transmission
Hands-on Front of House & Monitor Mixing

Troubleshooting and Maintenance - 1.00 Credit Hours
Our troubleshooting courses teach you to get the job done when the occasional curve ball comes your way. These classes also stress the importance of regular maintenance as a way to minimize downtime. You’ll learn skills like soldering techniques and the use of multimeters, as well as basic concepts such as Ohm’s Law.

TM101 Troubleshooting/Maintenance
Basic Electronics
Test Equipment
Soldering Lab

TM201 Troubleshooting/Maintenance
Computer Networking Data
Business and Storage Systems
Computer and Network
Configuration

Career Management - 1.00 Credit Hours
Being successful in any endeavor takes dedication and professionalism. From the day you first arrive here, our career management experts emphasize the principles, skills and attitudes necessary for a successful career in your chosen field.

CM101 Career Management
Career Management and Student Success
Preparation for Internship and Life Skills
Understanding Industry Employment Opportunities
Successful Internship Cities
Basic Duties & Tasks at Internship Site

CM201 Career Management
Career Management, Student Success and Preparation for Internship
Internship Site Research
Resume Preparation
Interview Techniques

Internship - 6.00 Credit Hours
The Conservatory’s internship program is the only one of its kind in U.S. audio education. A requirement for graduation, this program gives you the opportunity to gain a real world perspective on what you’ve learned. It also gives you a foot in the door to an industry that has become increasingly selective when choosing prospective employees

IN101 Internship
Completion of Internship Duties and Various Audio Tasks
Includes Demonstration of Studio Skills.

IN201 Internship
Internships provide the student with a valuable real world educational experience. Students apply practical skills and techniques in the field and develop an understanding of day-to-day facility operations and protocol through hands-on, in-studio experience.

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 41.00