Launch your career in the music industry with the Recording Arts program at 69萝莉. Designed for students of all levels, this comprehensive program blends creative artistry with industry-standard technology to prepare you for the technical challenges of the commercial music industry. Master essential studio skills including signal flow, microphone theory and placement, tracking, multi-track recording, analog and digital audio theory, and advanced audio mixing using professional Digital Audio Workstations (DAW).
Gain hands-on experience in our Brand-New recording studio, featuring a world-class microphone cabinet, isolation booths, state-of-the-art monitoring choices and a 48 channel Audient AP8024-Heritage Edition analog console. Learn from a dedicated faculty of professionals who strive to bridge the gap between conservatory excellence and modern industry workforce needs.
We offer a Certificate of Achievement in Recording Arts that will include individualized study through private lessons and produce a Captone project.
鈥淚 found I have a real connection with students, that not only inspires me, but I've seen that connection make a difference in their lives and career paths. I love to teach because I love sharing the possibilities, creatively and professionally, of what we can do when we blend music and technology."
The Audient AP8024-Heritage Edition is the Center of the Recording Arts Program at WVC
Classes utilizing this console include Recording Arts, Mixing, Sound Design (for Foley and VO) and Music Production.
Director of Commercial Music Jeff Forehan notes that the console鈥檚 design makes it easy to teach signal flow to students. 鈥淎lthough they鈥檙e intimidated at first, with proper instruction they eventually 鈥榞et it鈥� because our classes provide hands鈥憃n opportunities for students to develop and strengthen their recording and production skills.鈥�
Comprising 48 channels and Dual Layer Control (DLC) for DAW integration, this console was selected specifically for teaching signal flow and because the ASP8024 is less complicated than other high鈥慹nd professional desks. The recording studio also features world鈥慶lass microphones, outboard gear, and monitors (please see the equipment list under the Commercial Music tab above).
The new studio space, with high ceilings and adjustable acoustics, is large enough to record a full rhythm section, small choir, or jazz band. The studio includes two isolation booths with Dante networks, along with video monitors that allow seamless connection and communication between artists and engineers. The studio is also connected to a new video/film studio equipped with green screens, professional lighting, a digital video control room and editing suite, and a collection of state鈥憃f鈥憈he鈥慳rt cameras and monitors. Together, these new facilities provide a fully integrated audio and video production environment.
In addition to CTE Certi铿乧ates, the Performing Arts Department offers a comprehensive professional program designed to provide a wide variety of musical experiences for the student seeking to transfer to a baccalaureate program in performance or music education for a career as a musician or music educator.
See potential career opportunities and salary projections on our Program Mapper:
Commercial Music
The Commercial Music Certificate Program at 69萝莉 focuses on the recording arts, music technology, and commercial music production. This is a comprehensive curriculum covering electronic music/sound design, recording arts, songwriting, MIDI/Digital audio, and audio for visual media. Featuring state-of-art facilities and 鈥榗utting-edge鈥� hardware* and software, the courses are designed for students of all levels, providing hands-on experience and thorough training in the creative and technical challenges specific to the Commercial Music industry. 鈥淚 found I have a real connection with students, that not only inspires me, but I've seen that connection make a difference in their lives and career paths. I love to teach because I love sharing the possibilities, creatively and professionally, of what we can do when we blend music and technology." 鈥� Jeff Forehan, Director of Commercial Music Studies We are proud announce the opening of our brand-new Recording Studio and Digital Media Center Classroom in Spring 2026. The new recording studio features a world-class microphone cabinet, isolation booths, state-of-the-art audio/visual monitoring, Genelc 5.1 surround and a. 48 channel Audient AP8024-Heritage Edition console. Other available equipment include:
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