Music Recording Technology
Whether it’s working in a post-production house, recording studio or your own home
studio, we have a hands-on Music Technology & Production AA degree that will teach
you all the needed skills. We also offer an Audio Recording certificate as well as
a Music Production certificate.
As a (MURT) Music Recording and Technology student, you'll be working in a professional environment with instructors that have worked in the industry. Chabot College has one of the finest recording studios in the Bay Area with a fully integrated control room, live room and three isolation booths to accomplish large-scale recordings sessions. Housed in these studios are an array of high-quality instruments for sound exploration. Some of these instruments include six high-quality guitars and basses, modern and vintage keyboards, analog synthesizers, a custom drum kit and a grand piano.
The facilities also feature state-of-the-art analog and digital equipment, equipped with an SSL AWS mixing console that is used in studios all around the world. Students will have access to cutting-edge AVID, Apollo and Scarlett interfaces, plugins from Universal Audio, dozens of vintage outboard gear and over 50 different microphones. The goal of the program is to both educate but also allow student to explore and to create, design, manipulate, mix music as well as sound effect and dialog for post-production. Along with recording studio access, each student will use fully functional Mac computers with the latest software to ensure that students are knowledgeable of industry used tools.
To summarize, you'll be working in a professional environment with:
- Industry-standard equipment
- 'Hands-on' experience in recording sessions and live music events
- Faculty guidance and instructions
With these skills, you'll be off to a great start in an exciting and fruitful career in the music industry.
Chabot College is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music.
Contact Us
Timothy Harris
Music Department Coordinator/Director of Bands
Building 1100, room 1111
tharris@chabotcollege.edu
510.723.6833
Holden Guilbert
Instructional Assistant
Building 1100, room 1124
hguilbert@chabotcollege.edu
510-519-6373
Amelia Ngai
Sr. Instructional Assistant
Building 1100, room 1118
angai@chabotcollege.edu
510-999-5679
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POTENTIAL CAREERS
Music
- Recording Artist– Perform and record vocal or instrumental music for distribution through streaming, albums, or live performances.
- Music Producer– Guide the recording process by shaping the sound, arrangement, and overall quality of music projects.
- Live Sound Engineer– Set up and operate sound equipment to ensure clear and balanced audio during live events and performances.
- Sound Designer – Create and edit sound effects and audio elements for use in films, video games, or theatrical productions.
- Audio Technicians– Install, operate, and maintain equipment used to record, amplify, or broadcast sound.
- Music Directors and Composers– Conduct musical groups or compose original music for performances, recordings, or media projects.
- Sound Engineering Technicians– Use specialized equipment to record, mix, and reproduce sound for music, film, or broadcasting.
- Songwriter– Compose lyrics and melodies to create original songs for artists or personal performance.
- Music Publishing/Licensing– Manage the legal rights, distribution, and permissions for the use of music in media and commercial projects.
PROGRAMS
| Programs | Associate Degree |
Transfer Degree |
Certificate | Noncredit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio Recording | ||||
| Music Production | ||||
| Music Technology & Production |
