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More Than Just a Foot In the Door, It’s A Whole Body Thing

Inspiring talented people to become music producers and audio engineers can be a difficult task. However, there is an organization that has been creating and growing opportunities for such aspiring artists: Recording Connection of Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Newport News. Rather than stale, lecture-based music production and audio engineering classes in Virginia, we pair our students with professional mentors who work alongside them during their education. These are our gurus, and they will become yours, too. This is real work and real study in real-world music studios in Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Newport News.

HOW IT WORKS

So Much to Learn and Do

Completing our program is an exciting accomplishment that will launch you into the music industry. We provide access to equipment and software used by professionals, as well as one year of job placement assistance after finishing your program so that students can start their careers with a strong foundation in place. The music production externship program at Recording Connection gives students the skills and experience they need to work in today’s recording industry. In this one-of-a-kind learning environment, students will be able to learn how to operate professional-grade equipment while producing high-quality recordings. All along, they’ll have the guidance and mentorship of an experienced professional. And with 300 locations, remote learning opportunities, and costs that beat most four-year universities, it’s a stepping stone that’s available to all hotsteppers!

  • Get Accepted
  • Apprentice With A Pro Music Producer
  • Write And Record Original Music
  • Work With A Second Mentor
  • Study From Our E Book
  • Work Hands On In The Real World
  • Make Business Connections
  • Graduate
  • Job Placement

WE WILL SUBMIT YOUR MUSIC TO LABELS OR GET YOU A JOB IN A STUDIO OR AS A CREATOR

Available Programs

Ableton for Music Creators and Artists
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Audio Engineering & Music Production
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Hip Hop & Beat Making
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Music Producing
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Music Business
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Live Music
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Live DJ
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Advanced Audio Engineering & Music Production
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Advanced Ableton Electronic Music Production
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Ableton Electronic Music Production
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Ableton for Music Creators and Artists
VIEW PROGRAM
Audio Engineering & Music Production
VIEW PROGRAM
Hip Hop & Beat Making
VIEW PROGRAM
Music Producing
VIEW PROGRAM
Music Business
VIEW PROGRAM
Live Music
VIEW PROGRAM
Live DJ
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Advanced Audio Engineering & Music Production
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Advanced Ableton Electronic Music Production
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Ableton Electronic Music Production
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RIGHT NOW! Our Jacksonville Recording Connection students are learning in pro recording studios and learning directly from the producers that have recorded these bands….

Blink 182
Deadmau5
Beyonce
Snoop Dogg
Weezer
Eminem
Taylor Swift

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Completion is Just the Beginning

The Recording Connection program offers students the opportunity to explore several different areas of audio engineering. The core curriculum provides a well-rounded education in sound design, mixing, and production. From there, students can focus on one or more areas of interest. In addition to the regular coursework, students have the opportunity to work with mentors during certain hours of the day. This allows them to get one-on-one instruction and feedback. The program is flexible and affordable, making it an ideal choice for those looking to pursue a career in audio engineering and music production.

If you've been looking for a way to drastically increase your skill and knowledge of audio engineering then RRFC should be at the top of your list. RRFC has transformed who i am as an engineer, and how i approach music as a whole.

Tyler Saxelby – Johnsburg, Illinois

Careers in the Making (of Music)

Recording Connection offers an intimate and affordable education in music production. Our students learn one-on-one in world-class studios. We believe that the best way to learn HOW is to DO. Our approach has been proven time and again: Recording Connection students have gone on to work with some of the biggest names in music. If you’re passionate about music and want to pursue a career in the industry, this is the perfect place to start. We offer a unique opportunity to learn from the best in the business and develop the skills and relationships you need to succeed.

OVER 4000 REVIEWS

Yes, we have over 4000 positive reviews. Our students value the impact our programs have on their future. You learn from the best.

Recording Studio Locations

Recording Connection

8431 Baymeadows Way, Suite 3
Jacksonville, FL 32256

(904) 337-4100 GET STARTED
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FAQs

We choose mentors based on their qualifications, achievements, personal background, and more. Some of our mentors have worked in (or own) studios producing work from artists as varied as Jay-Z, U2, Blake Shelton, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, The Roots, Eminem, Deadmau5, Skrillex, and many more.

We can only guarantee that you will have access to working studios and professional producers/audio engineers, education, real-world training, and job placement services via our blended education and externship model. But keep in mind that these things are all essential to success in the industry. We get you in the studio, provide you with one-on-one mentoring — plus one year of career services if you are not hired by the studio where you trained as an extern.

We try to accommodate genre requests. However, working in this industry requires us to be versatile — not to mention well-versed — in all kinds of music. We believe in the Cross Genre Principle: We train you to be a certified Recording Connection audio professional who can work in any genre.

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