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Recording Arts Canada, Toronto:
Recording Arts Canada (RAC) has two campuses in Toronto, Ontario & Montreal, Quebec. We are a Digital Arts college that provides an unparalleled learning experience in the creative arts of Sound and Music Recording and Digital Media. We've created the best possible learning environment for those who believe they were meant to be creative and want to work with the most powerful digital sound and imaging technologies. Take control of your future in audio engineering and music recording. The audio production industry has been at the forefront of new technologies – evolving as a vital part of today's media platforms, providing new challenges and solutions as well as an explosion of new opportunities. RAC's facilities are world-class. We have always had the best equipment, the hippest studios, and the most amazing technology.

Courses / Programs:

Photo of Music Recording & Audio Engineering School in Toronto, OntarioRAC offers a college-level program in Sound and Music Recording.

Our college-level programs of study combine a strong academic foundation, reinforced by extensive hands-on studio experience. Over 60% of our training is delivered in our studios and labs, working side by side with our instructional staff. There is no substitute for getting your hands on the equipment.

RAC instructors are some of the finest pros around and boast impressive credentials. Most have over 20 years experience in production. A number of them have earned Grammys, Junos, Golden Globes and Geminis. These industry professionals are part of the RAC team because of our reputation as the country’s leading Digital Arts School.

In addition to the careers in the music business, RAC's Digital Music and Sound Recording grads find employment in the computer and digital media industries, as well as in: sound for film and television; radio; theatre; sound installation; the live event industry, and many other applications involving sound and music production.

Accreditation:

RAC is accredited by the Ministry of Education in Québec (Permit # 359 505) and registered as a Private Career College under the Private Career Colleges Act in Ontario. Students at our colleges are eligible for various forms of financial assistance, including Canada Student Loans, OSAP, Québec Loans & Grants, RESP Plans, Employment Insurance, among others.

Why Study in Canada?

Image of Music Recording & Audio Engineering School in Toronto, OntarioCanada is a land of exceptional beauty - and opportunity. There are many reasons you might want to study in Canada and here are just a few:

· For 8 years in a row the United Nations has ranked Canada as one of the best places to live in the world. For 2004, Canada ranked 4th in the world.

· Canada enjoys one of the highest standards of living in the world, a safe environment and a modern health-care system with equal access for all.

· Canada is a member of the G8 group of countries.

· Canada is one of the world's best-educated nations with a broad network of public and private schools, and more than 100 universities and colleges to choose from.

· In 1971, Canada was the first country in the world to adopt multiculturalism as an official policy, affirming the value and dignity of all Canadian citizens regardless of their racial or ethnic origins, their language, or their religious affiliation.

· Canada is a great place to do business. Besides its vast resources, it is the largest trading partner of the United States and has excellent trade relationships around the world.

· The U.S. dollar exchange rate is favourable to U.S. & international students.

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Metalworks Institute, Mississauga
Courses / Programs
Situated in Mississauga ON, in the Greater Toronto Area, Metalworks Institute is a dedicated music school based in a highly-respected, state-of-the-art recording studio. We provide a wide range of 1 Year and 2 Year Diploma Programs as well as Weekend Certificate courses in a variety of music production and entertainment topics.

The educational division of Metalworks was launched in 2005. Metalworks Institute first opened with one available program (Audio Production and Engineering), and since then, the enrollment has grown to more than 250 students and 11 full-time programs are now offered. A partnership with the third Metalworks Company, Metalworks Production Group, has allowed our Live Production and Show Management students to benefit from the same hands-on experience as those studying studio production.
1 Year Professional Diploma Programs:
- Digital Music Production
- Show Production & Event Management
- Audio Production & Engineering
- Entertainment Business Management

2 Year Professional Diploma Programs:
- Professional Sound
- Professional Sound & Business
- Music Performance & Technology (majors in Guitar, Keyboards, Bass, Drums & Vocals)

Short Certificate Programs (Weekend Courses)
- Live Sound Production courses
- Pro Tools courses
Harbourside Institute Of Technology, Vancouver
Courses / Programs
Located in the beautiful harbourside district of North Vancouver, BC, the Harbourside Institute of Technology (HIT) is one of Canada’s premier Audio Engineering and Music Production schools, and offers technically advanced audio training with Diploma and Certificate courses in Audio Engineering and Music Production, Pro Tools, Ableton Live and Advanced Recording Artist development.

We are dedicated to the pursuit of creative excellence combined with the technical knowledge and networking skills necessary to succeed in today’s highly competitive audio industry. Our primary objective is to ensure that, by graduation, our students have achieved the level of proficiency and confidence required to enter the world of professional recording and music production.

Harbourside Institute of Technology is accredited by the PCTIA - the Private Career Training Institutions Agency (of BC).

HIT is a certified Pro Tools training facility with one of the only two Pro Tools experts in Canada and a certified Ableton training instructor on staff. All the HIT instructors are successful professionals currently active in the recording, game audio, post audio and film industries.
Audio & Music Production Training Courses:

- Audio Engineering and Music Production Diploma program (9-month)
- Electronic Music Production Diploma (6-month)
- Advanced Recording Artist Diploma program (3-month)
- Pro Tools 101
- Pro Tools 110
- Pro Tools 130 (Game Audio)
- Pro Tools 201
- Pro Tools 210M
- Introduction to Basic Recording Techniques
- Ableton 101: Weekend Workshop
London Art Portfolio - Courses in UK & ONLINE Worldwide
Courses / Programs
• London Art Portfolio provides successful Art and Design portfolio preparation courses and foundation courses in Central London & ONLINE in all areas of fine art and design to students from Canada & around the world - at all levels. We help to prepare you for University applications, professional interviews, or your personal development!

• Prepare for entry to a Masters Degree, Bachelor Degree, Foundation Diploma or Pre-Degree level course in Art and Design.

• We ensure successful placements at all levels, including onto University of the Arts London, UCA & other renowned art colleges & universities in the UK, USA & around the world.

• London Art Portfolio is run by Julia Dennis, a practicing artist with many years of experience in preparing art and design portfolios for degree applications, organising exhibitions and preparing students for interviews.

• Julia has great success in placing British and international students onto the right course, at the right level, at any stage in your career.

• Small class sizes with personal, tailored service year-round.

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"At the end of the course, I had an interview at the London College of Fashion and was accepted! It was a great victory & I owe a lot to London Art Portfolio! Thank you very much!"
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Online Portfolio Preparation Courses in Art / Design.

Art & Design Portfolio Courses / Career Change / Private Tutoring in London UK:


• Fine Art
• Fashion Design
• Textiles
• Graphic Design
• Photography
• 3D Design / Architecture

Year-round & Summer Courses:
• Portfolio Preparation Courses: 24, 18, 12, 6, or 4 weeks
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• Foundation Course in Art and Design
• 1 week Enrichment Course in Drawing or Model Making
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• Art & Design Short / Evening Classes
• Art & Design Summer Courses (Adults & Teens)
• Corporate Workshops
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MOSMA | Mid-Ocean School of Media Arts, Winnipeg, MB
Courses / Programs
MOSMA offered its first full time Diploma programme and part time courses 25 years ago and has trained students from all over Canada and around the world. Classes are focused where student benefit from small class sizes offering ample time for hands-on practical training and individual attention from faculty and mentors. Our resources are always available to students during their studies and throughout their careers.

MOSMA is the only long established Audio Production Institute in the Central Canadian Prairies and our growing industry looks to us for audio talent. Become part of a vibrant industry, be a MOSMA GRAD.
AUDIO IN MEDIA
Audio Engineering Diploma
One Year, 1305 Hours

STUDIO RECORDING
2 evening per week, 8 Classes, 24 Hours

PRO TOOLS 101 - FUNDAMENTALS I
2 evenings per week, 7 Classes, 21 Hours

PRO TOOLS 110 - FUNDAMENTALS II
2 evenings per week, 8 Classes, 24 Hours

MIXING & EDITING TECHNIQUES
2 evenings per week, 6 Classes, 18 Hours

MUSIC CREATION WITH ABLETON
2 evenings per week, 8 Classes, 24 Hours

MUSIC PRODUCTION WITH ABLETON
2 evenings per week, 8 Classes, 24 Hours

INTERACTIVE MUSIC WITH ABLETON
2 evenings per week, 8 Classes, 24 Hours

DEVELOPMENTAL & YOUTH WORKSHOPS
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Beaches Conservatory of Music
Courses / Programs
Beaches Conservatory of Music, located in Fallingbrook, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is a private music school providing lessons for all ages and levels. The Beaches Conservatory of Music teaches music to students of all ages, in a manner that is exciting, modern and tailored to each student's individual needs and goals. Each student is regarded as an individual with his or her own learning style, strengths, needs and aspirations.

The Beaches Conservatory is dedicated to fostering the growth of musicians and the appreciation of music. Our staff are performing musicians who have had extensive training.
We offer instruction in the following:
- Piano
- Singing/Voice/Vocal Coaching
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- Bass
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- Violin
- Flute
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- Keyboards
- Theory
- Rcm Examination Preparation
- Teachers Examination Preparation
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- Special Lessons For Beginners
Online Candle Making Courses in Canada & worldwide via Skype
Courses / Programs
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Home Study / Online Candle Making Classes in Canada, the U.S. or around the world include the choice of Live Seminars via Skype with Gary Simmons - one of the top candle designers in the world from the UK, or lessons via HD Video & PDF information files.

• These distance learning candle making courses for complete Beginners to Advanced artists will start you on the path to an exciting new career in candle design or a very rewarding hobby!

• These intensive candle making training courses are Hands-on and Very Visual, and follow the same techniques as our onsite programs, making it an ideal solution for people that live too far to be able to attend in Jamaica in person.

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• Business start-up and Hobby courses offered year-round, both onsite or online. Welcome to this very special profession!

Candle Academy Student Reviews:

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Online Candle Making Courses

Candle Making Seminars via Skype:
• 6 DAY COMPLETE BUSINESS SET UP COURSE
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HD Video Course Options:
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Clear, Concise, Interactive Teaching:
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