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Itec Audio Studios LLC, Clifton:
We are a New Jersey based Music and Audio Production School, Our Mission is to empower and prepare our students for hopeful futures in the Music Industry. We accomplish this by utilizing industry standard tools, small class sizes and a NJ State Approved CTE (Career and Technical Education) Curriculum.

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Founder and CEO - Wilkis Ideology Figuereo:

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My name is Wilkis Ideology Figuereo i am a New Jersey State Licensed and certified Audio Technology Expert, Supervisor, Career and Technical Education teacher with over 14 years of administrative, teaching and mentoring experience who has worked extensively in suburban and urban districts. My education experience extends from K-12 in the public and private sector as well as Post-Secondary education.

I am the CEO and Founder of Itec Audio Studios LLC an official Avid Authorized Training location for Pro Tools industry standard Music Software. I am also an Educational consultant for Recording Arts programs and a partner of NYU’s Hip Hop Education Center. 

I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts Music and a Master's Degree in Education.  I am also Certified as a Pro Tools Expert in Music and a Logic Certified Pro.  To be successful in today's music industry you need to have a great understanding of the gear and recording tools used by professionals.  That means you need to learn Pro Tools, Logic, and you need to have be proficient in Production, Recording, Mixing and Mastering. 

We have a Vocational curriculum that prepares you to break into the industry and encourages entrepreneurship.  I encourage you to become part of the Itec experience! I look forward to helping you grow, learn and accomplish your dreams.

Testimonials:

Founder, CEO, Instructor and Audio Consultant.
Itec Audio Studios LLC


Vanessa Benitez
Writer and Producer of The Jedi Papi Chulo and the Power Pansa
Totally profesional and delivered my project to me right away. Great prices. Highly recommend him!
October 29, 2012, Vanessa was Wilkis Ideology's client

Bob Like
Professor and Director, Center for Healthy Families and Cultural Diversity, Dept of Family Medicine and Community Health
Wilkis Ideology Figuereo is the CEO/Founder of ITEC AUDIO STUDIOS, and an expert in the field of Audio Technology education. He blends his love of music with a passion for teaching students who wish to pursue careers in Music Production, Hip Hop, and the Arts.

Wilkis is an Avid certified professional educator in the use of Pro Tools, Logic Pro, and other industry standard software and offers a variety of excellent courses as well as individualized training. He has worked with many famous recording artists and mentored a host of aspiring young people to have successful careers.

Our son, David, is one of his current students, and we have found Wilkis to be a charismatic teacher and wonderful role model. Wilkis has helped him to identify his natural gifts and talents, develop his knowledge and skills about music technology, network with other artists, and grow both professionally and personally.

To quote Albert Einstein, “It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.” We are very pleased to highly recommend Wilkis and ITEC AUDIO STUDIOS if you are interested in high quality education about Audio Technology, Music, and the Arts.

Bob and Maria Likeless
January 10, 2012, Bob was Wilkis Ideology's client

Steven Rippe
Director of Organization Development
As an Organization Development Coach for Hudson County Schools of Technology I worked with Wilkis Figuereo for two years. I observed Wilkis work effectively within his team and with the students he served. I was impressed with his intuitive skills and his ability to engage others in producing high quality video and audio projects. Dedicated and committed to both his work and others, I highly recommend Wilkis Figurereo.

Steven J. Rippe Ed.D.
Organization Development Coachless


Jamie Greenberg
After  two months of mentoring my son in Logic instruction, music production and most importantly helping him shape, refine and inspire his music compositions, I know without  a doubt, we made the right choice working with  Wilkis "Ideology " Figuereo and Itec studios. This was after doing much research and interviewing all over the tri-state area.

Beside the fact that Mr. Figuereo is certified in every major digital software program, what really makes him so special is the 10 years of alternative education teaching experience he brings to each session.  It's his uncanny ability to understand how a particular person "needs" to learn. He approaches every student as a unique individual! 

This is what makes my son feel comfortable. This is the key. This is what  enables him to feel confident and excited about his ideas.

I felt compelled to write this review because I see Wilkis helping my son fulfill his passion and purpose. As a father, what more can I ask!

Look, if you need to learn a piece of musical software or your aching to produce your musical ideas, in my opinion, you'll be in the great hands with  Wilkis "Ideology " Figuereo and Itec studios.

Jamie Greenberg
CEO Imagine if Inc.

Programs:

- Fundamentals of Music Production
- Advanced Techniques in Music Production
- Introduction to Melodyne Software
- Introduction to Mixing & Mastering
- Pro Tools 101: Introduction to Pro Tools
- Pro Tools 110: Pro Tools Production I
- Pro Tools 130 for Game Audio
- Pro Tools: User Certification Program

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Address: 45 East Madison Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey , USA
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