Create. Connect. Amplify.
We Are An Audio School For Those Who Learn By Doing
At NYAA, we help you create lasting connections with industry professionals who will help amplify your potential
Record, Mix, and Master
With the Pros
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Study the art of recording professional audio. Learn about microphone technique, signal flow, acoustics, and session setup. Through hands-on lessons, you will practice recording various instruments and vocalists.
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Take your sessions to the next level. You will learn the principles of balancing, equalization, and dynamics processing, and harness them to create a cohesive and professional sound. You will have access to the world’s best analog and digital consoles. Through practical assignments and guided mentorship, you will develop your critical listening skills and learn to craft dynamic and impactful mixes across different genres.
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Demystify the mastering process with studio owner Mark Christensen, Who has mastered over thirty Billboard chart top ten hits, and has been involved with more than 50 projects that have been awarded platinum or gold status by the RIAA.
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Gain the skills required to navigate the industry successfully. Students will explore music publishing, copyright, licensing, marketing strategies, and contract negotiation. They will learn about distribution platforms, and understand how to promote their work effectively. We empower students with the business acumen they need to thrive in the competitive music industry.
Learn the art of recording at the legendary downtown-Manhattan studio Engine Room Audio
Get 1-on-1 instruction from professional engineers who’ve worked with some of your favorite artists
Industry Defining Guest Speakers
Make connections and learn from our network of professional audio engineers, producers, label executives, managers, live sound technicians, and more!
Explore Key Aspects Of Your Education
One-on-One Mentorship
Every student at NYAA is paired with an instructor who has real industry experience in the student’s area of focus.
Access New (and Vintage) Tools
Explore our collection of genre-defining analog equipment. Develop a deep understanding of analog's unique sonic characteristics. Master techniques that deliver rich, warm, and captivating productions.
Masterclasses
Every instructor at NYAA has talents and workflows that reach beyond the NYAA curriculum, we wanted to give our instructors a forum to share their unique style and expertise with you so we created special learning sessions we call Masterclasses. During these sessions, you’ll practice advanced recording and mixing techniques that set our engineers apart in the audio industry
Unlock Your Future in Audio
Testamony from former students
“Learning 1-on-1 with my instructor allowed me to ask questions and build skills at my own pace.”
“NYAA gave me the hands-on experience I was missing.”
“NYAA helped me meet other producers and musicians to collaborate with.”