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DEVELOP MEANINGFUL INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS THROUGH AVANT MEDIA INSTITUTE
OUR GRADS HAVE WORKED WITH
• Aminé • Sally Sossa • Coi Leray • Don Toliver • Key Glock • Chase B • PGF Nuk • Erica Banks • Maxokream • Ski Mask the Slump God • $uicideBoy$ • Dice Soho • HBO • Sony Music Latin • Interscope Records • MGM Grand Garden Arena • NBC Sports • ESPN • Fox
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Level Up Your Audio Industry Career With Avant Institute
We've developed the ultimate training to master all things audio in just 11 months.
NO EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED
You do not need a background in music or audio to get started. Avant Media Institute teaches the fundamentals from the ground up, guiding you step by step as you build the skills and confidence to work in professional studios and live sound environments.
REAL STUDIO
EXPERIENCE
Get hands-on time from day one. No more YouTube tutorials; learn on the same equipment used to create Grammy-winning tracks.
LEARN FROM EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS
Learn from pros who are actively working in the industry. A small 12:1 class ratio ensures you get personal attention from experienced mentors.
PROVEN CAREER PATH
89.2% of our graduates land industry jobs. From professional studios to live venues, our alumni are working with major artists and creating chart-topping hits.
JOB PLACEMENT SUPPORT
Your education doesn’t end at graduation. Avant Media Institute helps connect alumni with job opportunities, industry contacts, and career guidance to help you take the next step. We also offer lifetime career support.
BUILT FOR REAL-WORLD AUDIO
Learn the skills employers actually look for. Our curriculum focuses on recording, mixing, mastering, and live sound, so you’re prepared for real studio sessions and live productions.
FLEXIBLE DAY AND NIGHT CLASSES
Whether you’re balancing a job, school, or other commitments, Avant Media Institute offers both day and night class options. Choose a schedule that works for you while still getting the same hands-on training and access to professional studio environments.
LIVE EVENT EXPERIENCE
Audio isn’t just created in the studio. Students gain experience working in live sound environments, learning how to set up systems, run sound for performances, and manage the fast-paced demands of live events. This practical experience prepares you for opportunities at venues, concerts, and productions.
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Master Every Aspect of Audio Production in Dedicated Courses
101
RECORDING & ENGINEERING
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Pro-level recording techniques
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Microphone selection and placement
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Studio acoustics and sound design
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Pro Tools mastery
Audio Engineering and Digital Audio Workstations is the initial class taken by students, focusing on acoustics, analog and digital audio, recording procedures, microphone techniques, and Avid Pro Tools software installation and use. Students learn the tools used by Audio Engineers, including mixing consoles, compressors, equalizers, microphones, time-based processors, and various dynamic processors.
201
MIXING & MASTERING
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Advanced mixing techniques
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Professional mastering skills
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Industry-standard plugins
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Audio processing and effects
Audio Mixing, Mastering & Post Production explores the complex concepts of audio mixing in stereo and 5.1 surround sound mixing for commercial music, film, and television. Building upon the knowledge from 101, students learn how to approach mastering audio, sound design, ADR, and Foley.
301 & 401
LIVE SOUND
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Live sound engineering
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Sound system setup
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Real venue experience
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Live recording techniques
Music Theory and Production focuses on musical composition, arrangement, and theory in the digital audio environment. Students learn the job of a producer, including how to compose, arrange, and produce music appropriate for real-world application. Students also go further in depth with MIDI and learn music theory concepts, including key signatures, chord structures, musical scales, and more.
The Live Sound Systems and Reinforcement class focuses on live performance production. Students learn live system setups, AC power distribution, electrical theory, front of house engineering, monitor engineering, live mixing techniques, production rigging, troubleshooting, and live recording techniques.
BDM101
MUSIC BUSINESS
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Contracts and publishing
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Distribution strategies
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Industry networking
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Career development
Business of Digital Media provides students with the knowledge necessary to monetize their new skills in the ever-changing audio industry. Students will learn about recording contracts, publishing, music licensing, copyright laws, performance rights societies, artist management, booking agencies, concert promotion, touring, modern distribution methods, and basic business principles.
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Your Path to Audio Engineering
FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE OPTIONS
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Day & night classes available
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44-week accelerated program
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Small classes (12:1 ratio)
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Start your new career faster
NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
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Beginner-friendly curriculum
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Hands-on from day one
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Industry-standard training
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Personalized mentorship
EXPERT CAREER SUPPORT
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Job placement assistance
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Industry networking events
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Portfolio development
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89.2% job placement rate
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Here's EVERYTHING You Get At Avant:
HANDS-ON TRAINING & EQUIPMENT ACCESS:
✓ Work with professional-level equipment
✓ Access to multiple professional recording studios
✓ Industry-standard software and plugins
✓ Live sound equipment and venues
✓ State-of-the-art mixing and mastering stations
WORLD-CLASS INSTRUCTION:
✓ Learn from pros who are active in the industry
✓ 12:1 student ratio for personalized attention
✓ Real-world project experience
✓ Industry insider knowledge and techniques
CAREER-LAUNCHING ADVANTAGES:
✓ 89.2% job placement rate
✓ Direct industry connections
✓ Professional portfolio development
✓ Lifetime career support
✓ Access to professional networks
PLUS THESE BONUSES:
✓ Private studio time
✓ Live event experience
✓ Business training for audio professionals
✓ Contract and publishing knowledge
✓ Marketing and self-promotion strategies
