Recording Workshop School of Audio and Music Production
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Recording Workshop Costs, Schedule, Policies and Procedures
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Tuition and Other Costs
BBBOnLine Reliability Seal The Recording Workshop offers excellent value for your educational dollar. The quality of instruction and amount of studio training you receive compared to money spent is unmatched by any other school.

Tuition fees :
Recording Engineering and Music Production Program
5 Weeks
$3275
Studio Maintenance and Troubleshooting Program
1 Week
$675
Advanced Recording Engineering and Music Production Program
1 Week
$875
NewTech Audio Production Program
1 Week
$875

In addition to tuition, each program has a small fee to cover materials that are received by students, such as textbooks and other literature, mixing and dubbing supplies, and components for soldering projects. The Materials Fee for the 5-Week Program is $90, while the optional programs each have a fee of $15.

Workshop Housing
To maximize the convenience of class scheduling, we offer several housing options that are within a very short walk of our studios and lecture facilities. These options include cabins that are shared by 4 to 6 students, and dorm-style houses with single/double room assignments. All are air-conditioned and have bath and kitchen facilities. Cooking utensils are provided, but students are responsible for their own meal preparation, housekeeping and bed linens. A small grocery store and coin-operation laundry facilities are nearby.

Workshop Housing costs:
Cabin
4-6 shared
$60/week
Dorm-style
2 per room
$90/week
Dorm-style
1 per room
$120/week

A refundable housing security deposit of $50 is also required.

In addition to Workshop Housing, there are similar housing choices just next to our campus. These facilities are not owned by the school, but we can book them for you. For students with cars, even more housing options exist about 5 miles away in Chillicothe. Commercially available apartments and townhouses are often used by our students.

Upcoming Sessions

2010 Schedule
Session
Open House
Recording Engineering and Music Production Program
Studio Maintenance and Troubleshooting Program
Advanced Recording Engineering and Music Production Program
NewTech Audio Production Program
Winter 2010 Jan 8 & 9 Jan 11 - Feb 12 Feb 15 - 19 Feb 20 - 24 Mar 1 - 5

Early
Spring
2010

Feb 26 & 27

Mar 1 - Apr 2

Apr 5 - 9

Apr 10 - 14

Apr 19 - 23
Late
Spring
2010
Apr 16 & 17 Apr 19 - May 21 May 24 - 28 May 29 - Jun 2 Jun 7 - 11

Early
Summer 2010

Jun 4 & 5

Jun 7 - Jul 9

Jul 12 - 16

Jul 17 - 21

Jul 26 - 30
Late
Summer
2010
Jul 23 & 24 Jul 26 - Aug 27 Aug 30 - Sep 3 Sep 4 - 8 Sep 13 - 17

Early
Fall
2010

Sep 10 & 11 Sep 13 - Oct 15 Oct 18 - 22 Oct 23 - 27 Nov 1 - 5
Late
Fall
2010
Oct 29 & 30 Nov 1 - Dec 3 Dec 6 - 10 Dec 11 - 15 Dec 17 - 21


Admission Requirements
The most basic requirement for admission to our programs is a strong desire to learn about music recording and production. It is recommended that you have a high school diploma or equivalent. Daily textbook assignments will require this level of reading ability, and classroom participation requires conversational English and basic math skills.

Recording Workshop students must be at least 18 years old at the start of classes. Exceptions are sometimes made for students that are 17. In these cases, registration forms must be signed by parent or legal guardian and high school transcripts must be submitted for admission to be considered.

To insure the high quality of its programs, the Recording Workshop maintains strict maximum class sizes. Admission is subject to available space and will be filled on a first come, first served basis.

Class Attendance and Performance Requirements
Recording Workshop students are expected to attend all classes unless prevented by personal illness or emergency circumstances. Students with an excusable absence are responsible for reporting and arranging make-up work as soon as possible. To receive a Certificate of Completion, a student cannot miss more than 20% of scheduled class hours.

Through testing and critique classes, students are given feedback of their performance several times during their training. Scores are presented as percentages compared to a class average. An overall final evaluation score is calculated for each student based on a combination of test scores, critique scores and subjective observations of studio performance. A student’s final evaluation cannot be more than 20% below the class average to receive a Certificate of Completion. This final evaluation is compiled and mailed with graduation certificates approximately three weeks after the end of the session.

Student Conduct and Enrollment Termination
Students must abide by all local and state laws and are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner. The Recording Workshop reserves the right to terminate the enrollment of any student guilty of disruptive behavior or destruction of Recording Workshop property. Tuition refund in such a situation will be determined in accordance with school policy concerning voluntary withdrawal. In addition to directing complaints to our administrative offices, students may direct such concerns to: State Board of Career Colleges and Schools, 35 E. Gay Street, Suite 403, Columbus, OH 43215. Phone: 877-275-4219.

Withdrawal and Tuition Refund
All tuition payments for any Recording Workshop program are 100% refundable up to the start of classes. Students who withdraw after partially completing their Recording Workshop training are refunded their tuition less a daily charge. Our main 5-Week program has a daily charge equal to 5% of tuition. All other programs have a daily charge equal to 15% of tuition. No refunds are given after the completion of one half of any Recording Workshop program. Students are responsible for providing direct and verifiable communication of their withdrawal request.

Subject to administrative approval, students who must withdraw from classes due to personal illness or emergency circumstances may return at a future Recording Workshop session to complete their training with no additional tuition charge.

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Registration Procedures
To register for the 5-week Recording Engineering and Music Production Program, please carefully read all information on the Registration Form and answer all questions as completely as possible. Your choice of full tuition payment or a tuition deposit of $300 in appropriate funds must accompany your registration. Registration Form and tuition payment are mailed to:

Registrar
Recording Workshop
455 Massieville Rd.
Chillicothe, Ohio 45601

After we receive it, processing your registration usually takes just a few days. We’ll send you a confirmation of acceptance soon thereafter. About 6 weeks before classes start, you will receive a Student Service Pack. This mailing will provide information to help you prepare for a successful learning experience. It will also contain details necessary to finalize housing and travel arrangements.

This description of registration procedures presents a normal timeline. However, it is possible to accelerate the process if you’d like to get in a session that’s about to start. Assuming space is available, phone calls, faxes and email can reduce the total registration process to a couple of days. Registration Forms that indicate credit card payment can be faxed to 740-663-2427.

If you are pursuing financial aid options, your registration process will have extra steps that can require substantial amounts of time for approval. Whatever the funding source, the key to having things work smoothly is clear communication. Forms you receive that request personal information should be filled quickly, completely and with accuracy.

Open House
You should plan to arrive on either the Friday or Saturday just before the first day of classes. These days are what we call Open House and the Recording Workshop staff and facilities are primed to welcome incoming students, their families and visitors in general. This structure gives students a chance to meet each other and get settled in their housing before classes start on Monday morning.

Registration for the Optional Programs
To help our students decide about taking the optional programs, we do not accept registrations until all students have had the benefit of two weeks of training in our main 5-Week Program. This allows the opportunity to thoroughly sample the high quality of our teaching methods before making any further commitments.

 Registration for these programs takes place during the third week of classes. Acceptance into these optional classes is subject to available space, the order in which students sign up and performance in the 5-Week Program.

Financial Aid


New Financial Aid Available
for Recording Workshop Students

Recording Workshop is pleased to announce a new option for financial aid. 57trust is a tuition loan program designed to help those who have found it tougher to get assistance through traditional sources. More info...


Recording Workshop makes every effort to keep tuition costs affordable. Even so, some students need financial aid to make training possible. Federally backed conventional student loan programs are designed for longer-term study and do not apply to the short-term programs we offer. However, alternative funding is often available through other government programs and special interest organizations. Eligibility requirements for these financial assistance programs vary greatly. Contacting your local employment services office is the best way to explore which of these funding sources are available to you.

Another potential source of financial aid is 57trust. 57trust is a tuition loan program designed to help those who have found it tougher to get assistance through traditional sources. What is different about 57trust is that it enables students to stand on their own two feet and get approved, no co-borrower is needed. More info...

College Credit
Even if you are not seeking enrollment in any college program, being able to earn up to 12 semester hours of college credit is an excellent personal achievement. And if you are already enrolled somewhere, our training is an enhancement to typical college studies, and a true career accelerator.

An association between the Recording Workshop and the Capital University Conservatory of Music makes this possible.

Capital UniversityCapital University
For any student wanting to go beyond these 12 semester hours of credit, please be aware that the Capital University Conservatory of Music, offers Bachelor of Music Degrees in Music Technology, Music Media, and Music Industry. Located in Columbus, Ohio, this conservatory is world-renown for its excellence.

All students of Capital University are subject to its registration procedures and policies. For students who are already attending Capital University, please include a short note with your Recording Workshop Registraion Form to indicate this status.

For more information about the 12 hours of credit, or about further studies at Capital, please contact Capital University directly by mail: RecW Coordinator, Conservatory of Music, Capital University, 2199 E. Main St., Columbus, OH, 43209-2394, or call their office at 614-236-6474.

Update Policy
To allow for the continual improvement of its training programs, the Recording Workshop reserves the right to update curriculum and studio content as described in this brochure. In addition, the Recording Workshop reserves the right to amend administrative policies and procedures.

 
 
 

 
 
 
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