{"id":42221,"date":"2019-04-21T10:00:55","date_gmt":"2019-04-21T10:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/?p=42221"},"modified":"2022-03-18T09:47:25","modified_gmt":"2022-03-18T14:47:25","slug":"audio-engineering-degree","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/audio-engineering-degree\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Need an Audio Engineering Degree?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"produ-leaderboard-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;margin-bottom: 30px!important;\" id=\"produ-3968299666\"><script async=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\"><\/script>\n<script> var googletag = googletag || {}; googletag.cmd = googletag.cmd || [];<\/script>\n<div id=\"gpt-ad-2456471621547-0\">\n  <script>\n\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() {\n\t\t\t\tgoogletag.defineSlot( '\/21927241144\/728x90-Leaderboard', [728,90], 'gpt-ad-2456471621547-0' )\n\t\t.addService(googletag.pubads());\n\t\t\t\twindow.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers = window.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers || {};\n\t\tconst timers                     = window.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers;\n\n\t\ttimers['gpt-ad-2456471621547-0'] = setTimeout( function () {\n\t\t\tconst id = 'gpt-ad-2456471621547-0';\n\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t}, 1000 );\n\n\t\tif ( typeof window.advadsGamHasEmptySlotListener === 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\tgoogletag.pubads().addEventListener( 'slotRequested', function ( ev ) {\n\t\t\t\tconst id = ev.slot.getSlotElementId();\n\t\t\t\tif ( typeof timers[id] === 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\t\t\treturn;\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\tclearTimeout( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\ttimers[id] = setTimeout( function () {\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t}, 2500 );\n\t\t\t} );\n\t\t\tgoogletag.pubads().addEventListener( 'slotResponseReceived', function ( ev ) {\n\t\t\t\tconst id = ev.slot.getSlotElementId();\n\t\t\t\tif ( typeof timers[id] !== 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\t\t\tclearTimeout( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\tif ( ! ev.slot.getResponseInformation() ) {\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t} );\n\t\t\twindow.advadsGamHasEmptySlotListener = true;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\tgoogletag.enableServices();\n\t\tgoogletag.display( 'gpt-ad-2456471621547-0' );\n\t} );\n  <\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><p>Let&#8217;s dive straight in. Do you need an audio engineering degree to become an engineer? No. Traditionally, great engineers have learned by doing&#8212;starting as an intern in a studio and being mentored by peers to develop their skills. The professional studio landscape has changed, though, and you&#8217;ll probably have a better chance of learning through YouTube than being mentored in a studio.<\/p>\n<p>So what does this mean for the audio engineering degree? It&#8217;s a great way to learn the fundamentals, but you might gain more practical skills through real-world experience and mentorship. Don&#8217;t be deterred, though! There are many reasons why audio school is an excellent choice for aspiring producers and engineers.<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex-video widescreen youtube\">\n<div class=\"container-lazyload preview-lazyload container-youtube js-lazyload--not-loaded\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3Cr4JzxAwbg\" class=\"lazy-load-youtube preview-lazyload preview-youtube\" data-video-title=\"What is An Audio Engineer? - Warren Huart: Produce Like a Pro\" title=\"Play video &quot;What is An Audio Engineer? - Warren Huart: Produce Like a Pro&quot;\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3Cr4JzxAwbg<\/a><noscript>Video can&#8217;t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3Cr4JzxAwbg\" title=\"What is An Audio Engineer? - Warren Huart: Produce Like a Pro\">What is An Audio Engineer? &#8211; Warren Huart: Produce Like a Pro (https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3Cr4JzxAwbg)<\/a><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h5><\/h5>\n<h5>Why Am I Considering an Audio Engineering Degree?<\/h5>\n<p>Firstly, it\u2019s important to consider that people go to audio school for a number of different reasons. It\u2019s crucial to pinpoint your own motives before taking the plunge. These are some of the most common ones I observed in my classmates when I was studying recording technology:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>They want to learn about recording and mixing technology (obviously!)<\/li>\n<li>They\u2019re aspiring musicians looking for what seems like a more practical \u201cin\u201d<\/li>\n<li>They\u2019re lifelong fans of music unsure of how to turn their passion into a fulfilling career in the industry<\/li>\n<li>They think it\u2019ll guarantee them a good job in the entertainment\/music business<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019re trying to decide whether getting an audio engineering degree is worth it, there are some major pros and cons of these programs.<\/p>\n<p>READ ALSO: <a href=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/vital-synth-review\/\">Vital Synth Review<\/a><br \/>\nREAD ALSO: <a href=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/best-dynamic-microphone\/\">10 Best Dynamic Microphones for Any Budget in 2022<\/a><br \/>\nREAD ALSO:<a href=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/cockos-reaper-daw-review\/\"> Cockos Reaper DAW Review<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>The Pros of Attending Audio School<\/h4>\n<h5>1. You Meet New People!<\/h5>\n<p>This should be an obvious reason, and one of the main upsides of going to college for anything, really. Going to school for audio engineering means you\u2019ll have the opportunity to meet likeminded individuals and (hopefully) develop meaningful personal and professional relationships.<\/p>\n<h5>2. You Learn the Fundamentals<\/h5>\n<p>If you\u2019re completely clueless with anything and everything audio-related, you\u2019ll learn more than you ever could have imagined.<\/p>\n<p>Personally, I didn\u2019t even know what \u201cmixing\u201d was until I learned about it at school. I didn\u2019t know anything about acoustics and the science of sound, and I had only a cursory knowledge of the equipment used to produce music.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll become extremely familiar with the <em>basics.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<h5>3. You\u2019ll Earn a Certificate or Degree<\/h5>\n<p>It\u2019s always satisfying to accomplish something you\u2019ve set your mind to. While a piece of paper may not mean much to some, it\u2019s nevertheless a physical representation of your academic achievements. That\u2019s something to be proud of!<\/p>\n<h5>4. You\u2019ll Get to Use Incredible Gear<\/h5>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-42225 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Do-You-Need-an-Audio-Engineering-Degree_2.jpg\" alt=\"Do You Need an Audio Engineering Degree?_2\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Do-You-Need-an-Audio-Engineering-Degree_2.jpg 700w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Do-You-Need-an-Audio-Engineering-Degree_2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Do-You-Need-an-Audio-Engineering-Degree_2-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Do-You-Need-an-Audio-Engineering-Degree_2-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Do-You-Need-an-Audio-Engineering-Degree_2-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Do-You-Need-an-Audio-Engineering-Degree_2-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Do-You-Need-an-Audio-Engineering-Degree_2-40x27.jpg 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Do-You-Need-an-Audio-Engineering-Degree_2-160x107.jpg 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Do-You-Need-an-Audio-Engineering-Degree_2-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Do-You-Need-an-Audio-Engineering-Degree_2-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Do-You-Need-an-Audio-Engineering-Degree_2-633x422.jpg 633w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Do-You-Need-an-Audio-Engineering-Degree_2-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Do-You-Need-an-Audio-Engineering-Degree_2-15x10.jpg 15w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Do-You-Need-an-Audio-Engineering-Degree_2-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Do-You-Need-an-Audio-Engineering-Degree_2-13x9.jpg 13w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Do-You-Need-an-Audio-Engineering-Degree_2-385x257.jpg 385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A school that\u2019s worth its salt will likely have a fantastic facility and top-of-the-line equipment for students to use.<\/p>\n<p>I was particularly lucky; mine had two full-sized, multi-million dollar studios with SSL consoles and a phenomenal mic locker.<\/p>\n<p>This may not be the exact case everywhere, but you\u2019ll no doubt have the opportunity to play with stuff you don\u2019t\/won\u2019t own personally!<\/p>\n<h5>5. Your Skills Apply to More than Just Music<\/h5>\n<p>Most audio programs teach just that: audio. That means that while you\u2019ll definitely study music production, you\u2019ll probably also learn about live sound reinforcement and audio for film, TV, or broadcast.<\/p>\n<p>This is great if you\u2019re still unsure of exactly what you want to do!<\/p>\n<h4>Audio Engineering Degree: The Downsides<\/h4>\n<h5>1. Cost<\/h5>\n<p>Time and money are probably your most valued assets. College demands a major investment in both, and for some that may be entirely impractical.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019d specifically urge you to avoid so-called \u201cfancy,\u201d expensive audio engineering programs. Explore your local community colleges and see if they offer an audio program.<\/p>\n<p>I attended a community college in the greater Los Angeles area that wasn\u2019t just affordable, but one of the top programs in the state. It doesn\u2019t\u00a0<em>have\u00a0<\/em>to cost a lot, but unfortunately college isn\u2019t cheap, generally speaking.<\/p>\n<h5>2. You <em>Only <\/em>Learn the Fundamentals<\/h5>\n<p>Unquestionably, real-world experience is superior to whatever you learn in audio school. It\u2019s essential to grasp the basics, which your education will help you do; but you won\u2019t <em>really\u00a0<\/em>understand what you know until you\u2019re in a professional studio for the first time.<\/p>\n<p>For many, the formal audio engineering education simply isn\u2019t necessary. With some self-discipline, dedication, and free time, you can probably teach yourself the basics through free online resources.<\/p>\n<h5>3. You May Never See Half of that Amazing Equipment Again<\/h5>\n<p>An instructor at my college joked that the majority of us would probably never see a facility as nice as the school\u2019s again in our careers. This may sound like an insensitive jab, but he wasn\u2019t completely wrong.<\/p>\n<p>Working on a 48-channel SSL Duality is great, and routinely handling expensive Neumanns and AKG C-12s is a thrill, but only the world\u2019s premiere studios have access to this caliber of gear.<\/p>\n<p>Realistically speaking, your first gig probably won\u2019t be a dream job, and it may be in a smaller space with less \u00fcber-nice gear.<\/p>\n<p>Likewise, all that time you spent on a console in audio school is wonderful experience\u2013but it isn\u2019t applicable in a studio that works all <a href=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/how-to-mix-hit-songs-in-the-box-with-mark-needham\/\">in-the-box<\/a>, for example.<\/p>\n<h5>4. No One Cares that You Studied Audio<\/h5>\n<p>To springboard off #2, a certificate or degree in audio engineering isn\u2019t required for a job in the industry, nor does it guarantee one.<\/p>\n<p>Your practical skills are what potential employers care about most. While being a college grad might land you your first interning gig, professional experience is what\u2019s most relevant in the audio industry.<\/p>\n<h5>Closing Thoughts<\/h5>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-42226 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Do-You-Need-an-Audio-Engineering-Degree_3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Do-You-Need-an-Audio-Engineering-Degree_3.png 500w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Do-You-Need-an-Audio-Engineering-Degree_3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Do-You-Need-an-Audio-Engineering-Degree_3-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Do-You-Need-an-Audio-Engineering-Degree_3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Do-You-Need-an-Audio-Engineering-Degree_3-75x75.png 75w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Do-You-Need-an-Audio-Engineering-Degree_3-270x270.png 270w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Do-You-Need-an-Audio-Engineering-Degree_3-225x225.png 225w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Do-You-Need-an-Audio-Engineering-Degree_3-170x170.png 170w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Do-You-Need-an-Audio-Engineering-Degree_3-320x320.png 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Do-You-Need-an-Audio-Engineering-Degree_3-40x40.png 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Do-You-Need-an-Audio-Engineering-Degree_3-18x18.png 18w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Do-You-Need-an-Audio-Engineering-Degree_3-160x160.png 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Do-You-Need-an-Audio-Engineering-Degree_3-16x16.png 16w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Do-You-Need-an-Audio-Engineering-Degree_3-422x422.png 422w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Do-You-Need-an-Audio-Engineering-Degree_3-14x14.png 14w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Do-You-Need-an-Audio-Engineering-Degree_3-340x340.png 340w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Do-You-Need-an-Audio-Engineering-Degree_3-10x10.png 10w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Do-You-Need-an-Audio-Engineering-Degree_3-20x20.png 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Do-You-Need-an-Audio-Engineering-Degree_3-9x9.png 9w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Do-You-Need-an-Audio-Engineering-Degree_3-385x385.png 385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If your current audio knowledge is next to nil, you\u2019re the type that enjoys an academic environment, and you\u2019re passionate\u2013or even just curious\u2013about learning audio, then going to college for an audio engineering degree is probably a good move. At the very least, you\u2019ll find out very quickly whether it\u2019s \u201cfor you.\u201d If the material sticks, you\u2019ll come out the other side with way more knowledge than you had before!<\/p>\n<p>That being said, if audio school seems like an impracticality for any of the aforementioned reasons, don\u2019t think it\u2019s a rite of passage in becoming an audio engineer.\u00a0Self-taught skills are just as viable as those formally taught in college.<\/p>\n<p>READ ALSO: <a href=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/audio-cable-types\/\">Understanding Different Audio Cable Types &amp; Their Uses<\/a><br \/>\nREAD ALSO: <a href=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/tube-amp-vs-solid-state\/\">Tube Amp vs Solid State<\/a><br \/>\nREAD ALSO: <a href=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/understanding-shepard-tone-effect\/\">Understanding the Shepard Tone Effect and How It Creates Tension<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let&#8217;s dive straight in. 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