Register Now for Fall Semester at Alberta Academy of Recording

Fall Recording Classes start September 16th 2013.
Register now to ensure a position - Deadline Sept.9th

Class size is limited to 4 students to ensure plenty of "Hands On" Instruction.
Learn the skills you need to take the next step in your musical evolution.
Affordable tuition ( less than half the price of APRA )
Please check our website at www.albertarecording.com
or contact us at email:admin@albertarecording.com

Radio Adds

As part of the course the students were asked to create a unique and original radio add for a product of their choice. The classes wrote the script, voiced, and composed their adds from scratch! They also created all the sound effects & sound designed.

Our afternoon class invented a company called Morningwood Flooring

Jason, Pascal & James editing the add

Jason & Pascal creating the wood noises

Look out for deals on 'the pleasure plank', 'untreated european' & 'squeaky cedar' - with special a special guest appearance from 'Dick Love'!

and remember - get the good wood

This track is a must listen - definitely the most memorable and entertaining radio add I've ever heard!

Listen to Morningwood 60s

Listen to Morningwood 30s

The evening class took a more realistic approach and wrote an add for a pre-existing product - The Kaotica Eyeball 

Josh & Kathleen discussing production ideas

Kathleen capturing that authentic flushing sound

The guys did a great job incorporating all the technical features of the Eyeball, and were even paid a visit by the owner of the company and creator of the product during their production!

Enjoy this 60s add

Dead Salvation

Local death metal band Dead Salvation recently recorded a track with our afternoon class

James Wise micing the kit

Jason & Kathleen setting up the session

James engineering

Darren tracking the violin

The class recorded a fantastic track, with many different instruments and layers

Great job guys!!

Listen to Lost Faith

Fully Loaded at AAR

Fully Loaded records with AAR students

Nathan Silva manning the controls

Josh Carlson producing

Amanda recording the xylophone

Kathleen taking care of the patch bay & setting levels

The guys produced an awesome track, and probably one you will recognize - enjoy!

Listen to Dreams

Local prog act Lucid records at AAR

Up and coming progressive rock band Lucid recently recorded with our evening class

Kathleen & Nathan micing the drum kit - James happens to be the drummer for Lucid

Micing the bass cab to produce the 'Tool' tone

left to right - Axl, Jackson, James, Kathleen, Dan & Josh

The class tracked, mixed & mastered one fantastic track! 

Great job everyone

Listen to Machine

Groon's Back at AAR!

Groon was back at AAR last weekend recording with our afternoon class

James Wise micing the kick drum

James & Jason setting up the guitar mics

Tracking the Bass

Pascal, Jason & James working on the mix

The guys produced another amazing track! 

A psychedelic must listen!

Red Rook Records with AAR Students

Our current evening class recently recorded with local hip hop artist Red Rook

The guys cut three tracks in only 4 hours! 

left to right - Josh, Red Rook, Nathan & Kathleen

Check out a track on our soundcloud!

AAR students brush up on drum micing techniques

Current AAR students learn how to mic a drum kit, and re-amp guitars -

with the help of some familiar faces

Jordan Dobbelsteyn, July graduate & accomplished drummer lent us his talents 

Jason Welwood setting up the session

Cayle Charlton, another familiar face in the calgary scene explaining the basics of
drum micing from a musicians point of view

Josh Carlson & Nathan Silva recording

On top of learning how to properly mic a drum kit to get those aggressive metal tones, the students
also learned how to properly re-amp guitar tracks - including signal flow, head settings & cab combo's and mic placement

Well done everyone! 

Adam Scotten records at AAR

Adam Scotten records track with current afternoon class 

Adam in booth recording some percussion

Jason Welwood Engineering

The guys - left to right - Pascal, Jason & Adam, James in front

Congratulations guys on an amazing track!
This is so well done its hard to believe they got the entire thing tracked, mixed & mastered in 8 hours
The track, Discovered, sounds fantastic - hard to believe this is a student project, you guys are pro's!!

Listen to Discovered

James Wise Instructs 2012 Mount Royal Drum Camp

Current student James Wise is instructing at the 2012  Mount Royal Drum Camp

James will be teaching the beginner drum class at the Mount Royal Drum Camp on November 5th, 2012. This will include him teaching basic drum patterns and drum kit co-ordination to students of all ages. 

Good luck tonight James! 

We know you will be amazing, and your students are lucky to have you as their teacher!

Smoke at AAR

Check out the latest student project from our afternoon class 

The guys worked with up and coming hip hop artist Smoke, recording, mixing & mastering 2 tracks during their session

James, Jason & Pascal tracking

Smoke in the booth

Listen to the 2 tracks here

AAR class works with local dub producer & former student Dobb

Both of our current classes have just finished their first studio project! 

They worked with Dobb - composing & arranging unique MIDI creations 

Great job on your first project!

Afternoon class referencing their mix
Left to Right - James, Pascal, Jason & Dobb

Shameless!
Left to Right - Pascal, Jason, James & Dobb

Check out the afternoon class composition entitled 'Nuke the Whales'

Evening class celebrating a job well done!
Left to Right - Nathan, Josh, Kathleen & Dobb

Listen to the evening class composition 'Goat Dope'

Music Business/Artist Management Seminar at The Alberta Academy of Recording

The Alberta Academy of Recording will be hosting a seminar on how to succeed in the new music economy, focusing on the business of music, artist management, and most 

importantly how to get ahead in today's music industry. This is a must for 

anyone interested in managing their own music careers, or anyone interested in 

the business of music. 

The seminar will be given by Devine Taylor, one of the most successful artist managers in 

North America.

                This seminar will be held on Saturday, October 13th from noon - 5pm

  Cost for seminar is $200 flat, and includes the day as well as 1 month of consultation with                                                     Devine and MBM (music biz mentor)

                              Check out the website here:  http://musicbizmentor.com/

                          You will receive a certificate of completion for this mini course
                     If you have any questions feel free to give us a call at (403) 457-0950

                                         or e-mail admin@albertarecording.com  anytime!

Happy Graduation!!

July 2012 Graduates

Congratulations to Ryan Murphy (left) and Jordan Dobbelsteyn (right) on their successful completion of The Alberta Academy of Recording's summer class! 

Both students did exceedingly well throughout the course and completed some amazing mixes. It was truly a pleasure to watch both of these young producer/engineers work their magic and grow their production experiences, techniques & styles. We expect big things from both of these guys!!

Ryan will be taking over live sound at the Blind Beggar on Thursday nights original music jam, and graduated with marks high enough to allow him to work as a freelance engineer out of Alchemy Studios Inc.

Jordan's passion for recording, and creating the ultimate drum sound will no doubt lead him to do great things and push the boundaries of metal recording. 

All the best to you both!!

Listen to their Demo Reels here

Train Bigger Monkeys at AAR

Train Bigger Monkeys record with current AAR class

As their last client session the July 2012 class engineered & produced local metal band 

Train Bigger Monkeys

         Jordan Dobbelsteyn sportin' the merch!

(thanks for the shirts guys!)

         

 Al aka Frost Giant layin some vocals

 Brian aka Yuri Nalarm taking care of the main vocals

Ryan Murphy contemplating the vocal content...

JC (left) &  Dr. Awesome (right) discussing the mix

What a great way to wrap up the class sessions - great job on everything!!

Listen to Tow The Line

Radio Add Creation at AAR

As part of the class, the students created an add for a product of their choice. This time it was Fantasy Island Zoo. This twisted zoo includes attractions such as a cerberus, kraken, and blob fish - fun for the whole family! 

The students composed this beat with help of past graduate little dub, they are also responsible for all of the sound effects, sound design, script & voicing of the add. 

Check out the 60s commercial here

AAR Students work with For One More Day

As one of their final projects our students worked with local rock band For One More Day

The guys worked hard micing the drum kit, amps, bass & vocals. Great job you two, another one to add the to demo reel!

Mixin' Mixin'!

Listen to Never Got Lucky

AAR Students Engineer Theme Music

Current students of the Alberta Academy of Recording have completed engineering the opening credit theme for an upcoming independent film series. This track is truly one of a kind, and was a great experience (and credit) for the students. Jordan & Ryan got experience working with Mandolin, bongos, and various percussion instruments while working on this track. They also gained very valuable sound design experience, and had to create multiple mixes to be used as incidentals, as well as for the end/closing credits. 

(Left to Right) Jordan,Vanessa & Ryan

Listen to the completed track here

July class records three part psychedelic saga - a must listen!

Our July class recently completed a session with local psychedelic artists Groon. For this session the students were challenged with a live off the floor session with the three members - they met the challenge head on and produced one of the most memorable sessions of their careers to date. This three part track was no small feat, and the students produced an extremely cohesive and clear mix - well done guys!

Here it is! The Rise & Fall of Toner Daniels

Part I

Part II

Part III

AAR students begin their client sessions

First up for the July AAR class was a hip hop collaboration with Ruzi Productions, Selective Group & Big Minded Music.

The guys did a fantastic job working with the various artists & the track turned out great! 

(Left to Right) Jordan, Sean, Connor, Sergio, Ryan & Yuri

Listen to Peace