Recording Studio & Classes
The audio and video recording studio at CMS features three unique recording spaces and a nine-iMac education lab with the latest technology, equipment, and software found in professional recording studios. Students, age 12+, can gain hands-on experience with industry-standard recording technology, including Logic, Final Cut, Sibelius, Waves, Allen and Heath, Neve, and Neumann, through a variety of recording classes.
The studio offers recording spaces for individual and ensemble musical performances, both instrumental and vocal. A 10’x12’ recording isolation room and the 150-seat Dorothy H. Baker Recital Hall are both wired for recording directly to the acoustically-treated control room and education lab. The Dorothy H. Baker Recital Hall features the unique aesthetics and acoustics of the former dining room of the Lehigh Valley Social Club.
In 2021, Community Music School received a generous grant from The Presser Foundation to help fund the construction of and technology for this state-of-the-art audio and video recording studio. Read the full press release.
Upcoming Recording Classes
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Music Recording & Technology Classes
Intro to Recording
Do you want to learn how to record, edit, and publish your own original song, podcast, or music for a video? Learn the basics of recording, editing, and publishing live music, using the latest technology, equipment, and software, including Logic Pro, Final Cut Pro, Sibelius, Waves, Allen and Heath, Neve, and Neumann. Our small classes (9 students maximum) will provide you with access to a state-of-the-art, professional-grade recording facility and our expert teacher, who is an experienced sound engineer. You will learn to use the same mics, preamps, and plugins as those found in professional recording studios.
Ages
Ages 12+. No prior music experience is required.
Dates
Fall 2024 Session
6-weeks, Tuesdays
Sept 17, Sept 24, Oct 1, Oct 8, Oct 15, Oct 21
Times
Class: 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Optional Open Lab: 7:30-8:30 PM
Tuition
Current Students: $225
New Students: $225 + $25 group class registration
Financial Aid Available
Teachers
CMS Student Policies
![2023 Music Film Camp-3192 Students working on iMac computers in the Community Music School digital music recording studio.](https://cmslv.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023-Music-Film-Camp-3192-scaled.jpg)
Sign Up for Intro to Recording
2024 Fall Session Registration Opens on August 1