STUDENT GALLERY

Our Track Record of Graduate Success

Read what these successful AIA graduates say about their training.

FOR THE MUSICIAN

"This course is just what I have been looking for. An affordable comprehensive program with which I can set my own schedule. It is not only good for persons seeking employment as a recording engineer, but also provides excellent information for the musician recording in their own home studio." J. WILKIE BROWN, Chamblee, GA

DOES RADIO & TV COMMERCIALS

"I own a MIDI recording studio where I compose radio and TV commercials. This course is a God-send to me. I now sit behind my console with more confidence. The quality of my recordings is getting better with each new project thanks to AIA. Sincerely." HENRY A. MOSS, Nassau, Bahamas

GOT MY MONEY'S WORTH

"Everything is better than expected. As a producer, I am more than a little sensitive to the outcome of my projects. On one occasion I felt I had gotten my money's worth from just one valuable technique. By the end of the course, I felt I had gotten my money's worth hundreds of times over." DAVID E. NAILE, Pinellas Park, FL

TV MUSIC SUPERVISOR

As a 1997 honor graduate of AIA, I accomplished more than expected, working as music supervisor in TVR - the Romanian National Television. Of course I tell everyone about AIA - it's in my curriculum. My gratitude and best regards. ILIE VORVOREANU, Bucharest, Romania.

PROUD OF MY DIPLOMA

"I do not regret taking AIA's course, it is excellent. I will heartedly recommend it to everyone interested in really learning about the world of sound engineering. I have built my own 24 track studio, following the advice from AIA. I have already engineered two singles, 10-12 demos and now working on CD production. My studio will be the leading one in the North Norwegian market. I am proud to be the owner of a diploma from AIA." IVAN TZATCHEV, Tomasjord, Norway

EMPLOYED AS ENGINEER

"After completion of your course I became employed as an audio tech and 2nd. mastering engineer at an audio company in my home town. The AIA training has paid its dividends and I'm sure it will provide valuable information in the future as I expand my recording endeavors." CHRIS WOODS, Fointian Inn, SC

WOULD RECOMMEND TO ANYONE

"As recording technology constantly changes, buying the wrong equipment, or not fully understanding the gear you work with can get confusing and expensive. This is why I first became interested in the AIA home-study course. After completing the course, I heard a significant improvement in my recording projects. I've now produced many masters with local clients. The info has been most reliable and useful. I would recommend this course to anyone interested in music production." CARL P. CATALANO A.A.S., Hialeah, FL

EASY AND INTERESTING

"I find the course easy and interesting. Recording engineering is a mix of science and art, sounds and creativity, physics and electronics, anatomy of ear and feelings! I think it is a good and well-informed course. Thank you." DELFINO HERNENDEZ, Mexico City, Mexico

DOING SOUND FOR FILMS

"After completing your wonderful course, I felt more confident about my abilities as engineer. I save much time and money at the studio recording my own material. I am currently doing sound design for an upcoming feature film. I owe it all to AIA."GEORGE MELENDEZ, Chicago, IL

BUILDING HER OWN STUDIO

"I constantly flip through the lessons and pick up something new. It's very rewarding to be able to apply what I've learned to my own home portastudio set-up. I'm now making plans to go full speed ahead and build a professional 16 track facility. Thanks for your advice on which equipment to buy." LORNA JOLLIFFE, Miami, FL

ASSOCIATION WITH THE BEATLES

"I'm really awed by your association with the Beatles and Rolling Stones. I know as a teacher you're trying to play down these famous connections but your experiences from those years really sparkle in the course. In the past few weeks I have recorded two live bands. I am now mixing the tracks and hope to sell the completed CDs at the next show. Thanks for your terrific course." STACIA LEE, Los Angeles, CA

RECORD ON THE CHARTS

"Please accept my thanks for your very well designed audio course. I am a professional musician of about 20 years experience and I find the course most enjoyable and useful. I recently produced two singles, one of which is on the National Charts at No. 6." C.D.M. KIRATU, Nairobi, Kenya

HOLDS AIA IN HIGH REGARD

"I have found the material in the training manual to be very informative, well balanced, and easy to understand. The subject matter in the various chapters is very detailed. I hold the Audio Institute of America in high regard and tell people about the Institute every chance I get." JOHN FAULKINBURY, Big Bear Lake, CA

DOING A GREAT JOB

"I think you guys are doing a great job. I have been hired in a recording studio here in Ottawa. The owner of the studio has looked at my course and has had nothing but good things to say about you and the people at AIA. He has allowed me to put my diploma on the studio wall. All I know is that it was the best thing that I could have done, enrolling in AIA. I get up each day looking forward to that next session." TRACEY PROVOST, Ottawa, Canada

LIVE SOUND ENGINEER

"I am very satisfied with this course. It has got everything you need to know. I now help a local band on their gigs as a live sound engineer, they trust me totally because of my skills. I am also building my MIDI home-studio, which I'm planning to expand to a professional 24 track studio in the future." MICAEL JOHANSSON, Karlsborg, Sweden

AN ENJOYABLE SECOND INCOME

"I can't thank you enough for offering this incredible course. I've recently recorded several demos with a band and I'm currently doing a few other recording projects. The section on microphone placement alone is worth much more than the tuition fee. I highly recommend this course to all musicians who record. With the knowledge from AIA, one can improve his or her recording techniques plus make an enjoyable second income. Thanks AIA." PETER LAM, Sask. Canada

ENGINEERS CALL IT A "COOL BOOK!"

"I got started in the Philippines with your course and I am now working in New York. Unfortunately people tend to be skeptical of a home-study program, nevertheless, working engineers consider it a "cool book!". It is one of my main reference sources when I need to refresh my memory or to prepare for that unusual session." OCTAVIO MELO, Manila, Philippines

A "USER-FRIENDLY" PACKAGE

"I find this course very effective in providing a broad spectrum of knowledge and practical tips. I thank you for the opportunity that AIA has given me to enrich my knowledge in this field. The course material and Action-Audio CDs provide a "user-friendly" package. I'm sure that in times to come I will refer back to this course in the fields of recording and sound reinforcement." JAN P. de B. OTTO, Capetown, South Africa

I KNEW IT WAS A WINNER

"As soon as I saw the course material I knew it was a winner. Obviously it is the work of many years experience and thoughtful planning. It is just incredibly thorough! Apart from the sheer volume of information - a five hundred page manual - wow! - it has really improved my sensitivity to music and the art of recording it. The course has opened up many interesting recording projects. All in all I was just delighted with this course. Great stuff! I thoroughly recommend it. Excellent value for money." GRAHAM HORNE, Te Awamutu, New Zealand.

These letters come from people like you who had an interest in recording. We are proud of these students, and their comments show what can be done by those who set their goals high and go after what they want.