Prepare For the Change
The Michigan Recording & Production Industry Is Changing

ASSOCIATE RECORDING ENGINEER/PRODUCER PROGRAM

For students new or only partially trained in recording, production basics, and track ("beat") production. The program also gives training in basic music theory and music business.  You'll learn essential knowledge and learn techniques you'll use every time you record or produce. You'll learn valuable skills in remote dialogue recording and syncing audio with the picture using Pro Tools.

MUSIC PRODUCER PROGRAM

For students more experienced in recording and production, or those who have finished the associate program.  You'll first review (or learn for the first time) audio basic theory you will need to use. You will then learn advanced Mixing and Mastering techniques to get your final sound competitive.  You will also learn how to market yourself and your music. You'll learn the basics of postproduction audio mixing & editing for films. 

What Are The Changes Happening In The Field?

Studios in the Greater Detroit area are "holding their own" and preparing for expansion. Of course any business these days will cut unnecessary staff, but our requests for interns are increasing.  One studio owner put it this way:  "We always have room for the right person."  Could you be that right person?  Your chances are much better with our training.

The demand for trained recording personnel is beginning to boom because of the state’s offer of up to 40% tax credits for films produced in Michigan as proposed by governor Grandholm.  That's why you could have seen Drew Barrymore and Clint Eastwood filming in Southeastern Michigan.  That’s why a new $100 million Film Post Production Studio is 99% likely to be built in Allen Park - this facility will create 3500 jobs - will you be ready for the audio jobs?

While car companies, suppliers, retail chains and banks are shrinking and reducing jobs at alarming rates, the Recording Industry in Michigan is adding jobs. 

The demand for new music producers is also growing.  Recording artists and performers still want tracks and beats to work with, but they don't want to spend the hundreds or even thousands of dollars artists used to spend.  They are looking for the low-priced unknown producer tracks that are good and can be bought for a fraction of this cost.  The new producer will find that earning $25 per hour for "making beats" and selling them to eager artists is real.  The trick is to get more projects made and sold.  Our programs help you with this and RID has one of the largest "networks" of graduates to meet and work with - 35 years of industry contacts can work for you.

To schedule a tour or enrollment, contact us at

800-683-1 RID

Bring your music product along and we will evaluate it and see what RID program you need to start with. 

Bob Dennis,
Founder

Web references about Michigan recording industry changes:
http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2009/01/detroit_suburb_allen_park_coul.html
http://www.freep.com/article/20090107/BUSINESS06/901070355
http://www.mlive.com/news/index.ssf/2008/03/tax_break_goal_more_movie_maki.html

http://www.michigan.gov/filmoffice/0,1607,7-248--168008--,00.html
http://nab365.bdmetrics.com/NST-7-50183345/More-Movie-Production-Plans-Visual-Effects-Studio-Downtown.aspx
http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090103/BIZ/901030380
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117982647.html?categoryid=8&cs=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1HfXMDOdPY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FD_RAXaRRwo&NR=1
 

Recording Institute Of Detroit
14611 E. 9 Mile Rd., Eastpointe, MI 48021
586-779-1388