Welcome to Florida Institute of Recording Sound and Technology! This innovative school is located in the heart of Orlando, FL and offers students the chance to pursue their dreams of becoming a professional audio engineer and music producer. With its cutting-edge technology, sophisticated facilities, and world-class instructors, F.I.R.S.T. provides students with the resources they need to expand their knowledge and skills in the world of audio engineering and music production.
At F.I.R.S.T., we focus on building a strong foundation for our students through teaching them technical audio engineering knowledge, as well as how to set up, mix and produce high-quality audio productions. This includes having students gain an understanding of studio signal flow, sound theory and sound design, as well as having them learn the principles of acoustics, audio post-production, software mastering, editing and mixing, along with the fundamentals of using a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) software in order to create a musical masterpiece or elaborate sound engineering project.
It’s not all technical knowledge though - we also make sure to expose our students to the creative side of audio engineering and music production by providing them with opportunities to record their own material as part of their coursework. This includes exclusive access to our full recording studio for our music production classes. Here, students learn firsthand how to apply the knowledge they’ve gained in the classroom through hands-on experience bringing their own musical visions to life from start to finish. We believe in providing our students with the best educational experience possible, so we’re proud to offer an excellent faculty of experienced professionals in addition to our innovative lab spaces and top-of-the-line equipment. We have lecturers who have years of industry experience, hold an impressive list of music industry credits and awards, and have earned the respect and admiration of some of today’s biggest recording stars such as Bon Iver, Jay Z, Drake and more!
At F.I.R.S.T., we provide our students with access to some of the best resources available; from industry standard audio recording software such as ProTools, Ableton Live and Logic Pro X, to one-on-one instruction with seasoned professional engineers who are eager to pass on their expertise to their young protégés at no additional cost!
This is just a taste of what the Florida Institute of Recording Sound & Technology has to offer its students - so if you’re ready to take your career as an engineer or producer to the next level why not come out and take a tour? With options for certificate programs and continuing education available you can count on finding the right program for you at F.I.R.S.T.. So don't wait any longer - come explore your options at Florida Institute of Recording Sound & Technology today!