Want to Get Better with
Your DAW?

Get THE training NEEDED to start a career in music, film, live sound, broadcast and game audio.

Explore Ableton Live for Music Production

Ableton Live is a powerful DAW known for its clip-based workflow. At CRAS, you’ll be introduced to its unique approach to MIDI and audio production, widely used by songwriters and producers. Gain hands-on experience and expand your skills with a different style of music creation.

Train in Pro Tools
for Recording & Mixing

Pro Tools is the industry standard for recording, editing, and mixing. At CRAS, you’ll train hands-on in real studios, learning how to record, mix, and produce like a pro. Plus, Pro Tools comes included in your CRAS Laptop Recording Package, so you can practice anywhere.

Learn Logic Pro X
for Music Production

Logic Pro X is used at CRAS to teach essential DAW concepts, including digital audio recording, MIDI sequencing, effect plugins, and routing. Gain hands-on experience while building a strong foundation in music production. Plus, Logic Pro X is included in your CRAS Laptop Recording Package.

Learn Wwise
for Game Audio Production

Wwise is an essential tool for interactive audio in gaming. At CRAS, you’ll explore how it’s used for adaptive music, sound effects, and immersive experiences. Gain hands-on training in implementing sound into game engines and prepare for a career in game audio.

“CRAS didn’t just teach me how to use a DAW—they taught me how to use it in real-world situations. Now, I walk into any studio feeling confident and ready to work.”

– Jonathan Kilburn

“Learning Pro Tools and Logic Pro at CRAS was a game-changer. I went from watching YouTube tutorials to actually recording, mixing, and producing in a professional studio.”

– Gentry Maughan

“The hands-on training at CRAS made all the difference. Working with real artists and industry-standard gear gave me experience I couldn’t get anywhere else.”

– Hanako ‘Han’ Yotsubashi

“I thought I knew my DAW before coming to CRAS. Now, I know how to actually use it to create, mix, and produce at a professional level.”

– Rayla Everson

“At CRAS, I didn’t just learn software—I learned how to apply it in music production, live sound, and post-production. That’s what prepared me for the real world.”

– Celeste Rollefson

Fast-Track Your Career

Graduate in just 11 months with the skills to start working in music production, live sound, film, and game audio.

Hands-On Experience

Train on Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, Ableton Live and more, in real studios, with real artists, using industry-standard gear.

Learn What Matters

No wasted time—just focused training in DAWs, mixing, recording, and production techniques used by professionals.

Connect With The Pros

CRAS connects you with internships, mentors, and networking opportunities to help you land jobs with top studios, artists, and production companies.

Proven Success

CRAS grads are working with Grammy-winning artists, blockbuster films, and top gaming companies—you could be next.

CRAS Grads Make It

Understanding your DAW is just the beginning. At CRAS, you learn how to apply it in real studios, with real artists, using industry-standard gear. Our grads are skilled in Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, Ableton Live, Wwise and more. They’re out there mixing albums, running live shows, designing sound for games, and working in top studios. See how CRAS can take you from a basic DAW user to an industry pro.

John Bruington – UMG staff, Freelance Engineer, Doja Cat, Amine, Kid Laroi, Sabrina Carpenter.
Thomas Warren – Studio Manager & Recording/Mixing Engineer, Sam Smith, Rihanna, Khi infinite ft Pusha T.
Corey Lozneanu – A1 and A2 with Lombard Productions, FOX, CBS, NBC, Big Ten Network, Apple TV, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video
Will Anspach – Producer, Justin Beiber, Justin Timberlake, NAS, American Horror Story
Josh Voyles – Live Sound Engineer, United Air Force Band, Pacofoc Clave, Java Jazz Festival, The Whitehouse
Chris Dennis – Audio Engineer, Jordan Smith, Hillsong United, Lil Nas X, Nipsey Hustle
Corey Lozneanu – A1 and A2 with Lombard Productions, FOX, CBS, NBC, Big Ten Network, Apple TV, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video.
Scott Taylor – FOH Engineer, Monitor Tech, Crew Chief
Billie Eilish, Chris Isaak, Childish Gambino, Prophets of Rage, Linkin Park, Young the Giant
Benjamaar Hubbard – A2, Audio Operator, MLB Network, CBSN
Jeremy Thomas – Producer and Production Assistant, A1 Engineer, On-Air DJ, NBC Sports Radio AM 1060, Phoenix Suns, 98 KUPD
Gentry Studer – Mastering Engineer,
Metallica, Andrew W.K., Ryan Adams, Incubus, Deftones, Miley Cyrus, Spoon, At The Drive In
Kieran Lasker – Composer, Mix Engineer, Assistant Engineer,
Kehlani, Kevin Gates, Tinashe
Jeff Woods – Engineer for Shangri La studios, Capitol Records and Sony Music, VanJess, Dave Gahan ,KAYTRANADA, Anson Seabra, Louis The Child, 1Mind, EVAN GIIA
Jeremy Underwood – Audio Engineer, Death Stranding, Call of Duty WW2, Call of duty Black ops 4, Days Gone, State of Decay 2, League of Legends, Uncharted: the lost legacy, Mass Effect: Andromeda, Halo Wars 2
Shane Labonte – Quality Designer at Respawn Entertainment in Los Angeles California, Call of Duty Black Ops III, Call of Duty Infinite Warfare, Apex Legends, Battlefield V
Maverick Turner – Audio Operator for ESPN,
SportsCenter, First Take, NFL Live
Drew Thornton – Freelance Engineer, Billie Eilish, Deep Purple, Andrea Bocelli, Little Big Town, Anti-Flag, Alison Krauss, Phish, Kenny Chesney
Ryan Breen – FOH Engineer,
Imogen Heap
John Enroth – Composer/Engineer,
What We Do in the Shadows, 21 Jumpstreet, Thor: Ragnarok, The Carrie Diaries, The Regular Show
Ethan Obemma – Audio Engineer / Music Arranger, The Willoughbys, The Lego Movie 2, Thor: Ragnarok

Laptop recording package

As a CRAS student you receive a Laptop Recording Package included in the cost of education so you can take your studio with you wherever you go.

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WE HAVE THE Industry connections you need

Our connections can put you in the industry and help you succeed. Music recording studios, live venues, video game and movie production studios all come to CRAS looking for qualified applicants that are ready to start their audio recording careers.

Los Angeles

4th Street Recording, Capitol, Conway Studios, East West Studios, Fox Sports 1, Gold Diggers, Larson Studios, Monkeyland Audio Inc, Nightbird Studios, Record Plant, Roundabout Entertainment, Shangri-La, Smart Post West, Sound Factory B, Westlake Recording Studios

ATLANTA

11th Street, Astro, Audio Recording Unlimited (ARU), Bravo Ocean Studios, Icon Studios, Patchwerk, Reach Records, Soundbyte Inc, SuperSound, TreeSound, Triangle Sound, Westside Studios

New York City

Atlantic Sound Studios, Dubway, Eastside Sound, Electric Lady Studios, Engine Room Audio, Excello Recording, Flux Studios, IHeart Media, Mission Sound Recording, Penthouse Studios, Polonsky Shakespeare Center, Premier Digital, Reservoir Studios, Studio G, The End, Virtue And Vice Recording

Nashville

Blackbird, Brantley Sound, Crew One, Digital Audio Post, High Wire Productions, Omni Sound, Paragon, Robot Lemon, Solotech, Sound Check, Sound Image, Sound Stage, Starstruck Studios, The Castle, The Record Shop, Welcome to 1979

Dallas

AMS Media, Cakemix Recording, Crunchy Roll, Dallas Audio Post, Deaf Mule, Eagle Audio Recording Studio, Gemini Light Sound & Video, Reel Fx, Sessionworks Studios, Sg Studios, The Kitchen Studios, Unfurled Umbrella

Austin

5th Street Studios, Allume Live Productions, Black Merigold Studio, Chez Boom Audio, Nomad Sound Inc, Orb Recording Studios, Pony Sound, The Still Recording Studio, Westfall, Wonderland Studios, Zach Theater, Zilker Hillside Theatre

Denver

AVMS Denver, Black In Bluhm, Colorado Film Locations, Conway Sound, Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Denver Recording Company, Encore Global – Colorado, Hawk-Eye Innovations, Inspire Event Technologies, Listen Up Pro Audio, Side 3, The Decibel Garden

Chicago

35th St. Studios, ARU Chicago, Carter CO Recording, Chicago Recording Company, Electrical Audio, Gravity, Periscope Post And Audio, Pressure Point Recording, Program Productions, Rax Trax, Tightrope Recording

Las Vegas

Channel 15, Digital Insights Recording Studios, PRG/VRG, Rhino Staging Vegas, Rob Katz Audio, Skeleton Key Recording, Studio 77, Studio DMI, Studio Las Vegas, The Hideout Recording Studio, Total Sound Production, Univision Kinc, Wave Freqz

Detroit

Big Sky Recording, Harmonie Park Creative Group, Jus Music Productions, KLA Laboratories, Livewire Music, Mix Factory One, Moda Music, Northridge Church, PSAV, Rust Belt Studios, SR Audio, Star Trax Inc., Studio A, Transmat, Wise Guy Records Studios

Phoenix

AV Concepts, CBS Radio, Cre818 Studios, Epic Proportions Tour, Premier Studios, PSAV, Pyramix Studios, Saltmine Studios, Scottsdale Music Company, SER Soundworks, SoundVision, Sun Studios of Arizona

San Diego

AV Concepts, Big Fish Recording, Capricorn Studios, Colour Media, House of Blues, Pacific Event Productions, Pacific Events Productions, Pro Audio Systems, Rarefied Recording, Rhino Staging, Signature Sound, Singing Serpent, Studio West

Miami

Circle House Studios, Crescent Moon Studios, Criteria Recording Studios, Electric Air Studios, Everlast Productions, Midtown Studios Miami, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Society Circus, Southern Audio Visual, Studio At The Setai, Studio Center Miami, The Urban Union

financial aid AVAILABLE TO THOSE WHO QUALIFY

Attending CRAS is an investment in your future and with available financial aid options, it’s more affordable than you might think.