Our Story
About SAC ACADEMY
Sac Academy was opened to give individuals a chance to dive into the music industry. Our instructors are highly qualified and built both programs based on real-life experiences in the studio with artists. They both wrote their own curriculums to reach in the style of “on the job training”. Sac Academy stands for small class sizes and hands-on learning. We are proud to offer a program in Audio Engineering, Beat-Making, and Songwriting.
Sound is a very basic and simple process, which has become seemingly complicated with today’s digital technology. Led by expert staff members, Sac Academy is committed to bringing the simplicity of sound recording, producing, and songwriting into the minds of today’s youth.
ARTISTS
Our students experience work with local and big name artists recording live in the studio, mixing and mastering their songs.
STUDIO RECORDING
The majority of the recordings are tracked in our studio. All field trips to other locations will be disclosed ahead of time.
MIXING AND MASTERING
Our students will mix and master with Pro Tools and other gear in the studio. Listening closely is key!
Take a Look…
OUR CAMPUS
UNDER CONSTRUCTION!
STREET VIEW
50+
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
60+
ARTISTS RECORDED
70+
PLATINUM RIAA AWARDS
1,000+
VINYL RECORDS MASTERED
Meet us!
OUR STAFF
Learn about the music business in 1 semester…
OUR PROGRAMS
AUDIO ENGINEERING
The audio engineering program is one semester long is split up into 4 different phases: Introduction, Recording, Mixing, and Mastering. The following are some of the topics that will be covered in each phase.
PHASES 1 & 2
INTRODUCTION & RECORDING
- Hand Lettering Microphones
- Transducers, and Amplifiers
- Recording Console
- Introduction to Pro Tools
- Musical Instruments
- Recording in the Studio
PHASE 3
MIXING
- Special Effects
- Equalization
- Compressors and Noise Gates
- Reverb
- Mixing in the Studio
PHASE 4
MASTERING
- Vinyl, Cassettes, and DATs
- Outboard Equipment
- Equalization
- Mastering Computer Programs
- Hands on Mastering
BEAT-MAKING
The audio engineering program is one semester long is split up into 4 different phases: Introduction, Recording, Mixing, and Mastering. The following are some of the topics that will be covered in each phase.
PHASES 1 & 2
INTRODUCTION & RECORDING
- Hand Lettering Microphones
- Transducers, and Amplifiers
- Recording Console
- Introduction to Pro Tools
- Musical Instruments
- Recording in the Studio
PHASE 3
MIXING
- Special Effects
- Equalization
- Compressors and
Noise Gates - Reverb
- Mixing in the Studio
PHASE 4
MASTERING
- Vinyl, Cassettes, and
DATs - Outboard Equipment
- Equalization
- Mastering Computer Programs
- Hands on Mastering
SONGWRITING
The audio engineering program is one semester long is split up into 4 different phases: Introduction, Recording, Mixing, and Mastering. The following are some of the topics that will be covered in each phase.
PHASES 1 & 2
INTRODUCTION & RECORDING
- Hand Lettering Microphones
- Transducers, and Amplifiers
- Recording Console
- Introduction to Pro Tools
- Musical Instruments
- Recording in the Studio
PHASE 3
MIXING
- Special Effects
- Equalization
- Compressors and
Noise Gates - Reverb
- Mixing in the Studio
PHASE 4
MASTERING
- Vinyl, Cassettes, and
DATs - Outboard Equipment
- Equalization
- Mastering Computer Programs
- Hands on Mastering
