The Michigan State University Department of Telecommunication, Information Studies and Media has a long and distinguished history of training audio and sound specialists; offering both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in a variety of digital media arts. Also, MSU's college radio station, 88.9 The Impact, has been declared the college station of the year by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters and Broadcast Music, Inc.

The Music Recording Camp has a limited enrollment of 18 students. The Music Recording Camp is for high school students, ages 14 to 18. There are two options for this camp: (1) an overnight/residential option in a dormitory on-campus and (2) a day-camp only option.

Music Recording Camp for High School Students

Learn the basic methods behind studio recording and sound design with industry experts, while using the professional facilities at Michigan State University! Explore audio creation within a large recording studio environment, and how to re-create a digital audio workstation for recording at home. Students will learn about sound foundations; session recording through microphone use, placement and cable set-up; mixing; digital recording software (ProTools); and audio postproduction including editing and effects.

Studio sessions are project-driven with each student having an opportunity to gain hands-on experience and practice during each step of the recording process. Students will work collaboratively together to mix the recording into a mastered piece for CD/DVD play and his or her own digital distribution. On the final day of camp, students will share their work in a showcase held for all Media Camp participants and their parents. Through this intense immersion program, students will leave camp gaining techniques in sound recording theory, aesthetics, and practical application.  

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What our students say:

 

“You should definitely come. This camp is a great experience. It's fun and you learn a lot.”
 

“I had a great time working with the instructors this week. They really know their stuff and have gone above and beyond with how they worked with us.”
 

“I would say to just man up and take a chance! I did and I have no regrets because the camp was excellent all-around.”

 

When we asked students at the end of the camp what there favorite thing about camp was, they said:

• Recorded my own music.
• Recorded a song and sung backgrounds.
• Played instruments.
• We recorded a professional drummer (from the Verve Pipe) then mixed it using ProTools.
• Learned how to use ProTools and recorded my own song that turned out great.

What students did in the camp Summer 2011: