Studio Production
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Studio Production
Bring your love of music and we’ll give you the skills and space to produce.
Hands-on Training
Get focused, creative training in the recorded media in the midst of one of the country’s acclaimed schools of music.
Creative Community
Join a unique community of fellow artists and collaborators led by a faculty of professionals sharing their expertise.
Got the Right Mix?
We’re looking for promising producers and engineers who have experience or an aptitude for recording, production, and associated technology.
Studio Production at Purchase features a stellar faculty, finely-tuned curriculum, close associations with both a renowned classical conservatory and a vibrant Jazz studies program, as well as superior professional career and internship opportunities in nearby New York City.
But the best aspect is what the students themselves have made of it—a friendly and artistic community whose spirit is the basis for a wonderful four-year experience.
What Sets Us Apart
Besides the amazingly collaborative and supportive community of musicians, it’s the…
- hands-on studio experience
- thorough training in most modern and classical musical genres, from hip-hop to Mozart
- small-group study with professional producers
- music theory and musicianship for producers
Our faculty develop producers able to work across a wide spectrum of musical genres with expertise, awareness, and understanding of each genre’s subtleties and traditions as well as sharply honed technological, musical, and business skills.
The artistic success of our alumni and current students, many of whom maintain active professional careers while still attending classes, provides proof of our program’s distinction.
Major Areas of Study
- production and composition
- musicianship and history
- studio technology
- professionally related electives
- comprehensive training in the liberal arts
- comprehensive training in the business of music
Body of Work
To graduate, all producers must conceive of and produce two significant original projects: a Junior and a Senior Production, either recorded or performed live. Requiring extensive preparation and documentation, they are critiqued by the faculty. Many feature multimedia collaborations with the other arts conservatories on campus.
Faculty Credits
Our production faculty have received numerous awards and accolades, including:
- Grammy® Awards
- Academy Awards for films, including Philadelphia, Space Jam, and When We Were Kings
- Multiplatinum sales (over 100 million across the faculty)
- #1 iTunes & Billboard Chart Toppers
Upcoming Events
Nov
21
Amahl and the Night Visitors
A 20th Century Opera by Giancarlo Menotti that explores themes of poverty, love, the search for spiritual identity, and gratitude for the miracles that may be discovered at the turn of every corner.
Nov
25
Percussion Ensemble
Captivating, cerebral, and innovative music performed on pitched percussion.
Dec
4
Studio Tour
Take a guided tour of the Conservatory of Music’s recording studios, available 24/7 and equipped with ProTools HD, Logic, and/or Ableton Live, plugins including Waves, SoundToys, Melodyne, and much, much more.
Latest Stories
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Big Night at the Grammys
Congratulations to three members of the Purchase music community on winning four awards at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony.
Studio Composition or Studio Production?
When you’re ready to apply, understand the differences—and similarities—between Studio Composition and Studio Production.
Either way, you’re joining a supportive community of musicians training to be professionals by professionals.