This 9-month, dual certificate-based course will arm you with the ultimate skills from both worlds - audio engineering and music production. Your training will include...

There is Open Enrollment for this program. It is one-on-one, so as long as we have space and your schedule aligns with our course availability, you can start as soon as you enroll.

Not at all. Some of our students are absolute beginners. These students tend to do very well in our program because they haven’t picked up a lot of bad audio engineering and music production habits.

The majority of our students are adult learners (18+). However, we have trained younger students, as well. Any student who is younger than 18 years of age will have to be enrolled by a parent or legal guardian.

In today’s music industry, there are a number of popular software programs that our students like to use. Our core training is the craft of Audio Engineering and Music Production, which is the same regardless of the software program used. We will also provide demonstrations and training in Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, and FL Studio.

It is best to focus on a software program that best suits your long-term goals. Since this is a dual course, choosing one, all-purpose DAW, such as Logic Pro X or Ableton could be beneficial. However, we understand that students entering our program will most likely have already invested in software. Sometimes it might take two DAWs, i.e. Pro Tools and FL Studio, to satisfy a students desires.

The only equipment that you will need to start the program is a computer and a stable internet connection. In the first class, we will make recommendations as to the equipment that would be beneficial for your progress and development. In addition to a computer, we also recommend a D.A.W. (i.e. recording software), audio interface, microphone, studio monitors and/or headphones.

You’ll want to maintain an excellent attendance record. That is the best way to ensure the stellar results that have realized by our past graduates. However, if you have to miss a class due to work, schedule conflict, illness, etc., the audio engineering content will be available online (unless it’s an in-studio project or recording). That is not the case for Music Production. There won’t be any make-up classes, but you’ll definitely be able to stay caught up on the core curriculum.

While no audio engineering or music production program can guarantee employment at the completion of training, you’ll have the general requirements to submit your resume and represent yourself professionally.  

There are no guarantees that other companies will be hiring or will hire you. But, you’ll be 10x more experienced, trained and prepared than you are today.

In addition, Lil' Drummaboy Recordings has a limited number of internship opportunities available to those students who stand out and excel in our program.

Yes. We do offer our own unique financing option. This allows you to set up monthly installments for the program.

Once you’ve completed your free strategy session, you’ll be able to learn more about our zero-interest financing option that does not require a credit check.

Our founder, Samori Coles, began his career more than 25 years ago as an independent artist, audio engineer, and music producer. He built Lil’ Drummaboy Recordings to provide other independents with the training, guidance, and mentorship that he wishes he had all those years ago.  

We understand you like no other school does. We know exactly what you need to accomplish your goals.  

There is no fluff with us. You will get real-world training, focus and attention that will significantly develop your proficiency and skills as an audio engineer. We can guarantee this because we have been training music creators just like you for more than 20 years.  

Yes, you will learn to make beats, as well as mix, master and record your own music.

Audio Engineers are the folks in the studio that handle the recording process. They make sure that the projects that they engineer have that major-label quality that is competitive with the music of other artists in the industry.

Music Producers make the music.

You'll be getting the best of both worlds.

This is an in-studio, in-person course which takes place at Lil' Drummaboy Recordings, located at 818 South Street in Philadelphia, 19147.

Yes. You will receive certificates of completion in both Audio Engineering and Music Production when you graduate from our school.