Recording Engineers Institute
100-5 Patco Court
Islandia, NY 11749

For the music aficionado, where better to learn the ins and outs of audio recording than Recording Engineers Institute (REI) than in Islandia, Long Island, N.Y., a short 30-minute drive from one of the biggest musical capitols of the world: New York City. Prospective students to REI need a high school diploma or GED and a passion for music to be admitted. With four 24-track, fully loaded digital studios, open 24/7 students can start recording their own clients.

Recording Engineers Institute is no fledgling venture. Founded by James J. Bernard Sr. in 1969 in a commercial basement in N.J., Bernard established REI just a few years later. As one of the oldest audio engineering schools in the nation, and one of the best equipped, Recording Engineers Institute attracts students from every corner of the globe.

Courses include an introduction to recording program, a primer course, advance phases, recording workshops, instruction in Midi technology and much more. Learning doesn't stop at graduation for Recording Engineers Institute students. REI developed a graduate program for the inexperienced engineer who wants to start a career in the field. Job assistance, unparalleled networking opportunities and access to four fully operational recording studios will put students in a unique position for someone new to the city and the business of music recording.

Quick Facts

Recording Engineers Institute is fully outfitted with recorders, outboard gear, midi gear, the latest software, Pro Tools HD 5.1 and a mix room.

Recording equipment is updated often at REI.

Recording Engineers Institute has instructors with exceptional knowledge of audio recording.

New courses are added all the time at REI.

New instructors joining the REI family regularly.

Recording Engineers Institute is located 30 miles from New York City.

Recording Engineers Institute has five students per class, offering substantial hands-on experience.

Some financing is available at REI.

Job placement assistance is available at the Recording Engineers Institute.

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