CRAS vs them

CRAS is for people who are serious about audio.

While some programs fill your schedule with extras that won’t help you get hired, CRAS gets you hands-on from day one. No fluff. No filler. Just pro gear, real studios, and the kind of experience that gets you noticed. In under a year, you’re not just learning audio—you’re building a career in it.

Real Training. Real Studios. Real Careers. Forget the fluff. This is what actually matters.

CRAS Doesn’t Play Around

Program Length
Graduate in just 11 months. Start working while others are still in class.
Hands-On Training
In real studios with pro gear—on day one.
Internship Placement
Built-in access to studios, tours, and production companies.
Tuition
Affordable, with financial aid available.
Industry Connections
Thousands of direct connections—from award-winning studios and broadcast networks to live venues and game developers. CRAS has the access that matters.
Graduate Success
CRAS grads are everywhere—on GRAMMY-winning albums, Oscar films, Billboard hits, top-rated games, and live shows seen around the world. You’ll find their names in the credits for the Emmys, AMAs, CMAs, and more. Thousands have made it. You could be next.

Other Schools Fall Short

Program Length
2-4 years
Hands-On Training
You wait longer, get less gear, and spend less time on it.
Internship Placement
Varies or student-led
Tuition
Often 2x – 3x more
Industry Connections
Limited / unknown
Graduate Success
Limited / unknown

Fast-Track Your Career

In just 11 months, you’ll be ready to work.
CRAS skips the fluff and gets you trained, connected, and confident—fast.

Hands-On Experience

No simulations. No shortcuts. Just the real thing.
From your first day, you’ll be in pro studios, running real sessions with real gear.

Learn What Matters

DAWs. Mixing. Live sound. Post.
No general ed. No pointless lectures. Just pure audio training built for today’s industry.

Industry Access

Start building your network before you graduate.
Internships, studio access, and production gigs give you a real shot to break in early.

Proven Success

CRAS grads are killing it—working on Grammy albums, films, games, and tours.
They started where you are. Now they’re living it. You could be next.

CRAS Is Where Dreams Get Loud

From GRAMMY wins to arena tours to the game soundtracks you’ve definitely played—CRAS grads are everywhere. They all started where you are now. The only difference? They applied.

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WE HAVE THE Industry connections you need

Our connections can put you in the industry and help you succeed. Music recording studios, live venues, video game and movie production studios all come to CRAS looking for qualified applicants that are ready to start their audio recording careers.