Est. 1983
Over 40 Years of Experience
We Eat, Sleep, & Breathe Music
1100+
Graduates Worldwide
92%
Completion Rate*
80%
Job Placement Rate*
We're Known for the Best Graduate Employment and Completion Rates.*
Year after year, the Ontario Institute of Audio Recording Technology has achieved the highest KPI results among audio engineering colleges and recording schools in Ontario, Canada. As you explore music production schools in Canada, we understand that you want to find a program that provides hands-on training and prepares you for a successful career in the audio industry. As a leading school of audio engineering and one of Canada's top live sound schools, OIART offers a comprehensive program covering Audio Engineering, Music Production, Live Sound, and Audio Recording. Whether you're looking for a sound engineer college or want to study sound engineering in Canada, our industry-focused training helps students build the technical and creative skills needed for today's audio careers.
*Based on KPI survey results for graduation rate, graduate satisfaction rate, and graduate employment rate.
Eat, Sleep and Breathe Music and Sound
The 3 Disciplines & Career Paths
In a sound engineering college like the Ontario Institute of Audio Recording Technology, you’ll be shocked at how much you can learn. We’ll help you uncover hidden talents, challenge, mentor and guide you on your path to becoming a respected audio professional. As a leading school of audio engineering, we offer a unique music college and audio program like you’ve never experienced before. The music program is 100% audio and technology all the time, and there are no filler or irrelevant courses.
Music Production
You love to play with different sounds,
mixing things up and introducing
a new layer or two.
Live Sound & Event Production
When you go to see a show or concert, you're watching the engineers at the mixing console or the pros behind the scenes.

Audio for Visual Media
From Much Music video awards to
the Stanley Cup or the Olympics,
our grads are there.
Why Choose Us?
An Inclusive, Supportive & Collaborative Space.
We go to great lengths to cultivate an environment that allows you to be free to express your creativity. You'll be surrounded by like-minded people who share your passion for sound. Unlike many live sound & music production schools in Canada, we focus on creating a supportive, collaborative community where students can grow both personally and professionally. You'll develop lifelong friendships in addition to a professional network. Your future is sound!
✓ Industry Leading Instructors
✓ Post Grad Support & Guidance
✓ Small Class Sizes
✓ On Site Facilities
The Ontario Institute of Audio Recording Technology has the best employment, completion, and satisfaction rates of all sound engineering schools in Ontario, Canada.*
Comparing Graduation and Employment Rates vs. Other Programs.
For our students, music isn’t just an interest or a career aspiration, it’s a lifestyle. Our true small class sizes allow us to get to know you and care about who you are and what you want to accomplish.
*Employment rate in field of study six months after graduation. All statements regarding program performance such as Top, Rated the Best and #1 are based on the latest KPI survey results comparing each campus's Music Production and Recording Arts Technology program. OIART, the Ontario Institute of Audio Recording Technology: Audio Recording Technology. RAC: Sound & Music Recording. Harris Institute: Audio Production Program. Metalworks Institute: Audio Production & Engineering. Trebas: Audio Engineering and Production/DJ Arts. Fanshawe: Music Arts Industry. These programs represent some of the leading recording, live sound & music production schools in Canada and audio & sound engineering colleges included in the comparison.
Book A Campus Tour!
The Ontario Institute of Audio Recording Technology warmly invites prospective students and their families to experience its state-of-the-art campus through both
in-person and
virtual tours. All tours aim to give a deep insight into life at a live sound & recording school of audio engineering like Ontario Institute of Audio Recording Technology (OIART), showcasing its cutting-edge technology, innovative spaces, and the vibrant community that defines it.
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Apply in 3 Easy Steps!
Applying to attend the Ontario Institute of Audio Recording Technology is easy. Once your application is completed with documents our staff will provide you with an update in 2-5 business days.
Step 1
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Step 2
Answer a few questions about yourself to determine your suitability for acceptance.
Step 3
Submit your application and check your email for the next steps
Listen to our Alumni Success Playlist
The Music Production College That Has Shaped Countless Successful Careers.
The Ontario Institute of Audio Recording Technology invites you to tune into the Spotify alumni success playlist, where you can experience the diverse and impressive work of our graduates who are making waves in the industry. As one of the leading music production schools in Canada, OIART is proud to showcase the talent, creativity, and achievements of its alumni.
Hear From Our Graduates
The Ontario Institute of Audio Recording Technology cultivates a close-knit, like-minded student culture that provides a collaborative and creative environment that sets it apart from many recording schools, sound & audio engineering colleges in Canada
The skills I learned at OIART are invaluable with the work I am doing now. The curriculum laid a stable foundation for me to build my career and troubleshoot any problem that comes my way...
The amount of post-graduate support offered by the school is, [...] unrivalled by any other live sound school. I snagged this job as a direct result of the close-knit network between former graduates and OIART faculty...
...I’m so happy that I have been able use the lessons I learned to not only further my career and passion but also give back to some of the people and organizations that helped me along my journey...
Industry Insights
Explore our Industry Insights blog for expert advice, career guidance, and the latest trends shaping sound engineering in Canada. Whether you're comparing audio & sound engineering colleges, or exploring career opportunities in music production, live sound, and audio recording, you'll find valuable insights to help guide your journey into the audio industry.
