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Audio Beyond High School

OIART is dedicated to enhancing your knowledge and passion for sound and music after secondary education, preparing you for a successful career and life in audio, recording, music, and technology.

Why OIART is Your Perfect Launchpad for a Career in Audio, Recording, Music & Tech.

OIART was the first school of its kind in North America and offers a truly revolutionary program with a unique and unparalleled student experience, learning everything about Audio!


  • Do you spend hours tinkering with audio software like Garageband, Logic, FL studio, Ableton, Cubase or Audacity?
  • Is your dream job working behind the scenes in the music industry or creating mind-blowing sound effects for films or video games?
  • Do you always wonder how concerts come together or want to work in amazing venues mixing bands or theatre?
  • Did you ace your high school Comm Tech, Media or Communications class and crave to take your skills to the next level?


If you answer yes to any of the above scenarios, then Your Future is Sound! OIART is the next step in your educational journey and a future career in Audio, Recording, Music & Technology.

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OIART: Where Your Passion Meets Opportunity

  • Turn your passion into a profession: We offer a focused, 11-month program designed specifically for students like you who are passionate about audio, recording, music, and technology.
  • Build on your Comm Tech foundation: Expand your knowledge of audio and sound production, new media, communications technology, and media studies.
  • Master the tools of the trade: Learn industry-standard software and hardware used by professionals in the fields of media arts, comm tech, multimedia, and communications.
  • Fast-paced Learning: There is limited downtime here! Our comprehensive curriculum has you training over 1300 hours in class and labs.
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    We're More Than Just Textbooks

    (Actually, we don’t have textbooks)

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Hands-on Learning

Get real-world experience in our state-of-the-art recording studios and labs.

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Professional Instructors

Our instructors are industry professionals who will share their knowledge and expertise.

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Collaborative Environment

Connect with like-minded classmates from across North America, building a network of future industry colleagues.

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High Teacher-to-Student Ratio

Small class sizes, small working groups and 1-1 training with professionals is how we teach at OIART.

Beyond The Classroom

Career preparation: We'll equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to land your dream job in the audio, recording, music, and technology industries. Our dedicated career services team will help with resume writing, interview prep, and job search strategies.



Industry connections: Benefit from our strong industry partnerships that can open doors to internships and job opportunities.

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OIART is the Best Audio Engineering School in Ontario, Canada*

Comparing Student Employment & Completion 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.

100%

Consistently the highest placement rates in the industry.

89.9%

The Number of Students that Complete our Program.*

OIART Employment and Completion Rate Graph
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*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: 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.

Grad Spotlights

Hear first-hand from our alumni on their success after graduating OIART

By Jeremy Alves September 9, 2024
Nathan Bond (’03) has been a prominent figure in the live sound industry for over two decades, having embarked on a remarkable journey since graduating from the Ontario Institute of Audio Recording Technology. We recently caught up with Nathan during a stop in London, Ontario, as he worked with City and Colour on their Canadian arena tour.
Devon Nutty - Budweiser Gardens November 2023
By Jeremy Alves November 28, 2023
As a system tech for PRG (Production Resource Group), Devon is one of the crew members who will go on tour with the equipment and ensure the show goes on for every act on stage. If you've been to the Boots and Hearts Festival, Wayhome Festival, Digital Dreams, or the MMVAS, you would have experienced Devon's work. Read more about Devon and his journey with OIART.
By Jeremy Alves February 14, 2023
Andrew Brown ('06) is a Tour Manager and Live Mix engineer for numerous bands. Recently he mixed Big Sugar opening for AC/DC in Moncton NB. He has worked as Tour Manager and Front Of House mixer for Kira Isabella, Tyler Shaw and Wide Mouth Mason. He also works freelance for many Live sound [...]

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We offer personalized consultations and school tours (in person or virtually) to discuss your future in the exciting world of audio, recording, music, and technology!

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OIART's Audio Program Includes:

Small Class Sizes

  On Site Facilities

  Industry Leading Instructors

  Post Grad Support & Guidance

  Exclusive 11 Month Program

Top Reasons Why You Should Choose OIART.

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Have Questions?

If you have questions about our audio engineering and music production program or would like to book a tour, we would be pleased to speak with you.


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