Teaching Recording, Production & Music Arts for 30 Years

PROGRAM & COURSE CATALOG 10A July 2006 - June 2007

LEARN THE ART OF MUSIC & AUDIO PRODUCTION EFFECTIVE TRAINING FOR YOUR GOALS IS OUR TOP PRIORITY

RECORDING INSTITUTE OF DETROIT, INC 14611 East Nine Mile Road, Eastpointe, MI 48021

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Introduction…………………………………………………………………. 1

Program Descriptions……………………………………………………. 3

Pro Audio Specialist Course………………………………………………………. 3 Recording Techniques I (Basic Recording)………….………………………. 4 Associate Recording Engineer/Producer Program………………………. 5 Music Producer Program………………………………………………………….. 6 Recording Engineer Program……………………………………………………. 7 Course Descriptions………………………………………………………. 8

Pro Audio Specialist Course………………………………………………………. 8 Recording Techniques 1……………………………………………………………. 9 Production Techniques 1……………..……………………………………………. 9 Introduction to Music ……………………………………………………………… 10 Computer Music Technologies Course (Applied Music Theory)……. 10 Recording Techniques 2 …………………………………………………………… 11 Production Marketing Course …………………………………………………… 11 Recording Internship……………………………………………………………..…. 12 Grading & Certification …………………………………………………. 13 RID Campus & Studio Facilities………………………………………. 13 Graduate Services …………………………………………………………. 15 Financial & Refund Policies …………………………………………… 15 Owners, Officials and Staff…………………………………………….. 17 Enrollment, Attendance & School Rules………………………….. 18

School Schedule and Contact Information……………………….. 21

Schedules……………………………………………………………………… 23

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THE RECORDING INSTITUTE OF

DETROIT

Teaching Recording, Production and Music Arts for over 30 years.

THE RECORDING INSTITUTE OF DETROIT is owned and operated by THE RECORDING INSTITUTE OF DETROIT, INC., 14611 E. Nine Mile Rd., Eastpointe, MI 48220.

The school operated under license by The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Development. See Page 15 for staff contact information.

Catalog 10A July 2006 - June 2007

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Introduction Recording Institute of Detroit training is characterized by extremely small classes and individual attention. Class sizes average 10 students. Lab time (in-between class access to facilities) is individual rather than part of a group of students. Recording Institute of Detroit offers five educational programs that vary from an introduction to the recording arts & audio theory (less than one week of attendance required) to comprehensive multi-course programs (that could require up to 9 months of attendance). Extensive educational support is provided via the web resources of our associated web-services company, Alexander Magazine (www.alexandermagazine.com) via posting of all course theory content, added additional study modules, audio/video demonstrations, question and answer forums, plus online testing. Recording Institute of Detroit has been operating as a recording arts trade school in music and audio production for over 30 years and constantly updates its programs and facilities to teach the latest techniques and technology. Whether you are seeking training to make better home recordings, become a professional recording engineer or producer, release and market your own music or perform any of the many functions in the music and audio fields, RID can be the right school for you.

THE LICENSED TRAINING PROGRAMS The following programs are described more fully in this catalog:

• Pro Audio Specialist Program - 30 clock hours • Recording Techniques I Program - 40 clock hours • Associate Recording Engineer/Producer Program - 128 clock hours • Music Producer Program - 96 clock hours (Associate Program is prerequisite) • Recording Engineer Program - 146 clock hours (Associate Program is prerequisite) OPTIONAL TRAINING SCHEDULES Program scheduling is designed to allow training schedules while maintaining current employment. Students can train on any of the following schedules for most program instruction: Day Schedule: Students attend classes 4 classes a week in the morning. Evening Schedule: Students attend 1-3 classes weekday evenings. Weekend Schedule: Students attend 1-2 classes on Sunday afternoons.

Overhead mic setup

2006-2007 PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

CHOOSING THE RIGHT PROGRAM

The five different Recording Institute of Detroit programs vary greatly in length and "depth" of study, meaning that you can match your training with your personal industry or career goals. The following list of programs will give you information about program length, cost and how graduates use the knowledge in their industry activates after graduation. More detailed information about courses related to the programs appears later in this catalog.

PRO AUDIO SPECIALIST PROGRAM Tuition*: $499.00 Books: $50 (optional) Clock Hours: 30

Prerequisites: None *Includes $79 enrollment fee.

PROGRAM CONTENT

Theory: Students study essential audio theory and take a final examination. This study is by interactive study modules that can be completed via the web or on-campus computer time. (22 Clock Hours) Hands-On Practical Program Content: Students are required to attend 8 hours of campus classes which will include an example recording session and in-depth explanation of session procedures. (8 clock hours) Lab Time: Students not requiring campus time for theory study may, at their option, book up to 8 hours of campus recording facility use for personal projects or practice. Additional lab time may be purchased ($50 per 4 hours). Suggested Training For: The hobbyist and home recordist will find this training will greatly improve their result. Persons wishing to enter the industry by internship or "on-the-job" training will find that this training will increase performance of in-field activates.

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RECORDING TECHNIQUES I PROGRAM Tuition*: $999 Books: $119 Clock Hours: 40

Prerequisites: Students must pass a Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam with a 16 or better score or pass a 45-question basic audio examination (Exam available on the web). *Includes $149 enrollment fee.

COURSES Recording Techniques 1 PROGRAM CONTENT

Theory: Students complete an in-depth study of digital recording techniques by instructor lecture/demonstrations and take a theory final examination. (20 clock hours) Hands-On Practical Program Content: Students complete practice assignments in class and, as a group crew, complete a recording project. (20 clock hours) Lab Time: Students may, at their option, book up to 8 hours of campus recording facility use for personal projects or practice or 16 hours of computer lab use. Additional lab time may be purchased ($50 per 4 hours). Suggested Training For: Project studio owners and recording musicians will find this essential training. Students wishing to enter the industry doing sound reinforcement or live sound mixing will find this program gives the essential initial training for these activities.

“This is called a dynamic microphone …” Daniel’s lecture as

heard from the control room. (DB 342)

ASSOCIATE RECORDING ENGINEER/PRODUCER PROGRAM Tuition*: $2397 Books: $199 Clock Hours: 128

Prerequisites: Students must pass a Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam with a 16 or better score or pass a 45-question basic audio examination (Exam available on the web). *Includes $279 enrollment fee.

COURSES Three evening/weekend scheduled courses: Recording Techniques 1, Introduction to Music, and Music Production 1 - or - One combined day scheduled course.

THEORY CONTENTS Recording Techniques: Students complete an in-depth study of digital recording techniques by instructor lecture/demonstrations and take a theory final examination. (20 clock hours) Music: Students learn the basics of music theory, computer music programming, songwriting techniques and the basics of musical harmony and chords. Students also learn the basics of copyright law, recording contacts, music publishing and other music business essentials. (32 clock hours) Production: Students learn additional recording and production techniques by instructor lecture/demonstrations and take theory examinations. (12 Clock Hours)

HANDS-ON PRACTICAL PROGRAM CONTENT Recording Techniques: Students complete practice assignments in class and, as a group crew, complete a recording project. (20 clock hours) Music: Student complete music composition assignments. (16 clock hours) Production: Students individually demonstrate minimum professional competence at using equipment for recording projects and track production. (28 clock hours).

Suggested Training For: Students desiring entry level positions in the audio and music field as an associate recording engineer, production assistant, project studio recordist or a wide variety of jobs in the audio and music field.

MUSIC PRODUCER PROGRAM Tuition*: $1798 Books: $149 Clock Hours: 96

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Associate Recording Engineer/Producer Program *Includes $199 enrollment fee.

COURSES Two evening/weekend scheduled courses: Computer Music Technologies and Production & Marketing - or - One combined day scheduled course.

THEORY CONTENTS Computer Music Technologies: Students, by instructor lectures and demonstrations learn the theory behind hard disc (DAW) programs, editing, mastering and production programs such as Pro Tools, Cubase, Sound Forge, Acid and other common computer audio programs as applied to recording, editing and synchronization to video. (20 Clock Hours) Music Production & Marketing: Students learn production basics in the areas of production quality, directing talent, promotion, marketing and packaging of music product.(24 Clock Hours)

HANDS-ON PRACTICAL PROGRAM CONTENT Computer Music Technologies: Students complete assignments in mixing, mastering editing, and producing the audio of commercial production.(28 Clock Hours) Music Production & Marketing: Students complete production evaluation assignments and generating print promotion and web site production.(24 Clock Hours)

Suggested Training For: Independent music producer or recording engineer/producer. Production assistant for production companies or labels.

Daniel “lectures” a student

RECORDING ENGINEER PROGRAM Tuition*: $2298 Books: $119 Clock Hours: 146

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Associate Recording Engineer/Producer Program *Includes $259 enrollment fee.

COURSES Two evening/weekend scheduled courses: Computer Music Technologies and Recording Techniques 2 Plus completion of a minimum of 50 hours in the field as an intern or independent recording engineer.

THEORY CONTENTS Computer Music Technologies: Students, by instructor lectures and demonstrations, learn the theory behind hard disk (DAW) programs, editing, mastering and production programs such as Pro Tools, Cubase, Sound Forge, Acid and other common computer audio programs as applied to recording, editing and synchronization to video. (20 Clock Hours) Recording Techniques 2: Students, by instructor lecture/demonstrations learn the theory associated with large format recording and advanced recording and mixing techniques.(20 Clock Hours)

HANDS-ON PRACTICAL PROGRAM CONTENT Computer Music Technologies: Students complete assignments in mixing, mastering, editing, and producing the audio of commercial production.(28 Clock Hours) Recording Techniques 2: Students complete recording and mixing assignments in a large-format recording studio.(28 Clock Hours)

Suggested Training For: Recording Engineer positions in smaller project studios and second recording engineer positions in larger studio facilities.

Student micing a drum kit

2006-2007 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

The following descriptions of the program courses will give more detailed information on the RID training programs. For additional information, contact the RID Admissions Department.

PRO AUDIO SPECIALIST COURSE Tuition*: $499 Books:$50 (Optional) Clock Hours: 30

Prerequisites: None *Includes $79 enrollment fee.

COURSE CONTENTS Section 1 - Audio Theory: Students individually schedule study of interactive study module lessons that can be completed via the web or on-campus computer time and take a final theory exam.(22 clock hours) Section 2 - Session Overview: Students study the basics of studio and control room setup for recording, and theory behind sound hearing. Students then observe a recording session held by the instructor.(8 clock hours) Recording Seminar Option: Instead of attending the above Session Overview Classes, students may attend 8 hour seminars scheduled by the school covering other aspects of the recording & audio production techniques to satisfy the section 2 requirements. Contact the school administration or website for seminar schedules.

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RECORDING TECHNIQUES 1 COURSE Tuition*: $999 Books:$119 Clock Hours: 40 Prerequisites: Associate Recording Engineer/Producer program prerequisites. *Includes $149 enrollment fee.

COURSE CONTENTS Section 1 - Recording Techniques Overview: Students study the basics of studio and control room setup for recording, and theory behind sound hearing, and mixing technique. Students then observe a recording session held by the instructor. (10.5 clock hours) Section 2 - Audio Theory Lectures: Students study microphone selection and placement for recording, as well as both console and audio workstation theory & operation. (14 clock hours) Section 3 - Mixing Techniques: Through demonstrations and hands-on assignments students learn fundamental music mixing techniques. (7 clock hours) Section 4 - Recording Project: Students complete hands-on assignments in multitrack recording & overdubbing. (7 clock hours) Section 5 - Review And Final Examination: Students must take the final examination for the course within 7 days of the last class. (1.5 clock hours)

PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES 1 COURSE Tuition*: $999 Books:$119 Clock Hours: 40

Prerequisites: Associate Recording Engineer/Producer program prerequisites, plus successful completion of Recording Techniques 1 or Pro Audio Specialist. *Includes $149 enrollment fee.

COURSE CONTENTS Section 1 - Mixing Theory Competencies: Students complete an in depth study of signal processing and automated mixdown techniques. (10 clock hours) Section 2 - Recording Competencies: Though group crew assignments during recording sessions and setups; each student proves their competence on every aspect of band recording projects. (15 clock hours) Section 3 - Mixing Competencies: Through individual assignments students prove their competencies at basic mixing using an automated mixing system. (5 clock hours) Section 4 - MIDI Production: Students learn MIDI theory and complete individual assignments at loop-based track production and MIDI synchronization with multitrack recording projects. (10 clock hours) Final Examination: Students complete a 2 part Final Exam for this course.

INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC COURSE Tuition*: $799 Books:$39 Clock Hours: 48

Prerequisites: Associate Recording Engineer/Producer program prerequisites. *Includes $99 enrollment fee.

COURSE CONTENTS Section 1 - Music Theory Basics: Students learn to identify the beat, measures and notation symbols, meter signatures, and accents and also learn notation on staves, keys and key signatures. (12 clock hours) Section 2 - Music Composition Basics: Students learn melody & chord progression composition as well as using MIDI and music programming software. (8 clock hours) Section 3 - Music Business Basics: Students learn the basics of copyrights and music publishing as well as the roles of songwriter, producer and recording artist. (10 clock hours) Section 4 - Music Contracts: Students learn the terms of recording, production, distribution and publishing contacts. (10 clock hours) Final Examination: Students complete a 2 part Final Exam for this course.

COMPUTER MUSIC TECHNOLOGIES COURSE Tuition*: $1199 Books:$119 Clock Hours: 48

Prerequisites: Recording Techniques 1 or Pro Audio Specialist Program (with administration approval) *Includes $149 enrollment fee.

COURSE CONTENTS Section 1 - Hard Disk Applications: Students learn DAW techniques and apply this to a) basic audio music mastering, b) radio commercial production, c) audio post for video, d) hard disk music recording & mixing. (20 clock hours) Section 2 - MIDI Applications: Students learn an advanced MIDI computer program and complete an advanced MIDI project. (8 clock hours) Section 3 - Advanced Mastering Techniques: Students learn editing mixing, synchronization and mastering of music/audio. (12 clock hours) Section 4 - Final Hard Disk Recording/Mixing Project: Students complete a music production using DAW Programs (Including Pro Tools), with recording, overdubbing and mixdown. (8 clock hours) Final Examination: Students complete a Final Exam for this course.

RECORDING TECHNIQUES 2 COURSE Tuition*: $1199 Books:$119 Clock Hours: 48

Prerequisites: Recording Techniques 1 or Associate Recording Engineer Program *Includes $149 enrollment fee.

COURSE CONTENTS Section 1 - Advanced Console Technique: Students learn the basics of large format analog consoles, advanced console techniques, and techniques for using outboard gear. The students complete automated recording & mixing practical assignments on large format consoles. (16 clock hours) Section 2 - Large Format Studio Recording: Students learn large studio recording theory, and how large analog consoles are used together with DAW programs (such as Pro Tools). Students learn advanced micing techniques applicable to this kind of recording. (8 clock hours) Section 3 - Signal Processing: The students learn advanced signal processing techniques for equalization, delay, reverberation and dynamic processing. (16 clock hours) Section 4 - Final Project & Exam: Students complete final assignments on overdubbing and mixing assignments with large-format consoles, and take the final exam. (8 clock hours) Final Examination: Students complete a 2 part Final Exam for this course.

PRODUCTION MARKETING COURSE Tuition*: $899 Books:$119 Clock Hours: 48

Prerequisites: Recording Techniques I or Pro Audio Specialist Course. *Includes $99 enrollment fee.

COURSE CONTENTS

Section 1 - Production Techniques: Students learn the role of the producer, including quality evaluation and attaining music production quality standards. (16 clock hours) Section 2 - Marketing & Merchandizing Techniques: Students learn to create visual material for merchandising, packaging and creation of web-posted or printed material. Students learn marketing & promotion strategies. (20 clock hours) Section 3 - Web Promotion: Students learn to create web pages and use the web for promotion of productions and music. (12 clock hours) Final Examination: Students complete a Final Exam for this course.

RECORDING INTERNSHIP Certification Fee*: $199 Books:$0 Clock Hours: 50 *Certification Fee is non-refundable.

Students complete 50 hours acting as an intern in the field or as an independent recording engineer/producer. This internship is part of the Recording Engineer program by may optionally be taken after completion of any other RID program. OTHER PROGRAM CREDIT In addition to the courses, other activities can apply for program attendance credit. Web Study Credit The Recording Institute of Detroit theory materials are posted to the web in the form of reading materials, online quizzes, tests, final examinations, audio and video demonstrations, and interactive study modules that are used for campus training, distance training and theory makeup assignments. These web services are provided through Alexandermagazine.com. Subject and lesson discussion, instructor assistance and coaching and student application questions are handled through our forums at http://www.recordingwebsite.com/forum. Use of the web resources by distance students can reduce required campus attendance by 30 - 50% for completion of Pro Audio Specialist, Recording Techniques 1, and Associate Recording Engineer/Producer program requirements. Contact the school for details or visit our website (www.recordinginstitute.com) for more details. OTHER EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES Lab Time Student may use the facility's lab station equipment, student control room and studio, after requisite training on the equipment. To provide students with additional hands-on exposure to recording equipment, students are allowed a bank of time for each recording class attended, up to an approximately total of 20% of the program clock hours - contact the school for details. Lab time may be used for internship credit as an independent engineer/producer and must be used within 60 days of the last recording course. Added lab time may be purchased at the rate of $50 per 4 hours studio time or 8 hours computer lab time. Instructor Conferences Students may arrange private instructor/administrator conferences where they can get help with areas of study that they are having difficulty with at no charge. Instructors can usually "untangle" a confused student in a few minutes and can suggest additional activities and assignments to help the student through the area of difficulty. All students are encouraged to have short instructor conferences on a regular basis.

GRADING & CERTIFICATION STUDENT GRADING Per traditional vocational education guidelines, final grades for courses include "A" (excellent or professional performance), "B" (good performance), "C" (acceptable performance) and "F" (unacceptable performance). In addition, a student may receive an "I" (incomplete on assignments/attendance). Grades earned during a re-entered course replace the original course grades. Students may get a progress report at any time by scheduling an administrative or instructor conference. For recording courses, practical, hands-on assignment averages are weighted more heavily than theory and examination grades. PROGRAM CERTIFICATION Students who complete all course requirements with a passing average will receive completion credit for the course. Failure to meet financial agreements will delay certification until the matter is resolved. Students completing all of the requirements for a program will receive a program completion certificate for each program so completed. Students who meet attendance requirements but do not pass will be awarded a letter of attendance for the program.

RID CAMPUS & STUDIO FACILITIES CLASSROOM/COMPUTER LAB Our classroom/computer lab facilities are set up to lecture and demonstrate to 25 students or provide 12 students with computer lab space, and provide a facility for in-between class practice time using the computerized equipment and programs presented in class. RID provides access to all equipment needed to train student on campus, and students are not required to provide their own equipment. STUDIO FACILITIES FOR RECORDING STUDENTS The studio facility used by recording students is the multiple-control room Golden Section Complex (shown below). The Student Control Room: is equipped with a complete workstation. It includes a Yamaha 02R console, various effects devices, Tascam recorders, a keyboard workstation, an Akai MPC, and a computer capable of recording and mixing with Paris Pro and Digidesign hardware. The Golden Section Room: is equipped with a Yamaha 02R console, computer with Pro Tools and Paris Pro software, ADAT recorders and multiple keyboards. Subrooms off of the control room allow this facility to be used independently from the student control room facilities.

Located across the hall from each other, most of the training of RID is done in the RID Classroom and Golden Section Studio Complex. Fully under the control of RID, these facilities are used to train and intern students on all schedules.

GRADUATE SERVICES STUDENT PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE The school does not guarantee placement of its graduates. However, job placement assistance is handled by the Director of Student Affairs by appointment. Job placement assistance is available to program graduates who apply to the school for assistance up to one year after graduation. The specific function of the job placement assistance representative is to generate job and internship leads and to advise and counsel graduates during their job search. The school cannot guarantee a sufficient number of leads to service all of its graduates, and services graduates on a priority basis depending on grades, attendance and cooperation with the job-placement department. Internet access and functioning e-mail are required for job placement assistance. STUDENT/GRADUATE RECORDING Graduates who are members of or work with bands are offered free multitrack recording sessions during class projects providing they meet course requirements and schedules. Musicians/bands/groups must agree to allow students to use sample mixes, allow the school to retain a copy of the recording for student use, certify they have a right to record material with copyrights, purchase recording materials if they desire to keep the production and leave recordings with the school until the class is completed.

FINANCIAL & REFUND POLICIES

Entire program/course tuition & fees are payable in advance or financing plans are available for qualified applicants. A minimum payment of the enrollment fee (or 15% tuition, whichever is greater) must be paid for acceptance. Annual Percentage Rate for tuition financing varies from 12% to 18% depending on the length of financing - contact the Admissions Director for more details. FINANCIAL POLICY Students are expected to keep the financial agreements made at enrollment. Students unable to meet the agreements should contact the school immediately. Failure to keep financial arrangements agreed upon is grounds for student termination by the school. Students who terminate (or are terminated by the school) are subject to the refund policy (see below). A $32.50 service charge will be accessed if a check received as payment is returned by the bank unpaid, for any reason. In the event that an agreed-upon payment is more than 4 days late, a $10.00 late fee may be charged. A 1.5% per month interest charge will be assessed on accounts that are past-due. A $25.00 fee will be charged for re-financing. In the event that an account balance becomes 60 days past due, the school may turn the account over to a collection agency for assistance

in collecting the debt and, in that case, the student will be responsible for payment of the collection fees/attorney fees incurred by the school in the collection process, up to 35% of the balance due. Student account and progress information can be released by the school to a parent or other party that is assisting the student in payment of tuition or other fees. REFUND POLICY Full Refund: Students terminating and requesting a refund within 3 days of the date of the enrollment agreement and initial payment may receive a full refund of all monies paid. Applicants who are not accepted for enrollment are entitled to receive a full refund. Refunds for materials are subject to their return in "like-new" condition within 30 days of purchase. There will be no refund allowed for interactive materials purchased (e.g. CD-ROMS). Enrollment Fee: The enrollment fee portion of the tuition guarantees a class seat in a particular class and is therefore not refundable or transferable to another class except as noted above. The enrollment fee is required upon registration and is included as part of the tuition cost. The school, however, will not retain more than $150 of enrollment fee charges if the student does not start training. Partial Refund: Students are responsible for all classes/programs they registered for, beginning with the first class attended, and ending with the last class attended or made up. Students who terminate after the course/program begins are responsible for a pro rata payment of the tuition charges of classes/program they are responsible for, plus payment of the enrollment fee, according to the following schedule: 1. Students terminating (after starting training) within one week of the starting date will be charged 10% of the contract tuition plus enrollment fee*, but no more than $350.00. 2. Students terminating after one week of the course/program start date, but within 25% of the program, will be charged 25% tuition plus enrollment fee*. 3. Students terminating after 25% of the program, but within 50% of the program, will be charged 50% tuition plus enrollment fee*. 4. Students terminating after 50% of the program will be charged full tuition and will not be entitled to a refund. * The school, however, will not retain more than $150 of the enrollment fee. Refund Terms: Students requesting termination and refund must do so in writing, mailed certified mail to the school's address. All refunds will be paid by check and mailed to the requested address (or last address on file) within 30 days of receiving the request. Students who terminate because of prolonged illness, accident, death in the family, or other circumstances that make it impractical to complete the course, should request a "special cases" settlement with the reasons for termination clearly stated. Students terminating and obtaining a refund may not be accepted by the school for reentrance.

OWNERS, OFFICIALS & INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF THE RECORDING INSTITUTE OF DETROIT is owned and operated by THE RECORDING INSTITUTE OF DETROIT, INC., 14611 East Nine Mile Rd., Eastpointe, MI 48021. (800) 683-1743 and (586) 779-1388. The school operates under license by The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Development. The following list can be used to contact the correct staff member to assist you. EXECUTIVES Robert Dennis: CEO/President Mr. Dennis is the executive in charge of daily operations as well as being directly in charge of education. Mr. Dennis has had over 40 years experience as a recording engineer/producer and has 30 years experience as a recording instructor. Martin Krist: Assistant Administrator, Instructor, and Director of Student Affairs Mr. Krist is in charge of assisting students having difficulty with attendance or progress and also functions as a music and recording instructor. Mr. Krist has had over 20 years experience as a musician and educator. Greg Reilly: Vice-President Mr. Reilly works with students to round out their training with actual session experience and occasional lectures. Mr. Reilly has produced and engineered numerous hit records for the last 30 years. INSTRUCTORS Harold Bowles: Production and Recording Instructor Mr. Bowles has had 17 years experience as a teacher, sound technician, production company executive and recording engineer and is an RID Graduate. Daniel Dennis: Associate Recording Engineer Program/Online Instructor Mr. Dennis teaches our Associate Engineer Recording Program. Mr. Dennis has had 18 years experience as a sound technician, recording engineer and educator, and is an RID Graduate. Mr. Dennis also designs and maintains interactive educational materials for the school and gives online assistance. Frank Giammanco: Recording Engineer Program Instructor Mr. Giammanco (Frank G.) teaches our advanced recording and production classes Mr. Giammanco has had 17 years experience as a sound technician & recording engineer and is an RID graduate. Frank Jamal: Music Business and Substitute Recording/Production Instructor Mr. Jamal (Cornbread) has had 25 years experience as a music business teacher, independent producer, and recording engineer. ADDITIONAL STAFF All RID staff members are RID graduates with field experience, including Loren Griffin (Seminar Instructor), John Mitchell (Receptionist/Admissions Assistant), Elizabeth Pantelis (Assistant Instructor/Records Clerk), and William King (Assistant Instructor).

ENROLLMENT, ATTENDANCE & SCHOOL RULES ENTRANCE & ENROLLMENTS Students applying for entrance will take a Wonderlyc multiple choice scholastic level test to determine scholastic level, which is given by the school at no charge. Students must achieve 80% of the average score of high school graduates for entrance. This testing requirement may be waived by the administrator because of good scholastic history or the student passing a 45-question basic audio examination. Students with low scores on the scholastic level may be accepted, at the discretion of the administrator, for the Pro Audio Specialist program. Applicants must agree to provisions of "Student Conduct and Probation" and "Financial Policy" in this catalog as a condition of acceptance. Students applying for entrance to a program under 18 years of age will be admitted at the administrator's discretion with written permission from a parent or guardian. Enrollments will be accepted at any time until 4 days before the beginning of the class or when the class is full, whichever occurs first. The school reserves the right to cancel or postpone a class because of low enrollment or if other circumstances require it. CLASS TRANSFER OR RE-ENTRANCE Students may transfer registration to a different class one time without additional fees if they apply and are accepted 14 days prior to class start date (of the course being transferring to). A transfer application is required. Any student who starts a course and fails to complete it, receives a non-passing grade, or who is dissatisfied with the results, may be re-enrolled one time upon meeting the financial requirements of the first course (full payment of fees) and a payment of 50% tuition for the re-entered course. Students which fail to complete the course or program for medical reasons, death in the immediate family or schedule problems because of related employment, may re-enroll without payment of additional fees. Students re-enrolling may attend all scheduled classes or those determined by the school as necessary because of grades or attendance in the original course. Re-enrolled students must meet the attendance requirements of the new class regardless of attendance on prior course. Grades earned on the re-entered course replace grades given on the original course in school records. Graduates of any course who wish to re-enroll for review or updating may do so at half-price. PRIOR TRAINING AND IN-FIELD CREDIT Credit for previous training will shorten the program or reduce program fees accordingly, if documented, and accepted at the discretion of the administrator. The Recording Institute of Detroit will grant full credit for any program requisite when the student can demonstrate, though testing and evaluation or verified reports of experience, a prior knowledge or skill ability because of prior equivalent training and/or experience. The school usually will charge a fee equal to 10-15% tuition for testing and evaluating of the skills necessary to bypass requisite classes in the program. Students achieving placement and success in the field before completing all of the

required program campus attendance and assignments which inhibits the student from completing a program, the Administrator may, at his discretion, grant clock hour credit for field activities after RID training. Students studying theory course content online and passing the online examination will be granted a prior theory training credit. SCHOOL RULES Attendance: Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes. An 75% attendance of scheduled classes is required for passing and certification. Progress/Make-ups: Students are allowed to take a makeup examination on any quiz, test or exam where a failing grade was received within 14 days of the original testing date. The results of this examination will be averaged with the original grade. Students missing a quiz or test because of absence will be given their test at the end of the next scheduled class period. Students missing classes or failing tests are expected to schedule an instructor/administrative conference. The student is held responsible for understanding of material covered in each class regardless of absences. Probation/Suspension/Dismissal: Students may be placed on probation because of poor attendance or progress. Students are not generally placed on progress probation unless two weeks of grades are averaging below passing level (1.8), and the student has not scheduled/completed makeup assignments. Progress probation terms require: 1. Make-up of failed test/assignments within 14 days. 2. Immediate improvement of grades. 3. Attainment of passing grade average within 1 evaluation period (6-7 weeks from probation date). Failure to meet the terms of progress probation may result in an academic suspension. Students will have a "suspended" status and may be required to re-enter the course/program for certification.. If a student is in danger of attendance suspension or dismissal should further absences occur, he/she may be placed on attendance probation. Terms of attendance probation include no additional absences for one to two (half-quarter) evaluation periods. Students attending two or more courses at one time and doing poorly on one (attendance or progress) may be required to take a leave of absence from one course until doing well at the remaining course(s). In this case, re-entrance into the terminated course will be at no charge. STUDENT LEAVES & APPEALS If, due to unexpected circumstances beyond the student's control, a leave of absence is required to complete training, a written request must be sent to the Director of Student Affairs of the school outlining the reasons for the request and the date that training can be re-started. For sufficient cause the administrator will usually grant a leave (for up to 6 months) one time with no financial penalty. The student must request this prior to the start date of the leave. Students may appeal school actions/policies such as probation, suspension, dismissal, and attendance/progress requirements in writing to The Director of Student Affairs of the school. Appeals must state reasons for action/policy reversal. The Director of Student Affairs will advise the student of the school’s determination in the matter within 14 days.

If a student is having difficulty completing a training program the Director of Student Affairs of the school may, at his option, transfer the student to a shorter program in an effort to complete the student and then require the student to present a workable plan of action to finish the original program in a reasonable length of time. STUDENT CONDUCT Students are expected to attend classes in an orderly fashion and be a credit to themselves and to the school. Loss or damage of recording or instructional equipment during classes shall be the responsibility of the individual student causing such loss or damage, or the responsibility of the class as a whole if the individual cannot be singled out. Any of the following are prohibited during training and are grounds for dismissal without probation: 1. Use of drugs or alcohol during or preceding class (attending class under their effect). 2. Disorderly conduct or disruption of the class. 3. Conduct or violation of school rules reflecting unfavorably on the reputation or operation of the school. 4. Missing more than 25% of scheduled classes, or continued failure to follow class schedules/scheduled instruction after warning. 5. Failure to meet financial arrangements. 6. Insufficient progress on course, despite probation warnings. 7. Use of drugs or medicine which produces drowsiness reduces or heightens alertness, without informing the school and obtaining conditional acceptance. Dismissal could be permanent or for a period determined by the administrator according to the severity of the offense. Students accepted after suspension/dismissal will be automatically on probation. WAIVERS & INDEMNIFICATION As a condition of acceptance, the student accepts the following conditions: Student & Class Participant Image Waiver: Students agree to allow the Recording Institute of Detroit to use their name, image and likeness in any and all publicity relating to school events and promotions. Student & Class Participant Copyright Indemnification: Students, musicians, bands, singers and other participants in class or lab recording projects must agree to allow staff, management, and other students of RID to use sample mixes, outtakes, etc. as demonstration to others of skills taught/attained. Musicians, bands, and singers also agree to allow RID to retain a copy of the master recording for possible educational postings on the Internet or in interactive materials, and that they are the holders of the copyright(s) of the selection(s) recorded, or that they have obtained legal permission and/or clearances to use the material. It is agreed by all parties that this use falls under the "Fair Use" provision of copyright laws and regulations. Students, musicians, singers, and bands, agree to hold harmless the Recording Institute off Detroit from any legal claims arising out of the use, misuse, or misrepresentation of the material to be recorded and/or posted.

SCHOOL SCHEDULE Office hours: including admissions are 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Monday - Thursday and 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Friday & Saturday. The office is closed for the holidays listed below. The only exception is that the office is open the day after Christmas Day through the day before New Years Eve. Contact Information: By mail to Recording Institute of Detroit, 14611 East Nine Mile Rd., Eastpointe, MI 48021. By phone at (586) 779-1388 or toll-free at (800) 683-1RID. E-Mail via admissions@recordinginstitute.com or other matters by request form via http://www.alexandermagazine.com/askbob.html. TRAINING SCHEDULE NOTES The school delivers training year round except for the following holiday periods: • Memorial Day: The entire weekend including Memorial Day Monday. • Easter Sunday: Easter Sunday only. • Fourth Of July: The entire weekend up to and including July 4. • Labor Day: The entire weekend up to and including including Labor Day Monday. • Thanksgiving: Thanksgiving Day only. • Christmas Week: The entire period from Christmas Eve through New Year's Day. SNOW DAYS & OTHER CANCELLATIONS In the event of class cancellation due to weather or other circumstances beyond the school's control, the classes will be rescheduled. Contact the school office for details Individual class schedules are subject to change as necessary to accommodate student demand. NOTE ON PROGRAM START DATES The beginning dates for programs begin with the first class taken in the program(s). End dates are dependent upon what combination of class dates admissions and the student agree to when the student enrolls in a program. End dates for programs, as entered on the Student Contract (signed when a student first enrolls for a class or classes), are estimates only. Students wishing to change which class they are enrolled to start (before starting the class) should contact admissions 2 weeks or more prior to the date the student is scheduled to start. A complete calendar of training start/end dates appears inside the cover of this catalog.

CONCLUSION The Recording Institute of Detroit is organized for those interested in the latest audio recording techniques professionally, as a hobby or as part of related fields such as record production, live-sound mixing, television or radio broadcasting and production. If you are interested in a related field, such as broadcasting, the school will refer you to other schools more directly related to your field. How we can help with your specific goals is best discussed during a personal visit to the school; an appointment can be made by contacting the school receptionist (Monday - Thursday 10:30 AM - 7 PM / Friday or Saturday 10:00 AM - 1 PM). Contact Recording Institute of Detroit, 14611 East Nine Mile Road, Eastpointe, MI 48021, (586) 779-1388 / (800) 683-1RID.

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RECORDING INSTITUTE OF DETROIT 2006-2007 COURSE SCHEDULES

ASSOCIATE RECORDING ENGINEER/PRODUCER PROGRAM WEEKDAY SCHEDULE Monday - Thursday – 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM; 13 Weeks

Number Schedule Start Date Last Class End Date

11 Mon-Thur 1/29/2007 4/26/2007 5/10/2007

12 Mon-Thur 4/30/2007 7/26/2007 8/9/2007

13 Mon-Thur 7/30/2007 10/25/2007 11/8/2007

14 Mon-Thur 10/29/2007 2/7/2007 2/21/2007

15 Mon-Thur 2/11/2008 5/8/2008 5/22/2008

MUSIC PRODUCER PROGRAM WEEKDAY SCHEDULE Monday - Thursday – 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM; 10Weeks

Number Schedule Start Date Last Class End Date

6 Mon-Thur 2/12/2007 4/19/2007 5/3/2007

7 Mon-Thur 5/14/2007 7/19/2007 8/2/2007

8 Mon-Thur 8/13/2007 10/19/2007 11/2/2007

9 Mon-Thur 11/12/2007 1/31/2008 2/14/2007

10 Mon-Thur 2/25/2008 5/1/2008 5/15/2008

RECORDING TECHNIQUES I Monday and Tuesday - 7:15 PM - 10:45 PM: 6 Weeks

Sunday AM - 12:00PM - 3:30 PM; 12 Weeks Sunday PM - 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM; 12 Weeks

Number Schedule Start Date Last Class End Date

380 Mon/Tue 3/5/2007 4/10/2007 5/24/2007

381 Sun AM 3/25/2007 6/24/2007 7/8/2007

382 Mon/Tue 4/16/2007 5/22/2007 6/5/2007

383 Mon/Tue 6/4/2007 7/17/2007 7/31/2007

384 Sun PM 7/15/2007 9/23/2007 10/7/2007

385 Mon/Tue 9/10/2007 10/16/2007 10/30/2007

386 Sun AM 9/30/07 12/16/2007 12/30/2007

387 Mon/Tue 11/15/2007 12/11/2007 12/25/2007

388 Sun PM 1/6/2008 3/30/2008 4/13/2008

389 Mon/Tue 1/28/2008 3/4/2008 3/18/2008

RECORDING INSTITUTE OF DETROIT 2006-2007 COURSE SCHEDULES (CONT.)

INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC Wednesday - 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM; 12 Weeks Thursday - 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM; 12 Weeks

Sunday PM - 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM; 12 Weeks Number Schedule Start Date Last Class End Date

59 Wed 1/10/2007 3/28/2007 4/11/2007

60 Wed 4/4/2007 6/20/2007 7/14/2007

61 Sun 4/15/2007 7/22/2007 8/5/2007

62 Wed 7/11/2007 9/26/2007 10/10/2007

63 Wed 10/3/2007 12/19/2007 1/3/2008

64 Sun 11/11/2007 2/10/2008 2/24/2008

65 Wed 1/9/2008 3/26/2008 4/9/2008

PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES I

Wednesday AND Thursday 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM; 5 Weeks Wednesday OR Thursday 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM; 10 Weeks

Sunday AM - 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM; 10 Weeks Sunday PM - 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM; 10 Weeks

Number Schedule Start Date Last Class End Date

93 Sun AM 1/7/2007 3/11/2007 3/25/2007

94 Wed/Thu 1/17/2007 2/15/2007 2/29/2007

95 Wed/Thu 2/28/2007 3/29/2007 4/12/2007

96 Sun PM 4/22/2007 7/8/2007 7/22/2007

97 Wed/Thu 5/9/2007 6/7/2007 6/21/2007

98 Wed/Thu 6/13/2007 7/19/2007 8/2/2007

99 Sun AM 7/8/2007 9/16/2007 9/30/2007

100 Wed/Thu 8/1/2007 8/30/2007 9/13/2007

101 Sun PM 9/30/2007 12/2/2007 12/16/2007

102 Wed/Thu 10/17/2007 1/15/2008 1/29/2008

103 Sun AM 1/6/2008 3/9/2008 3/23/2008

RECORDING INSTITUTE OF DETROIT 2006-2007 COURSE SCHEDULES (CONT.)

COMPUTER MUSIC TECHNOLOGIES

Monday 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM; 12 Weeks Tuesday 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM; 12 Weeks

Sunday PM - 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM; 12 Weeks

Number Schedule Start Date Last Class End Date

37 Sun 4/15/2007 7/22/2007 8/13/2007

38 Tue 4/10/2007 6/26/2007 7/10/2007

39 Mon 6/4/2007 8/27/2007 9/11/2007

40 Tue 10/30/2007 1/29/2008 2/12/2008

41 Sun 11/11/2007 2/10/2008 2/24/2008

42 Mon 1/7/2008 3/24/2008 4/7/2008

43 Tue 5/20/2008 8/12/2008 8/26/2008

PROMOTION & MARKETING Monday 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM; 12 Weeks Sunday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM; 12 Weeks

Number Schedule Start Date Last Class End Date

14 Sun 1/14/2007 4/1/2007 4/15/2007

15 Mon 3/19/2007 6/11/2007 6/25/2007

16 Sun 7/29/2007 10/21/2007 11/4/2007

17 Mon 9/10/2007 11/26/2007 12/10/2007

RECORDING TECHNIQUES 2 Tuesday 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM; 12 Weeks

Sunday AM 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM; 12 Weeks Sunday PM 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM; 12 Weeks

Number Schedule Start Date Last Class End Date

181 Sun AM 1/7/2007 3/25/2007 4/8/2007

182 Tue 1/9/2007 3/27/2007 4/10/2007

183 Tue 7/10/2007 10/16/2007 10/30/2007

184 Sun AM 8/5/2007 10/28/2007 11/11/2007

185 Tue 2/12/2008 5/6/2008 5/20/2008

Map of Area Around RID